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Ecuador, Quito
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Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is part of the Bachillerato Internacional at Colegio Británico Internacional. It connects students with realities beyond academics and supports development as a global citizen. Students undertake CAS activities such as adult literacy at Centro Educativo Sin Fronteras, support for a local Scout group, academic aid to under-resourced children via Fundación Entrega La Macarena, and equine therapy for rehabilitation through Fundación Ángeles. The school emphasizes a broad student life with a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore interests and develop leadership and collaboration. The Consejería Estudiantil DECE supports student well-being and social-emotional development and involves families to cultivate a caring, inclusive school climate.
The Consejería Estudiantil DECE provides a trusted space for prevention and support where students, families and teachers receive ongoing guidance. The department is led by Yasmina Orellana, a specialist in psychopedagogy, neuropsychology and educational psychology, enabling early detection of needs and coordinated support. It runs programs for coexistence and holistic health, involves families, and offers accompaniment to teachers. The team also focuses on preventing bullying and promoting an inclusive school climate as part of its IB-aligned mission.
The school provides intensive English language instruction as a second language and French or Italian as a third language. English language teaching and multilingual education are emphasized as part of the IB program, with immersion in English and a trilingual linguistic system noted on the institution's pages.
The DECE is a space of trust, prevention and support where students, families and teachers receive ongoing guidance. It is led by a specialist in psychopedagogy, neuropsychology and educational psychology, with a focus on emotional, social and academic well‑being. The DECE undertakes continuous training, early detection of needs, and programs for school coexistence and holistic health, involving families and teachers in the process. The approach emphasizes timely support, a climate that promotes resilience and well-being for all students.
Efforts to prevent bullying and promote an inclusive climate are central to safeguarding. The DECE leads preventive work and provides guidance to students and families to ensure a safe, respectful school environment where learning is supported by positive relationships.
Colegio Británico Internacional in Quito is a 100% IB school serving learners from age 3 to 18 and offering PYP, MYP and DP. The curriculum connects learning to real-world contexts to develop globally minded citizens. The IB learner profile emphasizes ten attributes: Principled, Open-minded, Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Reflective, Caring, Balanced, Communicators and Risk-takers. From preschool onward, students develop knowledge, critical and creative thinking, and interdisciplinary skills to work independently and collaboratively. The Diploma Programme offers a two-year path with Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The school maintains university partnerships with Excelia University, Southern Utah University, Nebrija University, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, and Anahuac. The campus spans more than 55,000 square meters and includes a castle-inspired preschool, five primary blocks with a four-floor music/art/Italian/French block, and a secondary complex with science labs and studios. The Eduardo García Espinoza Library supports BI methodology with an online catalog globally.
