Learn Spanish in Ecuador

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito

Description: Our international Spanish language school is situated in a modern quarter of Quito. The dynamic and experienced teaching staff conducts lessons in 12 bright classrooms, providing optimal learning conditions for students of all proficiency levels.Language courses begin every Monday for all language levels, even for absolute beginners.

Ecuadorians speak Spanish very clearly, which will help you to easily and quickly learn and understand the language, especially for beginners. As for Ecuador itself, you simply can't go wrong in a place that is arguably the most diverse country on the planet.

Highlights:
* Clearly spoken Spanish of the Ecuadorian people is easily understandable
* Rich culture with many remnants of their long history such as Indian markets, colonial buildings and Inca ruins
* Very diverse landscape with the Andes Mountains, rain forests, coast, and the Galapagos Islands
* Convenient to tour the country on weekends because of its relatively small size and the central location of Quito
* Friendly and amicable residents often approach visitors
* One of the safest countries in South America
* Quito is a large city (approx. 2 million inhabitants) with numerous sightseeing attractions and leisure options (theaters, cinemas, bars, restaurants, and much more)
* Quito is the "City of Eternal Spring" (20° - 25° C)
* Quito possesses an international airport (UIO) with daily flights to and from Europe

The following excursions are offered on a regular basis and are pay-as-you-go.
* Otavalo (Indian market)
* Mitad del Mundo (Equator and Inca sites)
* Papallacta (Thermal hot springs in the Andes)
* Saquisilí (Indian market)
* Cotopaxi (National park)
* Baños (Picturesque village in the Andes)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Academia Columbus-Playa del Carmen's Mission Statement: To offer not just a language-learning program, but a multicultural, diverse and life-changing cultural experience that will transform those who take part of it. To make sure that the learning is not just in the classroom, but that Playa del Carmen becomes their school!

Year Founded: 2006