Compare IB Curriculum International Schools in Venezuela

Las Mercedes, Caracas, Venezuela

Nursery through Grade 12. Language of instruction is English. Curriculum follows US Common Core Standards through Grade 10, with the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12 and an American High School Diploma pathway.

Co-educational Day School

Nationalities represented: 24; 35% of students have dual nationality.

ESOL and Spanish as a Foreign Language.

United States

Nonsectarian.

School year: August to June (180 days). Schedule: Block schedule with extended periods.

Available

There is a cafeteria on campus; a weekly menu is available.

Escuela Campo Alegre is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors representing the original shareholders who established the school; there are no elected board members. The Board provides broad direction and strategic planning and delegates day-to-day operations to the Superintendent, who is a full voting member of the Board.

The school has an American and International (IB) education with English as the language of instruction. Curriculum combines US Common Core Standards (Nursery–Grade 10), IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate, and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12), along with an American High School Diploma and IB courses. Language support includes ESOL and Spanish as a Foreign Language. The Elementary program centers on core subjects—math, language arts, science, and social studies—with specialist offerings in Art, Music, Physical Education, Information Technology, and Library/Media, plus Spanish. ECA is pursuing IB Middle Years Programme candidacy with candidacy anticipated in 2026 and full implementation planned for the 2026–27 school year.

Student-teacher ratio is 6:1. Average class size is 14 students.

IB Diploma Program results show an average score of 33 points (Class of 2025), with the highest score achieved of 44. 93% of graduates go on to university or national service. University destinations include Stanford, Duke, Notre Dame, University of Michigan, and NYU in the USA; King's College London, University of Edinburgh, and University of Bath in the UK; Sciences Po, IE University, and Bocconi in Europe; and Universidad de Los Andes (Colombia), Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico), and UCAB (Venezuela).

Graduates move on to universities worldwide, including US institutions such as Stanford, Duke, Notre Dame, University of Michigan, and NYU; UK universities such as King's College London, University of Edinburgh, and University of Bath; and European and Latin American institutions including Sciences Po, IE University, Bocconi, Universidad de Los Andes (Colombia), Tec de Monterrey (Mexico), and UCAB (Venezuela). College counseling supports students through the process, helping them find the best-fit programs.

Escuela Campo Alegre addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of students through a highly qualified, dedicated staff. The mission and guiding statements place students at the center of all activities. The program aims to develop effective communicators, critical thinkers, global citizens, knowledge-workers, collaborative community members, and motivated lifelong learners. The curriculum is standards-based and includes core subjects plus Art, Music, Information Technology, Library/Media skills, and Spanish. The school emphasizes a strong home–school partnership to support meaningful learning and holistic development, with students described as physically and emotionally healthy.

Academic, social, and emotional needs are addressed by a highly qualified staff. Language support is provided through ESOL and Spanish as a Foreign Language. A school psychologist works in coordination with parents and faculty to support student well-being and learning. Counseling services are offered for academic, emotional, and university guidance, and there are parent and student workshops on mental health, prevention, and life skills. Through differentiated instruction, every learner is challenged, supported, and inspired.

Language support programs include ESOL and Spanish as a Foreign Language. The language of instruction is English.

A school psychologist collaborates with parents and faculty to support student mental health. Counseling services provide academic, emotional, and university guidance. Parent and student workshops cover mental health, prevention, and life skills. An age-appropriate health and wellness program supports well-being across all age groups. Graduates are recognized for resilience, ethical leadership, and global awareness as part of ECA's outcomes.

The primary concern is student well-being and safety, with ongoing review of the Student Protection Policy (SPP). All teachers hold valid teaching certificates, and each adult is subject to government background checks with references verified. A Code of Conduct for teachers, staff, and others interacting with students is reviewed annually. Procedures exist to report inappropriate activity, including an anonymous CoC reporting procedure. An age-appropriate health and wellness program and parent information sessions support safeguarding, and a student protection team oversees these efforts.

1. Age and class size: Nursery requires three years old by September 30th of the entering school year and to be toilet trained. Pre-Kindergarten requires four years old by September 30th; Kindergarten requires five years old by September 30th; Grade 1 requires six years old by September 30th. Grades 2–12 have a class size guideline of 22 students, with Nursery 14, Pre-K 16, Kindergarten 18, Grade 1 20, and Grades 2–12 22; the Superintendent may grant exceptions to maximum class size under extraordinary circumstances.

Located on a hilltop campus in Caracas, Venezuela. The physical address is Final Calle Colegio Americano between Los Samanes and Las Minas de Baruta, Municipio Baruta, Caracas 1080, Venezuela. For campus visits, route through Santa Ines to access the CIC campus.

