Christiansen Academy was a celebrated private boarding school

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 in Rubio, Táchira

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, Venezuela

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. The school opened in 1952 as a preparatory school

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 for missionary kids and international students. The school taught its rigorous coursework in both English and Spanish. Associated with TEAM Ministries, the K-through-12 was closed in 2001 when TEAM withdrew its Venezuelan operations under pressure from the Chavez regime

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. The Acamedy kept its foundation as U.E.C.C " Jesús El Buen Maestro" which is a christian private school today.