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Our Community

A Diverse, Global and Connected Community

Academia Cotopaxi is a vibrant international community that brings together students, families, and educators from across the world. Our diversity strengthens learning, enriches dialogue, and prepares students to engage confidently in a global society.

A Truly International School

Our community includes:

  • Long-term Ecuadorian families

  • Recently relocated international families

  • Globally mobile expatriate professionals

  • Diplomatic and NGO communities

  • Multilingual, multicultural backgrounds

Together, we create a community that is open, respectful, and globally aware.

Partnership With Families

We believe in strong, trusting relationships between school and home. Parents are partners in their children’s learning journey, and we welcome their voices, perspectives, and talents.

Our school hosts:

  • Parent coffees

  • Cultural events

  • Workshops

  • Community-building activities

These strengthen the bonds that unify us.

AC in the World

Our students participate in experiences that connect their learning to the wider world:

  • Service learning

  • Global citizenship projects

  • Partnerships with international organizations

  • Intercultural learning experiences

  • Model United Nations

  • CAS projects

These experiences prepare students to think critically, act compassionately, and lead with purpose.

Two young girls in traditional Mexican-style dresses are smiling and posing together in front of a fenced outdoor area with other people visible in the background.
A group of young girls, some with colorful hair accessories, are gathered together and engaged in a playful activity, surrounded by a natural outdoor setting.