Nursery through Grade 12

Private, non-profit, co-educational day school

ESOL at CIC; English immersion setting with second language support for all students including Nursery enrollees.

Day school; no boarding facilities are described.

Uniform and Dress Code are mandatory. General rules require modest, neat, solid-colored clothing with no rips, tears, or advertising; secondary students wear navy blue full-length pants or navy blue skirts (skirts knee-length); Grades 6–8 wear blue polo shirts and Grades 9–12 wear beige polo shirts, with collars visible. Only CIC sweatshirts may be worn; secondary PE is a red CIC T‑shirt with black shorts; Out-of-Uniform days are allowed for seniors on Fridays. Shoes should be appropriate for school; inappropriate items are restricted.

Private, non-profit day school governed by a Board of Directors. It operates in an English-medium environment and is Cognia-accredited and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP).

CIC offers an American-style international curriculum from Pre-Nursery through Grade 5 and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–10, followed by the IB Diploma Program for Grades 11–12. The curriculum includes technology, visual arts, music, drama, physical education and Spanish (native and modern languages). Secondary School students have additional language options. ESOL supports non-native English speakers, and CIC accepts students up to Grade 8 without prior English language instruction. CIC places students in universities worldwide through a comprehensive college preparatory program that includes the full IB program and online coursework.

Small class sizes

The school places students in universities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia through a comprehensive college preparatory program that includes the full IB program and online coursework.

CIC places great importance on social and emotional development. The superintendent's welcome describes CIC as a PN-12 private, non-profit, co-educational day school with a student-centered approach and caring relationships between teachers and students. CIC embraces diversity and multiculturalism and welcomes students from Venezuela and around the world. The school prioritizes safety of the community and a continuous school improvement process. The CIC learning community notes extensive English support, volunteering opportunities, after-school activities, and university counseling as part of a supportive environment. The student experience page confirms a campus with a counselor, a nurse, and a psychologist who help ensure students are emotionally and physically fit.

Instruction is in English for all grades. The school offers English as an Additional Language programs and intensive English support to help learners develop proficiency. All subjects are taught in English, including English Language, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies (Individuals and Societies), Arts, and more. English is the language of instruction across the curriculum, supported by a range of language-support resources. From Pre-Nursery through graduation, CIC provides an English-language learning environment to support international students and those acquiring English as an additional language.

The student experience highlights that CIC provides emotional and physical support through a counselor, a nurse, and a psychologist on site. Students receive personal support across the campus, from early childhood through graduation. The school offers a broad range of after-school activities and opportunities for student government, volunteering, and engagement beyond the classroom. Classroom practice is described as rigorous yet supportive, with teachers acting as facilitators and projects linking learning to real-world contexts. Community service and student outreach are integral to school life.

The CIC framework aligns IB program requirements with Venezuelan law to protect the rights and wellbeing of children and adolescents. The Manual de Acuerdos de Convivencia organizes the rights and duties of parents, students, and teachers and provides a system for resolving conflicts, including school mediation and an internal disciplinary system for students. It establishes a Mediator Committee and outlines disciplinary procedures and consequences. The manual references safeguarding bodies such as the Child Protection Council and defender's offices to ensure the protection of students. These mechanisms support maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.

1. CIC has rolling admissions, which means students may apply and enroll at any point during the year, minimizing missed school when moving from a previous school. To begin enrollment, provide initial documents to start a student file and officially begin admissions. A set of documents is requested to give a clear picture of the student prior to joining CIC. 2. The required documents to begin the admissions process include: copy of the student's passport and birth certificate; copies of the parents' passports and IDs; school records (report cards/transcripts) for the past three years; psycho-educational evaluation or report if available; a recommendation form filled by the previous school and returned directly to Admissions via the email of Ms. Celeste Manganelli; vaccination records and memo from medical service; a recent photo; placement test; and a personal interview with CIC's Superintendent. Once these documents are received by the school, the CIC Admissions Team will contact parents by email or phone to discuss the interests of the family and provide an invitation to visit the CIC Campus. After the visit, families will take the final steps toward a potential offer of enrollment for the Colegio Internacional de Caracas. 3. Who can attend CIC? CIC is an international school with enrollment open to international passport holders. Enrollment is not offered until all documentation is received, and admission is decided by a committee of approximately ten teachers, administrators, and board members. CIC reserves the right to decline enrollment based on academic ability, English language proficiency, advisement from local embassies, or other criteria. CIC is an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, and the CIC diploma is a United States-accepted document. CIC offers English immersion with ESOL support for younger students; teachers speak English as the primary instructional language, and licensed teachers are hired from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Venezuela and elsewhere.