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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
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.
Manuel Benigno Cueva N80-190, 170120 Quito, Ecuador
The Essentials
Colegio Americano de Quito has 2,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Spanish.
Location
The school is located in Quito, Ecuador, in the Urbanización Carcelén area. The campus address is Manuel Benigno Cueva N80-190, Quito 170302. The contact number is (593) 2 3976 300.
Stages
Early Years Program; Primary Years Program; Middle Years Program; Diploma Program
Type
Day school
Additional learning support
Learning Support; Speech and Language Therapy; English Language Learner (ELL) - International Section
Fees
Annual tuition at Colegio Americano de Quito ranges from USD 8,124 to USD 13,959 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fees
- Deposit (non‑refundable): a deposit is required when the school extends an offer of admission; this deposit is non‑refundable and is deducted from the first tuition payment. - Annual matriculation (enrollment) fee: an annual matriculation fee is charged for every year group; amounts are listed below under each year group.
Tuition fees by year group (School Year 2025–2026 — amounts shown as USD)
Note: the school lists a Monthly Tuition, an Annual Matriculation Fee and an Insurance Annual Fee for each year group; the published Total Annual Tuition corresponds to the Monthly Tuition billed across 10 monthly installments plus the matriculation fee and the insurance fee.
- EARLY YEARS — Nursery / Multi‑Age - National Section: Annual Matriculation Fee: USD 468.00; Monthly Tuition: USD 749.00; Insurance (annual): USD 166.10; Total Annual Tuition: USD 8,124.10. - International Section: Annual Matriculation Fee: USD 521.00; Monthly Tuition: USD 835.00; Insurance (annual): USD 317.00; Total Annual Tuition: USD 9,188.00.
- EARLY YEARS — Prekinder / Multi‑Age - National Section: Annual Matriculation Fee: USD 490.00; Monthly Tuition: USD 784.00; Insurance (annual): USD 166.10; Total Annual Tuition: USD 8,496.10. - International Section: Annual Matriculation Fee: USD 521.00; Monthly Tuition: USD 835.00; Insurance (annual): USD 317.00; Total Annual Tuition: USD 9,188.00.
- EARLY YEARS — Kinder - National Section: Annual Matriculation Fee: USD 513.00; Monthly Tuition: USD 821.00; Insurance (annual): USD 166.10; Total Annual Tuition: USD 8,889.10. - International Section: Annual Matriculation Fee: USD 557.00; Monthly Tuition: USD 891.00; Insurance (annual): USD 317.00; Total Annual Tuition: USD 9,784.00.
- Discounts: any published discount applies to the total annual tuition and explicitly excludes the enrollment (matriculation) fee. - Calculation note: the published Total Annual Tuition amounts correspond to the Monthly Tuition multiplied across ten installments plus the matriculation fee and the insurance fee (the published totals match that calculation).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- When an offer of admission is accepted two initial payments must be submitted by credit card or bank transfer: (1) the deposit (non‑refundable) and (2) the registration payment; the deposit is applied toward the first tuition payment. Monthly tuition, transportation and insurance charges must be paid in August by the school's established deadlines for a student to start the academic year. - The school publishes deferred payment options for tuition; deferred payments may carry interest (tuition values are presented with the possibility of deferred payment arrangements).
Boarding / Accommodation
- Boarding is not applicable: no boarding or residential fees are published for the Colegio Americano de Quito; the school operates as a day school with scheduled student life and extracurricular programming.
Other costs and fees
- Insurance: an annual insurance fee is applied per student (amounts shown per year group above). - Uniforms / spirit store: the school's branded uniform and spirit items are sold through the school's Spirit Store (Americano Spirit Store / Skole). - Additional charges: the published fee schedule shows transport, matriculation, tuition and insurance; parents should expect possible additional optional or activity‑specific charges (for example extracurriculars, trips or course materials) although those specific itemized optional charges are not listed in the primary published tuition schedule.
Refunds
- Deposit: the deposit required to secure an offered place is explicitly stated as non‑refundable and will be applied to the first tuition payment when the family accepts the space. No other routine refund policy details are published in the fee summary.
Payment methods accepted
- Initial payments (deposit and registration payment): credit card or bank transfer. Monthly tuition, transportation and insurance payments are scheduled for payment in August; the school publishes deferred payment arrangements (which may include interest) as part of its payment options.
If you require these figures displayed in a different numeric format or incorporated into a database field list, use the exact amounts above (USD) as published.
