Description

The Academia Latinoamericana de Español offers excellent programs for those who wish to quickly develop a working proficiency in Spanish. Choose from group, individual and super intensive courses to activities and teen programs, all taught by native speakers of Spanish. Courses start every Monday all year round and last from one week up to as many weeks as you wish. Besides Spanish classes, we also offer careers in Business Administration and Environmental Sciences. You may combine your Spanish course with volunteer work in a social or ecological project in a school, kindergarten, nursery or animal park. Besides regular classes students participate in cultural seminars, field trips, dance and cooking classes. Afternoon activities are arranged to local sights such as markets, cathedrals, museums and touristic sights of each city as well as soccer games, movie nights etc. Every arriving student will have a welcome orientation and city tour. We organize your trips, tours, transport and accommodation anywhere in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia - and what makes us truly unique: we are the only Spanish school in South America with schools in three different countries - you may even combine a Spanish course in several destinations while you explore these wonderful and exotic countries.

The focus of the Academia Latinoamericana is on communication and our methodology involves a natural approach to the Spanish language. The classes are dedicated to oral and written expression and comprehension as well as vocabulary and grammar studies. We guarantee that there are never more than 5 students in a group, often even less. On the first day of classes each student passes a written and oral placement test. There are nine levels of proficiency from complete beginner to superior and throughout the course students are tested on a weekly basis, so everyone continues gradually according to their own pace and personal effort.

Highlights

We are the only Spanish school in South America with schools in three different countries - you may even combine a Spanish course in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia while you explore these wonderful and exotic countries.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

Participation in a volunteer project through the Academia Latinoamericana de Español requires you to be available to work for at least 4 weeks and to take at least 4 weeks of Spanish classes before or while you volunteer. At the time you start volunteering, your Spanish should be at least at an intermediate level, as you need to be able to communicate with the staff, the children or patients and other volunteers at the project.

Intern Types

• Accounting
• Admin (Hospitality, Sports)
• Ecology
• Environmental Management
• Environmental Sci (Atmosph.)
• Environmental Studies

Languages

• Quechua
• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Quechua
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 290

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

from 18

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Delta Sigma Pi

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Academia Latinoamericana de Espanol-Equatorialis University 's Mission Statement

We are glad you are here to find out a bit more about life at Academia Latinoamericana de Espanol and, more importantly, to find out about life in this beautiful and mysterious part of the world. At Academia Latinoamericana de Espanol you can study Spanish in the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in Quito, Ecuador, Cusco, Peru, and Sucre, Bolivia. Choose from a great number of excellent programs and quickly develop a working knowledge of Spanish, and learn about the culture and customs of these fascinating Andean countries. Read on to discover the exciting opportunities for study and travel with Academia Latinoamericana de Espanol.

Year Founded

1989