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St. Augustine Preparatory School

Nicaragua, Managua

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees $126,540 - 375,180
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, Spanish, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

St. Augustine Preparatory School Managua is a private, Catholic, coeducational, college-preparatory school offering a U.S.-accredited high school diploma with NEASC accreditation. Located in Managua, it operates a bilingual program spanning Preschool through High School, guided by a Core Knowledge curriculum in the early grades and a rigorous AP-based pathway in secondary years. Preschool centers on language, literacy, and foundational life skills; Elementary and Middle School follow the Core Knowledge Sequence; High School provides AP courses across languages, math, science, history, and the arts, plus the AP Capstone Diploma. The school became the second AP Capstone school in Central America in 2018, and in 2023, 85% of seniors earned the Capstone Diploma. Additional options include the Nicaragua Bachillerato Diploma, a College Counselor, and a broad Student Life program with sports, clubs, and service opportunities. The María Auxiliadora Chapel is open daily, and facilities support research, arts, and community service initiatives worldwide.

Club Terraza 2.4 Km al Sur, 400 Mts al Oeste, Managua, Nicaragua

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The Essentials

St. Augustine Preparatory School has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Managua, Nicaragua. Campus address: Club Terraza 2.4 Km al Sur, 400 Mts al Oeste, Managua, Nicaragua.

Stages
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Type
Private, Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory school

Additional learning support
Learning Support Services provide personalized Student Support Plans with a dedicated Learning Support Counselor; supports students with ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Language Support includes two full-time English Language Learners (ELL) teachers for elementary and secondary levels, using MAP Screener and placement tests; also a Spanish Language Learner program.

Country affiliation
United States (U.S.-accredited high school diploma; NEASC accreditation)

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at St. Augustine Preparatory School ranges from USD 126,540 to USD 375,180 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees
- Entrance (Cuota de Entrada) for new students (PK3–12): C$ 148,400.00.
- Annual registration (Matrícula Anual), non-refundable (PK3–12): C$ 14,840.00.

Tuition – monthly, per year group (Colegiatura mensual, base 12 meses)
- PK3: C$ 10,545.00 per month. Annual total (12 months): C$ 126,540.00. Semester (6 months): C$ 63,270.00.
- PK4: C$ 13,690.00 per month. Annual total (12 months): C$ 164,280.00. Semester (6 months): C$ 82,140.00.
- Kindergarten: C$ 23,125.00 per month. Annual total (12 months): C$ 277,500.00. Semester (6 months): C$ 138,750.00.
- Grades 1–5: C$ 27,380.00 per month. Annual total (12 months): C$ 328,560.00. Semester (6 months): C$ 164,280.00.
- Grades 6–8: C$ 30,895.00 per month. Annual total (12 months): C$ 370,740.00. Semester (6 months): C$ 185,370.00.
- Grades 9–12: C$ 31,265.00 per month. Annual total (12 months): C$ 375,180.00. Semester (6 months): C$ 187,590.00.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard monthly billing period: August through July (12 monthly installments). Students who attend any part of a semester are billed 100% of that semester (6 months equals one semester).
- Grade 12 students pay their tuition in 10 installments (August through May).
- Payments are due within the first five business days of each month. Payments more than 10 days late incur a 10% penalty.
- If a student withdraws before the end of the academic year, the family must settle the full 12-month tuition obligation in order for the student to receive final grades.
- An 8% discount is offered for payment in full of the annual tuition; the deadline to qualify is the first day of classes. Payment plans are offered.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. No boarding (internado) program or boarding fees are published for the school; the school operates as a day school.

Other annual or one-off fees and mandatory charges (per student)
- Parent Association fee: C$ 1,000.00 per year.
- Technology fee: PK3 — C$ 7,791.00 per year; PK4–12 — C$ 12,985.00 per year.
- Co-curricular fee (K–12), mandatory for all K–12 students: C$ 5,342.00 per year. This fee applies to all K–12 students regardless of actual participation in extra-curricular programs.
- Optional extended hours (PK3, PK4): C$ 5,565.00 per year.
- Graduation fee (Grade 12): C$ 7,420.00.
- Family tuition discounts (applies only to tuition): third student 20%; fourth student 30%; fifth student 40%.

