Escuela Campo Alegre

Venezuela, Caracas

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Spanish

Fees $8,960 - 32,890

Ages 4 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 355

Type Co-educational, Day School

Opened 1938

Bus Service Yes

Academic offering

Curriculum American Curriculum, International Baccalaureate

Taught languages English, Spanish

Typical class size 14

Strengths IB World School, WIDA certification, MSA accreditation, 86 years of tradition, US Embassy assisted

Clubs Athletics, Arts, Music, Theater, Debate, Community service, NHS/NEHS honor societies

Stages Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Escuela Campo Alegre is an international school with 86 years of tradition in Venezuela, the US Embassy assisted school in Caracas, providing an American and International (IB) education with exceptional opportunities for academic excellence.

Final Calle La Cinta, Las Mercedes, Caracas, Venezuela

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The Essentials

Location

Las Mercedes, Caracas, Venezuela

Stages

Nursery through Grade 12. Language of instruction is English. Curriculum follows US Common Core Standards through Grade 10, with the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12 and an American High School Diploma pathway.

Type

Co-educational Day School

Pupil Nationality Mix

Nationalities represented: 24; 35% of students have dual nationality.

Additional learning support

ESOL and Spanish as a Foreign Language.

Country affiliation

United States

Religious affiliation

Nonsectarian.

School day structure

School year: August to June (180 days). Schedule: Block schedule with extended periods.

Bus service

Available

Diving Deeper

Food Options

There is a cafeteria on campus; a weekly menu is available.

Governance and Ownership

Escuela Campo Alegre is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors representing the original shareholders who established the school; there are no elected board members. The Board provides broad direction and strategic planning and delegates day-to-day operations to the Superintendent, who is a full voting member of the Board.

Fees

Application fees

- No fixed application fee amount is published publicly. Fees for additional admissions evaluations or on‑site testing are the responsibility of the parent.

Tuition fees (annual) — most detailed publicly available breakdown

- Nursery (age 3): USD 8,960.
- Pre‑kindergarten: USD 11,160.
- Kindergarten: USD 21,450.
- Grade 1: USD 22,110.
- Grade 2: USD 22,220.
- Grade 3: USD 22,830.
- Grade 4: USD 22,940.
- Grade 5: USD 23,650.
- Grade 6: USD 23,760.
- Grade 7: USD 26,180.
- Grade 8: USD 26,290.
- Grade 9: USD 26,400.
- Grade 10: USD 28,600.
- Grade 11: USD 30,030.
- Grade 12: USD 32,890.

Per‑term / per‑installment detail

- A public per‑term or per‑installment breakdown was not posted; the detailed figures located are expressed as annual tuition amounts only. The school requires either full payment or a signed payment agreement before the student can start.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The admission process is not complete until payment is completed. Students may not begin classes unless tuition has been paid in full or a payment agreement/contract has been arranged and signed with the Director of Support Services. Fees for any additional courses, programs or assessments required by the school are the responsibility of the parent.

- Current fee and tuition information is provided directly by the admissions office (admissions@ecak12.com) rather than published as a public downloadable fee schedule.

Boarding fees

- Escuela Campo Alegre operates as a day school (no boarding program); therefore there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniforms, textbooks, school supplies, cafeteria/lunch, extracurricular activities, transportation, field trips, external examination fees and special program fees are commonly charged in addition to tuition at international schools; no public, itemized list of these additional charges was found in the school's published materials. The 2023–24 breakdown found lists annual tuition by grade only.

Refund information

- No public refund or withdrawal refund policy was located in the school's published admissions materials. The admissions policy and registration statements emphasize that financial obligations must be met before attendance begins; specific refund terms (if any) are handled through the Director of Support Services and are not published online.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The school does not publish a public list of accepted payment methods. Payment arrangements, scheduling and specific methods (bank transfer, local currency arrangements, credit card, etc.) are managed through the Director of Support Services / Admissions.

Brief summary of availability and currency of figures

- A publicly posted detailed tuition schedule for the 2026/27 academic year was not available. The most detailed grade‑level annual fee breakdown located in public sources corresponds to a third‑party published list for the 2023–2024 year (annual amounts shown above). The school's admissions pages indicate that current fee and tuition information is provided directly by the admissions office on request (admissions@ecak12.com).

