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Ecuador, Quito
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No boarding; day school.
In-house cafeteria provides a complete, freshly prepared lunch daily; a snack bar is available to students from Middle School onward; Early Years snacks are served in classrooms on real plates.
The school is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees and is a non-profit; the Director reports to the Board. The Board includes 1 member appointed by the U.S. Embassy in Quito, 6 members ratified by the General Assembly, and 2 faculty members.
Academia Cotopaxi American International School in Quito is a private, coeducational day school serving ages 1 through 18. The curriculum combines International Baccalaureate (PYP and DP) with an American high school program, offering three diplomas: United States High School Diploma, Ecuadorian High School Diploma, and the IB Diploma. The IB Diploma is open to all high school students, and AC was among the region's first IB World Schools. English is the language of instruction, with Spanish integrated across grades, and the school holds NEASC accreditation. The campus features designed learning spaces, the C-Gallery for student art, an IB Visual Arts studio, and a STEM/Robotics emphasis, with a STEM Excellence Center opened in 2023. Sports include volleyball, basketball, soccer, and swimming, plus Extended Learning activities such as roller skating, tennis, and jiu jitsu. AC hosts a diverse community of 30 nationalities and emphasizes well-being and global citizenship through counseling and programs.
