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We have a history of success, guided by our school mission and core values. We embrace change as a key feature of life. We know what we value and believe in, and we know where we want to go in the future as we evolve to meet the demands of a fast-paced, ever-changing world. We are a school in motion, continually evolving and improving to ensure that we provide the best for our community.

We are led by a Board of Trustees who love the school and believe in our future. Our Board of Trustees oversee the fiduciary, strategic and generative elements of our school’s future. Three external accreditation organizations assure excellence in learning– the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the International Baccalaureate (IB)  as well as the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education. We are officially sponsored by the US State Department of Education and deliver a US High School Diploma, the IB Diploma, as well as the Ecuadorian diploma.

Three-Two-One – This is our community. Our Elementary School includes both our IMAGINE bilingual preschool program, and our full English-language immersion program from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Five. Full English immersion continued in Middle School from Grades Six through Grade Eight and High School from Grade Nine through Twelve. These smaller learning communities, within the broader school setting, provide the perfect size for developmentally appropriate learning for our different age groups. Every student feels that this is their school and that there are adults here who know them and who care about their well-being.

We promote learning for all members of our community – students, parents, faculty and staff alike. We are proud of being learners, and we enjoy collaborating with one another to refine good ideas and make them better together. Our Principals are instructional leaders who promote reflection for the improvement of teaching and learning. At our school, there is always something new going on and we never stop learning! We like it that way!

English is the medium of instruction at Academia Cotopaxi. Learning to speak, listen, read and write well in English is of highest priority for us. We are proud of our many bilingual/multilingual students and we want to ensure that they communicate confidently in English while celebrating and honoring their linguistic heritage.

We welcome students from diverse cultural, ethnic and language backgrounds and accept students from across the spectrum of learning differences. We believe that all people have intrinsic value and we promote awareness, understanding and respect for diversity. We are also an international community, with 35 nationalities from around the world. Being globally-minded is a quality we cultivate throughout our school.

We are wireless and connected. Using up to date digital tools and social media platforms enhances learning for everyone. Technology is part of our daily lives and helps us to master new skills such as creativity, innovation, media literacy, critical thinking, and adaptability.

More than 80% of our teachers have Master Degrees and more than 60% have graduated from an English Language University outside of Ecuador. We have a balance of both local and international teachers and low teacher-student ratios to support personalization.

Parents are the most important people in a child’s life, their first teachers. Partnership with parents is crucial for a child’s future success. At our school, parents can expect to be included, welcomed and vital to our school’s and their children’s accomplishments

We believe that schools become stronger and more resilient when everyone has a voice and is valued. We seek and welcome feedback at all levels as part of our campaign for continuous pursuit of excellence.