Liceo Internacional Quito

What Liceo Internacional Quito does

Liceo Internacional Quito is a private K-12 educational institution founded in 1980 in Quito, Ecuador, serving approximately 750 students from preschool (ages 2-5) through secondary education across two campuses totaling 20,500 square meters. The school delivers a trilingual curriculum in Spanish, English, and French — with English instruction beginning in preschool and targeting C1 proficiency by graduation — using a constructivist, project-based learning methodology anchored by the proprietary LOVE-LIVE-LEARN framework for early childhood and the CONNECTIONS soft skills program for primary students. Student progress is evaluated against international standards including Cognia accreditation, MAP (Measures of Academic Progress), and NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards). Beyond core academics, the program portfolio includes STEM integration, sports (soccer, basketball, volleyball, handball, athletics), cultural and artistic education (visual arts, dance, theater, music), extracurricular clubs, student counseling via the DECE (Departamento de Consejería Estudiantil) unit, an inclusion program for neurodivergent learners, and community structures such as the Student Council, Parents Committee, and Alumni Network.

The institution operates a direct-to-consumer enrollment model targeting upper-middle-class families in Quito seeking premium international-style education. Its go-to-market is relationship-driven rather than marketing-intensive: the admissions funnel (campus tour → application submission via HubSpot-hosted forms → student assessment and parent interview) runs through the institutional website (liceointernacional.edu.ec), a WhatsApp contact channel (593963094922), and on-campus visits, with enrollment opening annually in September for the following academic year. Revenue is generated through recurring tuition and enrollment fees, supplemented by optional paid services including cafeteria and transportation; tuition pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The school employs 136 staff and operates without disclosed external investors, parent company, or institutional capital partners, indicating founder/family-controlled independent ownership.

Liceo Internacional makes no use of distributed digital channels, online learning products, or external distribution partnerships — all services are delivered exclusively at its two physical Quito campuses. The institution's strategic positioning rests on three pillars: (1) brand reputation accumulated over 45 years as a Quito educational benchmark, (2) a multi-year enrollment lock-in from preschool through secondary that builds deep family and community ties, and (3) internationally benchmarked curriculum credentials (Cognia, MAP, NGSS) that differentiate it from non-accredited local competitors.

Name

Liceo Internacional Quito

Legal name

Liceo Internacional

Website

https://liceointernacional.edu.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Liceo Internacional Quito is a private K-12 school in Quito, Ecuador, founded in 1980, serving approximately 750 students with a trilingual (Spanish, English, French) constructivist curriculum benchmarked against international standards such as Cognia, MAP, and NGSS. It operates two on-campus programs (preschool through secondary) targeting upper-middle-class families seeking internationally accredited education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAFAF

Literacy & ELA Instruction (School-Delivered)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

SECONDARYEDAIAJAF

Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Pathway, Foundation & Bridging Programs

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Trilingual school programs
• Preschool through secondary
• Constructivist learning methodology
• International curriculum standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to enrolled students for educational services spanning preschool through secondary education. Tuition includes access to academic programs, extracurricular activities, sports, language instruction, and use of campus facilities. Additional optional services include cafeteria and transportation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Liceo Internacional Quito is a private K-12 school that delivers trilingual (Spanish, English, French) education for children ages 2-18, spanning preschool through secondary education across two campuses in the Monteserrín district of Quito. Instruction is anchored in a constructivist, project-based methodology supplemented by STEM education, a proprietary CONNECTIONS soft-skills program, sports, arts, and socio-emotional counseling, with student progress evaluated against international standards including Cognia, MAP, and NGSS.

Product overview

Liceo Internacional Quito is an educational institution offering a comprehensive trilingual (Spanish, English, French) K-12 program founded in 1980. The institution provides a constructivist methodology through a platform of interconnected programs: Preschool (Liceo Kids ages 2-5), Primary School, and Secondary School, supported by STEM and CONNECTIONS specialized subjects. Beyond core academics, the portfolio includes language education reaching C1 level in English, sports programs, cultural and artistic education, student counseling (DECE), inclusion services, extracurricular activities, and student leadership opportunities through the Student Council. The school serves approximately 750 students across facilities spanning 5,500 sqm for preschool and 15,000 sqm for primary/secondary, evaluating student progress against international standards including Cognia, MAP, and NGSS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liceo Kids Preschool Program Preschool program for children ages 2-5, covering Nursery, Pre-kinder, and Kinder levels, focused on emotional development and early learning through play-based methodologies organized around the LOVE-LIVE-LEARN framework.
• Primary School Program Elementary education starting from first grade, integrating STEM, CONNECTIONS subjects, and project-based learning to develop curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Secondary School Program High school education emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and values such as respect, discipline, solidarity, empathy, and self-management, preparing students for university.
• Trilingual Language Program Comprehensive language education in Spanish, English, and French, with English instruction beginning in preschool and targeting C1 proficiency by graduation, and French introduced in primary school.
• Sports Program Physical education and sports activities including soccer, basketball, athletics, handball, and volleyball, practiced four days per week in primary and two days per week in secondary school.
• Extracurricular Activities After-school recreational, sports, artistic, and academic activities offered between 14:40 and 16:00, with optional cafeteria and transportation services available.
• Cultural and Artistic Education Arts program promoting expression through visual arts, dance, theater, and music, developing socio-emotional skills and appreciation for cultural diversity.
• Student Counseling (DECE) Socio-emotional development support focused on positive coexistence, inclusion, and prevention, delivered by psychologists and social workers under the RIT framework to address educational challenges.
• Inclusion Program Program open to children and young people with neurodivergence and special educational needs, based on the principle that each child is unique with their own interests, capabilities, and learning styles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students reach C1 English proficiency level by graduation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alliance Academy International: International Christian K-12 school in Quito with English-language instruction and American-style curriculum. Comparable to Liceo Internacional in serving internationally-oriented Quito families and offering international accreditation pathways.
• Colegio Americano de Quito: Private K-12 school in Quito with bilingual instruction and college-preparatory focus. Comparable to Liceo Internacional in serving upper-middle-class Quito families, English-language instruction, and comprehensive secondary education.
• Colegio Menor San Francisco de Quito: Elite private K-12 school in Quito with strong reputation and selective admissions. Comparable to Liceo Internacional in premium positioning, family-driven admissions, and comprehensive curriculum spanning preschool through secondary.
• SEK International Schools (Ecuador): International school network with presence in Ecuador offering K-12 education with multilingual instruction. Comparable to Liceo Internacional in trilingual programming, international standards alignment, and premium private-school positioning in the region.
• British School Quito: Premium international K-12 school located in Quito offering English-medium instruction and international curricula. Directly comparable to Liceo Internacional in target families (upper-middle-class Quito families seeking international education), tuition tier, and program scope.
• Academia Cotopaxi: Long-established international K-12 school in Quito with American-style curriculum and English instruction. Comparable to Liceo Internacional in serving internationally-oriented Quito families, accreditation-driven positioning, and premium private-school business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/liceointernacional

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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