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Colegio Menor Quito

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 1995
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 23
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Colegio Menor Quito is a private international day school for students aged 3 to 18, delivering a liberal arts curriculum across Early Childhood through High School. All subjects are taught in English with 100% immersion from the Early Years, and the program emphasizes connecting ideas across disciplines through creativity, critical thinking, and project-based learning. In the High School, students have access to a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program offering university-level courses. The arts program benefits from Nord Anglia collaborations with The Juilliard School, while STEM learning draws on MIT partnerships, enriching creative and scientific exploration. Design thinking and hands-on learning spaces underpin coursework, supported by well-equipped facilities, maker spaces, and a dedicated Performing Arts Center. The Quito campus includes science labs, outdoor fields, and extensive technology resources. Beyond academics, students participate in arts, sports, community service, leadership opportunities, and global projects through the Global Campus, including college placements at universities.

Juan Montalvo y C. Manuela Saenz N2-168 y, 170157 Quito, Ecuador

The Essentials

Colegio Menor Quito has typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English, Spanish.

Location
Campus Quito is located in a residential area in the beautiful valley of Cumbayá, Quito, Ecuador. The Quito campus spans seven hectares with 30,000 square meters of construction and dedicated facilities for every age group, including hubs, centers, and sports fields. Our students learn in English and participate in activities near Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Parque del Reservorio de Cumbayá, and Paseo San Francisco shopping center. The address is Juan Montalvo N2-168 y Manuela Sáenz, Cumbayá.

Stages
Ages 3–18; Pre-school 3–7; Primary 8–11; Middle School 12–14; Secondary 15–18.

Type
Private international day school

Pupil Nationality Mix
20+ nationalities represented

School day structure
Playgroup and Pre-Kinder: 8:30 am–12:45 pm; Kinder and 1st Grade: 8:30 am–2:45 pm; Grades 2–12: 7:45 am–2:45 pm; Extracurricular activities: 3:00 pm–4:30 pm.

Bus service
Door-to-door transportation is provided, with live route tracking via On-Track app.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school does not have a school uniform. There is a dress code for all students.

Food Options
Cafeteria service is optional for students. Preschool students will be served a mid-morning snack in their classrooms. Elementary through 5th grade (6EGB) will be provided with a daily menu and cafeteria service. All cafeteria meals must be prepaid; balances can be refunded at the parent's request. The Junior High School cafeteria complies with health and education ministry regulations and does not dispense sodas, chocolates, candy, or packaged snacks. Nursery, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students will be served a mid-morning snack directly in their classrooms. Elementary through 5th grade will have a daily menu and a snack-bar service available.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Nord Anglia Education.
Academics

Colegio Menor Quito teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
A liberal arts curriculum spans Early Childhood through High School. All subjects are taught in English, with 100% English immersion starting in the Early Years. The program emphasizes connecting ideas across disciplines through creativity and critical thinking and project-based learning. The High School offers a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program with university-level courses, and the arts are supported through Nord Anglia collaborations with The Juilliard School, while STEM learning benefits from MIT collaboration. Design thinking and hands-on learning spaces underpin coursework, with world-class facilities to support student projects.

Exam Results
AP results include 81% of students passing Advanced Placement exams, and over half of graduates earn Honors with an average grade of at least 93%. AP outcomes are described as being at or above international results, and graduates attend top universities such as Yale, Princeton, NYU, and Rice.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend top universities worldwide, including Yale, Princeton, NYU, and Rice University.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes holistic education with social and emotional growth alongside academics. Students develop confidence, teamwork, and resilience through hands-on learning experiences and real-world projects. Empathy and service to others are central to the school's purpose, guiding students to make a positive impact in their communities. The learning environment is English-immersive from early years, with English-led activities that help students define who they are and how they want to contribute to the world. The liberal arts approach encourages inquiry, collaboration, and reflective thinking, shaping well-rounded individuals who can work effectively in teams and manage challenges.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a bilingual liberal arts education with instruction in English and Spanish. From early years, students experience 100% English immersion, with English-language learning integrated across activities. The program aims for high proficiency in both English and Spanish. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available, and 81% of students pass AP exams. English immersion and a broad liberal arts curriculum prepare students for university study.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, January 2024.
Parent Experience

Community
Colegio Menor Quito maintains a vibrant, connected community. Students form lifelong friendships through after-school activities, sports teams, and school-wide events, and connect with peers worldwide through the Global Campus platform. As part of the Nord Anglia Education family, the school fosters a community of students, teachers, and parents, with an active alumni community. Our Student Government and other student groups contribute to the local community through fundraising, painting schools, and green projects. The parent community participates in students' progress and school updates, and Room Parents help keep everyone connected by organizing events and coordinating classroom activities inside and outside of school.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Our parent community participates in school life, with Room Parents helping to keep the community connected by organizing events and supporting classroom activities inside and outside of school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Quito campus features science labs, outdoor exercise fields, and multifunctional facilities, including a newly inaugurated Performing Arts Center. Innovation hubs and makerspaces support hands-on projects with world-class technology and state-of-the-art facilities. Design thinking guides every project, and learning spaces are designed to enable students to build and test their ideas. The campus is enhanced by Nord Anglia resources, including collaborations with The Juilliard School for arts and with MIT for STEM experiences.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor exercise fields form part of the Quito campus, supporting physical education and team sports. The campus includes multifunctional spaces that can host practices, games, and fitness activities. These spaces are designed to foster teamwork and healthy competition as part of the school's holistic education. The Performing Arts Center and related spaces provide additional venues for extracurricular activities that complement athletic programs.

