Quick summary of key school information
School details
Nationalities
| Number of students |
2240 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
Ecuadorian |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish and English |
Classroom
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Each classroom is equipped with a projection equipment, interactive whiteboards, audio and computer system for the teacher. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Approximately 99% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The school has a learning support team |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes they do |
Admissions
| 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. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
Nursery: 9:00
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| School finish time |
Nursery: 13:00
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| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
CAQ offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
The school’s facilities are located on a 25-acre site to the north of the city in Carcelen. The facilities
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- 2 regulation basketball and volleyball courts
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About the school
| 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 |
FCAQ'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. |