
Centro Educativo Naciones Unidas
Updated July 2026
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The Centro Educativo Naciones Unidas (CENU) is a bilingual international school located in Samborondón that provides a comprehensive education for students from Early Childhood through High School. It utilizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to inspire intellectual, emotional, and social growth within an inclusive and secure community.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is guided by the 'Pedagogía CENU,' which emphasizes an inquiry-based, creative, and autonomous learning environment. Its institutional pillars focus on the integration of academic learning, emotional development, and physical-motor growth, aiming to cultivate values such as respect, honesty, solidarity, and responsibility. The educational approach is inspired by the philosophy of teaching students how to think rather than what to think, fostering citizens capable of correct action, thought, and feeling.
Programmes
The school offers a bilingual curriculum structured across four levels: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. It implements the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, specifically the Primary Years Programme (PEP), Middle Years Programme (PAI), and the Diploma Programme. The academic model emphasizes scientific learning, ethical and civic development, and the mastery of both English and Spanish.
Outcomes
Graduates are prepared with cognitive and professional competencies based on international standards, including certifications from the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cognia, and Cambridge. The school aims to form collaborative leaders who possess the autonomy and values necessary to impact the world positively.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides individualized support to students, recognizing their unique strengths and areas for improvement to help them reach their maximum academic potential. This approach includes personalized attention, tutoring, and the integration of technology to enhance the teaching-learning process.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Centro Educativo Naciones Unidas offer?
- Centro Educativo Naciones Unidas offers IB PYP, IB MYP and IB Diploma.
- What accreditations does Centro Educativo Naciones Unidas hold?
- Centro Educativo Naciones Unidas holds accreditations including IB, Cognia and Cambridge International.
- Where is Centro Educativo Naciones Unidas located?
- Centro Educativo Naciones Unidas is an international school in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school manages an admissions process for prospective students, requiring documentation such as identification copies, photographs, utility bills, and academic records. Interested families are encouraged to schedule a guided visit to the campus to experience the school environment firsthand. Applications are accepted for all levels, from Early Childhood through High School.
About the campus
Located in Samborondón, the campus features facilities designed to support a comprehensive learning environment. The school utilizes external venues, such as the Teatro Sánchez Aguilar, for major artistic presentations and events. Prospective families may arrange guided tours to view the school's grounds and learning spaces.
Co-curriculars
The school offers various sports academies and promotes artistic development through events such as annual galas. Students participate in activities including singing, dancing, and theater, which are designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and an appreciation for the arts.
- Ing. David Gavilanes ChiluizaPresidente del Directorio
Ingeniero Comercial por la Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Especialista Superior en Gerencia Educativa y Máster Ejecutivo en Administración de Negocios.
MgS. Juan Carlos Rodríguez MorenoRectorAbogado y Administrador Educativo con Magíster en Derecho Constitucional y cuarto nivel en Diseño Curricular por Competencias. Cuenta con veinticinco años de experiencia docente y ha sido Rector en establecimientos educativos particulares de nivel medio y superior en Guayaquil, Samborondón y Manta.
Lcda. Paola Maquilón SánchezVicerrectoraTiene un alto compromiso y amplia trayectoria en el ámbito de la educación bilingüe, con un enfoque en la educación de calidad y la responsabilidad ecológica. Es apasionada por crear un ambiente de aprendizaje enriquecedor, seguro y en sintonía con los valores católicos.
Ing. Shirley Alarcón LozaGerente General y de Talento HumanoMagíster en Gestión de Talento Humano e Ingeniera Comercial con amplia experiencia profesional en áreas administrativas y de recursos humanos en el sector educativo.
Ab. Carlos Flores PérezDirector EjecutivoAbogado y Licenciado en Ciencias Sociales y Políticas que se desempeñó como Vicerrector de CENU por más de 40 años. Ha sido docente en diversas áreas académicas y actualmente preside el Comité Institucional de Gestión de Riesgos.
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