WHAT WE LIKE about this Program! - Gateway to the awesome Galapagos Islands (2.5hrs) - Hot Springs at nearby volcano - City is a UNESCO cultural heritage site - School in safe, residential area

Enjoy a Spanish language course in Ecuador at our language school in the city of Quito.

The capital of Ecuador is arguably the most beautiful city in South America!

Located 2,800M above sea level, at the base of Mount Pichincha, about 15 miles south of the equator, Quito boasts a lovely spring like climate year round. This city of nearly a million people is set in a valley flanked by mountains and several snowcapped volcanoes are visible from the city on a clear day. The northern part of the city incorporates the new town, with offices, embassies and malls. However, Quito retains a small city atmosphere, as everything is still within walking distance.

SCHOOL FACILITIES - 21 well equipped classrooms, interior patio, video room, library - Multi-purpose indoor court (racquetball, volleyball, soccer and basketball) - Free wireless internet access for students bringing lap tops - Use the computer lab for (50 cents / 30 min.)

Our school is housed in a beautiful, new, colonial-style building, in a safe, residential part of the city called "El Batan". Just a half block away is the new ECOVIA bus line ("Green" buses powered by natural gas), ideal for getting around the city. Just a few blocks away is Carolina park and the neighborhood offers everything a student needs: restaurants, cyber cafes, shopping center and post office.

Our school provides a special lounge full of services: full time bilingual secretary, international calls at reduced rate, e-mail, fax machine, computer and printer, and work area. The library offers a quiet retreat for students who would like to study, research a subject of interest, or simply read certain books. Our library also has a fantastic view of the Pichincha volcano.

SIERRAZUL Campus:
The school also has another location in SierrAzul, which is located in the cloud forest by the Antisana Reserve. Students can choose to study here for one week during their program, however, NOT the first week.

Classes and accommodation are located at a Lodge on the eastern doorstep of the Artisana reserve. This reserve protects one of the most unspoiled and beautiful tracts of cloud forest in the country. Ecuadorian teachers accompany the students. The students and teachers leave on Monday morning, and return to Quito on Sunday in the afternoon.

The program includes: 4 hours of group classes, one excursion per day, accommodation at the lodge (2 beds in each room) and 2 meals/day. Things to do include: hiking, renting mountain bikes, riding mules, touring with a naturalist, viewing waterfalls, and watching birds.

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PROGRAM BASICS - Open to all levels - Popular "Activa" program lets you add activities to your course! - Lessons in the morning from 9:00am, activities in afternoon

Standard: 20 lessons per week.
Standard Activa 20 lessons per week + 3 hours of extra activities per day (overview).
Combined: 30 lessons per week (standard course + 2 private lessons daily).

Receive transferable credits for your course
Undergraduate Credit Through Brookhaven College

Teachers are native Spanish speakers and many are University educated with years of teaching experience. Spanish programs designed for all language levels with strong emphasis on oral communication. In addition to the normal classes, audio and video equipment, songs and local Spanish newspapers are used to promote the many different ways the language can be used.

After class is over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions and everyday life.

Examples of typical cultural opportunities: Spanish movies and lectures, Salsa and Merengue dance classes, Mountain biking, Ecuadorian cooking lessons, Visits to Presidential Palace, Fruit markets, Vivarium museum, Soccer game at national stadium, Archeological museum of "Casa de la Cultura" and much more!

Optional weekend excursions: Cotopaxi Volcano (19,000 ft), Indian market at Saquisili, "extinct" volcano of Pululahua, thermal baths at Papallacta, white water rafting or trekking in Pasochoa National Park.

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Host Family: (private room, 2 meals daily)
Living with a local host family is the most effective way to become fully immersed in the language and culture. All families are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure quality standards. We choose only quality families who have a genuine interest in international exchange. Many families live near the school and the commute is usually no more than 20-30 minutes.

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