We are proud of our joint British-Ecuadorian roots and have a very strong reputation in the local and international community. Our curriculum is student-centred, so that each individual can reach their full potential.
Our students prepare for the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (iGCSE) in Years 10 and 11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Years 12 and 13 and achieve results above the world averages. Many of our graduates go to the world's top universities.
British School Quito is a foundation, with the sole purpose of providing education. We are an IB World School, accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. We are licensed and accredited by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education.
The school is located in the beautiful Cumbaya valley to the East of Quito, close to the Ruta Viva motorway and 20 minutes from the airport. The Early Years, Primary and Secondary sections are all on one campus, which has rich local flora and fauna – hummingbirds are daily visitors to most areas. The school has a technology lab, science laboratories, art and music facilities, a cafeteria, playgrounds, a sports field. We have a central library with an auditorium area for assemblies and productions.
Teaching Vacancies
The British School Quito is an equal opportunities employer committed to the professional development of our employees. We encourage dedicated and dynamic educators to work with us in an international British school and to join us in providing:
The highest quality British-based education in a structured environment;
- Pastoral care and support for our students aged 3 to 18;
- A challenging international academic programme based on the requirements of the English National Curriculum, Cambridge iGCSE programme and IB Diploma;
- Guidance in developing strong personal and social skills, with a firm commitment to service tied to the attributes of the BSQ Learner Profile;
- The support of well-qualified and experienced professional staff;
- An attractive setting in the beautiful Cumbaya valley;
- A fantastic community of colleagues, parents and students;
- The chance to work in a CIS/NEASC accredited IB World School;
- Opportunities to develop your career in the Orbital Education Group of schools.
The British School Quito operates a safer recruitment policy. All candidates are required to prove their academic qualifications and provide a police check from their current country of residence.