Academics
Colegio Americano de Quito teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The curriculum is based on the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme) and also meets U.S. college-preparatory standards. There are two sections: National Section (taught 50% English, 50% Spanish) and International Section (taught 90% English, 10% Spanish). All graduates earn a U.S. high school diploma and an Ecuadorian Bachillerato (Bachillerato of Sciences); the IB Diploma is a third optional diploma and is noted on the transcript. The school is recognized by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education, the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), and Cognia.
Exam Results
SAT: Middle 50% for the class of 2024 — Evidence-Based Reading/Writing 520–660; Math 520–640; Composite 1060–1290. (IB data is provided with subject-level means for the Class of 2024).
Higher Education Progression
College matriculation for 2021–2024 lists 299 total acceptances across 132 different universities, including 14 Top-Tier US Universities and 11 Global Top-100 Universities; 133 students were offered acceptances and $10.0 million in merit/need-based aid was offered. Represented destinations include the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social-emotional Wellbeing is a focus in the Strategic Plan. It ensures all students have a trusted adult and a social connection with their peers to promote wellbeing and social integration, and it uses data collection, analysis, and related interventions to support student wellbeing and develop school values.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special Education Needs is addressed through a collaborative best-practice approach with a dedicated Student Support Team focused on academic and social outcomes. Services include Learning Support (LS), Speech and Language Therapy (SLT), and English Language Learner (ELL) - International Section; Learning Support uses a Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework to provide universal, small-group, and intensive interventions to meet diverse learning needs.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English Language Learner (ELL) Support (International Section): The ELL teacher works within MTSS to support students with specific English Language Learning needs. Accommodations may reinforce reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and collaboration with classroom teachers provides appropriate scaffolding to ensure equal access to the curriculum.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is integrated into the Strategic Plan under Social-emotional Wellbeing, which aims to promote wellbeing and social integration by ensuring every student has a trusted adult and social connections with peers; the school collects data and implements interventions to support wellbeing and reinforce school values.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by the Personal Data Protection Policy, which outlines how the school protects personal data in accordance with the Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (LOPDP). It designates a Data Protection Officer and provides contact details, explains the purposes of data processing (e.g., tuition contracts, communications, and service delivery), and defines data subject rights.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1. Apply Now: Complete the online application forms. For your application to be reviewed, it must include all required documents. Good behavior is essential to support learning outcomes; please do not begin the admission process if your child's behavior is below expectations (for example, a grade of C or lower / unsatisfactory). The school strives to meet a wide range of learning support needs, but these resources are limited; admissible applicants may be placed in a learning support waitpool if/when the applicant's grade level learning support program is at full capacity. If your child currently receives or may require additional support, contact the admissions team before applying to ensure the school can support your child. We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year with limited places in selected grades. Start the application process now.
Scholarships
Scholarships: The Scholarship Program provides assistance to families that have fallen on hard times, including those affected by the loss of a parent or financial guardian. The school can only resource a limited number of scholarships through its budget. The goal is to expand the sourcing of the program by partnering with community sponsors and future donors.
Waitlist
Step 4. Decisions (Waitpool): Qualified applicants are placed in the waitpool if there is no space available in the selected grade level.
FAQs
What curriculum does Colegio Americano de Quito follow?
The curriculum is based on the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme) and also meets U.S. college-preparatory standards.
What age range does Colegio Americano de Quito serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from RMB 8,124 to RMB 13,959. Contact the school for the full fee schedule and any additional charges.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
How many students attend Colegio Americano de Quito?
The school has approximately 2,000 students.
Where is Colegio Americano de Quito located?
The school is located in Quito, Ecuador, in the Urbanización Carcelén area. The campus address is Manuel Benigno Cueva N80-190, Quito 170302. The contact number is (593) 2 3976 300.
When was Colegio Americano de Quito established?
The school was established in 1940.
Who leads Colegio Americano de Quito?
The school is led by Cristina Pachano.
Does the school provide learning support for students with special educational needs?
Special Education Needs is addressed through a collaborative best-practice approach with a dedicated Student Support Team focused on academic and social outcomes.
What languages are used for instruction?
Languages taught are Spanish and English across all levels.
How do I apply to Colegio Americano de Quito?
Step 1. Apply Now: Complete the online application forms. For your application to be reviewed, it must include all required documents.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The Fine Arts Department provides courses in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, music, theater, and dance.
