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Unidad Educativa San Francisco de Sales

Catholic, Founded 1955

Updated July 2026

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The Unidad Educativa Bilingüe San Francisco de Sales is a Catholic, bilingual international school in Quito, Ecuador, established in 1955. It provides a comprehensive education from early childhood through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, focusing on academic excellence and Salesian values.

Teaching approach

The school is a Catholic institution governed by the Congregation of the Sisters Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, operating under the motto "Everything for love, nothing by force." Its educational approach integrates faith with academic excellence, emphasizing values such as respect, solidarity, innovation, kindness, responsibility, and justice. The mission is to form global citizens who are humanistic, visionary, and environmentally conscious, prepared to solve problems with social awareness.

Programmes

The school offers a bilingual curriculum spanning from Initial (maternal and preschool) and Preparatory (1st grade) through General Basic Education (2nd to 10th grade) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. As a partner of Cambridge, the school emphasizes English language proficiency, with IB students developing critical thinking and research skills in specialized tracks such as Health or Business. The academic program integrates technology, languages, and values to prepare students for global university standards.

Student support

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Learning support

The school features a Department of Student Counseling (DECE) that conducts psychological testing and evaluations as part of the admissions process. Furthermore, the school provides supervised study sessions to offer academic accompaniment and support for students needing to reinforce their learning.

Frequently asked questions(3)
What curriculum does Unidad Educativa San Francisco de Sales offer?
Unidad Educativa San Francisco de Sales offers IB Diploma.
How much is tuition at Unidad Educativa San Francisco de Sales?
Annual tuition at Unidad Educativa San Francisco de Sales is $2.8K–$3.1K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
Where is Unidad Educativa San Francisco de Sales located?
Unidad Educativa San Francisco de Sales is an international school in Quito, Ecuador.

Tuition & fees

Annual tuition by grade

2025-2026
Annual tuition by grade
GradeAgesAnnual
Servicios de atención a la primera infancia0–2$2.8K
Inicial 1, Inicial 2 y Preparatoria3–5$2.8K
2º de Básica hasta 7º de Básica7–11$2.8K
8vo de Básica hasta 10mo de Básica12–14$2.8K
Bachillerato Internacional15–17$3.1K

Source:PDFACUERDO-DE-COSTOS-26-27.pdfPDFCCNN.pdfPDF2egb-7-egb.pdfPDFColegio.pdf

Other fees(2)
Other fees
Registration fee· Matrícula para Primera Infancia, Inicial, Preparatoria y Básica (1ero a 10mo)$175.4
Registration fee· Matrícula para Bachillerato Internacional$190.8

Admissions

The admissions process is personalized and involves six steps: contact and advisory, payment of the registration fee, registration via the Runachay platform, a comprehensive evaluation by the DECE (Department of Student Counseling), an interview with authorities, and final enrollment. Applicants must provide academic records, identification documents, and a certificate of no debt from their previous institution. Requirements include a minimum average score of 8.5 and a behavioral rating of A or B. For higher levels, students must complete written assessments in subjects such as Mathematics, Language and Literature, English, and specific sciences.

Calendar

The school maintains an academic calendar that outlines key dates and events for the school year. Families are encouraged to consult the official calendar on the school's website to stay informed about important activities and academic milestones.

About the campus

The campus is described as having modern infrastructure designed for 21st-century learning. It provides a safe and welcoming environment that supports both the spiritual and physical development of students.

Co-curriculars

The school promotes proactive extracurricular experiences designed to develop talents, creativity, leadership, and teamwork beyond the classroom. Additionally, it offers supervised study sessions (tareas dirigidas) to reinforce learning, build study habits, and foster student autonomy and responsibility.

  • Hna. Luisa Alexandra MendozaRectora de la Institución

    Serves as the Rectora de la Institución for the Unidad Educativa Bilingüe San Francisco de Sales.

  • Mag. Maricela MadridVicerrectora

    Serves as the Vicerrectora of the institution.

  • Mag. Gabriela FuenmayorInspectora General

    Serves as the Inspectora General of the institution.

  • Mag. Gabriela FernándezCoordinadora Académica

    Serves as the Coordinadora Académica of the institution.