Academic Facilities
The Quito campus hosts science labs, innovation hubs, and makerspaces that support hands-on learning. It is equipped with premium technologies and world-class resources from Nord Anglia, including collaborations with The Juilliard School for the arts and MIT for practical STEM experiences. Design thinking is embedded in the spaces, encouraging students to create and test ideas within projects. Courses are taught in English, and the school provides a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses to prepare students for top universities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts programs span music, visual arts, theatre, and performance, with early exposure to creative subjects such as art history and songwriting. From Early Childhood, students participate in a wide variety of creative classes with specialized teachers. Extracurricular activities include after-school programs, sports teams, student government, and community service and fundraising projects. Whole-school events and green initiatives foster teamwork and social responsibility. Global Campus connects students with peers and alumni worldwide for collaboration on projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The liberal arts curriculum emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and cross-disciplinary ideas. Learning is hands-on through activities and projects guided by skilled teachers. From Early Childhood onward, many subjects are taught in English, and the program includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses to support college readiness. Graduates gain college acceptances at universities such as Yale, Princeton, NYU, and Rice.

Arts & Creative
The arts are central to the program, with music, visual arts, theatre, and performance featured across the curriculum. Students explore art history, songwriting, and music classes taught by specialized instructors. The Juilliard School, via the Nord Anglia collaboration, supports the arts program. A Performing Arts Center and makerspaces provide spaces for students to develop their talents.

Cultural & Language
From Early Childhood, learning is immersed in English. From 1st grade through 12th grade, all classes are taught in English, with Spanish, sports, and art taught in Spanish. The school fosters global awareness and connects with peers and alumni worldwide through the Global Campus platform, linking students with over 70,000 peers. This approach develops cross-cultural understanding and international perspectives.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular life includes after-school activities, sports teams, and whole-school social events that help students build friendships and a sense of belonging. The liberal arts approach encourages teamwork, collaboration, and creative pursuits beyond the classroom. Students participate in clubs and projects that foster social engagement and personal growth.

Community & Service
The school emphasizes a social purpose where students help others through service and philanthropy. Beginning in Elementary School, students participate in activities such as assembling food baskets, building houses, fundraising for medical needs, and green projects. Student Government and other student groups contribute to the community through campaigns and volunteer initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
Student Government and other student groups provide leadership opportunities and avenues for civic engagement. The project-based approach and design thinking foster leadership, collaboration, and professional skills. Teachers support student growth by guiding them to lead initiatives and develop professional capabilities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A holistic approach gives equal importance to personal interests and academics, helping students develop a well-rounded character. The campus features facilities such as science labs, outdoor fields, multifunctional spaces, and a Performing Arts Center to support creativity and study. After-school activities, sports, and wellness initiatives promote physical and mental health and a sense of community.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages of instruction are English and Spanish. Early Childhood: 100% English. Elementary: 80% English, 20% Spanish. Middle School: 80% English, 20% Spanish. High School: 80% English, 20% Spanish.

Bilingual Teaching
Yes. From Playgroup (age 3) through Kinder (age 5), the program uses 100% English language immersion. From 1st Grade to 12th Grade, all classes are taught in English except for Spanish, sports, and art, which are taught in Spanish. The Early Childhood curriculum is described as bilingual and delivered in English through an IEYC-based framework.

Immersion Programs
Early Childhood follows 100% English immersion. In Elementary, Middle, and High School, English remains the primary language of instruction, with about 20% of instruction conducted in Spanish; Spanish, sports, and art are taught in Spanish.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 – Book a campus tour. Book a virtual or in-person tour and meet with an Admissions representative. This initial contact helps families learn about Colegio Menor Quito's community and approach to learning. It also provides an opportunity to ask questions and explore how the school might fit your child's needs. Step 2 – Apply for a place. Complete the online application in the personalized portal after the admissions team provides login details. Upload all required documents as part of the application. The admissions team will guide you on evaluation and testing relevant to your child's grade level. Step 3 – Interview. After applying, the Admissions team will schedule your child's evaluation and a family interview. Evaluation and testing requirements vary by grade level. Families should plan for a family meeting as part of the process. Step 4 – Results and Enrolment. After the full application is reviewed, an offer may be made and enrolment documents signed. Some classes are full, and your child may be placed on our waiting list. The admissions team will share the review timeline and next steps. The school offers an Advanced Placement (AP) program that provides college- or university-level courses, with some students earning college credits while in high school. Step 5 – Key Admissions Dates for the 2025–26 School Year. Admissions Process Opens September 1, 2025. Enrolment Deadline January 30, 2026. Tuition Payment for New Students Due May 30, 2026. Tuition Payment for Re-Enrolled Students Due August 15, 2026.

Scholarships
Some students receive scholarships for their academic excellence and achievements.

Waitlist
Some classes are full and a waiting list may apply.
School Events
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