SPANISH PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
SA Quito

Our partner Spanish language school (SA Quito) is centrally located in the modern section of Quito, Ecuador. From this central and convenient location our students have easy access to hundreds of bars, restaurants, shops, banks, cybercafes, and transportation.

The Spanish language school in Quito, Ecuador was founded in the early 1990's, and today is considered one of the best schools in South America. Recognized by the Ministry of Education, the Spanish language school offers excellent Spanish language programs for beginner to advanced level Spanish students.

Please note that additional info (prices, activities, etc) are found to the right of this pages.

The Spanish language school in Quito, Ecuador offers both group and individual instruction. If you can't decide which option to take, you can also select a nice combined Spanish program which includes both group and private instruction. Overall this school has been rated excellent! All Spanish classes last a full 60 minutes, which is uncommon. The Spanish school offers instruction for Spanish students of all levels of Spanish proficiency.

During breaks Spanish students can enjoy the climate either on the terraces or the comfortable gardens. On really nice days it is not uncommon to have some students taking their classes outdoors.

Each of the Spanish language teachers has extensive experience at teaching Spanish as a foreign language. The Spanish language school also provides continual teacher training to further enhance the teachers expertise and provide a great learning environment for our Spanish language students.

The Spanish language school regularly has 25 to 35 students per week within their programs. Students can study in group classes, in private classes, or in combined group and private classes.

In addition to Spanish language instruction the school provides a variety of interesting cultural activities and weekend excursions. The activities and excursions are designed to allow you to discover Ecuador while at the same time providing more opportunities to practice your Spanish.

Overall this Spanish school and its Spanish programs have been very highly rated.

• Quito is probably the nicest big city found anywhere in Latin America.
• The colonial part of Quito is world famous. It is full of old houses, Spanish colonial churches, museums, and more.
• The city has an abundance of bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and shops, enough to satisfy any taste.
• Most sites of interest within Ecuador are just a matter of hours away from Quito.
• In the mountain valleys outside of Quito, are numerous Indian villages, all very much worth a visit.
• Quito houses most of the good travel companies. As such, it is very easy to arrange various trips from the city.
• From Quito, one is just 4-5 hours away by bus from the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin.

• Private room with a local host family
• 2-3 meals per day with host family
• You have the opportunity to stay in a hostel OR hotel if you prefer not to stay with a host family
• Laundry service with host family
• Access to the Internet, phone, and fax services.
• Latin dance lessons
• Books, handouts, and study materials.
• Airport pickup
• Cultural activities once a week
• Academic credit available