Colegio El Camino was created in the 80`s, based on the growing need for education in Los Cabos, business owners that arrived to Cabo demanded high level education for their children in a controlled environment as opposed to public school system, which at the time were already over populated.

It was the Diaz Rivera, Parr and Coppola Families that join efforts to create a Nonprofit Organization, which was in charge of building the very first classroom.

Colegio El Camino as a Nonprofit Organization offers the advantage to re.invest the money that comes into the school from tuition, allowing for the school´s self-sufficiency. All of this with the mere vision of enabling any future program or project for the school, such as: recreational courts, classrooms, etc.

My personal experience as a proud parent and as a member of the Board of Directors is that the administrative board has been very grateful. Dealing and being part of a board that manages everything involving long term projects and strategies to continue developing the school into a bigger and better organization is always a great way to get involved in the development of the institution.

Colegio El Camino has been recently accredited as IB School for High School, which is great news, aside of this certification there are other upcoming such as the American School and the IB certification for all levels of education.

Please tell us a little bit about the history of Colegio El Camino.
It all started due to the educational level existing back then (1983), that was when along with other parents, we got together to organize and create Colegio El Camino, Coppola and Parr families agreed with these idea and the objective to contribute to educational growth in Los Cabos.

Everybody joined forces, my father donated the land, architects donated the project, families donated material for construction, and I traveled to Guadalajara, México, to gather the teaching staff. When we flew in the Staff some of the hotels provided complimentary accommodations for them.

Every effort we have made ever since, has been always team work, and thanks to that we are able to grow year after year.

Our main focus to have the highest level possible of education has kept us as a constant leader in our community. Just like our shield says, our objectives are Honor, Academics and Sports. Physical health allows for a clear mind, honor is the basics of human foundations and academics focused in maintaining higher educational standards. Carmen Echeveste former Principal of the School gave her best with hard work to provide with magnificent methods of teaching.

The moment my son applied for universities in the US, and got accepted to three different institutions was a great proof of the educational level we can provide our students.

As a member of the BOD we implement efforts on a daily basis to maintain ourselves as a top leader in our community.

Simply, the IB program. No other school in Baja has achieved this accreditation. This speaks of strong leadership, an unwavering commitment to excellence and an institution that avoids complacency and seeks continued improvement. El Camino provides a broad, internationally focused, forward-looking curricula based on the development of critical thinking, inquiry, and problem solving. Students develop not only solid basic skills and knowledge, but also conceptual understanding and high-level analytical skills. The world is changing rapidly, and El Camino continues to evolve and develop to provide the best possible educational experience preparing our children to lead happy, fulfilled, and successful lives in a future that is increasingly complex, competitive, and international.

My daughters Ava (8th grade) and Alexandra (5th grade) have been students at Colegio el Camino since kindergarten. In this time, I have watched them learn and grow in a safe and joyful environment that encourages academic excellence, creativity, courage, and citizenship. They have formed nourishing friendships and meaningful relationships with their teachers. I have seen them embrace responsibility and do their best to help others. They enjoy going to school and I enjoy watching them become confident engaged young ladies capable of holding their own in philosophical family debates using critical thinking that would make Socrates proud. Most importantly, my daughters are happy and the IB program gives them the opportunity to be a part of a world-wide network of inspiring and courageous individuals with the tools they need to make a positive impact on the world.

There is no such thing as a one size fits all school. Do some research into the programs we offer and set up a meeting so we can answer any questions you might have to determine if El Camino is the right fit for your family. Visit us to see for yourself why Colegio el Camino an extraordinary place to grow and learn. 

Colegio el Camino is the best school in Cabo because of all the people who make up its community, because it strives to be the best in academia and has proven itself adaptable and strong. It helps the local community and provides a friendly family atmosphere whilst looking at the global picture.

As I have moved through the school I have been a teacher, a parent and a board member. This has shown me how the school works at every level and gives me a unique perspective. I appreciate how the system works as a whole and look forward to continuing to participate in its ongoing progress.

El Camino students come away with a sense of world mindedness, strength, adaptability, academic excellence and a true sense of community. The school is constantly in a process of development and shows innovation and the ability to adapt at every turn. The IB program and the small personalized classes make it an excellent choice.