Ecuador, Quito
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Languages of instruction are English and Spanish. Early Childhood: 100% English. Elementary: 80% English, 20% Spanish. Middle School: 80% English, 20% Spanish. High School: 80% English, 20% Spanish.
Yes. From Playgroup (age 3) through Kinder (age 5), the program uses 100% English language immersion. From 1st Grade to 12th Grade, all classes are taught in English except for Spanish, sports, and art, which are taught in Spanish. The Early Childhood curriculum is described as bilingual and delivered in English through an IEYC-based framework.
Early Childhood follows 100% English immersion. In Elementary, Middle, and High School, English remains the primary language of instruction, with about 20% of instruction conducted in Spanish; Spanish, sports, and art are taught in Spanish.
Colegio Menor Quito is a private international day school for students aged 3 to 18, delivering a liberal arts curriculum across Early Childhood through High School. All subjects are taught in English with 100% immersion from the Early Years, and the program emphasizes connecting ideas across disciplines through creativity, critical thinking, and project-based learning. In the High School, students have access to a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program offering university-level courses. The arts program benefits from Nord Anglia collaborations with The Juilliard School, while STEM learning draws on MIT partnerships, enriching creative and scientific exploration. Design thinking and hands-on learning spaces underpin coursework, supported by well-equipped facilities, maker spaces, and a dedicated Performing Arts Center. The Quito campus includes science labs, outdoor fields, and extensive technology resources. Beyond academics, students participate in arts, sports, community service, leadership opportunities, and global projects through the Global Campus, including college placements at universities.