School Profile
Dr. Steven Mancuso
Director General
Katy Meyer
Director of Learning
Vernita Vallez
Primary School Principal
Jacqueline Krüger
Secondary School Principal
Leonel Gutiérrez
Business Director
Miguel Medrano
IT Director
Andrei Kulyk
Athletics Director
ANS Mission
The ANS mission is to provide its multicultural student community with a US-accredited college preparatory program, based on democratic and universal values, that develops critical thinkers and ethical individuals capable of realizing their leadership potential by making meaningful contributions to society.
The American Nicaraguan School (ANS), is a private, non-profit, coeducational multicultural institution, founded in 1944. With grades from Nursery through Grade 12 , ANS is composed of students of more than 35 different nationalities. ANS provides a rigorous academic program through an American curriculum with classes taught in English. The School is governed by a seven member Board of Directors, with six members elected by the American Nicaraguan School’s parents, and one member appointed by the U.S. Embassy. The school community includes members of the diplomatic corps, foreign and local business, Nicaraguan government, and international assistance groups working in Nicaragua.
Located on a 26-acre campus in Managua, Nicaragua, ANS is undergoing a major facilities renovation project. Facilities include climate-controlled learning spaces, science and computer labs, a track, semi-olympic swimming pool and a multi-purpose covered athletic area. Tech and media resources include a 22,000-volume library, largest of its kind in Nicaragua, and high-speed wireless internet access across campus. ANS is accredited by AdvancED through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS – CASI) and the Nicaraguan Ministry of Education (MINED).
Enrollment
Student Population Percentages
Nicaraguan
USA and Canada
Latin American (exc. Nic.)
European
Asian
African
Advanced Placement Program
AP Exam Results 2018
No. Students taking exams: 70
Total number of exams: 114
2018 AP Scholar Awards
AP Scholars: 7
AP Scholar w. Honors: 3
AP Scholar w. Distinction: 6
AP International Diploma: 2
- Global
- ANS
University Acceptances
Over 99% of each graduating class pursues post secondary education, primarily at four year institutions. As the list is extensive, they could not all be mentioned.
United States of America
| American University | James Madison University | St. Louis University |
| Augustana College | Johnson and Wales University | St. Thomas University |
| Babson College | Lehigh University | Suffolk University |
| Bates College | Louisiana State University | Tampa University |
| Boston College | Lynchburg University | Texas Christian University |
| Brandeis University | Lynn University | University of California San Diego |
| Brown University | Marquette University | University of California Santa Cruz |
| Bucknell University | Marymount University | University of Colorado Boulder |
| Catholic University of America | Massachussets Coll. of Art & | University of Georgia |
| Colgate University | Design | University of Loyola Chicago |
| Colorado College | Mercyhurst University | University of Loyola New Orleans |
| Columbia University | Metropolitan State University | University of Miami |
| Cornell University | New York University | University of Mississippi |
| Duke University | Northeastern University | University of Pennsylvania |
| Elon University | Northwest Missouri State Univ. | University of Portland |
| Emory University | Penn State University | University of San Diego |
| Felician College | Plymouth University | University of Southern Maine |
| Flagler College | Pontifical Catholic Univ. of Puerto Rico | University of the Pacific |
| Florida International University | Princeton University | University of Virginia |
| Fordham University | Regis College | Vassar College |
| Furman University | Rice University | Virginia Commonwealth University |
| George Mason University | Rollins College | Walsh University |
| Grinnell University | Santa Barbara Community College | Wentworth Institute of Technology |
| Harvard University | Santa Clara University | West Virginia University |
| Hofstra University | Santa Fe University of Art and Design | Western Michigan University |
| Hult University – San Francisco | St. Edward´s University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
Rest of the World
Asia |
Canada |
Europe |
Latin America |
| New York University – Shanghai | Humber College | Culinary Arts Institute – Switzerland | Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey |
| National Chengchi University – Taiwan | McGill University | IE Business School – Spain | Universidad Americana UAM |
| National Taiwan University | York University | Regent´s University – England | Universidad Nacional Agraria – UNA |
| Universidad de Navarra – Spain |
Academic Calendar
The 2018 – 2019 school calendar consists of two semesters with 180 total days of classroom instruction. The first semester begins mid August and finishes in mid December; the second semester begins in the middle of January and concludes in the middle of June.
2019 – 2020 AP Course Offering
- Biology
- Calculus
- Chinese Language
- Comparative Government & Politics
- Computer Science Principles
- English Language
- English Literature
- French Language
- Human Geography
- Macroeconomics
- Spanish Language
- Spanish Literature
- Studio Art
- U.S. History
Unweighted Grading
System and Ranking*
| Grade | Letter | GPA |
| 93-100 | A | 4.00 |
| 90-92 | A- | 3.75 |
| 87-89 | B+ | 3.25 |
| 83-86 | B | 3.00 |
| 80-82 | B- | 2.75 |
| 77-79 | C+ | 2.25 |
| 73-76 | C | 2.00 |
| 70-72 | C- | 1.75 |
| 67-69 | D+ | 1.25 |
| 63-66 | D | 1.00 |
| 60-62 | D- | 0.75 |
| 40-59 | F | 0.00 |
*The American Nicaraguan School does not rank its students.
US Diploma Requirements
- Spanish: 4 years
- Mathematics: 4 years
- English: 4 years
- Social Studies: 4 years
- Elective Courses: 4 years
- Science: 4 years
- Physical Education: 2 years
- Visual & Performing Arts: 1 semester
Nicaraguan Bachillerato
- Spanish: 5 years
- English: 5 years
- Science: 5 years
- History: 5 years
- Physical Education: 4 years
- Fine Arts: 1 semester
- History of Nicaragua: 2 semesters
- Geography of Nicaragua: 3 semesters
- Civics: 3 semesters
Standardized Tests
Twice a year, Elementary, Middle School and 9th grade students take the MAP test, Measurement of Academic Progress. 10th and 11th grade take the PSAT in October. Students begin taking the SAT towards the end of their Junior year. ANS is a certified testing center for the ACT, SAT, PSAT and AP Exams.
Extra Curricular Activities & Community Service Clubs
ANS HS and MS students are involved in over 23 extra curricular activities and Community Service Clubs; from visual and performing arts and international debate groups, to volunteer community service for major foundations and our own ANS students´ social initiatives. Students work with major international organizations including National Honor Society, Operation Smile as well as major local and regional foundations including Fundación Ortiz Gurdian and Un Techo Para mi País.