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Ecuador has 3 international schools matching the american curriculum category, offering families genuine choice across different price points and locations.
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La Condamine Franco-Ecuadorian High School is a binational institution offering both French and Ecuadorian curricula, guiding students toward two baccalaureates. Founded in 1967, the school serves ages 2 to 18 across primary, middle (collège) and high school. It is a member of the AEFE network, ensuring alignment with the French education system while also offering an Ecuadorian pathway. The campus hosts an American International Section, recognized by the College Board and registered as a Cambridge Test Preparation Center. Courses in the International Section are taught by native and bilingual teachers at level C1 or higher, with the Itinerario Americano and the American Pathway in Secondary. The school plans a modern campus expansion and provides a 360º virtual tour. Extracurriculars include sport through the Association Sportive and diverse clubs in Culture and Language, Social and Hobbies, and Lifestyle and Wellbeing. Athletes compete in football, volleyball, climbing, basketball, and more in school.
Academia Cotopaxi American International School in Quito is a private, coeducational day school serving ages 1 through 18. The curriculum combines International Baccalaureate (PYP and DP) with an American high school program, offering three diplomas: United States High School Diploma, Ecuadorian High School Diploma, and the IB Diploma. The IB Diploma is open to all high school students, and AC was among the region's first IB World Schools. English is the language of instruction, with Spanish integrated across grades, and the school holds NEASC accreditation. The campus features designed learning spaces, the C-Gallery for student art, an IB Visual Arts studio, and a STEM/Robotics emphasis, with a STEM Excellence Center opened in 2023. Sports include volleyball, basketball, soccer, and swimming, plus Extended Learning activities such as roller skating, tennis, and jiu jitsu. AC hosts a diverse community of 30 nationalities and emphasizes well-being and global citizenship through counseling and programs.
Colegio Menor Samborondón is an international school offering the American curriculum with Advanced Placement options, built on a liberal arts approach that develops well-rounded learners who are artists, scientists, musicians, writers and mathematicians. The Samborondón campus opened in 2013 and has been part of Nord Anglia Education since 2019, welcoming students ages 3 to 17. Preschool delivers 100% English immersion; from Lower to High School, English is the language of instruction for core subjects, with 20% Spanish. The campus spans about 30,000 square meters with a 2,000 square meter multisport complex, a professional recording studio, nine music classrooms, visual arts studios, a Juilliard-inspired dance space, and three innovation labs with 3D printers, plus Mobile iPad labs. A bilingual Media Center from Grade 1 supports research. Partnerships with Juilliard and MIT enrich the arts and STEM, while Global Campus connects students with peers in 32 countries, including expeditions and Global Games.
Colégio Los Pinos is a private girls' school in Quito, Ecuador, offering a bilingual education through the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a Diploma Dual program that combines the Ecuadorian Bachillerato with the American High School Diploma. The curriculum emphasizes integral development—spiritual, ethical and cognitive—within a rigorous, competency-based framework and active language instruction. English and French are taught with engaging methodologies, supported by MCER benchmarks and internationally recognized certifications such as Cambridge and DELF. The Diploma Dual program delivers a 100% English-language immersion and a 100% virtual technology immersion, complemented by personal soft-skill development and opportunities for international exchanges within a network of more than 20,000 students in 19 countries. Spanning three hectares, the campus features a coliseum, science laboratories, humanities and arts spaces, and an oratory to nurture reflection and community. Cocurricular program includes PINNU, ONU clubs, theatre and visual arts, and sports, building leaders who serve locally and globally.
Alliance Academy International is a Christian international school in Quito, Ecuador, serving children of missionary communities, professionals. It offers an American curriculum with Advanced Placement, taught by English-speaking teachers from the United States, Canada and other countries. The Preschool program serves ages three and four with holistic, play-based learning and Gospel integration, while Kindergarten provides ages five and six, and engages students in reading, language arts, writing, mathematics, science and social studies with daily Bible instruction and programs in arts, music, physical education, keyboarding and Life Skills. The Secondary program offers individualized course schedules, a manual arts program, competitive sports and a range of extracurricular activities, alongside Bible classes and a chaplaincy program. Cognia accreditation, affiliation with ACSI, and recognition from the Ministerio de Educación and IBEC DCEES anchor its commitments. The school celebrates intercultural diversity across 30 nationalities, with athletics, arts, service projects and a robotics initiative for families.
Colégio Einstein is an IB World School in Ecuador offering the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP and DP) along with an American Curriculum. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and operates from its Puembo campus, with roots dating back to 1973. The new Puembo campus, opening in 2024, was planned with collaboration from Harvard University and TEC de Monterrey to reflect the school's flexible learning philosophy. Einstein Kids preschool provides 100% English immersion, while most Middle School subjects are taught in English. The Multiedad program includes Spanish, English immersion, and a third language (French or Hebrew). The IB framework aligns with NGSS, ITEA and Ecuador's Ministry of Education standards. The school offers a strong sports program with interschool competition in soccer, volleyball and basketball. Extracurriculars span service, arts, music, robotics and language/cultural activities, including Einstein Teach, Business Bulls, Einstein News and InterCAS Galápagos. The school emphasizes personalized learning and socio-emotional well-being as part of holistic education.
InterAmerican Academy in Guayaquil is a private, non-profit day school delivering an American-style education from nursery (age two) through grade twelve. The curriculum is English-language and leads to a United States high school diploma, with Cognia accreditation ensuring standards-based, project-based learning. The school offers Advanced Placement through the AP Capstone program, including AP Seminar and AP Research, and emphasizes college admissions guidance through the Center for International Education. A Maker Space, a STEM initiative, and a complete Fine Arts program anchor hands-on inquiry and creative expression. Early years follow a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, while project-based learning pervades the elementary and secondary years. The campus sits in Guayaquil's Puerto Azul area and serves a diverse community of more than 29 nationalities, about 252 students in total. A strong student-support system, language immersion through the International Language Academy, and extensive test-prep resources support well-being and global readiness. Only AP Capstone in Ecuador.
Colegio Menor Quito is a private international day school for students aged 3 to 18, delivering a liberal arts curriculum across Early Childhood through High School. All subjects are taught in English with 100% immersion from the Early Years, and the program emphasizes connecting ideas across disciplines through creativity, critical thinking, and project-based learning. In the High School, students have access to a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program offering university-level courses. The arts program benefits from Nord Anglia collaborations with The Juilliard School, while STEM learning draws on MIT partnerships, enriching creative and scientific exploration. Design thinking and hands-on learning spaces underpin coursework, supported by well-equipped facilities, maker spaces, and a dedicated Performing Arts Center. The Quito campus includes science labs, outdoor fields, and extensive technology resources. Beyond academics, students participate in arts, sports, community service, leadership opportunities, and global projects through the Global Campus, including college placements at universities.
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