Ecuador-Manta Location Learn Spanish in Ecuador. Our teachers are professionals with years of creative teaching experience. Study Spanish with us in one of the more renowned Spanish schools in Ecuador, located in Quito and Manta, the capital of Ecuador and a coastal town 30 minutes by plane and 8 hours by bus from Quito. About the School If you want to learn and understand Spanish correctly in a relaxing and pleasant, yet professional atmosphere, come to our school in Manta. Our Spanish Immersion program is approved by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education and has Bildungsurlaub recognition for German students. The combination of tropical beaches, climate, and people who are warm and friendly by nature will make your stay unforgettable. Individual one-on-one classes. Flexible scheduling according to your needs. Classes begin each day of the week. Placement tests are available for those with previous experience in Spanish. Beginners are happily accepted. Qualified teachers with many years of experience. Books, teaching materials and videos provided. Guaranteed communicative method is characterized by rapid progress in real life conversations combined with the intensive study of grammar, vocabulary, reading and pronunciation. Home-stays with carefully selected families include meals, a private bedroom and laundry service. Out-of-class experiences with your teacher such as: visits to national parks, beaches and nearby islands, boat trips, water sports, country excursions, and horseback riding (these activities are optional). Extra services such as airport transportation, money exchange, hotel reservations, ticket purchases, mail, fax and telephone service as well as general/tourist information, advice and suggestions. Additional activities such as Ecuadorian cooking classes, and tropical dance classes (Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, etc.) No age limit. No special student visa is needed The Courses Intensive Spanish: Individual attention program consists of 4 to 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm. It is a program designed for the foreign visitor that needs to gain the most out of their short time with the Institute. The class will include intensive grammar study, vocabulary, reading and pronunciation of the Spanish language with useful exercises and conversation practice. Manta Activo: Weekly individual attention program of 30-35 hours combining Spanish classes with daily visits within and outside of the city. This program will allow the student the opportunity to put into practice Spanish that is learned in the class by means of different excursions with their professor. Bildungsurlaub Program: Program with 6 hours per day, and 5 days per week. Our school has this recognition for Berlin, Hamburg and Hessen. Group Classes: Group attention program 3 to 5 hours per day, (minimum 3/ maximum 5 students) Monday to Friday, between 8:30am-1:30pm. It is a program designed for groups of friends traveling together with the same level of Spanish who are interested in taking lessons as a group. Accommodation With a Host family Spanish students have the option of staying with an Ecuadorian family that will receive them as a member of the household. With the home-stay the student can expect: Private room inside the house of the family. All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Laundry: minimum once per week. To participate in the family life, having the opportunity to consistently practice the Spanish that is learned in class. Student's apartment: The school has a fully furnished department (with hot water, tv cable, etc.) where the students who want more independence has an excellent choice. Meals or laundry service are not included. Spanish Intensive (One on One Instruction) Manta Hours per Week 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks Additional week 20 $140 $266 $399 $532 $658 $790 $921 $1053 $130 25 $175 $333 $499 $665 $823 $987 $1152 $1316 $163 30 $210 $399 $599 $798 $987 $1185 $1382 $1580 $195 35 $245 $466 $698 $931 $1152 $1382 $1612 $1842 $228 Registration Fee: US$ 20 (includes class material) All pricing is US$ Contact us for more pricing information on all the various options!