Colegio Internacional Sek Ecuador

What Colegio Internacional Sek Ecuador does

Colegio Internacional Sek Ecuador is a private bilingual international school in Quito, Ecuador, founded in 1984 and operated by the legal entity Kotska Profesores Reunidos del Ecuador, S.A. The school serves approximately 128 employees across the full K-12 continuum — Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and High School — and is an authorized IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP, since 2018), Middle Years Programme (MYP, since 2011), and Diploma Programme (DP, since 1989). Instruction is bilingual in English and Spanish (with French exposure), and the school targets Ecuadorian families seeking internationally recognized credentials and global university placement.

The school is a member of the SEK International Institution, a Madrid-rooted private educational group with 134+ years of history and 26 schools across Europe, the USA, Latin America, and South Africa. This network delivers a differentiated product surface that includes InterSEK global competitions, St. John's (UK) summer camps, Boca Prep (USA) English-immersion programs, Green Week in Costa Rica, and Ski Week in California. The technology stack is Apple-centric, built around an iPad 1:1 program for Year 7+, two iMac labs (used for Swift programming, 3D printing, graphic design), three dedicated robotics classrooms (Lego, Arduino, VEX, Sphero, Makey Makey), digital whiteboards across all classrooms, and full fiber optic/Wi-Fi coverage. Ancillary services — transportation (UNIPRO C.A., 40 routes), dining (Hanaska), and personal accident insurance (AIG) — are delivered through third-party providers under school oversight.

The business model is straightforward fee-for-service private education. Primary revenue is recurring tuition across the K-12 stages, with ancillary revenue from ancillary services, summer camps, and exchange programs. Tuition is not publicly disclosed; prospective families are routed through the Admissions Director (Ana María Carrera) for pricing. The go-to-market is a hybrid of direct admissions (school website, virtual tour, campus visits) and community-led referral, leveraging the SEK/IES network's brand equity and the visible international program portfolio. The school operates a single campus in Quito with no evidence of additional domestic sites or geographic expansion in Ecuador.

Name

Colegio Internacional Sek Ecuador

Legal name

Kotska Profesores Reunidos del Ecuador, S.A.

Website

https://sekquito.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colegio Internacional Sek Ecuador is a private bilingual (English/Spanish) K-12 international school in Quito, Ecuador, operated since 1984 under the SEK International Institution network. It serves Ecuadorian families seeking IB-accredited education and global university pathways through its full PYP/MYP/DP continuum and internationally networked programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• Bilingual education programs
• IB curriculum schools
• Private school education
• Multilingual instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: As a private international school, SEK Ecuador's primary revenue is generated through tuition fees charged to enrolled students across Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and High School levels. Fees are likely tiered by grade level.
2. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue streams include transportation services (operated by UNIPRO C.A.), cafeteria/dining services (operated by Hanaska), summer camp programs, international exchange programs, and insurance services. These are billed alongside or separately from tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colegio Internacional Sek Ecuador provides private bilingual K-12 international education in Quito, Ecuador, delivering International Baccalaureate programmes (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme) under the SEK International Institution network. Instruction is offered in English and Spanish, with French at selected stages, targeting families seeking a globally oriented, multilingual academic pathway leading to international university admission.

Product overview

Colegio Internacional SEK Ecuador is a bilingual international school offering a comprehensive educational continuum from Early Childhood through High School. The core educational programs include bilingual Primary and Secondary education, supplemented by the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum consisting of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Technology-enhanced learning is delivered through the iPad 1:1 Project, iMac Computer Laboratories, and Robotics Classrooms with educational kits. The school offers international exchange and immersion programs including St. John's Summer Courses (UK), Boca Prep International English Program (USA), InterSEK global competitions, Green Week environmental program in Costa Rica, and Ski Week in California. Additional programs include the SEKNU Model United Nations and diverse extra-curricular activities. All programs are backed by SEK International Institution's 130+ years of educational expertise.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Years Programme (PYP) IB-authorized primary school programme for younger students, with bilingual instruction in English and Spanish (and French at selected stages), designed to develop inquiry-based learning and international-mindedness.
• Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB-authorized lower-secondary programme for adolescent students, with bilingual instruction and a framework that bridges into the IB Diploma.
• Diploma Programme (DP) IB-authorized two-year pre-university diploma programme for senior students, designed to prepare graduates for admission to universities worldwide.
• Early Childhood / Infant Education Pre-primary stage of the K-12 pathway, providing foundational bilingual instruction and preparation for entry into the PYP.

