Established in 1981, Escuela Superior Franciscana Especializada AGAPE (Specialized Franciscan High School AGAPE) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Sonsonate (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, República de El Salvador (Ministry of Education of El Salvador), Escuela Superior Franciscana Especializada AGAPE (ESFE/AGAPE) is a coeducational Salvadoran higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Escuela Superior Franciscana Especializada AGAPE (ESFE/AGAPE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) in several areas of study. ESFE/AGAPE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.