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Colegio Internacional SEK Guayaquil

Ecuador, Guayaquil

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1986
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Colegio Internacional SEK Guayaquil is a private international school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and bilingual education from kindergarten. The curriculum spans Infants, Primary, Secondary, and the IB Diploma. English-language instruction is central, with official certifications available in English and French and Spanish also taught. The school is part of the SEK International Institution, a network with more than 134 years of educational experience in Europe, the USA and Latin America. A signature feature is technology-enabled learning: a 1:1 iPad program, Mac classrooms and coding and robotics taught in every year. Library facilities include a reading room, reading corner, internet lab and a digital library with online catalog. The dining hall offers nutritionist-planned meals with age-appropriate snack and lunch options. Extracurriculars include sports and arts; notable offerings include Judo, swimming, football, chess, cheerdance and volleyball. SEK Guayaquil emphasizes international exchanges and events through InterSEK and Green Week.

Vía a la Costa, Guayaquil, Ecuador

The Essentials

Colegio Internacional SEK Guayaquil has instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Located at Vía Salinas Km. 20.5, Guayaquil, Ecuador. The centre belongs to the SEK International Institution. Email: info@sekguayaquil.com; Phone: 0987917164 / 0989189464.

Stages
Infants Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Type
Private international school.

Bus service
Bus service is provided by an external company; parents hire it directly.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a daily uniform, a sports uniform, a swimming uniform, and other uniforms. The uniform is important and must be worn correctly to reflect the school's image and personal presentation is valued.

Food Options
The school provides dining on campus with a menu planned and supervised by a nutritionist. The service includes two snacks and lunch for Early Education, and an additional snack and lunch for Basic Education and Bachillerato.

Governance and Ownership
The school belongs to the SEK International Institution, a private educational institution with more than 134 years of service, present in Europe, the USA and Latin America.
Fees
Annual tuition at Colegio Internacional SEK Guayaquil ranges from USD 70 to USD 291 depending on year group. That works out at roughly USD 70 to USD 185 for the early years, USD 94 to USD 196 for primary, USD 218 to USD 291 for secondary, USD 255 for sixth form.
Academics

Colegio Internacional SEK Guayaquil teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Infants Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, and International Baccalaureate. The school is bilingual in English since Kinder and offers official academic certifications in English and French. It provides an iPad 1:1 project, Mac Classrooms, and Coding and Robotics in all years. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is available.

Higher Education Progression
International study opportunities are offered in the United Kingdom and the United States through SEK's international programmes, including exchanges and pre‑college experiences.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The student is the nucleus of SEK Guayaquil's pedagogy, with personal skills development as essential for full personal growth. SEK educates in freedom and fosters self-awareness of responsibility. SEK does not discriminate by nationality, gender, race, ideology or religion, and promotes solidarity among students. SEK is a global community open to all valid educational experiences that lead to its goals. The educational project emphasizes learning to learn, learning to be, and learning to do, while creating a warm environment of respect, empathy, honesty, and collaboration.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Curriculum is inclusive and globalizing, developing education in values, multiculturalism, intelligence, and respect for the environment. Psychopedagogical foundations emphasize meaningful learning and student autonomy, with teachers guiding learning in a warm, respectful, and collaborative environment. SEK Guayaquil's approach supports all learners within an inclusive framework as part of the program.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All subjects are taught in English, with Spanish and French taught as language subjects. The school also provides official academic certifications in English and French.

Mental Wellbeing
SEK Guayaquil's educational project promotes well-being through the development of self-esteem, balance, and personal responsibility. It aims to cultivate a warm environment of respect, empathy, honesty, and collaboration in the classroom. It supports meaningful learning and the development of social-emotional skills through its 'Learn to Learn' and 'Learn to Be' frameworks.

