Colegio Internacional SEK Los Valles

What Colegio Internacional SEK Los Valles does

Colegio Internacional SEK Los Valles is a private K-12 international school located in Cumbayá, in the Quito valley of Ecuador, and has operated as part of the SEK International Institution network since 2005. The school delivers a trilingual curriculum in Spanish, English, and French and holds IB World School authorization covering the full IB continuum — Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma — making it one of the few schools in its market able to offer an unbroken IB pathway from entry through graduation. Its student body consists primarily of mid-market Quito-area families, including affluent local households and the expatriate community concentrated in the Cumbayá valley.

The core academic product is the IB continuum delivered through trilingual instruction, supplemented by a portfolio of extracurricular and athletic partnerships (IDV, Del Toro Tennis Academy, Equinoccio) and cross-border programmes with Boca Prep International School and The Academy at St. John's. On-campus operations are supported by 88 staff under the leadership of campus Director Manuel Carrasco, with strategic direction set by parent-network President Mónica Segovia. The school shares curriculum design, administrative infrastructure, and exchange pathways with the broader SEK network spanning approximately 25 schools across 17 countries.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams layered on top of tuition: summer camps operating outside the academic calendar, transportation services, dining, and ancillary extracurricular fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and the unit does not operate as an independent commercial entity — it is a campus within Institución Internacional SEK, S.A. — so financial results are reported only at the consolidated network level, if at all. The school's competitive positioning rests on the combination of full IB authorization, the trilingual offering, and the embedded network distribution advantages of the SEK brand.

Name

Colegio Internacional SEK Los Valles

Legal name

COLEGIO SEK LOSVALLES, CIA. LTDA.

Website

https://seklosvalles.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Colegio Internacional SEK Los Valles is a private K-12 international school in Cumbayá, Quito, delivering the full IB continuum in Spanish, English, and French to mid-market and expatriate families as part of the SEK International Institution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), Bilingual/Language-Immersion Preschools (EDACABAH), Bilingual & Language-Immersion Early Learning Academies (EDACADAG), School-Based SEL Curriculum & Instructional Programs (EDAKAMAA)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• Bilingual primary education
• Preschool early childhood
• Trilingual secondary education
• Private k12 schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Cumbayá, Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: Core revenue from educational services spanning preschool (age 2) through International Baccalaureate. The school offers comprehensive educational programs with personalized support and IB pedagogy.
2. Summer Camps: Specialized summer programs including general Summer Camp ($95-$230 depending on duration and schedule), SEK IDV Soccer Summer Camp ($125-$150), and Volleyball Summer Camp. These are seasonal programs running from June 29 to July 17.
3. Extracurricular Activities: After-school programs including tennis, swimming, ballet, Mini Bikers cycling, baby soccer, IDV SEK Soccer, volleyball, MMA, padel, horseback riding, basketball, dance school, debate, robotics, and school band. These activities complement academic instruction and operate from 16:00 to 17:00.
4. Transportation Services: School transportation service covering Quito north and south areas, Cumbayá Valley, Tumbaco, Puembo, Pifo, Tababela, and Chillos Valley. Door-to-door service operated by ERAZGOM S.A.
5. Dining Services: On-site dining room with healthy, balanced menus prepared by Catering Service, supervised by the Medical Department. Adapted to different age groups with daily vegetables, dairy, and fruits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colegio Internacional SEK Los Valles delivers a complete International Baccalaureate (IB) educational continuum from Preschool (age 2) through the IB Diploma Programme, using a bilingual/trilingual instructional model (80% English immersion from preschool, with Spanish and French added progressively). The school operates as part of the SEK/IES global network (17 countries, 25 schools) and complements academics with Summer Camps, Extracurricular Activities, Transportation, Dining, Medical, and Psychopedagogical services.

