

Unidad Educativa Émile Jaques-Dalcroze
Secular, Founded 1970
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Accreditations
Languages
EJD Colegio Internacional is a private, secular school located in the San Rafael area of the Los Chillos Valley, Quito, offering education from early childhood through Bachillerato. Since 2011, it has been an IB World School, providing the Primary Years Programme (PEP), Middle Years Programme (PAI), and the Diploma Programme (PD).
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is a private, secular institution that views the child as a being capable of growth, dignity, and light. Its educational approach emphasizes the development of critical thinking, creativity, and solidarity, aiming to educate students for life and service to humanity. The institution promotes intercultural respect, environmental awareness, and a vision of international-mindedness.
Programmes
The academic offering is structured around the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, including the Primary Years Programme (PEP), Middle Years Programme (PAI), and the Diploma Programme (PD). The curriculum integrates a STEAM approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), featuring robotics, programming, and 3D design. Bilinguism is a core focus, with English instruction supported by international certifications from AMCO, Cambridge, and Oxford.
Outcomes
Graduates are prepared as critical, independent, and reflective citizens capable of contributing to a globalized world. The school focuses on achieving international certifications in English through partnerships with AMCO, Cambridge, and Oxford. Students are encouraged to develop entrepreneurial skills and a strong sense of social and ecological responsibility.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides support for students with special educational needs (NEE) through dedicated workshops and a focus on inclusive education. The institution emphasizes a personalized approach to student development, supported by a student monitoring department.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does Unidad Educativa Émile Jaques-Dalcroze offer?
- Unidad Educativa Émile Jaques-Dalcroze offers IB PYP, IB MYP and IB Diploma.
- What ages does Unidad Educativa Émile Jaques-Dalcroze teach?
- Unidad Educativa Émile Jaques-Dalcroze enrolls students aged 2 to 18.
- What accreditations does Unidad Educativa Émile Jaques-Dalcroze hold?
- Unidad Educativa Émile Jaques-Dalcroze holds accreditations including IB.
- Is Unidad Educativa Émile Jaques-Dalcroze co-educational?
- Unidad Educativa Émile Jaques-Dalcroze is a co-ed school.
- Where is Unidad Educativa Émile Jaques-Dalcroze located?
- Unidad Educativa Émile Jaques-Dalcroze is an international school in Quito, Ecuador.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school manages admissions through an online process, requiring documentation such as identification and previous school records. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the school to schedule a visit to the campus. Applications are accepted for all levels, ranging from early childhood (Retoñitos) through the final year of Bachillerato.
Calendar
The school maintains a schedule of activities and academic events, which is accessible to the community through its digital platforms. Families are advised to consult the official school calendar for specific dates regarding the academic year.
Facilities
About the campus
The school operates an 'Eco-campus' spanning over 20,000 square meters, which includes modern classrooms and specialized laboratories for science and technology. The preschool section is located on an independent campus featuring a farm, sensory areas, an arenero (sandpit), and facilities for balance bikes. The main campus also houses dedicated spaces for robotics, 3D printing, and various sports facilities.
Co-curriculars
Students participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports such as bicicross, horse riding, padel, soccer, basketball, and taekwondo. The school also offers clubs focused on arts, music, and robotics. Additionally, the Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) programme is integrated into the secondary curriculum to foster initiative, collaboration, and social responsibility.

- Ing. José Antonio Díaz S.DIRECTOR GENERAL
Ing. José Antonio Díaz S. serves as the Director General of EJD Colegio Internacional. He emphasizes the importance of education as a basic pillar for society and advocates for a collaborative relationship between parents, students, and the institution.
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