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Our learning community inspires all students to shape their lives as principled, skillful, and appreciative contributors to the world.

Welcome to Cotopaxi American International School, where curiosity meets global learning! Step into a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing young minds and fostering a passion for knowledge. At AC, learning is not just a methodology—it’s a way of life. Our four key pillars of innovative learning, sense of community, global citizens, and passionate learners form the foundation of our mission: inspiring all students to shape their lives as principled, skillful, and appreciative contributors to the world. Explore the world of endless possibilities with us. Feel free to reach out—your family’s journey in international education begins here!

General Director

Meet our Board of Trustees

Governance

Academia Cotopaxi is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees. The Director, reporting to the Board, collaborates with the administrative team to fulfill our mission, strategic plan, and core values.

Board Composition:

1 Member appointed by the U.S. Embassy of Quito.
6 Members elected by the American School Association of Academia Cotopaxi:
- 4 serve three-year terms.
- 2 serve two-year terms for smooth transitions.
2 Faculty Members elected by the Association, serving one-year terms.
The Board, in partnership with the school administration, values transparent and constructive input from our community. For questions or concerns about Strategic or Governance-related topics, please contact us at board@cotopaxi.k12.ec. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Academic Approach

At Academia Cotopaxi children are the center of every aspect of our approach to learning from their first steps at IMAGINE with its Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood learning to graduation day in High School with our future driven IB program.