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Colegio Los Pinos

Ecuador, Quito

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Spanish, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Girls School
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, English, French
Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Colégio Los Pinos is a private girls' school in Quito, Ecuador, offering a bilingual education through the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a Diploma Dual program that combines the Ecuadorian Bachillerato with the American High School Diploma. The curriculum emphasizes integral development—spiritual, ethical and cognitive—within a rigorous, competency-based framework and active language instruction. English and French are taught with engaging methodologies, supported by MCER benchmarks and internationally recognized certifications such as Cambridge and DELF. The Diploma Dual program delivers a 100% English-language immersion and a 100% virtual technology immersion, complemented by personal soft-skill development and opportunities for international exchanges within a network of more than 20,000 students in 19 countries. Spanning three hectares, the campus features a coliseum, science laboratories, humanities and arts spaces, and an oratory to nurture reflection and community. Cocurricular program includes PINNU, ONU clubs, theatre and visual arts, and sports, building leaders who serve locally and globally.

Tomás Chariove 638, 170104 Quito, Ecuador

The Essentials

Colegio Los Pinos has instruction in Spanish, English.

Location
Location: Quito, Ecuador. The campus is on Calle Agustín Zambrano between Vicente Pajuelo and Tomás Chariove. The school occupies more than 3 hectares with facilities including a coliseum, sports courts, laboratories, green areas and an oratory. Admissions contacts and general inquiries are available through the listed phone numbers and email address.

Stages
Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and International Baccalaureate Diploma Dual.

Type
Private girls' school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a dual diploma program.

Additional learning support
Tutoring and teacher guidance are provided to support learning; the program includes mentoring and formative assessment.

Country affiliation
Ecuador

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are defined for Preescolar and Primero de Básica. In Preescolar, girls wear the Los Pinos uniform and boys wear the Intisana uniform, with a mandil for daily activities; for Maternal through Kinder, girls wear the Los Pinos sports uniform and boys wear the Intisana sports uniform, with a mandil for certain classes. In Primero de Básica, the daily uniform for girls is Los Pinos on Mondays and for special occasions and the sports uniform Tuesday to Friday; for boys, the daily uniform is Intisana on Mondays and for special occasions and the sports uniform Tuesday to Friday; mandil is used as required.

Food Options
The dining service includes a nutritionist designing a balanced menu prepared by a chef and staff, with a mid-morning snack and lunch daily. For Preescolar, families may opt to contract the school's dining service with Hanaska for the morning snack and lunch.

Governance and Ownership
Private school in Quito founded in 1968 by a group of parents and academics. It is inspired by Opus Dei and Christian values. It is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and part of the Red Educativa Internacional Parentes.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no separate, named "application fee" published; the school lists an enrollment charge under the heading "Matrícula" that is billed per student.

Tuition fees by year group (published amounts)

- Pre‑school (Inicial 1 and Inicial 2)
- Matrícula (enrollment): USD 312.92.
- Pensión (tuition): USD 500.68.

- 1.º EGB (elementary)
- Matrícula (enrollment): USD 389.68.
- Pensión (tuition): USD 623.49 (amount appears in the published fee table).

- 2.º–10.º EGB (upper elementary / middle levels)
- Matrícula (enrollment): USD 389.68.
- Pensión (tuition): USD 623.49.

- 1.º–3.º BGU (baccalaureate / senior secondary)
- Matrícula (enrollment): USD 391.00.
- Pensión (tuition): USD 625.60.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The published fee information is shown as two line items: "Matrícula" (enrollment) and "Pensión" (tuition). The school lists specific amounts for those line items but does not publish detailed installment schedules, due‑dates, late‑payment penalties or the exact number of payments on the public fee list. Families should use the listed Matrícula and Pensión amounts when planning costs.

Boarding fees

- No boarding or internado fees are published; the school lists day‑school services such as transport and comedor but does not indicate a residential/boarding program or boarding charges.

Other costs and fees

- Transport and school meal (comedor) services are offered as part of the school's services, but specific charges for transport routes or meal plans are not published alongside the Matrícula and Pensión figures.

- No separate uniform fee, activity fee, materials fee or exam fee is listed in the published fee table. The only itemized amounts shown publicly are the Matrícula and Pensión entries by year group.

Refund information

- No public refund policy or procedures for repayment of Matrícula or Pensión are published in the fee information available with the itemized values.

Fee payment options

- The public fee material lists contact channels (telephone and email) but does not specify accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, POS, or online payment portal) in the fee table itself. Families will need to use the school's published contact details to obtain the school's current payment methods and billing schedule.
Academics

Colegio Los Pinos teaches IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Integral education focuses on spiritual, ethical and cognitive development. The program is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate and equips students for global impact through cultural experiences and language skills. English and French are taught using active methodologies that foster comprehension, expression, and speaking confidence, with MCER levels and international certifications such as Cambridge (B2–C1) and DELF (A2–B2). The Diploma Dual program enables simultaneous Ecuadorian Bachillerato and American High School Diploma, with a 100% English-language immersion and a 100% virtual technology immersion. The program includes personal soft-skill development and international exchanges, supported by an international network of more than 20,000 students in 19 countries.

