Most popular international schools in Ecuador

Colégio Alemán Humboldt Samborondón offers a bilingual, bicultural education for ages 1 to 18. The school runs a modern, trilingual program in Spanish, German and English (from the fifth EGB grade), aligned with the German system and supported by materials imported from Germany. In addition to its bespoke curriculum, the school offers the International Baccalaure Diploma Programme, encouraging students to reflect, act and develop a global perspective. Classrooms are equipped with networked technology, and facilities include a science building, music and art rooms, a computing laboratory, physics–chemistry labs, a library, and extensive green spaces that support well-being alongside learning. Intercultural exchanges with partner schools in Germany and language trips bolster language proficiency with official A1 to C1 certifications available. The campus in Samborondón continues a history dating from the 1950s and migrated to Ciudad Celeste in 2015, reflecting a commitment to intercultural understanding and high-quality education in Ecuador for families.

Colégio Americano de Quito is a day school for ages 3–18, offering the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside U.S. college-preparatory standards. It operates two sections: National Section (50% English, 50% Spanish) and International Section (90% English, 10% Spanish). Graduates earn a U.S. high school diploma and an Ecuadorian Bachillerato; the IB Diploma is optional and noted on the transcript. Recognized by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education, the IBO, and Cognia, the school was founded in 1939 and opened in 1940, moving to Carcelén in 1983; a new campus is planned. Facilities include a School Stadium, Secondary and Primary Coliseums, multiple soccer fields, indoor courts, outdoor track, and a weight room. The campus supports robotics and computer laboratories, BYOD from grade 6, a secure Wi‑Fi network, and libraries with print and digital resources. Extracurriculars include coding/robotics, book club, diversity club, and extensive arts and music offerings.

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 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.

BSQ is a British international school serving students aged 3 to 18, located in the Tumbaco valley east of Quito. The school teaches a bi-national curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, integrating British and Ecuadorian strands and offering Cambridge IGCSE as well as the IB Diploma Programme in the secondary years. BSQ is the only authorized Cambridge IGCSE examination centre in Ecuador, and the IB Diploma is delivered in English. The Orbital Education group supports the school with access to UK-trained teachers and global expertise. The campus houses Early Years, Primary and Secondary on one site, with science and technology laboratories, art and music facilities, a library with an auditorium, a semi-Olympic pool, sports courts, and outdoor fields. Enrichment Activities on Wednesdays, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, and a bilingual environment prepares students for university worldwide. Founded in 1995, BSQ preserves a foundation-led tradition focused on educational development.