St. Anne's School

About Us

A community that educates with purpose

Discover the identity, history, and values that sustain the educational experience at St. Anne's School.

Mission

Saint Anne's School is a Paraguayan, private, coeducational, Catholic institution dedicated to bilingual education in Spanish and English, seeking to prepare students for university in the United States, Paraguay, or other countries.

Vision

We aspire to be an educational community that forms people of integrity who are reflective and compassionate. We promote a culture of respect, diversity, and continuous learning, where every student can develop their full academic, emotional, and spiritual potential.

Beliefs and educational philosophy

Critical thinking

We believe critical thinking is an essential tool for life.

Family + School

Families and the school should always work together.

Learning by doing

Meaningful learning happens when students participate actively.

Faith with respect

Catholic values with full respect for different cultures and beliefs.

Emotional balance

Emotional development matters as much as academic development.

Assessment for growth

We assess to learn, not only to grade.

Our history

1977

St. Anne's School was founded in 1977 by Mrs. Barbara Karst, beginning as a daycare center and growing year after year to offer all educational levels today.

1985

We received official recognition from Paraguay's Ministry of Education and Sciences.

1996

We became members of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB), and since then have developed the Diploma Programme in the final years of secondary education.

1998

This year, our institution's first graduating class completed high school.

2005

We achieved accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), now known as COGNIA, certifying our educational quality according to international standards.

Today

Today, we have nearly seven hundred students and a faculty made up of more than one hundred eighty professionals.

How we work

Organizational structure

  • Board of Directors
  • Executive Committee
  • Continuous Improvement Team
  • Academic Coordinators
  • Parents Association

Continuous Improvement

  • Classroom observation
  • Ongoing teacher training
  • Data and results analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Coordinated work with parents

Founder

Barbara Jo Karst

The story of St. Anne's School began with the vision of our founder in 1977. Her voice remains alive in every classroom, in every student, and in every value that forms part of our identity.