Academics

Curriculum

The school has an American and International (IB) education with English as the language of instruction. Curriculum combines US Common Core Standards (Nursery–Grade 10), IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate, and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12), along with an American High School Diploma and IB courses. Language support includes ESOL and Spanish as a Foreign Language. The Elementary program centers on core subjects—math, language arts, science, and social studies—with specialist offerings in Art, Music, Physical Education, Information Technology, and Library/Media, plus Spanish. ECA is pursuing IB Middle Years Programme candidacy with candidacy anticipated in 2026 and full implementation planned for the 2026–27 school year.

Student Teacher Ratio

Student-teacher ratio is 6:1. Average class size is 14 students.

Exam Results

IB Diploma Program results show an average score of 33 points (Class of 2025), with the highest score achieved of 44. 93% of graduates go on to university or national service. University destinations include Stanford, Duke, Notre Dame, University of Michigan, and NYU in the USA; King's College London, University of Edinburgh, and University of Bath in the UK; Sciences Po, IE University, and Bocconi in Europe; and Universidad de Los Andes (Colombia), Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico), and UCAB (Venezuela).

Higher Education Progression

Graduates move on to universities worldwide, including US institutions such as Stanford, Duke, Notre Dame, University of Michigan, and NYU; UK universities such as King's College London, University of Edinburgh, and University of Bath; and European and Latin American institutions including Sciences Po, IE University, Bocconi, Universidad de Los Andes (Colombia), Tec de Monterrey (Mexico), and UCAB (Venezuela). College counseling supports students through the process, helping them find the best-fit programs.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Escuela Campo Alegre addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of students through a highly qualified, dedicated staff. The mission and guiding statements place students at the center of all activities. The program aims to develop effective communicators, critical thinkers, global citizens, knowledge-workers, collaborative community members, and motivated lifelong learners. The curriculum is standards-based and includes core subjects plus Art, Music, Information Technology, Library/Media skills, and Spanish. The school emphasizes a strong home–school partnership to support meaningful learning and holistic development, with students described as physically and emotionally healthy.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Academic, social, and emotional needs are addressed by a highly qualified staff. Language support is provided through ESOL and Spanish as a Foreign Language. A school psychologist works in coordination with parents and faculty to support student well-being and learning. Counseling services are offered for academic, emotional, and university guidance, and there are parent and student workshops on mental health, prevention, and life skills. Through differentiated instruction, every learner is challenged, supported, and inspired.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Language support programs include ESOL and Spanish as a Foreign Language. The language of instruction is English.

Mental Wellbeing

A school psychologist collaborates with parents and faculty to support student mental health. Counseling services provide academic, emotional, and university guidance. Parent and student workshops cover mental health, prevention, and life skills. An age-appropriate health and wellness program supports well-being across all age groups. Graduates are recognized for resilience, ethical leadership, and global awareness as part of ECA's outcomes.

Safeguarding

The primary concern is student well-being and safety, with ongoing review of the Student Protection Policy (SPP). All teachers hold valid teaching certificates, and each adult is subject to government background checks with references verified. A Code of Conduct for teachers, staff, and others interacting with students is reviewed annually. Procedures exist to report inappropriate activity, including an anonymous CoC reporting procedure. An age-appropriate health and wellness program and parent information sessions support safeguarding, and a student protection team oversees these efforts.

Parent Experience

History

Escuela Campo Alegre opened in September 1937 as The Calvert School, a class of 12 students with three teachers in a house in the Campo Alegre area of Caracas. The first graduation occurred on May 22, 1942, with four matriculating students. By 1945 enrollment reached about 175 students, and in 1948 land was purchased in Las Mercedes to construct a new building. The Las Mercedes campus underwent major renovations and additions in 1954, 1957, and 1969, including a 25,000‑volume library, science labs, a theater, a gymnasium, and expanded athletic facilities. The English‑language international school grew to serve more than 1,000 students from over 50 countries; by 2018 enrollment stood at over 200 students with about 25 nationalities, and ECA is accredited by CIS and MSA and approved to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP).