Quantifiable outcome

• The IB Diploma Programme has facilitated university placement for students in national and foreign institutions with scholarship access.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEK International InstitutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEK Ecuador is a member school of the SEK International Institution, a private educational institution with over 134 years of service to education. The parent institution operates 26 schools across Europe, the USA, Latin America, and South Africa. SEK Ecuador benefits from the institution's shared educational project, pedagogical methodologies, IB programs, and international network activities including InterSEK events, exchange programs, and shared professional development.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEK Ecuador is an authorized IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The IB credentials enable students to access universities globally. SEK Ecuador has offered the DP since 1989, PAI since 2011, and PEP since 2018.
• Real Madrid FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSEK Ecuador has a partnership with the Real Madrid Foundation, displayed as a partnership logo on the school's homepage. The nature of the partnership appears to be related to sports programs, potentially football/soccer activities or the Football Clinic international program.
• IES (International Education System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIES is the autonomous branch of SEK International Institution managing English-language schools. SEK Ecuador participates in IES-organized events including the Ski Week in California and shares institutional activities, professional development, and exchange programs with IES schools worldwide.
• St. John's International School (Devon, England)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. John's in Devon, England, offers residential summer camps and courses for SEK students aged 7-16. Each day includes three hours of English lessons followed by sports and cultural activities. SEK Ecuador students can attend for 1-4 weeks during July-August. St. John's also offers the Summer at St. John's program.
• Boca Prep International School (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoca Prep International School in the USA is a fully accredited US school offering an International English Program to SEK students aged 13-16. Students can continue their studies in English for 3 months (extendable to 1 year). The program has been in operation for over 10 years.
• Green Week (SEK Costa Rica)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Week is based at SEK International Institution's school in Costa Rica, introducing students aged 13+ to environmental issues through exploration of Costa Rica's natural resources. Staff are bilingual in English and Spanish. SEK Ecuador students participate annually.
• UNIPRO C.A. (Transporte Turismo Escolar)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUNIPRO C.A. is the school's transportation provider, offering 40 routes throughout Quito and surrounding valleys. Door-to-door service is provided for regular school hours and extracurricular activities. Coordinator: Jenny Almeida.
• Hanaska (Cafeteria Service)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHanaska manages the school canteen, providing daily menus including regular, soft diet, and vegetarian options. Food quality is monitored by the school doctor and supervised by the Provincial Directorate of Health.
• AIG (Personal Accident Insurance)minorOthersAIG provides personal accident insurance for enrolled students with coverage of $3,000 inside school and $1,500 outside school for medical expenses, $50 deductible, and $500 ambulance limit per student.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Alliance Academy International: Christian-based international school in Quito serving K-12 with English-language instruction and American-style curriculum. Competes for the same affluent, internationally oriented Quito families as SEK Ecuador.
• Colegio Intisana: Quito private school offering bilingual K-12 education with international orientation. Direct competitor for premium Quito families weighing bilingual private school options.
• Academia Cotopaxi: IB-authorized private international school in Quito offering preschool through Grade 12 with English/Spanish bilingual instruction. Most direct head-to-head competitor for SEK Ecuador's premium IB families in the Quito market.
• Colegio Menor: Bilingual Quito private school offering K-12 education with English/Spanish instruction. Competes in the premium Quito private school segment for the same demographic as SEK Ecuador.
• Colegio Alemán de Quito (German School Quito): German-curriculum international school in Quito delivering K-12 in German and Spanish. Competes with SEK Ecuador for affluent families seeking internationally accredited, multilingual schooling in Quito.
• Lycée Français de Quito (French School): French-curriculum international school in Quito offering French-language K-12 education with French government accreditation. Competes for the same multilingual, internationally minded elite segment, particularly given SEK Ecuador's French curriculum offering.
• British School Quito (Colegio Británico de Quito): British-curriculum international school in Quito delivering primary and secondary education following UK standards. Comparable to SEK Ecuador in premium positioning and international curriculum focus, with a British rather than IB lens.
• Colegio San Francisco de Quito (USFQ K-12): K-12 division of Universidad San Francisco de Quito offering bilingual IB-aligned programs. Combines university brand prestige with international schooling, making it a strong substitute for SEK Ecuador's university-pathway messaging.

Regional players

• Colegio Internacional SEK Costa Rica: Sister SEK International Institution school in Costa Rica hosting the Green Week environmental program. Operates the same SEK network curriculum and shared institutional programs, serving as a regional benchmark and network-affiliated comparison point.

Emerging players

• Newton International School: Ecuador-based bilingual international school network with growing Quito presence offering Cambridge and international curricula. Emerging competitor targeting the same premium bilingual families SEK Ecuador serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/sekquito
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-internacional-sek-ecuador

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