Colegio Séneca
Secular, Founded 1994
Updated July 2026
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Colegio Séneca is an IB World School located in Quito that provides a trilingual education focused on holistic development and humanistic values. It serves approximately 280 students with a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school follows a humanistic philosophy that views each student as a unique identity of soul, body, and mind. It emphasizes education through love, service, unity, and peace, aiming to develop students who are responsible, autonomous, and capable of critical thinking.
Programmes
The school offers a trilingual curriculum where 40% of the academic load is conducted in English, with French integrated as a third language. As an IB World School, it follows the International Baccalaureate framework, incorporating technology, computational thinking, and entrepreneurship into the daily learning experience.
Outcomes
With over 30 years of experience, the school has graduated 411 students. As an IB World School, it prepares students for international university pathways while fostering values such as integrity, solidarity, and humanism.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains a low student-to-adult ratio, with 36 staff members supporting 280 students, ensuring a ratio of approximately one adult for every eight students. The institution emphasizes an inclusive approach that prioritizes respect for diversity and attention to the particular educational needs of its students.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does Colegio Séneca offer?
- Colegio Séneca offers IB Diploma.
- Is Colegio Séneca a day or boarding school?
- Colegio Séneca is a day school.
- What accreditations does Colegio Séneca hold?
- Colegio Séneca holds accreditations including IB.
- Is Colegio Séneca co-educational?
- Colegio Séneca is a co-ed school.
- Where is Colegio Séneca located?
- Colegio Séneca is an international school in Quito, Ecuador.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school manages admissions through a formal registration process, requiring families to complete documentation and contracts. Prospective parents are encouraged to reserve an appointment to learn more about the institution's educational offerings and community.
Facilities
About the campus
Located in the Iñaquito Alto urbanization, the campus spans 5,000 square meters (half a hectare). The grounds include green spaces and sports courts designed to support student growth and daily activities.
Co-curriculars
The school integrates artistic and musical activities through an alliance with the Conservatorio Superior de Música. Students also participate in daily sports to foster teamwork and physical health, alongside initiatives in robotics, programming, and social impact projects.
- Freddy Peñafiel LarreaRECTOR
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