Of all the middle schools in the Ixil area, Colegio Paxil is the only one with this principle at its core; while it follows the basic curriculum outlined by the Guatemalan Ministry of Education, providing up-to-date course work and technological skills, it also seeks to keep the students rooted in and proud of all elements in their Maya heritage.
At Colegio Paxil, Maya ceremonies, rituals and holidays are celebrated in addition to Guatemala’s official holidays, and traditional Maya skills are stressed along with computer and math skills.