Colegio Particular Pachamama
Secular
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
IB PYP
MontessoriAccreditations
Colegio Pachamama is an international school located in Tumbaco, Quito, offering a comprehensive educational path from nursery through to the baccalaureate level. The school integrates the Montessori method with the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme within an ecological campus environment.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to forming and supporting new generations to contribute to a just and solidary society. Its educational approach is grounded in the Montessori method and emphasizes respect for nature and the environment.
Programmes
The school offers a continuous educational programme spanning from nursery (18 months to 3 years) through to the baccalaureate (1º to 3º de Bachillerato). It is an IB World School, incorporating the International Baccalaureate curriculum alongside the Montessori method. The academic structure includes nursery, pre-kindergarten/kindergarten, primary education, and secondary education.
Student support
Frequently asked questions(6)
- What curriculum does Colegio Particular Pachamama offer?
- Colegio Particular Pachamama offers IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma and Montessori.
- How much is tuition at Colegio Particular Pachamama?
- Annual tuition at Colegio Particular Pachamama is $2.8K–$5.3K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- Is Colegio Particular Pachamama a day or boarding school?
- Colegio Particular Pachamama is a day school.
- What accreditations does Colegio Particular Pachamama hold?
- Colegio Particular Pachamama holds accreditations including IB.
- Is Colegio Particular Pachamama co-educational?
- Colegio Particular Pachamama is a co-ed school.
- Where is Colegio Particular Pachamama located?
- Colegio Particular Pachamama is an international school in Quito, Ecuador.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2025-2026| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Guardería | 1–3 | $2.8K |
| Inicial 1 - Inicial 2 | — | $3.2K |
| 1º de básica | — | $4K |
| 2º a 10º de básica | — | $5K |
| 1º a 3º de Bachilletaro | — | $5.3K |
Other fees(5)
| Registration fee· Matrícula Guardería | $200 |
|---|---|
| Registration fee· Matrícula Inicial 1 - Inicial 2 | $290 |
| Registration fee· Matrícula 1º de básica | $320 |
| Registration fee· Matrícula 2º a 10º de básica | $320 |
| Registration fee· Matrícula 1º a 3º de Bachilletaro | $330 |
Admissions
The school manages admissions for its nursery, kindergarten, primary, and secondary sections. Interested families are required to complete an application form, which can be submitted either manually or digitally along with all necessary documentation to the admissions office. Information regarding scholarships is also available for prospective families.
Facilities
About the campus
Located on a 26,400 m2 campus in Tumbaco, the school dedicates over 20,000 m2 to green spaces, sports, and recreational areas. The kindergarten section features specialized environments including a Montessori classroom, music and art areas, a carpentry workshop, and a kitchen. The primary section provides an ecological setting for exploration and research, while the secondary section operates in independent facilities equipped with laboratories for chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics, as well as an English classroom, a computer center, and a psychopedagogical support room.
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