Higher Education Progression
American High School Diploma enables studies in the United States. The Diploma Dual program provides access to international higher education pathways through its global network of more than 20,000 students in 19 countries.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers Education 360, integrating spiritual, ethical and cognitive development with moral guidance. The program emphasizes social, personal, and emotional development. Tutorías provide individualized attention and involve families to support academic, personal and spiritual growth. Club ONU develops leadership, communication and research, with simulations in Spanish, English and French. Theatre, cinema and artistic clubs nurture creativity, social skills and cultural understanding. The campus supports well-being through sports, with extracurricular clubs strengthening teamwork, discipline and healthy living.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is trilingual, with Spanish, English and French as part of its academic program. Language learning is a core pillar, with English and French taught through active methodologies to support comprehension and confidence in communication. Students achieve high levels of the MCER and obtain international certifications such as Cambridge English Qualifications (B2–C1) and DELF (A2–B2). The Diploma Dual program provides 100% English immersion and 100% virtual learning as part of international studies. Diploma Dual offers an American High School Diploma and connects students to an international network of partner institutions.

Mental Wellbeing
Social, personal and emotional development is a key component of the Formativo pillar. Tutorías provide individualized support and collaborate with families to guide learning and personal growth. Education 360 integrates spiritual, academic, athletic, artistic and family dimensions to support students' well-being. Clubs such as ONU, theatre, cinema and entrepreneurship foster self-expression, resilience and social skills. The campus, with a coliseo, sports courts, laboratories, green spaces and an oratory, promotes holistic development.
Parent Experience

History
Los Pinos has more than 55 years of history in Quito. It accompanies girls and young women from early stages to help them discover and develop their talents so they flourish, live a healthy, happy, and full life, and generate a positive impact on others and the world. Over 55 years, more than 10,000 students have studied at Los Pinos. The school employs more than 60 teachers and has more than 230 recognitions. The mission is to educate integrally with families in Christian virtues, in an environment of freedom and responsibility, so students become secure, successful individuals committed to service and the common good. The vision is to be a school of academic quality recognized nationally and internationally, with a united educational community that forms leaders who participate consciously and actively as agents of social change.

Community
Los Pinos offers a holistic 360 education that integrates spiritual, ethical, and cognitive development with guidance rooted in Catholic values. The academic program is rigorous, trilingual, and competency-based, incorporating active methodologies, formative assessment, and tutor support. It is part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, preparing students for global impact through broad culture, critical thinking, and strong language skills. The campus spans more than 3 hectares with a coliseum, sports courts, laboratories, green areas, and an oratory. The school hosts clubs such as ONU, Theater, Film, Entrepreneurship, Artistic, and Sports, with activities and debates conducted in Spanish, English, and French.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
AMYPA is the Asociación de Madres y Padres de Alumnos. Its mission is to actively promote the integration and unity of all parents of the Colegio Los Pinos. It emphasizes fostering a sense of belonging and strengthening ties between families and students, and supports and develops fundraising initiatives for scholarships. AMYPA is composed of parents of students across different cycles. Three commissions have been established: a Coordinating Commissions (to set guidelines and plans for each academic year), an Annual Activities Commission (to define the main actions for each school period), and a Communications and Marketing Commission (to support the school's communications, marketing, and promotion plans). AMYPA aims to listen to and address parental concerns and collaborate with the school to meet needs when possible.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school spans more than 3 hectares that enhance play, sport, science and spirituality. Facilities include a coliseum, sports courts, science laboratories, green areas and an oratory. The campus is designed to foster academic, personal and spiritual development. It provides spaces that support collaborative learning, physical activity and reflection.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a coliseum and multiple courts for sports. Extracurricular athletic opportunities include Athletics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Basketball, Volleyball, Football and Taekwondo with level-based training plans. These programs support students' physical development and teamwork beyond the curriculum. Sports facilities underpin both curricular and after-school activities.

Academic Facilities
Preschool, Primary and Secondary education are offered, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a Dual Diploma. The academic program is described as rigorous, trilingual and competency-based, with active methodologies and formative assessment. Tutoring and teacher mentoring accompany students in their learning. The campus includes a science laboratory and spaces for humanities and arts to support a holistic curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Club ONU provides a space to study world issues and develop oratory, communication and research skills, with simulations in Spanish, English and French. They participate in inter-school Model UN conferences and international meetings. Club de Teatro develops expression, social skills, creativity, teamwork and stagecraft; two classic plays are produced each year in the school auditorium. Club de Cine encourages analysis of film, storytelling from script to screen, and audiovisual literacy. Club de Emprendimiento gives 5th and 6th Bachillerato students hands-on economics experience by creating a real company, with Junior Achievement participation; in 2025 they earned third place and a university scholarship for their team. Artistic clubs build portfolios from 3rd grade in drawing, painting and sculpture with guided instruction and exhibitions; music offerings include choir and workshops in piano, violin, guitar, ukulele, ballet and flamenco with live performances. Sports Clubs provide additional practice beyond the core curriculum—Athletics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Basketball, Volleyball, Football and Taekwondo—with level-based training plans to develop students as people and athletes.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
PINNU is the school's Model United Nations program. It simulates how the United Nations operates through debates, negotiations, and proposals to address global issues, developing students' oratory and research skills. The program has a decade-long history as a high-level model, and the 2023-2024 edition PINNU X will feature seven committees formed by secondary students nationwide, including the Organization of American States, the Economic and Social Council, UN Women, the Security Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Human Rights Council. Participation takes place in two languages: Spanish and English. PINNU also aligns with the International Baccalaureate profile by developing leadership and collaborative skills.

