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Quito Samborondón

academic excellence at SAMBORONDÓN

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Key Facts
High Achievers
Our students show their growth in local and external assessments like MAP, Honor Roll, and AP tests.
International Pathways
Our Class of 2022 graduates are attending universities in the US, UK, the Netherlands, China, and Spain.
Standing Out
Our students have earned outstanding achievement awards at national and international levels.

IMAGINE YOUR CHILD AT THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL

With our emphasis on personalized education, your child's learning will be limitless. Our liberal arts curriculum allows their curiosity to be the main factor while exploring exciting paths of knowledge that will lead to their future careers.

We have many opportunities to develop creativity and problem-solving skills through projects where they can make a difference. Our students are also boosted by our world-class resources from MIT, The Julliard School, and UNICEF.

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Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood
  • Lower School
  • Middle School
  • High School

Early Childhood

Our Playgroup, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten students learn to love learning through hands-on activities and personalized lessons. They develop their character and curiosity with our teachers' support and guidance.
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3 to 5 years old
Our Early Years Curriculum at Colegio Menor Samborondón
Our Early Years Program is a 100% English immersion program, so our youngest learners learn during day-to-day interactions with their teachers and classmates. Our lessons focus on play-based activities that include sensory exploration, reading and writing, math, creative expression, science, physical activities, among other areas.
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Lower School

Our Lower School students have challenging lessons across different topics. They develop their critical thinking skills and consider solutions to both local and global problems.
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6 to 10 years old
Our Elementary Curriculum at Colegio Menor Samborondón
Under the guidance of our teachers, each Lower School student produces their own Personal Portfolio, where they set short- and long-term goals. This structure encourages them to reflect on developing their abilities, skills, and characters. Aside from our Spanish language lessons, the remaining 80% of our instruction is in English.
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Middle School

Our 6th to 9th Grade students at Colegio Menor go outside their comfort zone, as they develop unique characteristics as young adolescents. Our teachers work closely with them to build on the skills they’ve already mastered and to nurture the development of their character.
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11 to 14 years old
Our Middle School Curriculum at Colegio Menor Samborondón
As part of our comprehensive liberal arts program, our students study English and Spanish Language Arts, Art, Music, Theatre, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, and STEAM/Technology and Social Studies. We also practice standardized testing, including MAP Tests (Language, Reading, Math, Science and Spanish) and BADYG (Skills). Aside from our Spanish language lessons, the remaining 80% of our instruction is in English.
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High School

Our teachers work closely with our high school students to build on the skills they’ve already mastered and to nurture the development of their character.
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15 to 17 years old
Our High School Curriculum at Colegio Menor Samborondón
As part of our comprehensive liberal arts program, our students study English and Spanish Language Arts, Art, Music, Theatre, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, and Social Studies. Students can take an exciting variety of electives, including those within the AP program; they also practice standardized testing and prepare for their college admissions. Aside from our Spanish language lessons, the other 80% is in English.
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  • Early Childhood
  • Lower School
  • Middle School
  • High School

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Ages
3–5
Language of Instruction
100% English
Dedicated attention
1 + 1
one teacher and one assistant per class
Average class size
17

LOWER SCHOOL

Ages
6–10
Languages of instruction
80% English
20% Spanish
Dedicated attention
1 + 1
one teacher per class and one assistant every two classes
Average class size
25

MIDDLE SCHOOL 

Ages
11–14
Language of Instruction
80% English
20% Spanish
Gaining independence
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Middle School students become more independent as they grow, rotating through classes & having access to electives.
Average class size
25

HIGH SCHOOL 

Ages
15–17
Languages of instruction
80% English
20% Spanish
Future Ready
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High School students are guided to build their college portfolio according to their career interests.
Average class size
25
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  • Middle School
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A TYPICAL DAY AT COLEGIO MENOR Samborondón

With our liberal arts curriculum, talented teachers, and inspiring learning spaces, no two days are the same at Colegio Menor Samborondón.
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READY FOR THE DAY
 We join the Welcome Circle to greet our friends and teachers and to share our ideas, thoughts, and feelings to begin the day. We talk about the activities we’ll work on throughout the day.
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GETTING READY
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TAKING THE LEAD
While we’re encouraged to make our own choices, we’re also allowed to make mistakes. Our students learn to take the lead as they feel safe in our classroom to explore outside their comfort zone.
PLAYING AND EXPLORING
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LEARNING TOGETHER
Whether it’s math or painting, we cluster in small groups at our classroom’s learning centers, where the teacher can work closely with all of us. We work on specific skills.
HONING OUR SKILLS
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ON THE PLAYGROUND
We can run, climb, and play games together on the playground, where we’re learning to take risks or try new things. We love to have fun outside with our classmates! 
CONNECTING AND SHARING 
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PRACTICING TABLE MANNERS
We have snacks together and practice good table manners, in between stretching our minds and bodies. We chat with classmates and always clean up after ourselves.
RECHARGING

