Description

Ecuador is a pocket-sized slice of beautiful South America. Despite its diminutive size, it is bursting with vibrant culture, mesmerising landscapes, exotic tropical wildlife and pristine habitats. It encompasses the all-consuming emerald Amazon, rich in natural resources and home to a wealth of fascinating creatures.

Ecuador has a picture-perfect capital painted in pastel colours, alive with cafes, clubs, bars, churches and museums. Markets where friendly locals sell their wares are surrounded by the hustle and bustle of traditional street life. In contrast, the peaceful and serene Andes provide a home for indigenous mountain communities and enigmatic mountain creatures alike. This captivating country contains a culture that is expressed in an abundance of wholesome and delicious cuisine, diverse musical forms and colourful festivals that will enliven your senses. Whilst it is South America's tiniest country, it has everything you could possibly want, including stretches of white sand beaches, expansive plains, steamy jungles and spectacular mountains. All this and more is waiting to be discovered on your spectacular Ecuadorian adventure!

* What Will I Be Doing?

You will be studying Spanish in a fantastic local language centre. In the evening you can enjoy a swim in a nearby river, followed by dinner at the centre, and relax to the sounds of the forest as you enjoy a good book or watch a DVD.

Highlights

* Discover a pocket-sized slice of beautiful South America!
* Learn Spanish against the backdrop of the Ecuadorian mountains.
* Immerse yourself in a new & exciting culture.

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

2,110

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Accommodation
* Food (two meals a day)
* Airport pick-up & drop-off
* Ground transfers
* Local orientation
* Project training
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ backup
* 40 hours language tuition

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989