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Colombia, Bogota
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The school aims to assist parents in providing for the spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of their children. The school environment is a safe space that is active and engaging, welcoming and positive, and structured and predictable. Instruction is grounded in biblical principles, with teachers committed to modelling Christ-like character and guiding students in applying truth across subjects. Bible study, physical education, and fine arts electives are integrated into the curriculum for all students. All grade levels participate in service projects and in mentor/disciple relationships to foster leadership and responsibility.
The school uses a U.S.-based curriculum taught in English and awards both a U.S. high school diploma and a Colombian diploma. About 83% of students speak English as a second or third language. The school employs an early exit English immersion program; by first grade the only subject taught in Spanish is Spanish language, with English-native students receiving Spanish classes tailored to their level. From Pre-Kinder through 12th grade, the bilingual program supports language development alongside core academics. English language development is integrated with the standard curriculum so students can meet both national and international requirements.
General objectives include spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. The school environment is described as a safe space that is active, engaging, welcoming, and structured. The ECA Prayer Center provides a channel for prayer requests. Discipleship and small-group mentoring relationships support student growth, and biblical principles inform the overall educational approach.
The Child Protection Policy states that the Bible presents children as gifts from God and that adults bear the responsibility to protect them; their emotional or physical vulnerability should never be violated. Children have the right to protection from harm, and staff are trained to take appropriate corrective action when necessary. ECA rejects any form of abuse or violence toward children and adolescents and prohibits inappropriate sexual contact. Prevention includes background checks on all personnel, mandatory training on sexual abuse awareness bi-annually, and annual child-protection training for staff, along with safeguarding procedures for supervision, reporting suspicions, and maintaining safe environments on campus.
El Camino Academy is an interdenominational Christian school in Bogotá offering an American-style Pre-K through 12 curriculum with AP options. The program uses a U.S.-based framework through high school, with an option to meet Colombian diploma requirements. Bible, physical education, and fine arts are integrated for all students. AP preparation is available based on student interest and staffing. Secondary class periods are 45 minutes; most core subjects meet five times weekly, while Bible, PE, and electives meet two to four times weekly. All graduates receive both American and a Colombian high school diploma. Founded in 1980 by North American missionaries, ECA has held ACSI accreditation since 1999. The 1.15-acre campus on Bogotá's northern edge houses a library with over 20,000 volumes (90% in English), a science lab, and dedicated art and music spaces. Extracurriculars include a broad sports program and En Sus Manos Music Academy, and a revived ECA Band.
