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  • Do you want your child to have a life of meaning and purpose?

    Acton Academy El Salvador is an authentic Montessori preschool and innovative K-12 located in Antiguo Cuscatlán.

    We believe that every child who enters our doors deserves to find a meaningful calling to change the world in a profound way.

    We go beyond academics, beyond network and beyond preparation for university to empower our learners to chart their own successful and meaningful journey in life.

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  • Your child deserves to find a calling to change the world.

    Acton is a school that has a unique approach to education and preparing students for the future. We aim to liberate students from the constraints of traditional education and nurture their creativity and innovation.

  • Our Studios

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    👶 Infant Community

    Toddlers are beginning to master balance, coordination and reasoning, and they want to challenge themselves to do important, meaningful work.

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    🏠 Children's House

    Our carefully prepared, mixed-age classrooms are designed and curated with materials scientifically developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.

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    🌟 Spark Studio

    Students build on the capacity for concrete learning developed in the Montessori Preschool. As their ability to reason increases, they begin to think abstractly.

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    🌎 Discovery Studio

    Our learners are preparing to thrive in the world that lies ahead: to think critically, solve problems, and adapt to changes.

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    🎓 Agora Studio

    Our Middle School combines individualized learning with Socratic discussions, real-world projects, and apprenticeships.

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    🚀 Launchpad Studio

    In Launchpad, learners get a taste of reality as they prepare to launch into the world and continue their Hero’s Journey.

  • What makes Acton Academy different?

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    Goal-Orientation

    Rather than follow a standardized curriculum, our learners chart their own course, setting goals each week and then working hard to reach them - which gives them the power of self-discipline and self-management - a key to being successful in the new economy.

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    Our Mission

    Each person who enters our doors is an everyday hero with their own special genius who deserves to find a calling to change the world in a profound way.

    Our Promises

    Your child will:

    • Begin a Hero's Journey
    • Learn to be a curious, independent and life-long learner.
    • Develop a deep respect for economic, political and religious freedom and responsibility.
    • Celebrate the arts, the wonders of the physical world and the mysteries of life on earth.
    • Discover his most valuable gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems in the world.
  • Accrediations and Certifications

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    Acton Academy Affiliate Network

    Since our founding in 2016, Acton Academy El Salvador has been a full-fledged member of the Acton Academy Affiliate Network of more than 350 Acton schools around the world. To learn more, please visit www.actonacademy.org

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    International Association of Learner-Driven Schools

    Since our founding in 2016, Acton Academy El Salvador is fully accredited by the International Association of Learner-Driven Schools in Texas, USA.

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    Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation

    Acton Academy is recognized by this Harvard University Institute for being a leading innovator in K-12 Education.

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    Association Montessori Internationale

    Our Montessori Director is fully certified as a Montessori Administrator by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI).

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    North American Montessori Center

    Our Directors are fully certified Montessori Guides with the North American Montessori Center.

  • FAQs

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    Are you curious about Acton Academy? Register below to schedule a 20 minute Zoom call with one of our Directors.