Colegio Americano de Quito is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Quito, Ecuador. Founded in 1940. Annual tuition ranges from $8,124 to $13,959 USD.
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Scholarships Available
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 number of scholarships is limited by the school's budget, with plans to expand through community sponsors and future donors.
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About
Colegio Americano de Quito is a private, coeducational day school in Quito, Ecuador that has been an authorized IB World School since 1990. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme, with English as the language of instruction across all three programs.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside U.S. college-preparatory standards, producing graduates who earn both a U.S. high school diploma and an Ecuadorian Bachillerato. Operates dual bilingual sections — National (50/50 English/Spanish) and International (90/10 English/Spanish). Recognized by the IBO, Cognia, and the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education. Strong higher education placement with $10 million in merit/need-based aid offered to the 2021–2024 graduating cohort.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Kinder (National) | USD 8,889 |
| Primary (National) | USD 9,526 |
| Secondary (National) | USD 9,526 |
| Kinder (International) | USD 9,784 |
| Primary (International) | USD 13,959 |
| Secondary (International) | USD 13,959 |
| Nursery/Multi-Age (National) | USD 8,124 |
| Prekinder/Multi-Age (National) | USD 8,496 |
| Nursery/Multi-Age (International) | USD 9,188 |
| Prekinder/Multi-Age (International) | USD 9,188 |
Original currency: USD 8,124 - 13,959.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete the online application forms with all required documents. Good behavior is essential; families whose child may require learning support should contact the admissions team before applying. Step 2: Qualified applicants are placed in a waitpool if no space is available in the selected grade level. Currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year with limited places in selected grades.
Admissions Details
Qualified applicants are placed in a waitpool if there is no space available in the selected grade level.
Student Life
Uniforms are required for all students. The official uniform company is Skole; uniforms can be purchased at Skole stores or ordered online at skole.ec.
Cafeteria provides snack and lunch for Nursery, Pre-Kinder and Kinder; Primary has healthy lunch and a service station; Secondary has one service station. Four permanent service stations in the central cafeteria are Snack Bar, Every Day Lunch, Healthy Zone account, and Sandwich Bar.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is integrated into the Strategic Plan under Social-emotional Wellbeing, 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 is supported by the Personal Data Protection Policy in accordance with the Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (LOPDP), with a designated Data Protection Officer who manages data subject rights and ensures lawful data processing.
Student Demographics
School Background
private