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Description

Study Spanish and surf the waves!!! If you want to learn and understand Spanish correctly in a relaxing and pleasant, yet professional atmosphere, come to our Study Spanish and Surf School in Manta, Ecuador. We are situated in the city of Manta on one of the worlds most beautiful city beaches only 30 minutes by plane from the capital of Quito. 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.

General Information:
- 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

Travel Types

• 4th World Studies
• Off Road / 4X4 Driving
• Archaeology
• BackPacking Abroad
• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Climbing
• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Homestay
• Native Culture Studies
• Nature Tours
• Overland Tours
• RainForest Tours
• Sailing
• Scuba
• Surfing
• Trekking
• Volunteering

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

From 300

Cost Include Description:

Spanish and Surfing:

Learn to speak Spanish and Surf in Manta, Ecuador. This program offers TWO weeks of intensive individual Spanish instruction (4 hours per day) accompanied by a basic surfing course with an accredited instructor (2 hours per day). Surf board is included. Accommodation with a host family is also included. Special: USD 600 for 2 weeks, for each additional week add on USD 300 per week

Intensive Spanish:

Individual attention program consisting of 4 per day, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am-12:30pm 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. NB Registration fee incuded.

Group Spanish Classes (3-5 students)

- 15 hours per week:60 USD per week
- 20 hours per week:80 USD per week
- 25 hours per week:100 USD per week
- NB per add USD20 one off registration fee
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.
Ecological Volunteer Program (minimum 6 weeks):

2 weeks of Individual Spanish classes, 6 hours per day.

4 weeks working as a volunteer on an ecological farm with full immersion in the Manab farming community doing reforestation, nursery work, sowing seeds, picking fruit, creation and maintenance of vegetable gardens, compost making and working in the environmental school giving classes (optional). This is a great opportunity to experience life with a rural Ecuadorian family and learn ecological farming practices.

Ecological Volunteer Program (minimum 6 weeks):

This includes 2 weeks of Individual Spanish classes, 6 hours per day. Followed by 4 weeks working as a volunteer on an ecological farm with full immersion in the Manab farming community doing reforestation, nursery work, sowing seeds, picking fruit, creation and maintenance of vegetable gardens, compost making and working in the environmental school giving classes (optional). This is a great opportunity to experience life with a rural Ecuadorian family and learn ecological farming practices For a 6 week program this includes 2 weeks (60 hours total) of Spanish lessons and 14 days Homestay with a family. Then is 4 weeks working on a farm, including lodgings and all meals . 954 USD. Registration fee is included.

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ecuador

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 4-6

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

World's Best Language Schools's Mission Statement

We are dedicated to finding you the very best language schools around the world. Each school has something special and unique about it. It may be surfing some of the best waves in the world while studying Spanish, learning all about art and culture in Italy, or discovering the best adventures there are to offer in New Zealand or Venezuela. Our schools are all something special, and we want to make your experience the very best possible during your study abroad.

Year Founded

1992