The School

Cofradia Bilingual School (CBS) sits on a quiet, tree-shaded piece of land, a short walk from the center of town. Its ten classrooms house the 215 students enrolled in classes between Kinder (Pre-K) and 8th grade.  Delicious food is prepared on-site by our talented cooking staff and during recess, the lines to get one of their homemade donuts, or Baleadas (Honduras' national snack food), are always full. When not in class, children can be seen playing endless games of football on our central field, shooting around on our basketball goal, or relaxing with their friends on our stage.

Since its inception in 1997, Cofradia Bilingual School has provided a much-needed alternative to the local public school system.  The students who attend CBS receive an immersion-based bilingual education from an international team of volunteer teachers.  Students leave CBS with a good command of the English language and this aspect of their education translates directly into higher-paying jobs, and increased opportunities for higher education.

A group of devoted Honduran teachers provide to the students classes in Spanish. These teachers also operate the school, and the sense of ownership and pride they have in the school manifests itself in their teaching, their handling of school issues, and their relationship with their students and the volunteer staff.  Together, the teachers at CBS create a environment in which students are inspired, driven, and given a fierce desire to learn.

Many students attend CBS thanks to our scholarship program.  Since there are so many families in need, we take the distribution of scholarships very seriously.  We consider both a family's economic situation and the student's desire to learn and to be a part of our school community.  By and large, the funding for these scholorships comes from our international donor base.  Such donations also provide much of the funding for school improvement projects.  Decisions about the distribution of donations are made jointly by the Honduran management staff and the volunteer team.  For this reason we can ensure that all funds are used responsibly and to the greatest effect.

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