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Ecuador, Quito
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The campus has purpose-designed learning spaces to promote collaboration, innovation, and exploration. The cafeteria is in-house and offers a freshly prepared lunch daily, with a snack bar available to Middle School and above, while Early Years snacks are served in classrooms. The Visual Arts program features the C-Gallery, an on-campus exhibition space that celebrates student creativity. The athletics facilities include an indoor basketball court and a grassy field used for soccer. Extended Learning provides recreational options such as roller skating, tennis, jiu jitsu, and frisbee.
The school offers volleyball, basketball, soccer, and swimming as core sports. The athletic calendar runs across three seasons with fall volleyball, winter soccer and basketball, and spring girls basketball and boys soccer. Teams practice regularly and compete in league events, with schedules posted on the Athletics site. An Athletics Director oversees the program and can be contacted for questions. In Extended Learning, recreational sports such as roller skating, tennis, jiu jitsu, and frisbee are offered.
The campus provides purpose-designed learning spaces to promote collaboration, innovation, and exploration. A dedicated C-Gallery serves as an on-campus exhibition space celebrating student creativity across the school. IB Visual Arts includes a studio space for studio practice and reflection. Robotics & Design is offered as part of the signature learning experiences, providing hands-on design and engineering opportunities.
Extended Learning offers after-school activities Monday through Thursday. Clubs are available for students from grade 6 through 12 during the school day. The school runs a competitive athletics program with JV and Varsity teams in volleyball, basketball, football, and swimming. Recreational and developmental sports are offered through Extended Learning, including roller skating, tennis, jiu jitsu, and frisbee.
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.
