Study Abroad in Ecuador

Why study Spanish in Ecuador?

  • Ecuadorians speak very clearly and their Spanish is easy to understand. This is especially helpful for beginners.
  • The Galapagos Islands are just a 1-hour flight to the west of the mainland and are legally part of Ecuador. In this untouched natural paradise you can swim with dolphins and sea lions or admire giant turtles at the beach.
  • The official currency is the US dollar so you won't have any currency hassles.
  • Ecuador is inexpensive compared to many countries. For instance a full lunch will cost about $2!
  • Quito has the largest, best-preserved, and least-altered historic city center in the Americas.
    • Quito was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1978.

Study Spanish in Ecuador with EF

Straddling the Andes Mountains with beaches to the west and tropical rainforests to the east, Ecuador is a uniquely beautiful place to learn Spanish. We offer Spanish courses in Ecuador for all skill levels in our language school in Quito, the capital of Ecuador and the highest altitude capital city in the world. Our school has been offering Spanish courses in Ecuador to all levels since 1995.

OUR COURSES

Our study abroad courses begin every Monday and run for a duration of 2 weeks to a full academic year. It’s your choice to make! Below we provide only a short summary of our Spanish study abroad programs in Ecuador. For more information, please order a free brochure or call us at 1 800-992-1892.

Spanish Courses in Ecuador

(students and adults from 16 and older)

Our Spanish language school in Ecuador is located in the exclusive and modern area of Quito and features:

  • general and intensive Spanish courses.
  • preparation courses for the DELE exam and, as a certified exam center, can test you upon completion of your Spanish study abroad course.
  • college Credit for 4+ week language courses.
  • an extensive range of organized activities each week, giving you a variety of opportunities to discover Ecuador and practice your Spanish outside class.
  • private gardens, a BBQ area, a cafeteria and café.
  • fully-equipped classrooms, a computer lab and WiFi access throughout the school.
  • an ideal location: a few minutes walk to two large parks, the best shopping malls and a variety of bars and cafes.

No minimum GPA required to apply!

Here is a sneak peak of a typical day at our EF Quito school:

7:00 a.m.: Buenos Dias! Wake up in Quito, Ecuador 
7:30 a.m.: Enjoy a traditional breakfast with your host family; eggs and tortilla may be served with a glass of maracuyá juice 
8:15 a.m.: Walk to school 
9:00 a.m.: Spanish lessons 
10:00 a.m.: Conversation Lab
12:30 p.m.: Lunch - sopa de tomates con plátanos
1:30 p.m.: Learn to dance salsa and meringue!
3:00 p.m.: Volunteer at Integral foundation
7:00 p.m.: Return to host family for traditional Costa Rican dinner; maybe grilled shrimp in garlic sauce
9:00 p.m.: Meet up with EF friends to check out Club Bungalow and try your new dance moves


In addition to general or intensive Spanish courses, you can choose to participate in volunteer activities. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice your Spanish while learning more about the culture of Ecuador.

For more information on our Spanish courses in Ecuador, please call us at 1 800-992-1892 or order a brochure by email or post.

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