Academia Cotopaxi American International School
International School in Quito
Quick answer
Academia Cotopaxi American International School (AC), founded in 1959 in Quito, serves 544 students from 35 nationalities aged 1 to 18 in Ecuador's capital. The school combines an American curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme at upper school. Accredited by IBO, CIS and SACS. The non-profit governance structure and 65-year heritage make Cotopaxi the established choice for diplomatic, corporate and academic expat families relocating to Quito.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American taught at Academia Cotopaxi American International School.
- Avg class size: 18 Quito international school · 544 students total.
- 35 nationalities top: Ecuadorian.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 18 school day starts at 8:00 a.m..
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, SACS verified.
544
35 (Ecuadorian)
18 avg
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1959
IBO, CIS, SACS
About Academia Cotopaxi American International School
Established in 1959, we are a non-profit, co-educational day school that welcomes children from Preschool to Grade 12. We are an English-based international learning community that promotes inclusion and diversity, embraces innovation and a culture of collaboration, and inspires empathetic and ethical leaders.
IB, American
ACT, SAT, TOEFL and IELTS exams MAP Test / NWEA (starting in Grade 3)
Above world and regional averages: Academia Cotopaxi American International School SAT Testing Summary Class of 2021 Section: Evidence Based Reading and Writing Middle 50%: 520-690 Mean: 617 Students Tested: 7 ____ Section: Mathematics Middle 50%: 530-790 Mean: 670 Students Tested: 7 ____ TOTAL Middle 50%: 1010-1480 Mean: 1287 Students Tested: 7
Spanish
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Yes, Cotopaxi offers Learning Support and accept children with a broad range of learning and developmental disabilities.
For students applying from preschool to Grade 5, English is not a prerequisite. Our ELL Department will give the support needed to the students. Also, Academia Cotopaxi offers Spanish classes for all levels, starting in Kindergarten, 1 hour daily. Please kindly fill in the following "Inquiry Form", so that our Admissions Team can better assist you and provide further information: https://academiacotopaxi.typeform.com/to/X2QXQoZS
8:00 a.m. – Kinder to Grade 12 3:00 p.m. Pre-Kinder: 12:00 p.m.
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