BSQ is Ecuador's truly British international school, where the English National Curriculum is taught with strong links to local language and culture
We take pride in our British-Ecuadorian heritage and our strong reputation within both the local and international communities. As the Binational School for the UK in Quito, we provide a student-centred curriculum designed to support each individual in reaching their full potential, fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and global readiness.
Our Purpose
"Our purpose is to provide a transformative British education, renowned internationally. We cultivate an inclusive and diverse community that fosters each student's unique talents, critical thinking, and global awareness. By nurturing personal growth, developing strong foundations for lifelong learning, and empowering students with confidence, capability, and compassion, we prepare them to thrive as successful and responsible global citizens in a rapidly changing world."
Fulfilling our purpose
All Orbital schools share common features, management principles, and policies aimed at ensuring the highest standards in all aspects of school life.
At BSQ we live and learn together:
- With respect and care for each other
- With a happy and welcoming attitude to everyone
- With an active and determined approach to fulfilling our ambitions
Our Values
Excellence: We are ambitious, developing resilience, independence and a life-long love of learning.
In our school community, we live and learn with an active and determined approach to our ambition.
Respect: We celebrate diversity, encouraging respect for the people and the world around us.
In our school community, we live and learn together with respect and care for each other
Responsibility: We are engaged, in promoting actions and behaviours that support a sustainable future.
In our school community, we live and learn with a local heart and a global outlook.
Integrity: We are transparent, honest, and ethical in all our relationships.
In our school community, we live and learn with a happy and welcoming attitude to everyone
Compassion: We are kind and caring, encouraging everyone to succeed.
In our school community, we live and learn with kindness in our actions.
The British School Quito is a learning community where students, staff, and families work together to provide the foundation for academic excellence and personal growth.