Refund and withdrawal rules
- The annual registration (matrícula) is non-refundable.
- If a student leaves during the school year, the full 12-month tuition obligation must be settled before final grades will be released. Semester attendance rules require payment of 100% for any semester in which the student attends any portion of that semester.

Fee payment options and account management
- Family billing and online account access are handled through the school's family/parents portal (RenWeb/ParentsWeb) and the FACTS billing system; families use the FACTS/ParentsWeb portal to view invoices, enroll in payment plans, and make payments.
- Typical payment methods available through FACTS include automatic bank withdrawal (e-check/ACH) and credit/debit card payments (availability and any convenience fees depend on the school's FACTS configuration). On-campus or local-bank payment options are administered by the Finance Office as directed by the school.

Notes on uniforms and incidental costs
- The school enforces a uniform dress code; uniform specifications are in the Student Handbook. Families are responsible for purchasing required uniforms and paying incidental costs (textbooks, extracurricular trips, specific activity fees), which are billed separately as applicable. Specific uniform purchase prices are not published in the tuition table.
Academics

St. Augustine Preparatory School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
Preschool PK3 & PK4 builds a foundation in language, literacy, and essential life skills, fostering academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development. Elementary School (K–5) uses the Core Knowledge Sequence across Language Arts, Math, Visual Arts, History & Geography, Science, and Music. Secondary School comprises Middle School (6th–8th) and High School (9th–12th) with more than 17 Advanced Placement courses, Mathematics Honors, and the Nicaragua Bachillerato Diploma (7th–12th). AP offerings include Languages and Literature (AP English Literature and Composition; AP English Language and Composition; AP French Language and Culture; AP Spanish Literature and Culture), Math and Science (AP Precalculus; AP Statistics; AP Calculus AB; AP Physics 1; AP Biology), History and Social Sciences (AP European History; AP Comparative Government and Politics; AP Macroeconomics; AP Psychology), and Arts (AP Art and Design 2D; AP Art and Design Drawing; AP Art History). The AP Capstone Diploma Program includes AP Seminar and AP Research, and in 2023, 85% of seniors earned an AP Capstone Diploma.

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1 student-teacher ratio; average class size 18.

Exam Results
AP participation over the last five years (2020–2024) includes 70% of 10th–12th graders taking AP courses and 920 AP exams taken, with an AP exam passing rate of 77%. In 2023, 85% of seniors earned an AP Capstone Diploma.

Higher Education Progression
College Placement data show acceptances of the last five graduating classes to 217 universities with offers of over $73 million in financial aid and scholarships.

Gifted and Talented
Becas Oportunidad al Talento (Talent Opportunity Scholarships) are partial scholarships to support secondary students who show outstanding academic performance, high English proficiency, and excellence in values, character, and leadership; open to students entering grades 6, 8, 9, and 10.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Fill out and submit the Admission Application and the complete original documentation to the school offices, addressed to Ms. Francis Guevara (fguevara@csa.edu.ni). 2. Students who meet all requirements will be invited to take the Admission Exam (mathematics and English) and to attend Admission Interviews. 3. Parents of students who reach the final stage will be invited to an interview. 4. Students who will receive scholarships will be informed by the school and will be invited to sign the scholarship agreement with their parents.

Scholarships
The 'Oportunidad al Talento' program is a partial scholarship program to support secondary students with outstanding academic performance, high English proficiency, and excellence in character, whose families cannot cover the full tuition. The program is open to students entering grades 6, 8, 9, and 10. Applicants must have advanced English language proficiency and a minimum average of 90 over the last three years. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in values, character, and leadership in their current school.
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