The Minerva Bilingual School
Started in 2005 by Dr. Sandra Hércules, the Minerva Bilingual School was created to offer quality, bilingual education in Gracias, where no bilingual school previously existed. Minerva was founded on the principles of civic-cultural values, 100% bilingual education, and Christian foundation.
Developing a brand new school is never an easy project, especially in rural Honduras. But through persistence Minerva has grown, changing buildings in 2008 and then again in 2012 to the current location. Minerva now has more space and facilities than ever before, including a basketball court, a garden, and a larger courtyard for students to play and study. |
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood under the shadow of the mountain Celaque (the highest point in Honduras), it’s a prime location for a school. Groups of North American teachers have joined the school over the years, making Minerva a unique, bi-cultural learning environment.
Minerva currently has students ranging from Preschool to 11th grade (typically, Honduran high schools end in 11th grade). In June 2012, Minerva watched their first class of seniors graduate; most of them now attend universities in Honduras and study a range of fields including politics, agriculture, and microbiology.
We are so thankful that the Minerva Bilingual School has been a great fit for our students, and we look forward to watching Minerva grow in the years to come. For more information, visit the school's website.
Minerva currently has students ranging from Preschool to 11th grade (typically, Honduran high schools end in 11th grade). In June 2012, Minerva watched their first class of seniors graduate; most of them now attend universities in Honduras and study a range of fields including politics, agriculture, and microbiology.
We are so thankful that the Minerva Bilingual School has been a great fit for our students, and we look forward to watching Minerva grow in the years to come. For more information, visit the school's website.
