Inter-American Academy is a American Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) / AP Capstone school in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Annual tuition ranges from $6,551 to $18,876 USD.
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Scholarships Available
The Center for International Education helps students apply for university scholarships and financial aid, specializing in placements to the United States. Last graduating class of 10 students received 58 offers of admission from 40 universities and over $1,914,980 in scholarships and financial aid.
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About
Inter-American Academy is a private, non-profit co-educational day school in Guayaquil, Ecuador, serving students aged 2–18 from over 29 nationalities with a Cognia-accredited American curriculum leading to a U.S. high school diploma. The school offers the only AP Capstone program in Ecuador, a Reggio Emilia-inspired early years programme, and a STEM-focused Maker Space, supported by the Center for International Education for university admissions guidance. Its International Language Academy (ILA) provides multilingual immersion, and a robust Student Support system delivers tiered interventions for all learners.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Only AP Capstone program in Ecuador. Cognia-accredited American curriculum from nursery through grade 12. Serves over 29 nationalities. Reggio Emilia-inspired early years. International Language Academy (ILA) for language immersion. Center for International Education for college admissions guidance. STEM initiative and Maker Space. Strong university scholarship outcomes — last graduating class received over $1.9M in scholarship offers.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | USD 9,891 |
| Grades 1-5 | USD 16,335 |
| Grades 6-8 | USD 16,976 |
| Grades 9-12 | USD 18,876 |
| Kindergarten | USD 13,830 |
| Maternal III | USD 7,149 |
| Maternal (Nursery) | USD 6,551 |
Original currency: USD 6,551 - 18,876. Application fee: $150.
Admissions Process
- 1Fill Admissions Information Request form. The school responds within two working days with an overview of the offer. 2. If ready to apply, request the application guide and the list of requirements and follow the provided instructions. Visits and campus tours are by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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School Day
Calendar runs August–June. Office hours Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Student Life
Uniform consists of solid khaki, black, or navy shorts, slacks, skorts, or skirts; white, red, and navy polo shirts with the IAA logo. Athletic-type shoes are required; flip-flops, crocs, or slide-in sandals are not permitted; hats and sunglasses are not worn during class.
The cafeteria is run by an outside provider, The Academy Shop, offering hot lunch for students and staff; students may also bring lunch from home with microwaves available. A snack bar serves grades 6-12; a snack cart is available for K-5 during recess. Families pay directly to the cafeteria provider, and a food calendar is emailed every eight weeks.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
IAA aims for safety, belonging and happiness within a diverse, inclusive community. A dedicated Student Support Department supports student well-being. The school seeks to nurture the intellectual, personal, social, physical, and affective development of the whole student, with a values-based approach emphasizing empathy, responsibility and respect.
The Board of Directors has adopted a Child Protection Policy based on international law, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and Ecuadorian law. The school provides age-appropriate personal safety lessons, parent information sessions, and annually trains faculty, parents, volunteers and staff to recognize and report abuse. Updated June 17, 2024.
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School Background
Governed by an eight-person Board of Directors whose members are elected to three-year terms; they define the school's purpose and direction and delegate day-to-day management to the Executive Director. The school is a private, non-profit institution.