An Expat Parent Reviews Colegio Menor San Francisco de Quito (CMSFQ) in Cumbaya, Ecuador, Report 25286

Parent's Review of Colegio Menor San Francisco de Quito (CMSFQ) in Cumbaya, Ecuador

Submitted by ecuaart

What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)

Colegio Menor San Francisco de Quito (CMSFQ)

In what town or city is this school located?

Cumbaya

How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)

American

What grade levels are represented at this school?

K-12

How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)

Bus, car, walk

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

Luxurious, state of the art facilities. Full sports, outstanding art program. Good library, excellent technology integration.

What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?

Personalized orientation on arrival. They offer AP classes and testing.

How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?

Active PTA.

What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?

Highly recommend this wonderful school. They tailor their program to meet the needs of the individual child.

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