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American School of Guayaquil

Ecuador, Guayaquil

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

The American School of Guayaquil is a private, nonprofit bilingual international school with ties to the United States, promoting cultural relations between Ecuador and the United States. The school teaches in English and Spanish and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for students aged 16–19. The DP spans six subject groups and three components: Extended Essay (Monografía), Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). Students choose six subjects from six groups as a full Diploma, with three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, and complete assessments recognized for direct university entry, credit, and scholarships. Since 1985, school has delivered IB Diploma Programme. Primary Years Programme serves 3–12 with a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework and bilingual immersion, culminating in PYP Exhibition. Founded in 1942 by Harry and Mollie Jacobson, ASOCAG governs the school today; facilities include Robert Allan Reed stadium and modern laboratories on Avenida Juan Tanca Marengo.

www.colegioamericano.edu.ec

090513 Guayaquil, Ecuador

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The Essentials

American School of Guayaquil has 1,500 pupils, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Av. Juan Tanca Marengo Km 6.5, Guayaquil, Ecuador. The campus sits on a main avenue in Guayaquil. The school was founded in 1942 by Harry and Mollie Jacobson. It is operated by ASOCAG, a private, non-profit association established to foster relations between Ecuador and the United States.

Stages
Preschool; Elementary School; High School.

Type
Private, non-profit bilingual international school.

Additional learning support
Personalized attention and ongoing family support; IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework applied in preschool to elementary.

Country affiliation
The school has ties with the United States and promotes cultural relations between Ecuador and the United States.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application & reservation fees

- Administrative application fee (charged at application): USD 50.00.
- Registration (matrícula) — one-time payment by level (MINEDUC-approved base and short-term promotional rates):
- Pre‑school (Preescolar) — Base matrícula: USD 337.58. Promotional prices: January (7%): USD 313.95; February (6%): USD 317.33; March (5%): USD 320.70.
- Primary (Primaria) — Base matrícula: USD 367.20. Promotional prices: January (7%): USD 341.50; February (6%): USD 345.17; March (5%): USD 348.84.
- Secondary (Secundaria) — Base matrícula: USD 402.74. Promotional prices: January (7%): USD 374.55; February (6%): USD 378.58; March (5%): USD 382.60.

Tuition (pensions) — monthly and annual totals by year group

- Preschool / Early years:
- Inicial (3 años) — Monthly pension to pay: USD 420.00. Annual total (10 monthly payments): USD 4,200.00.
- Inicial (4 años) — Monthly pension to pay: USD 460.00. Annual total (10 monthly payments): USD 4,600.00.
- Primary (Primaria):
- Monthly pension to pay: USD 558.14. Annual total (10 monthly payments): USD 5,581.40.
- Secondary (Secundaria):
- Monthly pension to pay: USD 612.16. Annual total (10 monthly payments): USD 6,121.60.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed as monthly pensions; the standard billing cadence for private schools in the region is ten (10) monthly payments across the academic year (commonly March through December). Discounts and due‑date rules described by the school apply to these monthly payments.
- Monthly-payment discount: a monthly-payment discount is applied only to payments received by the 25th of each month (if the 25th falls on a weekend/holiday, payment must be made the preceding business day to qualify).
- Early full‑year payment discount: a 5% discount on the total annual pension is available for families who pay the full year in advance by March 31; a 3% discount applies for advance payments made after that date.
- Sibling discount (Primaria and Secundaria): 5% for the second child, 10% for the third child and 15% for the fourth child (applies to tuition for those levels).
- Seat reservation: a seat‑reservation payment is required at acceptance (amount and deadline are communicated during admissions). Administrative-application and seat-reservation payments must be made to complete enrollment.

Mandatory insurance and related fees

- Plan Educación Segura (mandatory): USD 222.91 per student per year; for convenience this can be divided into nine installments of USD 24.76. This plan covers the student's tuition in the event of the insured representative's (parent/guardian) death, up to graduation (some final‑year exceptions apply).
- Personal accident insurance (AIG/Metropolitana): total premium per student USD 60.85 (this amount is invoiced in May). Deductible for medical expenses from accidents: USD 30.00.

Boarding (residency) fees

- Boarding: not applicable. The school operates as a day school offering Preschool, Primary and Secondary instruction; there is no boarding/residential program listed.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Additional charges commonly billed separately (amounts vary and are charged per student or per family) include: school uniforms, textbooks and complementary learning materials, activity or laboratory fees, ID cards and digital‑platform access, transportation (school bus) and school cafeteria/meal plans. Specific items and amounts are invoiced or communicated at enrollment and at the start of the academic year.

Refunds and non‑refundable items

- Application/administrative fees and registration (matrícula) payments are treated as enrollment charges; the school communicates its conditions for reservation, late enrollment surcharges and any applicable refund exceptions during the admissions process. Parents are expected to meet payment deadlines to avoid late fees or restrictions on student services.

Payment channels and contact points for financial transactions

- Payment instructions and accepted channels are provided directly by the school's Finance/Admissions office at the time of application and acceptance. The school provides a finance contact and a WhatsApp number for collections; parents receive specific instructions (bank account numbers, deadlines, and any available point‑of‑sale or online payment options) in the admissions/finance correspondence.

Key numbers for finance and admissions

- Admissions email and contact used for payment instructions and enrollment guidance: infoadmisiones@colegioamericano.edu.ec and WhatsApp admissions/collections lines listed by the school. Use these finance contacts for payment schedules, invoices and formal receipts.

Note: all monetary figures above are quoted in USD and are the published tuition, matrícula and mandatory insurance amounts in the school's costs circular and admissions notices for the upcoming academic cycle. The school publishes promotional matrícula discounts and specific payment deadlines that must be met to receive those discounts; families will receive the precise payment schedule and available payment channels during the admissions and billing process.
Academics

American School of Guayaquil teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme offers a rigorous, globally oriented curriculum for students aged 16–19, structured around six subject groups and three core components: the Extended Essay (Monografía), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). Students choose six subjects from six groups (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level for the full Diploma) and participate in internal and external assessments that are recognized worldwide, enabling direct university entry and potential credit recognition and scholarships. The school has delivered the IB Diploma Programme since 1985, making it a pioneer in IB education on the Ecuadorian coast. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) serves ages 3–12 with a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework culminating in the PYP Exhibition, and emphasizes bilingual immersion and the IB learner profile, describing learners as inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, good communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective. The Diploma Programme curriculum comprises six subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and Arts.

Higher Education Progression
IB Diploma graduates have earned scholarships at universities in the United States due to their academic excellence and outstanding performance, with graduates proceeding to institutions such as MSU, SUU, NSU, and FIU. These outcomes demonstrate the program's strength in preparing students for higher education abroad and achieving international opportunities.

Gifted and Talented
Talent is cultivated through the 5 Pillars of Formation, which engage and develop each student's innate abilities to excel across life and professional contexts; IB graduates have earned scholarships to U.S. universities, illustrating the talents fostered within the program.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the online application here. You will receive an email with instructions for paying the administrative fee ($50.00), the date of evaluations and interviews, and the list of requirements to attach to your application. 2. After the interviews and the tests are completed, final results will be communicated to you by email. 3. If the applicant is admitted, you will be informed about the payment required to reserve the seat. 4. Access the Online Admissions portal to submit your application and continue with the admissions process. Juan Tanca Marengo Km. 6,5.
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