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Ecuador, Quito
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Languages taught at CAQ include German (DaF, DaM, DFU), Spanish (Castellano), and English. German is taught as a foreign language (DaF) from early grades, as a mother tongue (DaM) in Primary 1–6 and into Secondary, and as DFU across several subjects; Abitur is prepared from Grade 10 and culminates in Grade 12, with DSD I/II certifications available. English begins in Grade 5 and Cambridge exams (FCE) are pursued in upper secondary; from 2025–26, KET is offered from Class 7. The school follows the Baden-Württemberg curriculum for German-language study.
German is taught in three CAQ subareas: German as a foreign language (D2), German as a mother tongue (D1), and German applied to other subjects (DFU). DaF emphasizes a communicative approach and begins early, with the aim of enabling study at a German university via Abitur or Studienkolleg (DSD I/II). DaM is taught in Primary 1–6 and continues into Secondary, with differentiated learning and interdisciplinary tasks. DFU expands German-language instruction across subjects; in Secondary II most Abitur-led classes are taught in German, with a few exceptions; English begins in Grade 5, and Cambridge exams (FCE) are pursued, with KET available from Class 7 in 2025–26.
Kindergarten uses immersion to familiarize children with German as a foreign language. The approach centers on communication and everyday use of German rather than formal grammar. A key feature is the clear separation of languages in the classroom: one teacher speaks Spanish, the other German, ensuring 'one person, one language' in each activity.
The Colegio Alemán Quito is a German international school serving ages 3 to 18 with a bespoke curriculum that blends the Ecuadorian system with the German international framework. Students earn the Ecuadorian Bachillerato, and those who meet requirements may pursue the Deutsches internationales Abitur (DIA). The school is bicultural and multilingual, with German personnel supporting the program, and a trilingual education in German, Spanish and English. The youngest learners are taught by a class teacher in Primaria, while Grades 5–9 switch to subject specialists; after Grade 9, pathways combine international and German qualifications. The campus sits on about 7–7.5 hectares in the Cumbayá valley, with facilities, a 600-seat theatre, a 150-seat auditorium, two libraries, science and computing labs, a pool, and a gym. Extracurriculars include projects like MINT, Lions Quest, environmental initiatives, and debate/presentation programs. A signature element is the integration of German and Ecuadorian education within a vibrant community.
