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Colegio Británico Internacional

Ecuador, Quito

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Spanish, French, Italian
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Colegio Británico Internacional in Quito is a 100% IB school serving learners from age 3 to 18 and offering PYP, MYP and DP. The curriculum connects learning to real-world contexts to develop globally minded citizens. The IB learner profile emphasizes ten attributes: Principled, Open-minded, Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Reflective, Caring, Balanced, Communicators and Risk-takers. From preschool onward, students develop knowledge, critical and creative thinking, and interdisciplinary skills to work independently and collaboratively. The Diploma Programme offers a two-year path with Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The school maintains university partnerships with Excelia University, Southern Utah University, Nebrija University, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, and Anahuac. The campus spans more than 55,000 square meters and includes a castle-inspired preschool, five primary blocks with a four-floor music/art/Italian/French block, and a secondary complex with science labs and studios. The Eduardo García Espinoza Library supports BI methodology with an online catalog globally.

Colegio Britanico Internacional, 170124 Quito, Ecuador

The Essentials

Colegio Británico Internacional has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located in Quito, Ecuador, at De Las Nueces E18-21 and De Las Camelias, CP 170514. The campus is accessible via the De Las Nueces and De Las Camelias corridors. An optional school transport service is available.

Stages
Preschool, Primary, and Secondary education offered; the school operates the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme under the International Baccalaureate.

Bus service
Optional school transport is contracted to TRANSDANANT. It is door-to-door and follows assigned routes with satellite tracking and a safety assistant. The transport contract is annual with monthly payments ranging from $82 to $112 depending on location; changes to routes are not allowed except under defined circumstances.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are supplied by Skole, the sole Ecuadorian company certified as a member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and ISO 9001, using durable cotton with sustainable production. The formal uniform for women is a skirt, blouse, cardigan and tie; the sports uniform is a sweatshirt, hoodie and T-shirt. The formal uniform for men is trousers, shirt, cardigan and tie; the sports uniform is a sweatshirt, hoodie and T-shirt. Shoes for the formal uniform must be black and formal (no heels, boots, or athletic shoes).

Food Options
The cafeteria provides varied, healthy meals. The medical department works with the cafeteria administrator to design daily options with appropriate portions of carbohydrates and calories according to students' age; preschool and early primary grades also receive a mid-morning snack. Lunch is served at 12:00 for Preschool (one menu option, sit-down), 13:00 for Primary (two main-course options, buffet), and 14:00 for Secondary (two main-course options, buffet); all menus include a starter or soup, a main course, dessert and a beverage (natural juice—no soft drinks).

Governance and Ownership
Ruth García is the founder. The school is led by Executive President Marybel Perdomo and Academic Director Maria Inés Brioso, with Gabriela Larenas serving as Administrative Director and Admissions. The school is a 100% BI institution authorized to offer all three BI programs and forms part of a national BI group.
Fees
Application and one‑time enrollment (matrícula) fees
- Servicios de atención a la primera infancia (early childhood): Matrícula USD 415.92; pensión (monthly tuition) USD 665.48. Annual cost (matrícula + 10 months of pensión): USD 7,070.72.
- Inicial: Matrícula USD 415.92; pensión USD 665.48 per month. Annual cost (matrícula + 10 months of pensión): USD 7,070.72.
- General Básica (1º a 7º): Matrícula USD 482.83; pensión USD 772.53 per month. Annual cost (matrícula + 10 months of pensión): USD 8,208.13.
- Básica Superior (8º a 10º): Matrícula USD 482.83; pensión USD 772.53 per month. Annual cost (matrícula + 10 months of pensión): USD 8,208.13.
- Bachillerato: Matrícula USD 488.08; pensión USD 780.93 per month. Annual cost (matrícula + 10 months of pensión): USD 8,297.38.

Tuition structure, billing schedule and payment terms
- The matrícula (enrollment) is charged once per academic year. The pensión (tuition) value is charged pro‑rata and collected over ten monthly payments (ten months). For early‑childhood services (0–36 months) the pensión may be collected over ten to twelve months as specified for that level.
- The school indicates optional services (transport, insurance, platform licenses, supplies, uniforms) are billed separately and may have their own payment schedules (see the sections below).

Payment schedule examples
- Core tuition (pensión) is typically distributed into ten monthly installments (commonly billed September through June). The matrícula is payable once at enrollment.

Payment methods and options
- Accepted methods for school services and third‑party platforms include bank deposits/transfers and card payments (debit/credit). Some digital platforms used by the school also accept PayPal or online card payment. Payment vendors for school materials and platforms publish specific instructions for bank transfer, card and PayPal payments.
- Payment timing options: tuition is structured as a one‑time matrícula plus monthly (10‑month) pension installments; transport and other annual optional services are also commonly split across 10 monthly payments.

Boarding / residential fees
- Boarding is not offered as a regular service by the institution; there are international exchange arrangements (home stays or external host facilities) for specific programs, but no school‑operated boarding fees are listed.