Arts & Creative
The Theatre Club develops expressive and social skills through playful exercises that foster creativity and teamwork. It operates in two groups, for third through seventh grades and for Bachillerato, and culminates in the staging and premiere of a play each year. The club has been invited to intercollegiate arts festivals and the Bachillerato productions involve teachers, staff, and mothers, reflecting broad community participation. The Art Club opens to students from the third grade to explore visual arts, teaching techniques across drawing, printmaking, painting, sculpture and other media, with exhibitions and participation in interschool art contests.

Cultural & Language
The ONU Club offers a space to learn about world issues with a humanistic approach and to develop oratory, communication and research skills. Open to students from seventh grade, it covers the UN's internal functions and global conflicts, with debates and simulations in Spanish, English and French. The club participates in intercollegiate simulations, and hosts PINNU as a national model. PINNU uses two languages: Spanish and English.

Social & Hobbies
Sports foster physical and mental development, building psychomotor skills, teaching rules, teamwork and the value of personal effort, and promoting healthy life habits. In addition to daily practice, students may join extracurricular Sports Clubs. Our clubs include Athletics (from 2nd EGB onward), Rhythmic Gymnastics (2nd–7th EGB), Basketball, Volleyball and Football across multiple age groups. They participate in internal and inter-school festivals and tournaments, including COPAIN, Copa Amistad, Copa Delta and other events.

Community & Service
Environmental education campaigns run throughout the year, including activities during World Environment Day to promote practices for our shared home. The Code of Honor includes obligations such as field trips, trainings, service, and activities of the CAS program (Creativity, Activity and Service). Environmental campaigns and service initiatives are active components of the school's social responsibility efforts.

Leadership & Professional
PINNU includes formal leadership roles, including a Secretariat General and a Co‑Secretariat General. The Entrepreneurship Club provides leadership experiences through Junior Achievement, the Food Truck Challenge and UDLA's Negocios Inteligentes. Our JA teams have achieved notable results, including second place in 2020 and first place in 2021, with opportunities to engage in international forums. These activities develop teamwork, project management and professional communication skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports promote physical and mental development, psychomotor growth, social interaction, adherence to rules, teamwork and the commitment to personal effort. Beyond daily practice, students may participate in extracurricular Sports Clubs. The clubs include Athletics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Basketball, Volleyball and Football across multiple age groups, with participation in internal and inter-school festivals and tournaments.
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are taught. Language learning is a core pillar, developing effective communication in diverse cultural contexts. Students reach high CEFR levels and obtain official certificates such as Cambridge (B2–C1) and DELF (A2–B2). Diploma Dual provides 100% English-language immersion as part of language development.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches English and French. The language program uses active methodologies to develop comprehension, expression, and confidence in speaking in both languages. Students reach high CEFR levels and earn international certificates, including Cambridge (B2–C1) and DELF (A2–B2). The school is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate, aligning the curriculum with global standards.

Immersion Programs
The Diploma Dual program enables students to obtain both the Ecuadorian Bachillerato and the American High School Diploma. It provides linguistic immersion with a 100% English program in which students think and work in English. It also includes a 100% virtual immersion in technology and a personal immersion that develops soft skills such as responsibility, maturity, commitment, autonomy, and adaptability. This program offers an international experience with American-certified teachers.
Admissions

Admissions
The school has a four-step admission process. Step 1: Contáctate con nosotros. Step 2: Entrevista familiar. Step 3: Evaluación de la alumna. Step 4: Proceso de matriculación. An Admission Form – Solicitud de Plaza is available for applicants, collecting Tutor's first name, Tutor's last name, mobile phone, email, Student's first name, Student's last name, Grade, and Year of incorporation (2025-2026; 2026-2027; 2027-2028; 2028-2029).

Scholarships
The school has a university scholarships program through national and international university agreements that include scholarships and priority access for students. The Student Counseling Department supports students in career planning and informs them about the advantages they can access. The program originated in 2007 and now includes agreements with universities both in Ecuador and abroad, as well as distance-study options. Under the distance-study component, UTPL is extended to parents, alumni, and close relatives of female staff, while UIDE is extended to spouses and children of the school's staff.
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