El Camino Academy (ECA) was established by North American Christian missionaries seeking an American curriculum, moderate cost, and biblical values for their children. It was formed as a non-profit association (Asociación El Camino Real – El Camino Academy) with the motto “Training for Life” and key scripture Deuteronomy 6:5-7
Started with 25 students and 3 teachers covering grades 1–7 in a church building in the San Nicolas neighborhood of Bogotá. It later expanded to Kindergarten–12th grade across rented homes in the Pontevedra area, growing to about 75 students.
Celebrated its first high school graduation with 3 students. To accommodate growth, a lot was purchased on 222nd Street west of the Autopista, where a temporary wooden structure was built using donated materials.
The school officially moved its operations to the new 222nd Street property.
Obtained international accreditation from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Purchased an adjoining lot for future permanent construction and established Asociación Educando con Cristo, recognized by the Secretary of Education as the managing legal entity.