Other compulsory and optional costs
- Transport (optional): Sectorized, door‑to‑door service contracted through an operator. Cost ranges stated at USD 82.00 to USD 112.00 per month, billed as an annual contract distributed over ten monthly payments (September–June).
- Accident insurance (optional/annual): A personal accident insurance program is offered for the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 cycles (managed through an external insurer) and carries its own premium and coverage schedule.
- Uniforms: Uniforms are supplied through an approved vendor (provider Skole for 2025–2026); uniform pieces are itemized by gender and grade and are purchased separately from school fees. Prices are set by the uniform supplier.
- School supplies and textbooks: Supply lists are provided by grade for 2025–2026; items not provided by the school are purchased separately. Costs for books, classroom platforms and licenses (examples: ALEKS USD 36 per student; RazPlus USD 31 per year for certain platforms) are additional and billed or purchased through the indicated vendors.
- Cafeteria / meals and extracurricular activities: these are treated as separate services with their own charges when applicable. Specific menus are published for preschool, primary and secondary; meal charges are separate from matrícula and pensión.

Refunds and unauthorized charges
- Any charge for concepts not authorized by the National Educational Authority must be refunded to the payer; the institution is required to refund unauthorized rubrics and is subject to regulatory oversight regarding costs and their disclosure. Matriculation and pension values are regulated and published under the relevant authorization.

How amounts are presented (units and totals)
- The values published as “matrícula” are one‑time charges (USD amounts shown above). The values published as “pensión” are the authorized monthly pension amounts; standard practice at this institution is to collect the pension over ten months. The annual tuition total shown above is calculated as matrícula + (pensión × 10).

Brief note on academic‑year coverage and availability of published schedules
- The most recent official authorization of maximum matrícula and pensión values found is the Ministry resolution that sets parameters for the 2024–2025 academic period; the site also publishes 2025–2026 operational items (supply lists, insurance, uniform provider, transport rates) but a separate published fee authorization explicitly labeled 2025–2026 or 2026–2027 was not located. The core authorized fee values above are those in the official cost resolution.
Academics

Colegio Británico Internacional teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offered are the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The programs were designed to help students from diverse cultural, educational, and linguistic backgrounds develop social and intellectual perspectives to enter any university worldwide. They seek to unleash individual talents by linking classroom experiences to real-world contexts, combining intellectual rigor with civic ideals and international understanding. The IB learner profile includes ten attributes: Principled, Open-minded, Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Reflective, Caring, Balanced, Communicators, and Risk-takers, developed through the PYP (ages 3–12), the MYP (ages 11–16), and the DP (ages 16–19). From the Primary Years Programme onward, students develop knowledge, skills, and critical and creative thinking to become engaged, globally minded citizens; the PYP emphasizes transdisciplinary inquiry, the MYP fosters independent and collaborative learning and interdisciplinary connections, and the Diploma Programme offers a rigorous two-year path preparing students for university and life, including Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The school also maintains university partnerships to support higher education progression, with alliances with Excelia University, Southern Utah University, Nebrija University, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, and Anahuac.

Higher Education Progression
University partnerships include Excelia University, Southern Utah University, Nebrija University, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, and Anahuac, supporting graduates' progression to higher education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is part of the Bachillerato Internacional at Colegio Británico Internacional. It connects students with realities beyond academics and supports development as a global citizen. Students undertake CAS activities such as adult literacy at Centro Educativo Sin Fronteras, support for a local Scout group, academic aid to under-resourced children via Fundación Entrega La Macarena, and equine therapy for rehabilitation through Fundación Ángeles. The school emphasizes a broad student life with a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore interests and develop leadership and collaboration. The Consejería Estudiantil DECE supports student well-being and social-emotional development and involves families to cultivate a caring, inclusive school climate.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Consejería Estudiantil DECE provides a trusted space for prevention and support where students, families and teachers receive ongoing guidance. The department is led by Yasmina Orellana, a specialist in psychopedagogy, neuropsychology and educational psychology, enabling early detection of needs and coordinated support. It runs programs for coexistence and holistic health, involves families, and offers accompaniment to teachers. The team also focuses on preventing bullying and promoting an inclusive school climate as part of its IB-aligned mission.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides intensive English language instruction as a second language and French or Italian as a third language. English language teaching and multilingual education are emphasized as part of the IB program, with immersion in English and a trilingual linguistic system noted on the institution's pages.

Mental Wellbeing
The DECE is a space of trust, prevention and support where students, families and teachers receive ongoing guidance. It is led by a specialist in psychopedagogy, neuropsychology and educational psychology, with a focus on emotional, social and academic well‑being. The DECE undertakes continuous training, early detection of needs, and programs for school coexistence and holistic health, involving families and teachers in the process. The approach emphasizes timely support, a climate that promotes resilience and well-being for all students.

