Colegio Alemán Humboldt Samborondón is a IB Diploma / Bespoke Curriculum school in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Founded in 2015. Annual tuition ranges from $516 to $745 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Emergency economic scholarship program providing temporary financial assistance (partial tuition subsidy) to families facing serious difficulties, allocated on a quarterly basis. An Interdisciplinary Commission reviews applications. Eligibility requires current enrollment, being up to date with payments, and submitting the application by March 30, 2026. Apply by emailing the scholarship form and supporting documents to [email protected].
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About
Colegio Alemán Humboldt Samborondón is a bilingual, bicultural day school in Ciudad Celeste, Samborondón, Ecuador, serving students from age 1 to 18. It offers a modern trilingual curriculum in Spanish, German, and English aligned with both the Ecuadorian national system and the German education system, alongside the IB Diploma Programme. The school emphasizes intercultural understanding, critical thinking, and language excellence, with annual exchanges to Germany and official language certifications from A1 to C1.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual and bicultural education with a trilingual program in Spanish, German, and English aligned with both the Ecuadorian national system and the German education system. Uses teaching materials imported from Germany. Offers the IB Diploma Programme alongside its bespoke curriculum. Intercultural exchanges with partner schools in Germany with approximately 80 students participating each year. Official language certifications from A1 to C1 available. Campus in Ciudad Celeste with extensive green spaces.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Kinder | USD 642 |
| Maternal | USD 516 |
| Pre-Kinder | USD 642 |
| Bachillerato | USD 745 |
| EGB Media (5–7 EGB) | USD 704 |
| 1º EGB (Preparatoria) | USD 704 |
| EGB Elemental (2–4 EGB) | USD 704 |
| EGB Superior (8–10 EGB) | USD 714 |
Original currency: USD 516 - 745. Application fee: $526.
Admissions Process
- 1Register applicant data in the Admissions System; an advisor contacts families to validate information. Family receives credentials to access the Academic System and downloads CAHS Admission Application and Equifax Authorization forms. 2. Send required documentation digitally to [email protected]. 3. Interview/Observation: parent interviews scheduled from October; Kindergarten Games/Pedagogical Observation afternoon held in November. 4. Admissions Commission notifies families of results subject to seat availability. 5. Additional documents may be requested for admitted students; apostilled and translated grade reports required for students from another country.
Admissions Details
School Day
Monday to Friday 7:20–16:20; Saturday 8:00–12:00; Sunday and holidays closed.
Student Life
Uniforms are required for all students. Uniforms must be purchased through the school's official suppliers.
The school has a cafeteria.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school emphasizes critical thinking and the development of each student's individual potential. An integrated approach enables students to discover, develop, and enhance their talents, building their own path with confidence and autonomy. In Kindergarten, children share an environment that respects their learning pace and fosters autonomy, strengthening social and emotional skills through interactions with peers of different ages.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by the Fundación Alemán Humboldt Samborondón. The Board of Directors (FAHS) serves on an honorary basis for two-year terms and governs the school together with the General Manager. President: Ricardo Roggiero; Vice-President: Gabriela Andreetti; Treasurer: Johann Zeller; Secretary: Pablo Hahn; General Manager: Josefina Orellana.