About
Private American-model school in Quito, Ecuador, open since 1940 and based on a 1940s US school model. Offers the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, a national programme and an international section. The school moved to a new campus in Puembo.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1940
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Entry process
- Map, Interview
- Accreditations
- COGNIA, IB
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Sport
- Visual arts
Student support
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- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- School bus
- Yes
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