Safeguarding
Whistleblowing Policy is available. Legal notices include Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, and Whistleblowing Policy. The school is part of the SEK International Institution.
Parent Experience

History
SEK Guayaquil International School is part of the SEK International Institution, a private educational institution with more than 134 years of service to education, present in Europe, the USA and Latin America.

Community
SEK Guayaquil's institutional activities include Residential Summer Camps and Courses at St John's International School and short courses at St John's in Devon for ages 9-16, as well as an International English Program at Boca Prep International School for SEK students aged 13-16, which is fully accredited in the United States.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has modern and extensive quality infrastructure and trained staff to support learning and development. It features technology-enabled spaces, including a 1:1 iPad program and Mac classrooms, with coding and robotics taught across all year levels. The library provides a general reading room, a reading corner and an internet lab, plus a digital library with online catalog and dedicated internet access, with staff to guide students. The dining hall hosts meals in a spacious dining room with a nutritionist-planned menu; the food service includes two snacks and lunch for Early Childhood, and one snack plus lunch for Basic General Education and Baccalaureate levels. The school offers bilingual English from kindergarten, official academic certifications in English and French, and an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Academic Facilities
The school emphasizes technology-enabled learning spaces, including Mac classrooms and a 1:1 iPad program. Coding and robotics are taught in all year groups. The computer lab is a busy hub that supports digital learning. Official academic certifications are offered in English and French. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is available.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are offered as part of the school's holistic education, including sports and arts. Judo and swimming are offered for Early Childhood and Primary students. Football, chess, cheerdance, English Time and volleyball are offered for Primary and Secondary students. Each activity requires a minimum number of participants to run. Registration is handled by the School Administration.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. All subjects are taught in English, with Spanish and French also offered. Official academic certifications are available in English and French. Bilingual education in English begins in kindergarten.

Arts & Creative
Extracurricular activities include sports and artistic pursuits. Judo and swimming are available for preschool and primary students. Football, chess, cheerdance, English Time, and volleyball are offered for primary and secondary students. A minimum number of participants is required to run each activity.

Cultural & Language
An international English program is offered at St. John's School in Devon, England for SEK students aged 9–16, with stays of at least half a term and participation in all academic and extracurricular activities; four-week summer camps are available. An international English program is also offered at Boca Prep International School in the United States for SEK students aged 13–16; the program lasts three months but can extend to a year. SEK also coordinates InterSEK events and Green Week to promote internationality, cultural diversity, and environmental awareness.

Social & Hobbies
Students participate in social and recreational activities including sports and clubs. Extracurricular activities include Judo, swimming, football, chess, cheerdance, English Time, and volleyball for different age groups. Each activity requires a minimum number of participants to run.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical activities support student well-being. Judo and swimming are available for preschool and primary students; football, cheerdance, and volleyball are available for primary and secondary students. Participation in each activity requires a minimum number of participants.
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are taught; bilingual instruction in English from Kinder; official academic certifications are available in English and French.

Bilingual Teaching
Bilingual in English since Kinder. Official Academic Certifications in English and French.

Immersion Programs
International English Program with Boca Prep International School allows SEK Guayaquil students aged 13-16 to continue their studies through the medium of English. Boca Prep International School is a fully accredited US school.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school offers a bilingual curriculum of academic excellence that begins in Pre-kinder Education and continues through to university. The program is bilingual in English since Kinder. It also provides official academic certifications in English and French. The school provides a continuous bilingual educational pathway from early childhood to higher education. 2. For admissions information, Elsie Arce is the Directora de Admisiones. The admissions phone number is +593960472218. 3. Prospective families can fill in the online form to be contacted. The form asks for First Name, Last Name, Phone, Email, and Grade. It also asks how the family learned about SEK Guayaquil, with options including Search engines, Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Acquaintances at school, Other. It includes a Message field and a Consent checkbox confirming privacy policy. 4. The school location is SEK Guayaquil International School, Vía Salinas Km. 20.5, Guayaquil, Ecuador. The telephone numbers are 0987917164 and 0989189464.
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