Ecuador, Quito
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De Las Higuerillas Y Alondras (Monteserrín), Quito, Pichincha 170503, Ecuador. The school is located in Quito. Phone: 593 2 3823270.
Early Years; Elementary School; Middle School; High School.
private, independent, coeducational American international day school.
Affiliated with the United States as an American international school; offers a U.S. high school diploma.
A bus service is provided; safety protocols are in place for school buses.
Nationalities represented: 35 countries. Most common nationality among international students: North American (28%). International students comprise 60% of the student body; Ecuadorian students 40%.
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.