CLASSES
 Classes
are 55 minutes in length. Students may enroll for a minimum of
4 hours a day up to a maximum of 7. Students may enroll for as
many weeks as desired. Courses lasting for more than 3 months
will require a visa from the Ecuadorian government which the Academia
can easily help the student secure.
TEACHING STAFF
Superior teaching staff. All have a University
Degree in Spanish Philology and have been carefully selected because
of their  qualifications
and experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Some
of them are Doctors or have Master Degrees in teaching Spanish
and literature, history or Latin American culture. They refresh
their teaching skills, receiving special courses every year. The
school chooses the teachers for their ability to listen their
enthusiasm, kindness and patience, but most of all for their love
of teaching Spanish to foreign students. All of them know how
to motivate, develop and support the student´s curiosity
and interest in the Spanish Language, Ecuadorian culture and social
life. They also know that the learning process continues outside
the classroom.
COURSE PHILOSOPHY
Upon arrival, students take a placement test.
Recognizing that students know their particular educational needs,
the school evaluates the test and assists the student in creating
the most profitable customized program.
INTERNATIONAL ATMOSPHERE
A particular pleasure for many of our students
is the opportunity to meet others from all over the world.
To date the Academia has enjoyed students from
United States (39%), Germany (30%), Switzerland (8%), Austria
(7%), Canada (5%), Brazil (4%), England (2%), France (2%), Belgium
(2%), Denmark (1%) Finland (0.16%), Norway (0.16%), Sweden (0.16%),
Italy (0.16%), and Singapore (0.16%).
Airline of Preference: 1) Continental Airlines,
2) American Airlines, 3) Iberia, 4) Klm, 5) Taca, 6) Avianca,
7) Lacsa, 8) Copa.
Student Profile:
Business persons, university students, airline employees, teachers,
retirees, ecologist´s, engineers, doctors, secretaries,
travel agents, bankers, lawyers and others.
PREMISES
The Academia is housed in a beautiful mansion,
surrounded by gardens in quiet residential area. Students enjoy
the hot tub, turkish and sauna baths, salon and dancing areas.
A private catering service provides lunch as a main meal around
13:15, consisting of typical entrees, salad, vegetables, tropical
fruits and juices. Coffee, tea, pure water are available all day.
ACCOMMODATION
Host family accommodations with private room
and private bath are included with all weekly rates. Breakfast,
dinner and laundry service are provided by your family. Only a
very few host families live more than a 10-20 minute walk from
the school. Single-married couples and parents with children can
all be accommodated. Hotel accommodation can also be arranged
if desired.
ACCESS TO EMAIL
 There
is a free e-mail service at the school for the students (no access
to the internet) however there are several reasonably priced internet
cafes close to the school and all over the city.
AIRPORT TRANSFER & FIRST
DAY
Students are met at the airport by their host
family. Every Monday in the school the student are welcomed by
the administration staff (Patty, Gaby, Santiago & Diego) who
provide to the student general information about the program,
the country etc. Students receive a map of Quito and teaching
material. Next all students take the placement test and oral proficiency
interview with the Director of Studies of the school (Jenny) and
before meeting their teacher for the week.
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