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Nationalities
| Number of students |
+400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
+22 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
Classroom
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
SEN |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and interview. For more information please visit our website: https://britishschoolquito.edu.ec/admissions/admissions-information |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
Nursery: 12:00
|
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
BSQ offers many clubs and activities: Enrichment Programme. |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playgrounds, swimming pool, football and volleyball courts |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
British School Quito is Ecuador's only truly British international school, where the English National Curriculum is taught with strong links to local language and culture. BSQ is proud of its joint British-Ecuadorian roots and has a very strong reputation in the local and international community. The curriculum is student-centred, so that each individual can reach their full potential. BSQ's 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 graduates go to the world's top universities. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BSQ is a learning community where students, staff and families work together to provide the foundations for academic excellence and personal growth. |