Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

— W. B. Yeats

Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives.

— Rudolf Steiner

Educating the head, heart and hands

Escuela Caracol provides education for children in the Lake Atitlán region, that is:
Holistic • Multilingual • Arts-Integrated • Intercultural Our goal is to nurture the whole child – not only the head, but the heart and the hands as well – while also encouraging an awareness of humanity’s place within nature and the cosmos. Through this distinct approach, Escuela Caracol strives to foster integration within our whole community, which represents a unique blend of both indigenous Maya and international families.

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Admissions:
To consider new student applications (2013 enrollment forms) for the current 2013 school year, please read our 2013 Manual (includes the prices). Please email the applications to info@escuelacaracol.org.

Enrollment for the 2014 school year will begin in October 2013.