A TYPICAL DAY AT COLEGIO MENOR Samborondón

With our liberal arts curriculum, talented teachers, and inspiring learning spaces, no two days are the same at Colegio Menor Samborondón.
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READY FOR THE DAY
We prepare for the day by greeting each other, checking our schedule, and listening to messages. We also share our experiences to bond with our peers and teachers.
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CHECKING IN
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OUR “WHOLE-CHILD” APPROACH
We live our values in every class, so we can develop as a “whole child” through mind, heart, and spirit. We use the seven Character Counts values (respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship) to be our best selves.
CONNECTING
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DISCOVERING OUR VOICE
We find our voice when picking up an instrument or paintbrush, with joy from expressing our emotions in original and creative ways. We can even specialize in favorite instruments from the 4th Grade.
MAKING MUSIC AND ART
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STEAM-POWERED!
Our STEAM lessons are full of discovery and collaboration, as we problem-solve in our Innovation Room and apply “design thinking” in everything we do—whether it’s in robotics or in our challenges from MIT.
INVESTIGATING
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HOW TO TELL STORIES
In small groups, we discuss the different characters and plots of stories through books that entertain and delight us. We also spend one-on-one time with our teachers to focus on personal reading goals.
READING AND WRITING

A TYPICAL DAY AT COLEGIO MENOR Samborondón

With our liberal arts curriculum, talented teachers, and inspiring learning spaces, no two days are the same at Colegio Menor Samborondón.
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COMPREHENSIVE LIBERAL ARTS
As the founding principle of Colegio Menor, we learn a variety of subjects so that we can make connections across them and pursue knowledge at its finest. Whether it’s English Language class, Science, or Social Studies, we’re excited to take on every challenge.
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MAKING UNIQUE CONNECTIONS
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THE STEPS TO SUCCESS
We carefully think about who we are and who we want to become during our Middle School experiences, so we prepare our growing minds, bodies, and hearts for a bright future—where we can make a difference in the world.
DEFINING WHO WE ARE
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A GLOBAL CAMPUS
Through Nord Anglia’s online platform, Global Campus, we put our minds together for competitions from MIT as well as on global problems that help us take an international approach. We connect and collaborate with our peers around the world.
SOLVING PROBLEMS
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STEAM-POWERED PROJECTS
We learn how to apply our skills in critical thinking, creativity, and good communication by creating projects that show solutions. We create bridges across questions of the STEAM fields, for example
CREATING SOLUTIONS
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BECOMING GLOBAL LEADERS
Through extracurricular activities, we show what we care about and how we like to use our free time. For example, during Model UN, we can take a lead on proposing solutions to some of the challenges facing the world today, so we’re ready to make an impact.
DISCOVERING THE WORLD

A TYPICAL DAY AT COLEGIO MENOR Samborondón

With our liberal arts curriculum, talented teachers, and inspiring learning spaces, no two days are the same at Colegio Menor Samborondón.
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COMPREHENSIVE LIBERAL ARTS
As the founding principle of Colegio Menor, we learn a variety of subjects so we can make unique connections across them and pursue knowledge at its finest. From 10th Grade onward, we can also take Advanced Placement (AP) classes that give us excellent preparation for our college careers.
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MAKING UNIQUE CONNECTIONS
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STRATEGIC DECISIONS
Across our wide range of academic experiences and fields of study, we make strategic choices of where to focus our attention, so that we can best prepare for college and our potential careers.
PICKING AND CHOOSING
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BECOMING GLOBAL LEADERS
Through extracurricular activities, we show what we care about and how we like to use our free time. During Model UN, for example, we can take a lead on proposing solutions to some of the challenges facing the world today, so we’re ready to make an impact.
NAVIGATING THE WORLD
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MASTERING TEST TAKING
We take tests frequently so we’re well prepared to do our best when it truly counts towards our scores on our college applications. We practice by taking MAP Tests (Language, Reading, Math, Science, and Spanish subjects), PSAT Tests (English and Math subjects), and BADYG Skills Tests.
STRATEGIZING AND PRACTICING
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COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING
We receive extensive services and guidance to make the best choices for applying for colleges and scholarships that will help bring our dreams to life. We work together on the application process through one-to-one, family, and group counseling sessions.
PUTTING OUR BEST FOOT FORWARD
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MOTIVATED BY WORLD-CLASS TEACHERS

HOW WE TEACH 

Our teachers are profoundly rewarded each time they see their student go on to achieve their dreams. It motivates them to deliver their best every day.

 

Your child will receive not only personalized attention, but also continual support around their goals and interests. As a result, 95% of our parents strongly agree their children have a good relationship with their teachers.
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LEARNING FROM THE BEST

Outstanding teachers make outstanding schools, and that's why our teachers never stop learning. With a “growth mindset” in every corner of our school, your child will be taught by passionate educators, who are always at the forefront of the latest techniques.

 

Our educational offerings surpass the requirements of the local ministry of education and are reviewed by the international education organization Cognia for the best teaching standards.
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OUTSTANDING LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Your child’s education will benefit from exceptional teachers and life-changing experiences beyond the classroom, where they'll explore and think critically.

Outstanding Experiences
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