

Unidad Educativa Isaac Newton
Secular, Founded 1980
Updated July 2026
Colegio Isaac Newton is an international school in Quito, Ecuador, offering a trilingual education from early childhood through to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. It is recognized for its commitment to excellence, holding a 5-star EFQM quality certification.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to growing as a community to leave a positive impact on individuals and the ecosystem, fostering social change. Its educational values include responsibility, perseverance, honesty, solidarity, environmental and intercultural respect, gratitude, resilience, and empathy. The institution aims to be a leader in academic standards and holistic human development, promoting environmental awareness and an international mindset.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive academic path starting with 'Baby Newtons' (from 18 months) and 'Little Newtons' (ages 4-5), followed by 'Middle Newtons' (2nd to 7th grade) and 'Big Newtons' (8th grade to 3rd year of Bachillerato). The curriculum is trilingual (Spanish, English, and French) and includes the IB Diploma Programme, the American High School Diploma (Dual Diploma), and digital competency certifications through Certiport. The school also utilizes the College Board system to monitor student progress and academic quality.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes a personalized educational journey and provides support throughout the admissions and academic process. It maintains small class sizes, typically averaging 25 students, with lower ratios of 15 to 20 children in the youngest sections to ensure individual attention.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Unidad Educativa Isaac Newton offer?
- Unidad Educativa Isaac Newton offers IB Diploma.
- What accreditations does Unidad Educativa Isaac Newton hold?
- Unidad Educativa Isaac Newton holds accreditations including IB.
- Where is Unidad Educativa Isaac Newton located?
- Unidad Educativa Isaac Newton is an international school in Quito, Ecuador.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process involves submitting an online application form, followed by a family interview and a skills assessment for the student. Prospective families are encouraged to schedule a campus visit to learn about the school's methodology. The school requires previous academic records and a 'Carta de No Adeudo' as part of the documentation process.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic calendar, with specific periods designated for remedial classes, such as those held in July for supplementary exams. Families can access further details through the school's portal.
About the campus
The campus is situated on a 15,000 m2 site in Quito, featuring over 8,000 m2 of construction. The facilities are designed to support a range of academic and developmental activities for students from early childhood through to high school.
Co-curriculars
The school integrates the CAS (Creativity, Activity, and Service) programme into its curriculum, requiring students to engage in meaningful experiences over 18 months. This includes creative pursuits like theatre and crafts, physical activities such as sports and dance, and community service initiatives like visiting foundations.


- Andrés RodríguezDirector General
- Fabián Cobo TremontiPresidente de la Compañia
- Silvia BaronaRepresentante
- Montserrat RodríguezDirectora Dpto. Educativo Valores
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