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Colegio Alemán Humboldt Samborondón

Ecuador, Guayaquil

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, German, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 80
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages German, English, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Colégio Alemán Humboldt Samborondón offers a bilingual, bicultural education for ages 1 to 18. The school runs a modern, trilingual program in Spanish, German and English (from the fifth EGB grade), aligned with the German system and supported by materials imported from Germany. In addition to its bespoke curriculum, the school offers the International Baccalaure Diploma Programme, encouraging students to reflect, act and develop a global perspective. Classrooms are equipped with networked technology, and facilities include a science building, music and art rooms, a computing laboratory, physics–chemistry labs, a library, and extensive green spaces that support well-being alongside learning. Intercultural exchanges with partner schools in Germany and language trips bolster language proficiency with official A1 to C1 certifications available. The campus in Samborondón continues a history dating from the 1950s and migrated to Ciudad Celeste in 2015, reflecting a commitment to intercultural understanding and high-quality education in Ecuador for families.

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The Essentials

Colegio Alemán Humboldt Samborondón has 80 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in Spanish, German, English.

Location
Located in Ciudad Celeste, Samborondón, Ecuador. Address: Av. León Febres-Cordero

4571. The campus sits in the Samborondón area and is accessible via major local roads. Transportation is provided through the school's bus service, contracted with SAMBOCOMTRANS.

Stages
Kindergarten; Grundschule (Elementary); Mittelstufe (Middle School); Oberstufe (Upper Secondary).

Type
Binational, trilingual with bicultural education.

Additional learning support
Within the diversity support program, there is support for students with special educational needs, including advisor support to teachers for curricular adaptations and reinforcement inside and outside the classroom.

Country affiliation
Germany and Ecuador.

School day structure
School hours: Monday to Friday 7:20–16:20; Saturday 8:00–12:00; Sunday and holidays closed.

Bus service
School transport service is provided, contracted with SAMBOCOMTRANS, with 30 years of experience.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Colegio Alemán Humboldt Samborondón ranges from USD 526 to USD 544 depending on year group. That works out at roughly USD 526 to USD 544 for the early years, USD 544 for primary, USD 544 for secondary. Expect an application fee of USD 526 and an enrolment fee of USD 526 on enrolment. Matriculation is collected at enrollment during the published registration period (for 2026, matriculation opened 19 March 2026).
Academics

Colegio Alemán Humboldt Samborondón teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The school has a modern, trilingual curriculum (Spanish, German, and English from the 5th EGB grade), aligned with the national education system and with the requirements of the German system. It uses books and teaching materials from Germany and classrooms are equipped with first‑rate technology. The teaching approach fosters independence and critical thinking from an early age through dynamic, participatory instruction. Students learn to research, propose, and create, developing their potential. In addition, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB), which encourages students to reflect, act, and understand their role in the world, strengthening a global perspective.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Registre aspirant data: An advisor contacts families to validate information after data is entered in the Admissions System. After completing registration, the family receives credentials to access the Academic System and downloads forms: CAHS Admission Application and Equifax Authorization. The family then re-enters the Admissions System to complete the applicant's registration. 2. Send the required documentation: Documentation is sent digitally to [email protected] along with the Admission Forms. The documents include: 1 color copy of the applicant's birth certificate; original birth certificate; 1 passport photo; 1 family photo; if the applicant has German nationality, attach a copy of the German passport; 1 copy of the diploma or degree certificate (if parents are alumni of the School); color copies of the parents' and student's IDs; work certificate showing duration, position, and salary of each guardian (or for self-employed, RUC and last tax declaration); last six bank statements; last six credit card statements; CAHS Admission Form; Equifax Authorization. 3. Interview / Observation: Starting in October, dates for interviews with parents/guardians are scheduled. In November, a Kindergarten Games / Pedagogical Observation afternoon is held, and the applicant must be accompanied by a guardian. 4. Admission decision: After review, the Admissions Commission notifies families of the results, subject to seat availability by level. 5. Additional documents for admitted students: If admission is approved, additional documents may be requested for enrolled students; for students coming from another country, grade reports must be apostilled and translated into Spanish.

Scholarships
The school offers an emergency economic scholarship program to provide temporary financial assistance to families facing serious difficulties. The aid is a partial subsidy to tuition and is allocated on a quarterly basis in addition to discounts available to all families. An Interdisciplinary Commission reviews applications and assesses each family's circumstances before approving aid. Eligibility requires enrollment for the current academic year, staying up to date with payments, and submitting the requested information by March 30, 2026; responses to applicants are provided by April 29, 2026. To apply, send the scholarship form and supporting documents by email to [email protected], including: certificate of employment or cessation of employment; certificate of salary reduction or reduced hours; labor history; 2026 SRI declarations (I Quarter); last three months' bank statements; migration record; vehicle registrations; and any other documents as applicable.
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