San José Ecological School campus, Petén Guatemala
San José Ecological School logo

San José Ecological School

Training leaders for the
tropical forests of the world

"(...) I did it and I learned it"

Request information

An education rooted in nature

The San José Ecological School is an educational institution located in the heart of Petén, Guatemala, dedicated to training young people committed to sustainable development and the conservation of tropical ecosystems.

We offer full scholarships to national and international students who have completed ninth grade, with environmental vocation and high academic performance, from any tropical region of the planet.

🌿

Ecological Focus

Education centered on conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests.

🌍

International Reach

Open to young people from all countries in the tropical regions of the planet.

🎓

Full Scholarships

Tuition, housing, and meals included free of charge for international students.

🔬

Modern Laboratories

Facilities equipped with state-of-the-art chemistry and biology laboratories.

Study Programs

Secondary Level

Bachelor of Science and Arts

Upper Secondary Cycle (Ciclo Diversificado)

⏰ 2-year program

University Degree

Forest Engineering

with Emphasis in Sustainable Development of Tropical Forests

⏰ 4-year program

Study Mode

In-person / Virtual

Class Days

Monday to Saturday

Available Shifts

Morning: 7:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Afternoon: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Scholarship Benefits

📚

Free Tuition

No enrollment or monthly fees for all scholarship recipients.

🏠

Free Housing

On-campus accommodation at no cost for international students.

🍽️

Free Meals

Three daily meals included for international students.

🏫

Modern Facilities

Equipped classrooms and practice areas in a privileged natural setting.

🔬

Free Laboratories

Free access to fully equipped chemistry and biology laboratories.

🌱

Ecological Environment

Hands-on learning in direct contact with the ecosystems of Petén.

Admission Process

  • Graduate of 9th grade with high academic performance.
  • Must have passed all subjects of the last completed grade with a minimum average of 70 points.
  • Come from a low-income family.
  • Be a minor at the time of application.
  • Pass the admission exam with a minimum score of 80 points.

Submit the following documents in a green folder:

Recent and original birth certificate.
Sixth grade diploma.
Basic cycle diploma.
Basic cycle certificates with their respective codes.
Two passport-size photographs.
Certificate of good conduct from the school where you graduated.
Study certificates from 3rd to 6th grade.

All documents must be apostilled:

9th grade diploma (apostilled).
Current original birth certificate (apostilled).
Sixth grade diploma (apostilled).
Study certificates from 3rd to 6th grade (apostilled).
Basic level study certificates (apostilled).
Certified copy of student's passport (apostilled).
Copy of parents' passport and national ID.

How to apply for the admission exam?

1

Send your details via WhatsApp or email: full name, age, nationality, email address, and phone number.

2

You will receive an access link to the online exam with the assigned date and time sent directly to your email.

3

Take the exam on the scheduled date. A minimum score of 80 points is required for admission.

Information to send:  Full name · Age · Nationality · Personal email address · Phone number

Contact

📍

Address

Barrio Vista al Lago, San José, Petén, Guatemala C.A.

Message us on WhatsApp
🗺️
Barrio Vista al Lago San José, Petén
Guatemala, C.A.

16°55′ N, 89°53′ W — Tropical region, Mesoamerica