Escuela Adelante is a pioneering bilingual school located in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Founded in 2016 by Jaime Lynn Hunter, the school was established to provide high-quality, alternative education in both Spanish and English to meet the diverse needs of the community.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum from preschool through secondary education, incorporating philosophies of Montessori and Freire with methodologies of STEAM Learning and 21st Century Fluencies. The bilingual program alternates weekly between Spanish and English instruction, ensuring students develop proficiency in both languages.
In addition to academic excellence, Escuela Adelante emphasizes social and emotional development. The school integrates practices such as meditation, yoga, and conflict resolution techniques to foster a peaceful and supportive learning environment.
The institution operates on a sliding scale tuition model to ensure accessibility for families from various economic backgrounds. Scholarships and subsidies are available to support students in need.