The Gabriela Mistral Latin American School was founded on October 9, 1987 by a group of parents and teachers who sought to maintain and promote the Spanish language and culture among their children. They decided that the school should be primarily focused on Latin America and bear the name of Gabriela Mistral, an elementary school teacher and recipient of the 1945 Nobel Prize in Literature. For ov
er 30 years, the school has grown and changed, but still firmly believes that the ability to communicate in other languages is essential in today’s society. Not only does learning another language contribute to intercultural exchanges, but it also helps people build bridges of mutual understanding. The school counts on an energetic group of dedicated teachers that make each lesson a masterpiece. Their aim is excellence in teaching Spanish. That is just one of the reasons why, at our School, learning Spanish is fun! The school also counts on volunteer efforts from the parents and families that attend the school to participate on the Board of Directors. Our volunteers are integral to running all the activities at the school during the school year. Gabriela Mistral Latin American School has an enthusiastic student community including children, families, volunteers and adults wishing to learn Spanish and enjoy the Latin atmosphere that permeates the school. Nowadays, almost half of the children enrolled do not have a Latin background, which further enriches the environment and adds diversity to our lively school. At Gabriela Mistral, everybody is welcome! Our school has gained the recognition and support of Edmonton’s whole Latin American community. Since 1994, the school has not benefited from the financial support of any level of government. Instead, we have had to rely solely on the efforts and generosity of each one of our members. Gabriela Mistral Latin American Society is a federally registered charity!When you make a donation to our school, your will receive a tax receipt that you can use to claim a non-refundable tax credit when you file your tax return.