Safeguarding
Efforts to prevent bullying and promote an inclusive climate are central to safeguarding. The DECE leads preventive work and provides guidance to students and families to ensure a safe, respectful school environment where learning is supported by positive relationships.
Parent Experience

History
In 1973, Ruth García Gutiérrez, a passionate educator, founded the ABC Kindergarten in Quito in a house on Avenida Los Shyris. Her aim was to offer the community a personalized learning center for the youngest children, designed to develop each child's academic and personal potential. The school is a 100% International Baccalaureate (IB) school and is part of a select group of 265 IB schools worldwide authorized to offer all three IB programs. It emphasizes English as a second language, with French or Italian as a third language, making it a trilingual school.

Community
Student life centers on inquiry-based learning, with a strong sports program and a broad range of extracurricular activities. Arts and music are integrated through specialized programs to foster creativity. Británico FM, the student radio station, provides a platform for creativity and communication. The International Exchange Program offers global learning experiences, and the Eduardo García Espinoza Library supports learning with 100% BI methodology.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
More than 55,000 square meters of campus that is safe, complete and eco-friendly. The Preschool section features an emblematic castle with classrooms, a body-expression area, music, and a gastronomy classroom. The Primary section has five blocks, with the final block containing four floors for music, the art workshop, and language classrooms for Italian and French. The Secondary section includes a large building with classrooms and laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design, and a second building with music rooms and an art workshop. The Eduardo García Espinoza Library provides a space to learn and research with BI methodology and an online catalog.

Academic Facilities
Preschool includes classrooms, a body-expression area, music, and a gastronomy classroom (the chocolate house). Primary has five blocks, with the last block housing four floors for music, the art workshop, and language classrooms for Italian and French. Secondary features a first building with classrooms and laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design; a second building houses music with four soundproof rooms for guitar, piano, choir and percussion, and an art workshop with facilities for students to create their works. The Eduardo García Espinoza Library offers a learning and research space with BI methodology and an online catalog.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Music and Art programs start from age 3, helping students discover innate abilities. A wide range of extracurricular activities lets students enjoy and learn with what interests them and adapt to their personality. Sports play an important role as a complement to education. The International Exchange Program offers opportunities to study abroad. Británico FM is the student radio program that provides a platform for creativity and communication.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Robotics and artificial intelligence programs prepare students for the technological future. Academic curricula are designed to be inquiry-driven and to emphasize meaningful learning.

Arts & Creative
Music and Art program from age 3 enables students to discover innate talents and develops cognitive skills while fostering a sensitivity to beauty.

Cultural & Language
English language immersion and a trilingual language system support communication across cultures. An International Exchange Program offers opportunities to study abroad and develop intercultural skills.

Social & Hobbies
A wide range of extracurricular activities allows students to enjoy and learn in areas of interest and that fit their personality.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and electives are a key part of holistic development, helping students stay active and healthy. The school hosts sports events such as Sports Day.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English (immersion; English as a second language) and a third language (French or Italian). The IB programs emphasize language learning across PEP, MYP, and DP. Age ranges are 3–12 (Primary Years/PEP), 11–16 (Middle Years), and 16–19 (Diploma).

Bilingual Teaching
English immersion is provided throughout the Colegio Británico Internacional. The school uses a tri-lingual language system. English is taught as a second language, and French or Italian is taught as a third language. Language learning is a central focus of the IB programs.

Immersion Programs
From the Primary Years Program (PEP) for ages 3–12 through the Middle Years Program (MYP) and the Diploma Program (DP), the school offers IB education with language emphasis. English immersion is a key feature, and the programs place special emphasis on languages. The school uses an intensive language teaching approach, with English as a second language and French or Italian as a third language.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school is a 100% International Baccalaureate (IB) institution offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). It is a trilingual institution (English, French, and Italian) with a music and arts program, a range of extracurricular activities, university counseling, national and international university partnerships, and a 4-hectare campus in Quito. 2. Prospective families leave their contact information through the admissions form. The form asks for the representative's full name, the applicant's full name, the grade sought, a contact email, phone number, housing zone, and the previous school. The form includes consent for processing personal data and cookies to enable the school to contact families about the admissions process. 3. For Pre-school, Primary, and Secondary, attach a family photo and copies of the student's and parents' identification documents or birth certificates. 4. For Secondary applicants who are international students, academic reports must be apostilled by the Embassy or Consulate of Ecuador in the country of origin and then legalized at the Quito District Directorate. 5. After submission, the Admissions Department schedules an evaluation to assess the applicant's strengths and knowledge. Preschool includes a psychopedagogical assessment and a parent interview; Primary includes mathematics, English, language, and psychopedagogical assessment plus a parent interview; Secondary includes psychopedagogical assessment, skills assessment, English, plus a parent interview. 6. The Admissions Board analyzes the evaluation results and, within a week, schedules a meeting with the parents to discuss the applicant's performance in each area.
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