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Colegio Americano de Quito

Ecuador, Quito

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees $8,124 - 13,959
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1940
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
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

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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
Diving Deeper
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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.

- PRIMARY
- National Section: Annual Matriculation Fee: USD 550.00; Monthly Tuition: USD 881.00; Insurance (annual): USD 166.10; Total Annual Tuition: USD 9,526.10.
- International Section: Annual Matriculation Fee: USD 802.00; Monthly Tuition: USD 1,284.00; Insurance (annual): USD 317.00; Total Annual Tuition: USD 13,959.00.

- SECONDARY
- National Section: Annual Matriculation Fee: USD 550.00; Monthly Tuition: USD 881.00; Insurance (annual): USD 166.10; Total Annual Tuition: USD 9,526.10.
- International Section: Annual Matriculation Fee: USD 802.00; Monthly Tuition: USD 1,284.00; Insurance (annual): USD 317.00; Total Annual Tuition: USD 13,959.00.

Transportation / Bus fees

- Early Years: Quito USD 106.00; Cumbayá / Tumbaco USD 129.00; Puembo USD 158.00.
- Primary & Secondary: Quito USD 94.00; Cumbayá / Tumbaco USD 126.00; Puembo USD 147.00; Los Chillos USD 162.00.

Discounts and calculations

- 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.
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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.
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