Christ at the
center
The Bible is woven through the whole curriculum and the daily life of the school, not taught as a separate subject.
2017
Serving since
200+
Families
15
Max. students per class
14,000
m² new campus
More purpose
A mission with more purpose
Families come for the English and the academics, and find a place where their children are loved and guided to Christ.
Academic
excellence
English immersion, classes of 15 or fewer, and a discovery methodology that asks why and how.
Education that is
accessible
Tuition that is a fraction of other English schools, and scholarships for families in need, pastors and missionaries.
A true
community
We walk alongside families, not only children: parents, teachers and partners on one mission.
A missionary
heart
Missionary teachers from Ecuador and around the world sharing the love of Christ in the classroom every day.
More than a classroom
Two programs, one faith
From age 2 through elementary, children live in English all day in spaces designed to explore, question and create.
Discovery Academy Jr.
Ages 2–5 · preschool
Half- or full-day English immersion built on play-based learning and Christ-centered values.
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Discovery Academy
Kindergarten and up · elementary
Ministry-of-Education-approved elementary school with classes of 15 or fewer and the Bible woven through the curriculum.
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What God has done since 2017
2001
A calling in Quito
Chris Sylva begins serving as a missionary teacher in Ecuador.
2017
Discovery Academy Jr. is born
The foundation's first ministry: a Christian English preschool for ages 2–5. Over 50 families in its first years.
2019
Discovery Academy opens
Kindergarten and first grade, approved by the Ministry of Education. A new grade has been added every year since.
2026
A new campus
A 14,000 m² property to bring Christian English education to many more families in Ecuador.
More future
We are building a new campus
Every project has a concrete goal. Pick the one that inspires you most and watch it grow.
The land
20m²
m² committed · of 14,000 m²
Projects
- Raised
- $20,335
- Total goal
- $221,700
Cafeteria
40%Goal: $3,500
Smart Boards
35%Goal: $15,000
Soccer Field & Grass
25%Goal: $25,500
Library
15%Goal: $15,000
Playground
10%Goal: $12,000
Science Lab
10%Goal: $8,500
Walkways & Entrance
10%Goal: $28,000
Nurse's Office
5%Goal: $4,200
Covered Court
0%Goal: $110,000
More voices
In their own words
Chris, Isa and Tina answer the questions we hear most.
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Walk with us
Give, sponsor a child, teach with us, or simply stay close. There is a place for you in this story.
Give
Tax-deductible gifts in the U.S. through MVI.
→Sponsor a child
From $165 a month a child hears the gospel every day in the classroom.
→Teach with us
We look for adventurous teachers with a missionary heart.
→Partners
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