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COLEGIO MENOR QUITO HIGH SCHOOL

One of the best High Schools in Quito, Colegio Menor challenges students to take the lead, push themselves, and follow their passions and talents. Unique in Ecuador, our learners select their own Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which are the ideal preparation for college and an opportunity to showcase their strengths and talents.

OUR HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC MODEL

At our High School in Quito, we offer a comprehensive liberal arts education. Our students take outstanding classes in English and Spanish, art, literature, music, science, physical education, technology, social sciences, and more.

Guided by our teachers and specialist College Counseling Program, our students make intelligent decisions about their futures and potential careers. Our Advanced Placement (AP) program encourages choice, too, enabling learners to explore a wide range of academic experiences across diverse fields of study.

OUR ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM

For over ten years, Colegio Menor Quito – which is recognized as one of the top High Schools in Quito – has been authorized by the College Board in the US to offer the Advanced Placement (AP) program to students in the 11th and 12th Grades. The AP program is used by schools in more than 100 countries and is recognized as an ideal way to prepare learners for college. This is because it enables them to follow university-level courses in a wide range of specialized subjects.

Our AP program offers more than 30 courses. Popular subjects include computer science, music, art, mathematics, history, world history, and both English and Spanish languages and literature. Students earn college credits by passing their AP exams. The courses also expertly prepare our learners for the challenge and opportunities of higher education.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS AND ELECTIVES

We offer more than 30 AP courses at Colegio Menor Quito. An overview of some of these is provided below.

Math and science

Our math courses follow the US Common Core standards and draw heavily from Engage NY – the mathematics curriculum of New York. Many of our students take AP courses in macroeconomics, statistics, and calculus. Our science courses feature a mix of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), AP, and Ecuadorian Ministry of Education requirements. Many of our students take biology and physics, as well as the social science course of psychology.

English, Spanish, and social studies

Our English courses follow US AERO standards, and many of our students take English language and English literature. Developed by our subject specialists, our Spanish language and Spanish literature courses are also popular with learners. Our Social Studies courses follow US AERO standards, AP, and Ecuadorian Ministry of Education requirements.

Electives and physical education

From Model UN to creative writing, we offer many electives at our international High School in Quito. Our students can also choose from AP courses in specialist subject areas, including history and social sciences, math and computer science, and world languages and cultures.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAM

Our Academic Support Program (PAS) helps students who need additional guidance to enhance their learning skills. The program identifies academic strengths and areas for development, and implements strategies that will support learners throughout their education.

CAREER AND COLLEGE COUNSELING

Colegio Menor Quito’s High School College Counseling Program helps students and their families through the university search and application process. Selecting a college or university is one of the most important decisions your child can make, which is why we offer extensive guidance and specialist services to ensure they achieve their goals.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND COUNSELING

Our international High School counselors provide a breadth of social and emotional support to students. They also organize small group discussions on self-esteem, self-understanding, self-control, and sexuality. Other topics include fostering healthy relationships, stress management, and substance abuse.

HOW WE TEACH AT OUR PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL IN QUITO

TEACHING TAILORED TO YOUR CHILD

The best High School in Quito, Colegio Menor is home to truly exceptional teachers. Passionate, knowledgeable, and always learning, our expert educators provide the outstanding support, strategies, and personalized experiences your child needs to excel.

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A TYPICAL DAY AT COLEGIO MENOR QUITO

With our liberal arts curriculum, world-class teachers, and state-of-the-art facilities, your child will develop a lifetime love of learning at Colegio Menor Quito.

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SOCIAL STUDIES

We’ll strive to understand nuanced concepts through discussion-based conversations with our peers and teacher. We learn the art of asking important questions and formulating our own opinions.

CRITICAL THINKING

RESEARCH IN THE LAB

In science class, we’ll conduct an experiment showcasing heat transfer. We’ll write up a lab report with our findings, which we’ll connect to a lecture at MIT that we listened to.

TESTING AND EXPERIMENTING

TROPICAL DANCES

We’ll take joy in practicing bachata, salsa, or the merengue in the Covered Court with our dancing partners, under the guidance of our physical education teacher.

COLLABORATING

DRAMA AND POETRY

In Spanish class, we dress in costume and perform a re-enactment of Don Quixote—which we record in our Innovation Hub. In English class, we host a poetry slam with poems we’ve composed about identity.

EXPLORING WHO WE ARE

COLLEGE COUNSELING

In the inspiring setting of our Performing Arts Center, we’ll attend a personal session with our college counselor, where we practice how to complete our college applications and begin writing our college essays.

PREPARING FOR OUR FUTURE

OUR FACILITIES

A WORLD-CLASS CAMPUS BUILT FOR SUCCESS

Located in the beautiful valley of Cumbayá, Quito, our bright and beautiful campus will inspire your child to achieve great things. Our state-of-the-art facilities – which include Do-It-Yourself maker spaces, a large Performing Arts Center, and our Coliseum Sports Center – have been carefully designed by world-leading experts. These specialist spaces bring learning to life, unlocking your child’s talents and enabling them to pursue passions.

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