

Unidad Educativa Letort
Founded 1985
Updated July 2026
Colegio Letort is a bilingual, IB Continuum school in Quito that provides a comprehensive education from early years through secondary school. It focuses on developing critical thinking, creativity, and leadership through an innovative, constructivist approach.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school follows a constructivist pedagogical model that emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. It aims to form integral human beings with a spirit of service and curiosity, fostering values such as responsibility, empathy, and leadership within a bilingual environment.
Programmes
The school is an IB Continuum institution, offering the Primary Years Programme (PEP), Middle Years Programme (PAI), and the Diploma Programme (PD). The curriculum is bilingual (Spanish and English) and integrates technology, robotics, and practical learning through Maker Spaces. It covers all stages from early childhood (Pepe & Mary) through to the final years of secondary education (Bachillerato).
Outcomes
The school maintains national and international agreements with universities to support students' future academic and professional paths. Graduates are prepared as global citizens with skills in critical thinking, leadership, and entrepreneurship, supported by a curriculum that emphasizes ethical commitment and adaptability in a changing world.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides holistic support through its Department of Student Counseling (DECE) and DIE, which focus on the well-being of students from early years through secondary. This support system utilizes positive discipline to foster responsibility, cooperation, and problem-solving skills, while also offering periodic initiatives and training focused on the mental health of the entire academic community.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does Unidad Educativa Letort offer?
- Unidad Educativa Letort offers IB PYP, IB MYP and IB Diploma.
- What ages does Unidad Educativa Letort teach?
- Unidad Educativa Letort enrolls students aged 2 to 18.
- Is Unidad Educativa Letort a day or boarding school?
- Unidad Educativa Letort is a day school.
- What accreditations does Unidad Educativa Letort hold?
- Unidad Educativa Letort holds accreditations including IB.
- Where is Unidad Educativa Letort located?
- Unidad Educativa Letort is an international school in Quito, Ecuador.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process involves three steps: submitting an online application form, paying the registration fee, and scheduling an interview. The school's admissions department provides personalized support to families and coordinates with the Department of Student Counseling (DECE) to ensure a smooth transition and academic and emotional well-being for new students.
Facilities
About the campus
The school operates across three locations in Quito, with over 30,000 square meters of infrastructure. Facilities include classrooms equipped with iPads, computers, 3D printers, and robotics equipment, as well as Maker Spaces for practical learning and libraries for all levels. The campus also features cafeteria services, secure transportation with GPS tracking, and modern security systems, including surveillance and emergency protocols.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a range of extracurricular activities through "Balance Club," which focuses on cognitive, physical, and emotional development through sports and arts. These include artistic, recreational, and competitive sports programmes designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and self-discipline. Additionally, the school emphasizes student participation in national sports competitions.


- Patricia EspinosaDirectora
Patricia Espinosa served as the coordinator of the English department and later as the director, playing a key role in the creation and leadership of the José Julio Letort educational center.
- Susana LetortGerente administrativa
Susana Letort is the founder of the Pepe & Mary kindergarten and served as the administrative manager, leading the development of the educational project alongside Patricia Espinosa.
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