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Las Mercedes, Caracas, Venezuela

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.

Co-educational Day School

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

ESOL and Spanish as a Foreign Language.

United States

Nonsectarian.

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

Available

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

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.

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 is 6:1. Average class size is 14 students.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.