Community

Escuela Campo Alegre maintains an active community with robust communication channels. Google Classroom and Google Sites provide day‑to‑day information; PowerSchool handles student information, and Campo News and the ECA website store calendars, policies and upcoming events; social media platforms share announcements, and in emergencies information is communicated via PowerSchool, email, WhatsApp and the school website. The Community Education program offers fee‑based after‑school activities—including soccer, ballet, karate, swimming, gymnastics and music—coordinated by an After School Activities team that links parents, students and instructors. ECA parents may attend classes after drop‑off or before pick‑up (art, language classes, yoga, fitness training and Zumba), while Campo News provides weekly updates and event information; the Health Office and cafeteria support campus life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Parent Association (PA) promotes active and cooperative involvement of parents, teachers, school officials and students in seeking high‑quality education and related activities. All parents or guardians are automatically members by virtue of enrollment, and the PA works with the ECA administration to strengthen learning and bring the community together. Email pa@ecak12.com.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

Science labs, library, athletic facilities, cafeteria, multiple classrooms and learning spaces

Sports Facilities

Athletic facilities

Academic Facilities

Science labs, library

Extra Curricular Facilities

The co-curricular program complements the academic program with a broad range of sports and activities accessible to all students. Activities run in three sessions from the end of August through the end of May. Registration is required before each session, with options to prioritize first, second, and third choices. Fee-based activities extend opportunities in art, music, dance, language, fitness, and knowledge.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is the framework through which students engage in service, artistic and active experiences. The CAS program includes Creativity, Activity, and Service strands; experiences must deliver real outcomes and involve reflection. ECA offers a variety of clubs and activities that incorporate sports, service learning, and creativity. The school is pursuing IB Middle Years Programme candidacy for 2026, with full implementation planned for the 2026-27 school year.

Arts & Creative

Arts and creative pursuits are integral to ECA's after-school offerings. Fee-based activities include art, music, dance, language, fitness, and knowledge. In Secondary School, theatre, music, and visual arts are highlighted as core forms of creative expression, with students described as thespians, musicians, and artists. Creativity and artistic performance are emphasized as part of the co-curricular program.

Cultural & Language

The IB program fosters intercultural understanding, a core aim of ECA's educational approach. ECA has students from more than 20 nations, creating a multinational community. Fee-based activities include language classes as part of after-school offerings.

Social & Hobbies

A variety of clubs and activities exist, including sports, service learning and creativity. The co-curricular program runs in three sessions from August to May, offering opportunities to pursue hobbies and athletic interests. Athletics are active after school and on weekends, with programmes designed to include all students.

Community & Service

The CAS program provides service experiences in addition to creative and active activities, enabling engagement with internal and external communities. CAS experiences must meet criteria including real outcomes, planning, and reflection. Activities involve service learning and community engagement as part of the school's IB framework.

Leadership & Professional

Leadership development is an explicit aim of the ECA experience; collaborative community members exercise leadership effectively and appropriately. Every Secondary School student belongs to a small advisory group with a dedicated advisor who helps set goals and monitor progress. College counseling supports US and international university admissions and career readiness, alongside ongoing guidance for personal and academic development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Athletics are conducted after school and on weekends, with volleyball, basketball, soccer, and swimming as main offerings. ECA has extensive facilities including a full-size artificial turf field, a 25-meter pool, three tennis courts, a fitness room, and multiple gymnasiums. The Health Office is staffed with nurses on site, supporting student wellbeing, while counseling and guidance services address emotional and social development.

Languages

Language Provision

English is the language of instruction for Nursery through Grade 12, and English is the school's working language and language of inclusion. The curriculum through Grade 10 is taught in English and based on the US Common Core standards; in Grades 11–12, students may participate in the IB Diploma Programme or complete the ECA High School Diploma. English as an Additional Language support is available under ECA's ELL guidelines to assist students as needed.

Reputation

Accreditations

IB World School (IBWS)
WIDA certified
MSA (Middle States Association) accredited
COIS member
AMISA member
AAIE member

Admissions

1. Age and class size: Nursery requires three years old by September 30th of the entering school year and to be toilet trained. Pre-Kindergarten requires four years old by September 30th; Kindergarten requires five years old by September 30th; Grade 1 requires six years old by September 30th. Grades 2–12 have a class size guideline of 22 students, with Nursery 14, Pre-K 16, Kindergarten 18, Grade 1 20, and Grades 2–12 22; the Superintendent may grant exceptions to maximum class size under extraordinary circumstances.

School Events

The school has not added events

FAQs

Where is Escuela Campo Alegre located and what's the campus like?

