British School Quito

2 de Agosto S9-245 y Andrés Herrera, Vía Intervalles Km 2.5, Tumbaco, Quito, Ecuador. The campus is located on the Vía Intervalles in the suburban area of Tumbaco, east of central Quito. The British School Quito is part of the Orbital Education group.

Early Years, Primary, Secondary

British international school; bilingual education in English and Spanish

United Kingdom

Bus transportation is optional and location- and availability-based. Access requires completing the bus service form and adhering to safety policies.

The British School Quito follows the British National Curriculum, providing a high standard of education and enabling students to apply to universities worldwide. The curriculum is bi-national, integrating British and Ecuadorian strands to help students become proficient in English and Spanish. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE, and is the only authorized Cambridge IGCSE examination centre in Ecuador. The IB Diploma Programme is delivered in English in the secondary years, and BSQ is one of the first IB World Schools in Ecuador. The Orbital Education group supports the school with access to UK-trained teachers and global expertise.

IB results 2020-2021: pass rate 95%, with a top score of 45 and four students scoring above 40; results were above the international school average of 89%. IGCSE results 2025: 74% of grades A-C and 18% A/A, with a 100% pass rate in Literature in Spanish. These outcomes reflect strong examination performance across IB and IGCSE.

Life Skills and Career Counselling supports secondary students with research and planning for higher education. A dedicated university counsellor provides advice on applications worldwide, and alumni attend universities across the UK, the United States, Canada and Germany.

BSQ places wellbeing at the heart of learning and recognises every student as unique and valuable. A supportive environment underpins all learning. Learning Support uses differentiation and additional resources to provide meaningful and equal access to experiences. The Student Support Department brings together the teacher, the student, and parents or carers to achieve the best outcomes. In-classroom observation, targeted targets and interventions in reading, phonics and mathematics are used, with some students receiving individualised support or counselling as needed. External providers are engaged for speech and language therapy, sensory integration therapy, occupational therapy, emotional therapy and other learning specialists.

BSQ provides SEN support. The SENCO works to assist students who need additional support in their academic studies. The Counselling team offers emotional, family and social support, individual counselling, small group counselling, life skills and workshops for teachers and parents. EAL and SAL (English as an Additional Language and Spanish as a Language) support is provided and grouped according to ability and level. Students with SEN are assessed according to guidelines for their year group. The school reserves the right to deny admission to any child who does not meet admission requirements or when admission is not in the best interests of the child.

English is taught alongside Spanish and the school promotes bilingualism from an early age. English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Spanish as an Additional Language (SAL) support is available and grouped according to ability and level. Many teachers speak both English and Spanish. 75% of our students are Ecuadorian, and in our international community we encourage all students to become bilingual.

Wellbeing is a core focus of BSQ. All students are supported in a nurturing environment, with a holistic approach to wellbeing. The Student Support Department provides targeted strategies and counselling when required, and interventions are adapted as goals are reached. Counselling offers emotional, family and social support, with individual and small group sessions and Life Skills training. Workshops for teachers and parents are available to foster wellbeing across the school community.

BSQ has safeguarding arrangements in place, including a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. Ms. Sofía León is listed as the Wellbeing contact for safeguarding matters. The policy and related guidelines are available for download, and the Wellbeing team coordinates safeguarding and wellbeing with a voice for the student.

Step 1: Submit an Enquiry. Register your interest by completing the online enquiry form. After you submit, the admissions team will contact you with further information and can arrange a visit to the school. You may be invited to community events and open days, and you will receive updates about school activities. Step 2: School Tour. The admissions team will give you a personal tour of the facilities, allowing you to see classrooms and specialist facilities and to meet a member of the academic team. Step 3: Start your Application. When you are ready to apply for a place for your child at BSQ, submit your application via the online admissions portal. The portal remains open for the duration of the admissions journey and guides you through the process. You can log in to view progress and upload documents at any time, and you will receive notifications about updates. If you have enquired before, use the same email address to avoid duplicate applications. The following supporting documents are required and uploaded via the portal: a copy of the applicant's passport or Ecuadorian Cedula; copies of the parents' passports or Cedula; the two last school reports (from Y2 and above); and a Financial Declaration or Work Certificate. Step 4: Assessment and Interview. On receipt of completed forms and documents, the Head of Section will assess the student's suitability. If the student meets testing requirements, an interview with the Head of Section and an assessment will be organised, with an accompanying meeting for the parents (Head of Section/Admissions Coordinator, Director). Depending on age, students will undergo age-appropriate evaluations (e.g., early years internal evaluations; GL Assessments; CAT4; NGRT; iGCSE/IB papers for older students). Step 5: Results. If a place is available and the student meets admissions criteria, an official offer will be issued. The admissions coordinator will contact the family within 72 hours after the assessment and interview with the results and the decision. The school reserves the right to deny admission if requirements are not met or if admission is not in the best interests of the child. Extra: Additional Services and Fees. Fees include tuition and all textbooks and teaching materials. Additional costs may include school uniform, optional school lunch (billed monthly if used), and transportation.

BSQ Anniversary Scholarships are offered to celebrate the school's 25th anniversary. They are available to Years 4–12 and can provide up to 50% of tuition for the duration of the relevant Key Stage, for both current students and external applicants joining in the 2020/21 school year. Scholarships are awarded to students with outstanding ability or potential and are assessed based on current reports, assessments, participation, commitment and an interview. Applicants are expected to have a high standard of English; for IGCSE/IB programmes, English competency of at least B2 on CEFR or an equivalent level is expected. Application involves completing the BSQ Anniversary Scholarship Application Form (available from Sandy Pazmiño) and, for external applicants, the BSQ Admissions Registration Form. The selection process includes a statement of up to 500 words, an interview with a selection committee (Principal, Head of Primary or Secondary, and Orbital Education's Regional Head), and a review of supporting documents (reports, evidence of talent, etc.). The deadline indicated for 2020 was 30 June. Shortlisted candidates may have an online interview, and final decisions are communicated to applicants. Conditions include maintaining attendance and effort, parental support, and compliance with fee obligations; scholarships are not transferable and are not exchangeable for money. Address for applications: spazmino@britishschoolquito.edu.ec. If no suitable applicants are found, no scholarships will be awarded.