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| Number of students |
2240 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Each classroom is equipped with a projection equipment, interactive whiteboards, audio and computer system for the teacher. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For Nursery to First Grade, the candidate’s level of maturity is evaluated to know if the student is ready for school environment. For grades 2nd through 6th, math skills, reading comprehension, and emotional maturity are assessed. The evaluation is done in English. Students are included in their Spanish level, when applicable. For grades 7th through 12th, verbal, oral and written English proficiency, mathematical operations, problem solving and reading comprehension, as well as emotional maturity are evaluated. All candidates are evaluated in English. Students are included in their Spanish level, when applicable. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School start time |
Nursery: 9:00
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| School finish time |
Nursery: 13:00
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
CAQ offers many clubs and activities. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- 2 regulation basketball and volleyball courts
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Colegio Americano de Quito is a mixed, private, secular and non-profit institution. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
CAQ's mission is to educate with excellence, in an environment of liberty, responsibility, and democracy, well-rounded human beings with integrity, committed to their well-being, that of society, and the environment. |