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  • Does your child’s potential exceed your imagination?

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

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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.Use a text section to describe your values, show more info, summarize a topic, or tell a story.

  • What makes Acton Academy different?

    We embrace self-directed learning, practical life skills, entrepreneurship. The curriculum focuses on real-world application, fostering critical thinking through Socratic discussions.

    Character development and a collaborative community are key elements, ensuring students grow into well-rounded individuals.

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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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    Self-Directed Learning

    Humans are born wanting to learn, grow and master the skills they need to be successful in their lives. We channel this innate curiosity and drive, guiding, inspiring and equipping our Eagles to achieve mastery towards a purpose - not just to pass a grade.

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    Life Skills

    We engage children in real-world skills: from preparing food and cleaning up after themselves to learning how to manage conflict, collaborate with others, communicate effectively and even to build their own businesses.

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    Entrepreneurship

    Entrepreneurship is a pillar of an Acton education. Why? Because the entrepreneurial skills of idea generation, commitment, hard work, leadership, communication and creativity are necessary for any adventurous hero's journey.

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    Authentic Friendships

    We believe that people skills are the most important skills and that honesty, empathy, connection, kindness and vulnerability allow authentic friendships to grow and that holding each other accountable to be our best selves is an aspect of true friendship.

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    Autonomy & Independence

    Starting with our youngest learners, we "follow the child," fomenting independence and autonomy so that they grow into self-reliant, responsible and empowered people.

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    Our Promise

    Each person who enters our door can find a calling to change and serve the world.

    Our Mission

    • To equip our students with the skills and tools they will need to find and follow their life purpose.
    • Learn to be curious, independent and a lifelong 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 the planet.
    • Discover your most valuable gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems.
  • Accreditation

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    Acton Academy Affiliate Network

    Acton Academy El Salvador has been a full-fledged member of the Acton Academy Affiliate Network since 2016. To learn more, please visit www.actonacademy.org

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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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    International Association of Learner-Driven Schools

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

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    International Association of Learner-Driven Schools

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

  • FAQs

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    Acton Academy:

    The School Changer

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

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    Please fill out one form per child that you are considering enrolling in our school.