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International Schools - Ecuador - Academia Cotopaxi

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Mission Statement

In partnership with parents, we provide an English language, college
preparatory education in a safe, secure and caring environment that
prepares students to be responsible and active contributors to a
global society.
Academia Cotopaxi is the premier English-language early
childhood through secondary school in Ecuador. The
internationally recognized program is aggressively sought
out by all National and International parents who truly want
to join a partnership to provide the very best education
possible for their children.
Students at Academia Cotopaxi are young people of high
integrity, working together in a friendly, respectful, positive
environment. They achieve at high levels within the
school’s challenging curriculum. This curriculum
emphasizes strong academics, inquiry-based learning,
multiculturalism, and application of critical thinking skills.
Athletic teams compete successfully both at home and
abroad. Student work in the graphic and performing arts
regularly draws both high accolades and large public
audiences.
Students demonstrate a strong social consciousness, and are
actively involved in projects promoting local and global
stewardship. Graduates attend the institutions of higher learning of
their choice, and become responsible economic, social, and political
leaders not only in Ecuador, but also across our increasingly
interdependent world.
Respect Responsible Stewardship Leadership
Friendship Positive Attitude Honesty/Integrity
Vision
Values

Curriculum

Ac is a private, independent, coeducational day school which offers an American program of studies from pre-school (beginning at 20 months) through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School, founded in 1959, is located in the northern part of Quito. The academic year comprises two semesters extending from September 5 to December 21 from January 9 to June 21.

Level / Class

Playgroup to 12th grade

Facilities

The School moved to the present, modern, 15-acre campus in 1991. The facilities include 64 classrooms; special facilities for pre-school students; art rooms; a gymnasium; an enclosed heated pool; playing fields; an auditorium; 2 cafeterias; 4 science laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; and a music complex with band, orchestra, and vocal rooms. There are 4 computer centers. The library/media center, the heart of the school, is divided into elementary and secondary sections. The library consists of over 35,000 volumes and has CD-ROM resources linked through a fiber optic network.

Fees

Teaching Staff

Address

Higuerillas y Alondras

Quito
Ecuador

Telephone

593 22 467411

Fax

53 2 2 445195

Website

www.cotopaxi.k12.ec

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