School Profile

Mr. Preston Emerton
Director General

Katy Meyer
Director of Learning

Vernita Vallez
Primary School Principal

Jacqueline Krüger
Secondary School Principal

Leonel Gutiérrez
Business Director

Miguel Medrano
IT & Communications 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 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 30 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, 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, the largest of its kind in Nicaragua, and high-speed wireless internet access across campus. ANS is accredited by Cognia (Formerly – AdvancED) the world leader in certification and accreditation of educational institutions that seek excellence, and by the Nicaraguan Ministry of Education (MINED).

Student Population Percentages

Over 90% of our student body voluntarily participates in community service groups.

AP Exam Results 2020

No. Students taking exams: 83

Total number of exams: 153

2020 AP Scholar Awards

27 students

AMDA

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International Acceptances

Hult Business School- London

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