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Inter-American Academy

Ecuador, Guayaquil

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

The school offers the Advanced Placement Capstone program, the only AP Capstone program in Ecuador. The school is Cognia-accredited and authorized to grant a U.S. high school diploma. The Center for International Education provides college admissions guidance, career guidance, and test preparation resources to students.

Arts and Creative

The school has a complete Fine Arts Program. In the early years the approach is Reggio Emilia, and in elementary there is a Maker Space. The school embraces a Project Based Learning philosophy.

Cultural and Language

The school is 100% English speaking, except for world languages. The International Language Academy provides language immersion with native-speaking teachers. Services include small group and private language classes, test preparation (TOEFL, SAT, IELTS, GRE), on-site classes, and translations.

Community and Service

The Parent-Teacher Organization funds fundraisers and events that benefit students and the school community, including musical instruments, outdoor stage, lighting, playground equipment, cafeteria projects, and charity work. The PTO also runs seasonal events such as Halloween, Winter Festival, Cafe Concierto, and International Day. The PTO Board represents the parents and communicates with the school administration to strengthen the school community.

Leadership and Professional

PTO leadership is provided by a Board that represents parents and coordinates with the school administration. The Center for International Education offers College Admissions and Career Guidance to students. The Gifted Program uses individualized Student Learning Plans with an accelerated program of study and opportunities for cross-grade learning.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Safety, Belonging and Happiness are emphasized in an inclusive multicultural setting. The school has a robust Student Support Department and a diverse student body representing many nationalities. The environment supports well-being and social-emotional learning within the school community.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees $6,551 - 18,876
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 225
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No

InterAmerican Academy in Guayaquil is a private, non-profit day school delivering an American-style education from nursery (age two) through grade twelve. The curriculum is English-language and leads to a United States high school diploma, with Cognia accreditation ensuring standards-based, project-based learning. The school offers Advanced Placement through the AP Capstone program, including AP Seminar and AP Research, and emphasizes college admissions guidance through the Center for International Education. A Maker Space, a STEM initiative, and a complete Fine Arts program anchor hands-on inquiry and creative expression. Early years follow a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, while project-based learning pervades the elementary and secondary years. The campus sits in Guayaquil's Puerto Azul area and serves a diverse community of more than 29 nationalities, about 252 students in total. A strong student-support system, language immersion through the International Language Academy, and extensive test-prep resources support well-being and global readiness. Only AP Capstone in Ecuador.

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