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Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Colegio Menor Samborondón is an international school offering the American curriculum with Advanced Placement options, built on a liberal arts approach that develops well-rounded learners who are artists, scientists, musicians, writers and mathematicians. The Samborondón campus opened in 2013 and has been part of Nord Anglia Education since 2019, welcoming students ages 3 to 17. Preschool delivers 100% English immersion; from Lower to High School, English is the language of instruction for core subjects, with 20% Spanish. The campus spans about 30,000 square meters with a 2,000 square meter multisport complex, a professional recording studio, nine music classrooms, visual arts studios, a Juilliard-inspired dance space, and three innovation labs with 3D printers, plus Mobile iPad labs. A bilingual Media Center from Grade 1 supports research. Partnerships with Juilliard and MIT enrich the arts and STEM, while Global Campus connects students with peers in 32 countries, including expeditions and Global Games.
Colegio Menor Samborondón has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.
Location
The Samborondón campus is located in Samborondón, Guayaquil, Ecuador. Address: Av. León Febres Cordero 823 Via a Samborondón Km. 9. It sits in a residential area near Plaza Lagos Mall, Aires de Batán and Isla Mocolí Golf Club. The school day runs Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Stages
Early Childhood (Ages 3-5); Lower School (Ages 6-10); Middle School (Ages 11-14); High School (Ages 15-17)
Type
International school; Nord Anglia Education family
School day structure
Playgroup and Pre-Kindergarten: 8:30 am–12:45 pm; Kindergarten and Lower School: 8:00 am–2:30 pm; Middle School and High School: 8:00 am–2:45 pm; Extracurricular activities: 3:00 pm–4:20 pm.
Academics
Colegio Menor Samborondón teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The curriculum is based on liberal arts. It includes programs that contribute to the development of well-balanced individuals. Students are artists, scientists, musicians, writers, and mathematicians. Liberal arts provide a balanced educational approach focused on developing intellectual abilities rather than solely on technical skills. Preschool has 100% English immersion, while Elementary through High School have 80% English immersion. Core subjects are taught in English, with Spanish classes and extracurricular activities.
Student Teacher Ratio
Early Childhood classes have 17 students per class. Lower School, Middle School, and High School classes have 25 students per class.
Higher Education Progression
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered with more than 30 options across subjects including Computer Science, Arts, Mathematics, History and Social Sciences, Languages and Cultures, and English. The Juilliard School collaboration strengthens performing arts, while the MIT collaboration supports STEAM education. Nord Anglia Global Campus provides international collaboration opportunities and access to global projects, including participation in Global Games.
Gifted and Talented
AP offers more than 30 college courses across multiple subjects. The Juilliard School collaboration and MIT collaboration support advanced study in arts and STEAM. Model United Nations and other enrichment programs provide challenging experiences for talented students.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional development through universal values and hands-on service projects, guided by its Character Counts program. Global Campus collaborations and social impact initiatives foster empathy, teamwork, and resilience within a warm school community. The program emphasizes holistic development, helping students grow academically while also developing social and emotional skills.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All classes are taught in English, and students achieve high proficiency in Spanish as part of a bilingual program.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a holistic approach that combines social-emotional development with a caring, supportive environment. Students participate in character education and well-being initiatives that promote self-awareness, collaboration, and responsible action inside and outside of the classroom.
Admissions
Admissions
There are four steps in the admissions process. The campus Samborondón is located in a residential area in the center of Samborondón, near Plaza Lagos Mall, Aires de Batán and Isla Mocolí Golf Club. The school offers an Advanced Placement (AP) program with more than 30 college-level courses across areas including Computer Science, Arts, Mathematics, History and Social Sciences, Languages and Cultures, and English. Candidates must demonstrate language proficiency at a level appropriate for their grade, with exceptions for Early Childhood. An admissions specialist guides candidates through the process. There is a waiting list for some grade levels; openings may occur as families leave, and spaces are allocated according to the admissions criteria.
Waitlist
Yes, there is a waiting list. Some grade levels are at full capacity, and openings may occur as families move away. Spaces on the waiting list are allocated based on the school's admissions criteria; contact the admissions team to learn more about placement.
FAQs
What curriculum does Colegio Menor Samborondón follow?
The curriculum is based on liberal arts. It includes programs that contribute to the development of well-balanced individuals. Students are artists, scientists, musicians, writers, and mathematicians.
What age range does Colegio Menor Samborondón serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 17.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
Where is Colegio Menor Samborondón located?
The Samborondón campus is located in Samborondón, Guayaquil, Ecuador. Address: Av. León Febres Cordero 823 Via a Samborondón Km. 9. It sits in a residential area near Plaza Lagos Mall, Aires de Batán and Isla Mocolí Golf Club.
When was Colegio Menor Samborondón established?
The school was established in 2013.
Who leads Colegio Menor Samborondón?
The school is led by Krizia Loffredo.
Does the school provide SEN support?
No SEN provision information is publicly available. Parents with children who need additional learning support should enquire directly with the school.
What languages are used for instruction?
Languages of instruction are English and Spanish. Early Childhood uses 100% English. Lower School (6–10), Middle School (11–14), and High School (15–17) use 80% English and 20% Spanish.
How do I apply to Colegio Menor Samborondón?
There are four steps in the admissions process. The campus Samborondón is located in a residential area in the center of Samborondón, near Plaza Lagos Mall, Aires de Batán and Isla Mocolí Golf Club.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The arts are an important part of the curriculum from Early Childhood through High School, including visual arts, music, theatre, and dance.
What accreditations does Colegio Menor Samborondón hold?
Cognia accreditation. Since 2020, the Cognia accreditation score was 360 out of 400 and the school was ranked as an impacting school for leadership, learning and resources.
