Commonly known as ECA, Escuela Campo Alegre is an established coeducational international school situated in the Las Mercedes district of Caracas, educating students from the early years through to senior school. The institution distinguishes itself as a premier destination for globally minded families by offering the rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme alongside an American-style international curriculum. Its vibrant, multicultural community and longstanding reputation make it a standout choice for expatriate and local parents seeking high-caliber pre-university preparation in Venezuela.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Exceptional campus facilities: Teachers and families frequently praise the expansive, oasis-like campus featuring an Olympic-sized pool, athletic fields, modern arts facilities, and robust security.
- Supportive community and students: Educators consistently highlight motivated, respectful students alongside an appreciative, collaborative parent body.
- Strong compensation package: Expat teachers report competitive US dollar salaries and generous benefits that allow for substantial savings relative to local costs.
Negatives
- Security constraints and lifestyle restrictions: Ongoing crime and safety concerns in Caracas severely restrict movement, evening outings, and everyday freedom outside campus.
- Logistical hurdles and steep tuition: Community members cite the daily friction of Venezuelan economic conditions and supply shortages, alongside extremely high dollarized tuition for local families.
- Address
- Final Calle La Cinta, Las MercedesCaracas, 1060-AVenezuela
- Website
- http://www.ecak12.com
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Venezuela (+58) 212 993 3922
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students
- Coeducational
