Alliance Academy International

Alliance Academy International is located in Quito, Ecuador, at Juan José de Villalengua 789 y Av. 10 de agosto. The campus can be contacted at +593 2 3933 800, with extensions for Elementary (6237), Secondary (6205), and Admissions (6222).

Preschool, Elementary, Secondary

private Christian international school

The school has 25 nationalities represented.

A full-time Social-Emotional Learning Support Specialist serves Preschool; in Elementary, a Learning Support Teacher supports students and an English as a Foreign Language teacher assists; the Counseling department provides Life Skills programs.

United States

Christian (affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance)

US-style education is provided at Alliance Academy International. The majority of teachers are native English speakers from the U.S., Canada, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, and other Latin American countries. The Preschool program serves ages three and four with holistic, play-based learning and Gospel integration. The Elementary program includes a Kindergarten for ages five and six, teaching reading, language arts, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies, with daily Bible instruction and additional programs in arts, music, physical education, keyboarding, and Life Skills. The Secondary program offers individualized course schedules, a manual arts program, competitive sports, and a broad range of extracurricular activities, along with Bible classes and a chaplaincy program. The curriculum is supported by Cognia accreditation, and there is affiliation with ACSI and recognition from the Ministerio de Educación and IBEC DCEES.

Counseling supports emotional and relational well-being; the Counseling Department collaborates with administrators to help students in bullying situations, stop harmful behavior, provide emotional support, and apply appropriate consequences as necessary. Counseling interventions involve the student, parents, and teachers to pursue long-term solutions and to promote emotional health. The Department of Christian Life offers counseling services for emotional, spiritual, and familial health, with campus chaplains and a Chapel program that support personal and spiritual growth. The Learning Resource Center provides resources to nurture emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth.

The school offers special education services, with priority given to students already enrolled. The Alliance Learning Center monitors students requiring special education, and new applicants with special learning concerns are screened and approved by the ALC. The school follows an Inclusion Program in which students with special needs spend most or all of their time with peers in the general classroom, with placement decisions based on performance, evaluations, and documentation to ensure appropriate education.

The primary language of instruction is English and the secondary language is Spanish. Other courses may be taught in languages other than English (e.g., French, Industrial Arts). All classes, study halls, class meetings, and study areas are English‑only environments, and students are required to speak only English in those settings unless an exception is made by school personnel. The Accelerated English Program provides support for students who do not meet English proficiency requirements for admission. Written communications to all members of the school community are in both English and Spanish.

Counselors are available to assist students seeking emotional, spiritual, and familial support on an intervention or emergency basis. Counseling interventions focus on stopping bullying and addressing emotional and relational concerns, involving parents and teachers as needed. The Chapel program and Campus Chaplains support spiritual development and community well‑being. The Learning Resource Center supports emotional, spiritual, and intellectual growth through its resources.

Safeguarding protocols include child protection procedures and reporting requirements. If abuse or neglect is suspected, a member of the DECE must be informed to activate the Ministry of Education protocols. There is a Bullying Prohibition Policy addressing bullying as a school‑wide issue. Field trips and sporting events are supervised with sponsor‑to‑student ratios and at least two unrelated chaperones to safeguard student well‑being.

1. The Admissions Team welcomes inquiries and would be happy to schedule an appointment to visit the school and address questions. 2. To receive more information and schedule a tour, click APPLY. 3. Children must be 3 years old by December 1 to begin the admissions process. 4. Preschool through 12th Grade hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday. 2. Apply. The APPLY link directs applicants to an online application via RenWeb. The school is an English-immersion program with native English-speaking teachers and uses a U.S. curriculum, including AP courses. Transportation is provided within Quito and the surrounding valleys, and accident insurance is required and must include Vozandes Hospital. Tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 year are Preschool registration $546 with monthly $610; Kindergarten-12th grade registration $655.74 with tuition $1,053.

AAI Student Scholarship Fund provides tuition discounts to support enrollment for families facing financial challenges; approximately $350,000 in financial aid is provided this school year. Donor-funded funds support targeted opportunities for students, including the David Landers Memorial Scholarship Fund, the Rob Quiring Legacy Scholarship Fund, and the Adam Yoder Memorial Fund. These funds enable financial assistance and targeted scholarships for students. Advancement activities and donor sponsorship opportunities can be pursued by contacting advancement@alliance.k12.ec.