Colegio Americano de Quito
International School in Quito
Quick answer
Colegio Americano de Quito offers a multi-track IB and American programme, as a large campus with 2,240 students. Well-suited to internationally mobile families. Graduates leave with IB Diploma and US Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma.
- Avg class size: 20 Quito international school · 2,240 students total.
- 20 nationalities top: Ecuadorian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Nursery: 9:00 Pre-Kinder & Kinder: 9:00 Primary: 7:55 Secondary: 7:40.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
2,240
20 (Ecuadorian)
20 avg
Rolling
IBO
IB Diploma and US Diploma
About Colegio Americano de Quito
Colegio Americano de Quito is a mixed, private, secular and non-profit institution.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
IB, American
IB Diploma and US Diploma
IB Diploma US Diploma
Spanish and English
unknown
The school has a learning support team
English as a Second Language
Nursery: 9:00 Pre-Kinder & Kinder: 9:00 Primary: 7:55 Secondary: 7:40 – Nursery: 13:00 Pre-Kinder & Kinder: 13:50 Primary: 14:30 Secondary: 14:40
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
Is Colegio Americano de Quito right for your family?
A School Fit Brief scores this school against your children's ages, learning needs, and budget — with hidden fee analysis, admissions timing, and a ranked shortlist of alternatives in Quito.
Get School Fit Brief — $49One-time purchase · PDF + workspace · Source-backed analysis
At a Glance
School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Ecuadorian
Decide on this school — and four others
The $49 School Fit Brief covers Colegio Americano de Quito and 4 other top schools in Quito — tuition + true cost, curriculum fit, admission timeline, and red flags. Builds your shortlist in 8 minutes vs the $1,500–3,500 (and 2–4 weeks) an education consultant charges for the same answer.
Disclaimer: School profiles are source-backed decision aids, not endorsements or official rankings. Tuition figures are approximate and may not include registration fees, uniforms, transport, or exam costs. Always verify directly with the school before applying. WhereNext is not affiliated with any school listed. This is not admissions consulting, legal advice, or official school placement guidance.