
Unidad Educativa Particular Bilingüe Ecomundo
Christian, Founded 2002
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Ecomundo is a private, bilingual school in Guayaquil that provides a values-based education focused on forming global citizens through an innovative, process-oriented pedagogical model. It is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that integrates neuro-education and emotional learning into its curriculum.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Ecomundo is a private, bilingual institution that aims to form "citizens of the world" by combining scientific knowledge with human values and Christian principles. Its educational model, known as "Global Learning," is built upon pillars that include international standards, emotional intelligence, neuro-pedagogy, leadership development, and environmental responsibility. The school emphasizes the importance of responsibility, purpose, and vision in the educational journey of its students.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive academic programme ranging from Early Childhood Education through High School. As an authorized IB World School, it provides the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the Middle Years Programme. The curriculum is supported by an alliance with Cambridge and focuses on building scientific knowledge alongside the development of essential life skills.
Student support
Learning support
The school employs a "Neurolearning" approach, which integrates psychology, pedagogy, and neuroscience to provide personalized instruction. This method is designed to stimulate learning and the development of specific skills for each student. Furthermore, the "Emotional Learning" pillar focuses on teaching students to understand and manage their emotions to support their personal development.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school accepts applications for various levels, including Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Middle School, and High School. Required documentation for the admission process includes a legible copy of the student's national identification card, current academic reports or grade transcripts, and proof of payment or a certificate of no debt from the previous institution. Interested families are encouraged to submit an application through the school's designated admissions portal.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic calendar, with admissions currently open for the 2026–2027 school year. Administrative office hours are Monday through Friday, from 08:00 to 15:00. Specific start-of-year instructions are provided to the community annually.
About the campus
Located at Plaza Parque, Km 12.5 on Av. León Febres Cordero, the campus includes a library, which occupies the site of the school's original building. The school is recognized as the first carbon-neutral educational institution in the country. It utilizes various digital platforms and educational resources to support its academic programmes.
Co-curriculars
The school emphasizes the development of "Power Skills" to foster leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students. It also implements a "Values in Action" program, which involves students in affective learning activities designed to strengthen interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence while promoting positive attitudes toward others. Additionally, the school encourages environmental stewardship through its "Ecolife" initiative.
- Dr. Roberto Passailaigue Baquerizo, PH.D.Director General
Dr. Roberto Passailaigue Baquerizo serves as the Director General of Ecomundo.
Econ. Raquel Maquilón Tapia, Mgtr.RectoraEcon. Raquel Maquilón Tapia holds the position of Rectora at Ecomundo.
Lcdo. Jorge Balseca Quimi, MGTR.VicerrectorLcdo. Jorge Balseca Quimi serves as the Vicerrector of the institution.
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