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Ecuador, Quito
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The Alberto Einstein National Intercolegial Physics Contest is hosted by the school, with the 2026 edition scheduled for April 13–14 and featuring practical and theoretical modalities. The Ana Frank – Interpretatio National Intercolegial Literature Contest is held for middle and high school students. The Festival Intercolegial de las Artes is a national arts festival welcoming hundreds of student participants. The school also offers CAENU Junior (Model United Nations), providing opportunities for students to participate in international affairs simulations. The upper secondary curriculum includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), alongside the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) as part of the IB framework.
The Festival Intercolegial de las Artes is a premiere national arts festival that showcases student creativity across disciplines. The school offers a Programa de Artes y Música as part of its Desarrollo Integral, integrating arts and music into students' learning. In Secundaria, arts subjects such as theatre, music, and visual arts are offered within Multiedad groups, alongside English and a third language.
The Multiedad program includes a third language option (French or Hebrew) for ninth grade, supporting multilingual development. CAENU Junior (Model United Nations) provides cross-cultural collaboration and exposure to international issues. The Ana Frank Literature Contest promotes literary and cultural engagement at a national level. The Festival Intercolegial de las Artes emphasizes cultural expression through the arts.
Students participate in national intercolegiate competitions in physics and literature, fostering peer collaboration across schools. CAENU includes multiple committees and recognitions that encourage social interaction and teamwork. The school's CAS-related activities under the Service program promote collaborative, interest-based participation beyond core academics.
The Desarrollo Integral includes a Service Programme with activities such as Einstein Teach (teaching English to preschoolers), Business Bulls (student-run entrepreneurship), Einstein News (school journalism), Olimpiadas Especiales (special Olympics activities), Espacios Artísticos (art projects), Matemática Divertida (fun math outreach), BiciCAS (cycling routes), YogaTerapia (yoga for wellbeing), and InterCAS Galápagos (service trip). These projects are designed to develop social responsibility and community engagement.
Leadership and entrepreneurship opportunities are embedded in Service CAS projects (e.g., Einstein Teach, Business Bulls) and in CAENU's Model United Nations activities, which involve student leadership and diplomacy. The program also highlights student-run media (Einstein News) and other initiatives that foster professional skills and civic engagement.
The sports program maintains regular practices (football, volleyball, basketball) on Monday–Thursday from 14:50 to 16:20, with intercolegiate tournaments in multiple age categories. Wellness and mindfulness are supported through YogaTerapia, cycling programs (BiciCAS), and broader CAS activities aimed at social and emotional well-being. The school also emphasizes active learning and enrichment after the formal day through multiedad-based activities.
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.
