Colegio Internacional, Private educational institution in Las Mercedes neighborhood, Asunción, Paraguay
Colegio Internacional is a private school in the Las Mercedes neighborhood of Asunción that operates across three educational levels: preschool, elementary, and secondary. The curriculum follows Paraguay's Ministry of Education standards for all students in these three levels.
The school opened on March 1, 1920 with 48 students and was one of the first coeducational institutions in the country. When the Chaco War broke out between 1932 and 1935, it transformed its facilities into a blood bank to help meet the nation's needs.
The school hosts annual competitions each October where students take part in sports and cultural activities organized in two competing teams. These events are central to how the school community comes together and celebrates shared traditions.
The school is located in Las Mercedes and can be reached through different departments including administration, finance, and human resources, each with their own email contacts. Visitors should note that each department operates separately and should be contacted directly for specific inquiries.
During the Chaco War, the school quietly served as a blood bank, helping to supply the wounded at the front lines. Today, visitors often overlook this sacrifice, though it remains an important chapter in the nation's history.
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