Colegio Católico José Engling

The school is a Catholic community inspired by the Kentenijian pedagogical model, which focuses on the integral formation of the person within the community and the world. Its mission is to forge integral leaders committed to the common good, guided by values such as love, honesty, freedom, solidarity, and magnanimity. The educational approach emphasizes a Christian vision, positive discipline, and the development of autonomy through personalized work.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum spanning pre-school, primary, and secondary levels, incorporating personalized work and project-based learning. It is an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme to students in their final two years of secondary education, with a selection of 13 subjects available. The academic programme also features a strong focus on English language acquisition and arts education, including visual arts and music.

The school has graduated 13 classes of students, known for both academic excellence and integral formation. Graduates are prepared for university studies, with many achieving high results in entrance exams for both national and international universities. The school's College Counseling department provides ongoing guidance from the first year of Bachillerato to help students define their professional vocations.

The school employs specialized teachers to provide accompaniment and support for students. The pedagogical model utilizes personalized work to balance individual and collective learning, ensuring students receive the necessary guidance to develop autonomy and academic success.

Prospective families are invited to initiate the admissions process by contacting the school's admissions department via telephone, email, or WhatsApp. Detailed contact information for the admissions office is provided on the school's website.

The school operates on a 2025-2026 academic calendar. Specific term dates and events are managed through the school's internal communication platforms.

The campus in Tumbaco features a variety of specialized learning and recreational spaces, including a library, chemistry and computer laboratories, and dedicated music and art rooms. Sports facilities include a covered court, an open secondary court, a basketball court, a climbing wall, and a ping pong area. The grounds also provide green areas, social spaces, an oratory, a covered park, and an on-site medical unit.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, with a strong emphasis on sports, including the formation of representative teams in various disciplines. Students also participate in Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) projects, which involve collaboration with organizations such as Rotary, local foundations, and charitable institutions. Additionally, the school promotes artistic development through music and visual arts programmes.