Ecuador, Quito
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From day one, wearing the uniform is required. Students may wear the daily uniform or the sports uniform.
The school uses Hanaska as the cafeteria service provider. To arrange cafeteria service, contact Daysi Tuglema at cafeteria@einstein.k12.ec. Grades 3–5 will receive snacks and lunch in the cafeteria at different times, while PK1 through Grade 2 will have meals in the Lower School cafeteria.
Colégio Einstein is an IB World School in Ecuador offering the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP and DP) along with an American Curriculum. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and operates from its Puembo campus, with roots dating back to 1973. The new Puembo campus, opening in 2024, was planned with collaboration from Harvard University and TEC de Monterrey to reflect the school's flexible learning philosophy. Einstein Kids preschool provides 100% English immersion, while most Middle School subjects are taught in English. The Multiedad program includes Spanish, English immersion, and a third language (French or Hebrew). The IB framework aligns with NGSS, ITEA and Ecuador's Ministry of Education standards. The school offers a strong sports program with interschool competition in soccer, volleyball and basketball. Extracurriculars span service, arts, music, robotics and language/cultural activities, including Einstein Teach, Business Bulls, Einstein News and InterCAS Galápagos. The school emphasizes personalized learning and socio-emotional well-being as part of holistic education.