Academia Latinoamericana

  Bolivia

Sucre

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito
• Galapagos Islands: 
Galapagos Islands
• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Tena,  Mindo

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco
• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Arequipa

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: all year round

Description: Spanish courses for international students of all ages and on all levels, from beginner to superiour. Courses start on a weekly basis and all year round. Mini group (max. 4 students), individual, superintensive and acitivies classes, university credits for US universities available. Possibility to combine courses at the Academia in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. All teachers have a university degree and professional experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language to adults. Accommodation can be arranged in local families or the residence on the school campus. We organize activities to local attractions and tourist sights in the surroundings of Quito/Cusco/Sucre, in which each student may participate on an optional base. Assistance in organizing weekend trips or travels around Ecuador/Peru/Bolivia as well as cruises to the Galapagos Islands.

Highlights: Spanish courses in our Academia in Quito-Ecuador, Cusco/Arequipa-Peru and Sucre-Bolivia may be cmbined, as all our schools work with the same system of classes, teaching methods, types of courses, levels etc. and end of course reports are forwarded to the next school, so students may continue on the same level once they get to the next country.

In Quito-Ecuador, we offer a Cloud Forest programme: learn Spanish in the ancient Cloud Forest just 2 hours from Quito, in beautiful natural surroundings. A great place for birdwatching and outdoor activities. Included accommodation in a lodge in the middle of the Cloud Forest, 3 meals per day, classes, transport to and from Quito.

We also help you organize your travels around the country resp. your trip to the next destination, flights, buses, accommodation etc.

Qualifications:
* For most internship and volunteer positions, at least a lower intermediate Spanish level is necessary.
* Minimum time required for most volunteer positions: 1 month (a few exceptions available for a shorter time).
* If you don't speak any Spanish yet, we recommend you a regular course of 1 month before starting your volunteer assignment.
* Work schedule: usually Monday to Friday, half a day either in the morning or in the afternoon.
* Work experience in social work is appreciated, but not necessary.
* For teaching positions: teaching experience required.
* Be an independent, active and motivated personality and willing to work under basic circumstances with very few resources.

Cost in US$: 330

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Most importantly, our volunteers need to be enthusiastic persons, active and independent and willing to work under basic circumstances and in very poor areas of the cities. Experience is not necessary, but you need to be a very patient, loving and caring person, especially if you choose to volunteer in a social project, such as with children, homeless, disabled or elderly people. For most projects, you should be available for at least 1 month in order to learn everything you need to know and build up a relation of confidence with the people you work together with.

Age Range: from 18 years up to any age

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Year Founded: 1989