Unidad Educativa Juan León Mera La Salle
Part of La Salle
Updated July 2026
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Colegio Juan León Mera La Salle Ambato is a Lasallian educational institution committed to providing quality human and Christian formation. It integrates academic innovation, such as Conceptual Pedagogy, with a focus on values and technology to develop significant skills in its students.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is guided by the Lasallian identity, emphasizing values such as punctuality, respect, faith, fraternity, justice, service, and commitment. Its educational approach is rooted in Christian humanism, aiming to provide an integral formation in a warm, safe, and innovative environment.
Programmes
The academic offering includes the Diploma Programme and utilizes the 'Pedagogía Conceptual' (Conceptual Pedagogy) model to develop intellectual competencies. The curriculum is enhanced by specialized programmes such as English language instruction, robotics, and research initiatives ('Semilleros de investigación').
Outcomes
The school is committed to academic excellence and is currently working toward a Three-Star Accreditation under the EFQM Quality Model. It actively participates in national and international competitions, such as the World Robotics Championship, and promotes student research through 'Semilleros de investigación'.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains a Department of Student Counseling (DECE) that works alongside the Pastoral Juvenil to provide emotional and spiritual support. Additionally, the school implements a 'Neurofunciones' project in the initial and preparatory levels to strengthen students' mental functions and neural circuits.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school provides an online admissions process, including access to an admissions guide and a prospectus. Interested families can contact the school directly via phone, email, or WhatsApp for immediate assistance regarding enrollment.
About the campus
The campus is located at the intersection of Av. Los Chasquis and Río Guayllabamba in Ambato. It features dedicated facilities to support its educational and extracurricular programmes, including spaces for robotics and sports activities.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of extracurricular clubs to enrich student life, including basketball, football, and martial arts. Additionally, it organizes a 'Verano Lasallista' (Lasallian Summer) programme.
- Mgs. Silvana MeléndezRectora
- Mgs. Mery JaraVice Rectora
- Mgs. Marco LópezInspector General
IB Diploma