Description:
Quito
Our Partner School in Quito was established in 1988 and is recognized by former students and competitors as a leading Spanish school in Ecuador, with a long and sustained history of excellence. The school itself is located in a neighborhood that is home to a vibrant food and crafts market, and is filled with a variety of small restaurants and stores serving local delicacies and selling a random collection of merchandise.
You can choose from four different types of classes: group (4 hours per day), individual (1 to as many hours preferred), full time lessons (4 hours of group+2 hours of private), or you can combine your group lessons with as many hours of individual tutoring as you please.
Our Partner School provides students with the opportunity to learn Spanish and travel through beautiful Ecuador by also offering programs in the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Jungle, and the costal towns of Canoa and Mancora. Additionally, they offer the popular Traveling Classroom, with many itinerary options to choose from. With flexible programs you can combine any of these locations, allowing you to experience Ecuador to the fullest! Feel free to contacts us for further details on these great Spanish programs!
Cuenca
Our Partner School in Cuenca is located in the heart of the Historical district, one block away from the main square and the Cathedral. They are one of the top schools in town. Over the years the programs have become very demanded by students from all over the world due to its methodology, providing you the highest quality instruction and a full immersion environment to guarantee your learning success.
All teachers have a large career experience, helping the students to immerse into the Ecuadorian culture with a lot of motivation and energy. The school is officially registered and authorized by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education, and over the years has built a working team that assures you will be offered the best Spanish learning experience!
The school offers one-on-one, or semi-private (2 students with one instructor) lessons. Classes start at 4 hours per day and up to 8 hours per day, from 8:30 AM and until 5 PM, depending on the number of hours of your preference. Under private instruction after a 4 to 6 week Spanish program your speaking skills are guaranteed for success!
Group classes are best to be booked if your level is beginner with very little or no previous skills, and if you plan to study in 4 hour per day sessions for at least 4 weeks. Group lessons are available only at certain times, so please check for availability.
Highlights:
Quito
* Small groups of 2 to 5 students
* All levels from beginning to advance start every Monday
* Placement evaluation administered on the first day
* All school instructors have University degrees in Latin American Literature and Linguistics.
* Classes move at your pace, with weekly progress checks.
* Free weekly conversation classes and a weekly cooking party.
* Weekly planned excursions
* Weekend excursions
* Quality accommodations with local Ecuadorian families, or we can help you arrange accommodation in a hostel or hotel.
* Volunteer opportunities
* Diverse student backgrounds with a friendly and fun atmosphere
* Free Internet
* Other tours available
* The school in Quito is just a 10 minute walk east of the famed Mariscal, a lively center for tourists with bars, restaurants, shops, and clubs to rival any capital. There is something for everyone in the Mariscal, from Salsa clubs to homely English pubs, and often live local music on weekends.
* Our Partner School also offers specialty courses in Business Spanish, medical-Spanish, etc. Let us know your special interests and we will design a course especially for you! These courses are only available under individual lessons.
Cuenca
* No registration fee!
* You can begin any Monday!
* Placement evaluation administered on the first day
* Groups no larger than 6 students
* Quality accommodations with local Ecuadorian families, or we can help you arrange accommodation in a hostel or hotel.
* Individual lessons can also enable you to learn Spanish for specific purposes. If you are a professional and seek to improve your linguistic skills to provide a better service to your clients, patients, or customers, this is the right course for you!
* Carbon Offset! In addition to providing you with the best service, our Cuenca Partners work closely with CanopyCo to carbon offset everything. CanopyCo is an Ecuadorian based organization dedicated to reforesting native forests of Ecuador. Your entire experience is guaranteed to be carbon-neutral and as harmless to the environment as possible!!
* Weekly after school activities and excursions including Latino dance lessons, Ecuadorian cooking and cocktail lessons, visit to the ruins of Ingapirca and much more!
* Every weekend trips out of Cuenca are offered either on one or two days. These include a visit to the National Park of El Cajas to explore some of the lakes in the area, mountain biking, trout fishing in Andean lakes, visits to local "fiestas", visits to the city of Guayaquil, and Jungle tours.
Language:
Spanish
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
Spanish
Subject Area:
Spanish
Cost in US$: Please visit our website for more information
Cost Includes:
Quito
* All prices include airport pick up and free internet access in Quito.
Cuenca
* Airport pick up from the Mariscal Lamar International Airport
* Unlimited access to internet and wireless internet access
* Afternoon cultural activities and workshops (salsa, cooking and cocktail, sports, forums to discuss topics of interest)-cooking and cocktail requires a contribution fee of 2 USD dollars
* Arrangement of weekend tours and excursions
* City map
* Certificate of participation upon completion of the program
* Spanish textbooks and course material are not included in the cost of the program, and have an additional cost of 5 to 7 USD, depending on your level.
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Application Process Involves:
Typically The Application Process Time Is 6 min
Post Services Include:
Alumni Network
Job and Internship Network
IMAC Spanish Language Programs's Mission Statement: IMAC Spanish Language Programs in Guadalajara, Mexico is devoted to promote international goodwill through education and the teaching of languages.
Year Founded: 1977