Founded in 1944, ANS creates a community of learners where innovation drives dynamic learning experiences. Curiosity is the driver of learning at ANS, where students develop passions that allow them to maximize their leadership potential and make meaningful change with a global impact in society.
We are proud to celebrate our athlete students, Sophie Ponçon, 10th Grader, and Vanessa Navarrete, 9th Grader, members of Swimming Tigers Academy, who have qualified to represent Nicaragua at the 2026 CODICADER Central American Student Sports Games.
We can`t wait to cheer them on September 9–13, 2026 as they dive into the pool at Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Their dedication, discipline, and hard work have earned them this incredible opportunity to compete at the regional level. We are incredibly proud to see our Tigers representing ANS and Nicaragua on the international stage!
Go Tigers! 🐯💙
An unforgettable day on the court at ANS!
ANS proudly welcomed the USA Women’s Volleyball Team to campus, giving our student-athletes the exceptional opportunity to connect with world-class players and experience elite volleyball right here at ANS.
The visit featured a meet & greet, conversations with the players, and a drill down with our student athletes, creating a space where students could experience elite-level volleyball up close.
Moments like these remind our students that passion, dedication, and opportunity can open the way to their Path to Greatness. 💙🐯
We are incredibly proud to celebrate ANS senior Mariapaula Gómez, who will represent Nicaragua at the U23 Pan American Volleyball Cup as part of the National Team for two consecutive years! 🏐
Competing on the international stage is a tremendous achievement and a reflection of Maripaula’s talent, discipline, and dedication to the sport.
Our entire community is proud to see her take this next step and represent Nicaragua among some of the best young volleyball players in the region. Moments like this reflect what it means to pursue excellence, embrace every opportunity, and continue moving forward on the Path to Greatness.
MaríaPaula, we are roaring for you! 🐯💙🇳🇮
More than a tradition, a moment they will carry with them.
During the Senior Banner Unveiling, the Class of 2027 celebrated the beginning of their final year at ANS as they revealed the banner that will represent their class throughout this final chapter, a symbol of their identity, unity, and the legacy they are beginning to leave behind.
But the heart of the moment came through the words written especially for them. Each senior received a surprise letter from their parents, filled with pride, encouragement, memories, and love.
A meaningful beginning to a year they will never forget.💜✨
#ANSTigers #ClassOf2027 #SeniorTraditions #SeniorYear TigerPrid
We are incredibly proud to celebrate our 10th-grade student, Helena Lau, who has been selected to play for Nicaragua’s U17 Women’s National Soccer Team!
This marks the second consecutive year that Helena has represented Nicaragua on the national stage, a remarkable achievement that reflects her dedication, talent, and perseverance.
Our entire community is proud of Helena as she continues choosing her path to greatness and roaring with courage. We can’t wait to see all that she will accomplish next!
Helena, we’re roaring with you!🐯
Excellence on the Chessboard!
Our ANS students delivered an outstanding performance at the Colegio Centro América’s TIBURÓN Chess Tournament on August 12, earning top placements and dominating across multiple categories.
🥇 Carlos Paguaga – 1st Place, U8 Boys
🥇 Álvaro Artiles – 1st Place, U12 Boys
🥇 Luciana Paguaga – 1st Place, U17 Girls (U-12 performing in a higher category)
🥈 Micaela Suárez – 2nd Place, U17 Girls
🥉 Ariana Suárez – 3rd Place, U17 Girls
We are incredibly proud of their focus, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to our students for representing ANS with excellence on and off the chessboard! 🐯💙
#ANSTigers #ChessTournament #TigerPride #StudentSuccess
Our After-School Program is officially underway at ANS!
With 33 different After-School Programs offered across ANS, our one of a kind program in Nicaragua has expanded to provide students with even more ways to explore their interests, develop new skills, stay active, and express their creativity.
From athletics to arts and enrichment, this wider selection gives every student the opportunity to discover what inspires them. At ANS, we encourage every student to explore new possibilities and Choose their Path to Excellence.
Because at ANS, learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends. 💙
Here’s to a great start to our After-School Programs! ✨🐯
#ANSTigers #AfterSchoolPrograms #BeyondTheClassroom #StudentLife #TigerPride
Throughout College & Career Exploration Week, our students had the opportunity to take meaningful steps toward discovering their interests and thinking about their future.
This week started with our students completing their MAP assessments, allowing them to reflect on their academic growth and continue building toward their future goals.
Then, continued with university presentations and meaningful conversations with professionals from a variety of fields, including marketing, medicine, business, and more. Students had the opportunity to ask questions, learn about different college and career pathways, and gain a better understanding of the possibilities available to them. 🌎💼🩺
It was a week filled with experiences designed to help our students discover their interests, explore new opportunities, and begin envisioning the paths they may choose in the future. 💙🐯
#ANS #CollegeAndCareerExploration #FutureReady #CareerExploration