Product overview

Colegio Internacional SEK Los Valles offers a comprehensive IB (International Baccalaureate) educational continuum spanning Preschool (PYP) from age 2 through Secondary (MYP) to the IB Diploma Programme. The school operates as part of the SEK International Institution network present in 17 countries. Additional offerings include Summer Camps, Extracurricular Activities (sports, arts, robotics), and support services (transportation, dining, medical, psychopedagogical). The institution also provides International Programs enabling student exchanges, academic stays abroad, and participation in INTERSEK sports and cultural competitions across the global SEK/IES network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Education (PYP) Preschool education program for children from age 2, following the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with bilingual instruction (80% English immersion), active and playful methodology, and introduction to programming and robotics.
• Primary Education (PYP) Primary education for ages 6-11 following the IB Primary Years Programme, with trilingual approach (Spanish, English, French), robotics, programming, arts, music, physical education, and swimming.
• Secondary Education (MYP) Secondary education implementing IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) pedagogy, emphasizing trilingual education with most subjects taught in English, technological tools, and 21st-century skills development.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme IB Diploma Programme (for 2nd and 3rd year Baccalaureate) offering rigorous continuous assessment, fostering critical thinking, inquiry, creativity, autonomy, and communication to prepare students for national and international universities.
• Summer Camps Seasonal summer camp programs for ages 2-14 offering sports, artistic, cultural, and recreational activities, including specialized SEK IDV Soccer and Volleyball camps.
• Extracurricular Activities After-school activities including tennis, mini bikers cycling, ballet, swimming, baby soccer, IDV SEK soccer, volleyball, MMA, padel, horseback riding, basketball, dance school (salsa/bachata), debate, robotics, and school band.
• School Transportation Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Students fully equipped to successfully gain admission to national and international universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Institución Internacional SEK / SEK-IESflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEK Los Valles is part of the SEK International Institution, a global educational network present in 17 countries with 25 schools. This partnership provides access to international programs including academic stays in USA and UK, Sports INTERSEK (25 schools, one competition), Cultural INTERSEK, Green Week in Costa Rica, SEK/IES Madrid Experience, Bridge Program, Summer at St. John's, and Ski Week programs across Europe and Chile.
• Independiente del Valle (IDV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IDV SEK Soccer program is organized by the Independiente del Valle Soccer Club. The program encourages participation and promotes football as a healthy and fun activity while respecting values of camaraderie, cooperation, teamwork, and fair play. Participants develop technical and tactical fundamentals using the IDV methodology. IDV coaches lead the SEK IDV Soccer Summer Camp.
• Del Toro Tennis AcademyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTennis program for children ages 5 to 10 taught by coaches certified by the ITF (International Tennis Federation).
• ERASZGOM S.A.coreOthersTransportation company responsible for school transportation service operating door-to-door in vehicles meeting Metropolitan Transit Agency parameters. Drivers and assistants have up-to-date documentation and background checks. Routes cover Quito north/south, Cumbayá Valley, Tumbaco, Puembo, Pifo, Tababela, and Chillos Valley.
• Catering ServicecoreOthersCatering company that prepares homemade menus tailored to each age group, supervised by the Medical Department. Provides healthy and balanced menus with daily vegetables, dairy products, and fruits.
• El Establo Riding SchoolminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHorseback riding program conducted at El Establo facilities, located 7 minutes from the school. Round-trip transportation included.
• Cumbayá Padel CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPadel classes held at Cumbayá Padel Center facilities with their coaches, located 7 minutes from school. Round-trip transportation provided.
• SIAM Muay ThaiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSelf-defense school leading MMA classes combining Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, kickboxing, and judo disciplines.
• San Pedro Basketball ClubminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBasketball Club activity run by the San Pedro Basketball Club with a uniform provided for the year.
• Diego Castillo - Mini BikersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPan American BMX Champion leading the Mini Bikers cycling school for children over 2 years old. Classes taught in English.
• Boca Prep International SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational program partner for academic stays in USA for students ages 14-18. Part of SEK/IES international exchange network.
• St. John's School (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational program partner in UK for academic stays and Summer at St. John's (two-week summer camp combining English lessons with cultural and fun experiences).
• International Baccalaureate OrganizationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEK Los Valles is an authorized IB World School offering the complete IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme. Teaching staff are trained and qualified by the IB Organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Alliance Academy International: Private Christian international school in Quito delivering K-12 with English instruction and American-style curriculum. Competes directly for the same expat and bilingual-Ecuadorian family segment in Cumbayá.
• Academia Cotopaxi: Long-standing IB World School in Quito (Cumbayá area) offering PYP through IB Diploma with English-immersion curriculum. Direct competitor for premium international families in the exact same Cumbayá/Los Valles micro-market.
• St. John's School (UK): UK IB co-educational day school and the SEK-IES UK partner for academic stays and Summer at St. John's programs. Comparable IB curriculum, similar premium positioning, peer within the same institutional network.
• Colegio Menor San Francisco de Quito: Premium private K-12 IB school in Cumbayá/Quito, secular, bilingual, with US accreditation and IB continuum. Targets the same upper-middle-class Quito families as SEK Los Valles with very similar offerings.
• Boca Prep International School: Florida-based IB and American curriculum school that is the SEK-IES designated partner for academic stays in the USA. Functions as both a peer within the SEK/IES exchange network and a comparable IB private school in a different geography.
• Instituto Internacional SEK (Madrid): Flagship SEK-IES school in Madrid offering the same IB continuum, trilingual model, and international programs. Sister school within the SEK-IES network with directly comparable curriculum and student profile.
• Newton School Ecuador: Quito-based private bilingual K-12 school offering international curriculum and IB-aligned programs. Directly comparable on bilingual curriculum, grade span, and target demographic.
• Colegio SEK Ecuador (original Quito campus): Sister SEK school in Quito (opened 1984), sharing the same SEK-IES platform, IB curriculum, and brand. Direct network peer targeting overlapping Ecuadorian families.
• Pan American School (Quito): International private K-12 school in Cumbayá/Quito offering English-language instruction and IB programs. Direct competitor for the same expat and premium-Ecuadorian student pool in the same neighborhood.

Broad incumbents

• Cognita Schools: Global K-12 private school operator with a network of premium international schools in Latin America and beyond. Comparable as a multi-country operator with bundled-service models and bilingual/international curricula, though at broader scale and without SEK's specific IB+trilingual positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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