Escuela Campo Alegre is in Caracas, Venezuela, at Calle La Cinta in Urb. Las Mercedes (the Las Mercedes district is a central area of the city). The school operates on a day-school campus with facilities that support a broad program, including a theater, athletic facilities, science labs, libraries, and dedicated spaces for art, music, and drama.

What grades does ECA serve and what language is used for instruction?

ECA offers Nursery through Grade 12 with English as the language of instruction. The school uses US-based standards through Grade 10 and offers IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12, plus pathways to an American High School Diploma.

What are the main curricula and programmes at Escuela Campo Alegre?

The curriculum combines US Common Core Standards (Nursery–Grade 10) with IB components (PYP candidate and IB Diploma Programme for the upper grades) and an American High School Diploma pathway. ESOL and Spanish as a Foreign Language support language needs, and ECA is pursuing IB Middle Years Programme candidacy for 2026.

When was Escuela Campo Alegre founded and who is the current head of school?

The school opened in 1937 and is led by Head of School Jeffery Richardson.

What is the typical class size and student–teacher ratio?

The student–teacher ratio is about 6:1, with an average class size of around 14 students. There are grade-specific guidelines for maximum class sizes, with some grades capped around 22 students.

How much does it cost to attend by grade, roughly speaking?

Annual tuition ranges from about USD 8,960 for Nursery up to USD 32,890 for Grade 12. Publicly posted figures show intermediate grades in the low to mid‑20,000s, with increases in higher grades as students advance.

What about admissions and the payment process?

The school requires full payment or a signed payment agreement before a student can start. Detailed current fees are provided by the admissions office on request, and admission decisions are tied to tuition settlement.

Are there scholarships or a waitlist for admissions?

There is no publicly published information in the materials about scholarships or waitlists.

Are there additional costs beyond tuition I should expect?

Yes. Uniforms, textbooks, school supplies, cafeteria meals, transportation, field trips, and external examination or program fees are commonly charged in addition to tuition.

What kind of academic results does ECA achieve, particularly for the IB Diploma Programme?

For the Class of 2025, the IB Diploma average was 33 points, with a top score of 44. 93% of graduates proceed to university or national service, with destinations including Stanford, Duke, Notre Dame, Michigan, NYU, and universities in the UK, Europe, and Latin America.

What universities do graduates typically attend?

Alumni have gone on to US institutions like Stanford, Duke, Notre Dame, Michigan, and NYU; UK institutions including King's College London, Edinburgh, and Bath; European and Latin American universities such as Sciences Po, IE University, Bocconi, Universidad de los Andes, Tec de Monterrey, and UCAB.

What kind of college counseling does ECA provide?

A dedicated college counseling program supports US and international university admissions, along with ongoing guidance for personal and academic development.

What facilities support learning and after-school activities?

The campus includes a modern library and media center, technology centers, science labs, five gymnasiums (one with a climbing wall and a weight room), three tennis courts, a 25‑meter swimming pool, a soccer field, and multiple playgrounds, plus a 630-seat theater.

Are there dedicated spaces for the arts and drama?

Yes. There are separate centers for Art, Music, and Drama, and a 630-seat professional theater for performances.

What extracurricular opportunities are available beyond the classroom?

ECA offers a broad co‑curricular program with fee‑based activities in art, music, dance, language, fitness, and knowledge, plus clubs and service/creative experiences. Activities run in three sessions from August to May.

How is the CAS program structured and what leadership opportunities exist?

The Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) framework engages students in service, artistic, and active experiences with real outcomes, planning, and reflection. Secondary students also participate in advisory groups with dedicated mentors to support goal-setting and progress.

What wellbeing and safeguarding provisions does the school offer?

A school psychologist supports student well-being alongside counselors who provide academic, emotional, and university guidance. ESOL and language support are available, and safeguarding is reinforced by a Student Protection Policy, routine background checks, annual codes of conduct reviews, and anonymous reporting channels.

Is there a boarding option at Escuela Campo Alegre?

No. Escuela Campo Alegre is a day school with no boarding program.

What is known about school governance and leadership?

The school is governed by a self‑perpetuating Board of Directors representing the original shareholders, with the Superintendent handling day‑to‑day operations and serving as a full voting board member.

What accreditation or awards does ECA have?

Historically, Escuela Campo Alegre has been accredited by CIS and MSA and approved to offer the IB Diploma Programme. Current materials do not list active accreditations or awards, but the IB programme and university destinations remain a key strength.

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