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Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Hontanar

Updated July 2026

Curriculum

IB Diploma

Languages

English flagEnglish

Colegio Hontanar is a bilingual educational institution located in the Amagasí del Inca sector of Quito, offering a comprehensive academic programme from preschool through high school. It focuses on developing responsible, critical, and creative leaders through a rigorous curriculum and a values-based approach.

Teaching approach

The school is committed to forming individuals with defined moral principles, solid academic competencies, a sense of responsibility, and a critical spirit. Its educational approach emphasizes respect, honesty, rigorous academic preparation, creativity, personal security, and joy, while fostering intercultural understanding and environmental awareness. The institution values a collaborative relationship between the school and families to support student growth.

Programmes

The school offers a complete educational pathway starting from preschool and Playnook, continuing through elementary and middle school, and culminating in high school. It is an authorized institution for the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, which aims to provide a challenging education that prepares students for university entrance globally and fosters intercultural communication.

Student support

EAL support
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Learning support
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Learning support

The school provides a Department of Student Counseling (DECE) to support the well-being and development of its students. Additionally, a medical department is available on-site to address health-related needs.

Frequently asked questions(3)
What curriculum does Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Hontanar offer?
Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Hontanar offers IB Diploma.
How much is tuition at Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Hontanar?
Annual tuition at Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Hontanar is $3.6K–$4.9K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
Where is Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Hontanar located?
Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Hontanar is an international school in Quito, Ecuador.

Tuition & fees

Annual tuition by grade

2025-2026
Annual tuition by grade
GradeAgesAnnual
Inicial 1, 2 y Preparatoria3–5$3.6K
Segundo de Básica6–6$4.3K
Básica Elemental, Media y Superior7–14$4.8K
Bachillerato15–17$4.9K

Source:PDFCodigo-Convivencia.pdf

Other fees(2)
Other fees
Registration fee· Matrícula para Inicial 1, 2 y Preparatoria ($225.80), Segundo de Básica ($270.90), Básica Elemental, Media y Superior ($301.04), Bachillerato ($304.49)$225.8
Bus / transport· Transporte Quito: $90.00 (Inicial) / $80.00 (otros niveles) mensuales. Transporte Valle: $90.00 mensuales.—

Discounts

  • Sibling discount: 50%

Admissions

The school maintains an open admissions process for prospective families. Interested parties are invited to request information directly through the school's administrative office or via its official contact channels.

Calendar

The school provides a structured academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. This schedule is accessible to the school community through the internal Idukay platform.

Facilities

LibraryScience labsArt roomMusic roomTheatre / auditoriumSports fieldGymnasium

About the campus

The campus features modern facilities designed to meet contemporary pedagogical requirements. Key amenities include regular classrooms equipped with individual lockers, science and computer laboratories with internet access, a music room, an audiovisual hall, and an auditorium with a capacity for 300 people. Sports facilities include both indoor and outdoor courts, as well as a coliseum.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a range of extracurricular activities designed to complement the academic experience. These include sports programmes, artistic pursuits, and participation in Model United Nations (ONU).

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