Unidad Educativa Particular Bilingüe Martim Cererê

Martim Cererê is a family-oriented institution founded on the principles of love, respect, and joy, blending Brazilian and Ecuadorian cultures. It employs a humanistic-constructivist methodology that places the student at the center of the learning process, encouraging them to be active protagonists in constructing their own knowledge. The school's core values include equity, identity, honesty, solidarity, respect, and responsibility.

The school provides a comprehensive academic path starting from Inicial and 1st Grade, through General Basic Education, to High School. It is an authorized IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for the final two years of secondary education, which includes core components like Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). Additionally, the school maintains a partnership with the University of Cambridge, providing English language certification pathways from Starters to FCE, and includes Portuguese as a third language.

The Department of Student Counseling (DECE) provides close, group-based support focused on values, positive treatment, teamwork, assertive communication, and peaceful conflict resolution. The department also manages vocational and professional orientation (OVP) from the initial levels through to the third year of high school, offering guidance for university applications both within Ecuador and internationally. In cases of violence or bullying, the school follows established protocols and the code of coexistence, involving both students and parents in the intervention process.

The school accepts applications for students from age 3 (Inicial II) through to the second year of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The admissions process includes an orientation for new students and their families to facilitate integration. Prospective families can schedule appointments and tours through the school's website.

The academic year typically concludes in June, with end-of-year activities such as course meetings, report delivery, and supplementary classes and exams occurring in late June and early July. The school holds graduation ceremonies for the senior class in July, followed by staff meetings and the commencement of the faculty vacation period.

Located in Quito, the campus features facilities that support its educational mission, including classrooms, a school bar, and spaces for extracurricular activities. The school provides comprehensive services such as door-to-door transportation covering the Metropolitan District of Quito, Calderón, and the valleys of Tumbaco, Nayón, Cumbayá, and Mitad del Mundo. Recent infrastructure projects have been undertaken to renew the educational environment.

The school offers a range of extracurricular activities from Monday to Friday until 15:45, designed to foster social skills, teamwork, empathy, and conflict resolution. These include student-led initiatives such as a journalism club, community service projects (CAS), and various creative and sports activities. Participation in these programmes is intended to help students develop leadership, responsibility, and a sense of belonging.