Nestled high in the Andean foothills, Quito is the perfect destination if you love spending a lot of time outdoors. A climb to the city’s surrounding mountains gives you a stunning view of colonial Spanish architecture and the valley. 

IES Abroad invites you to Ecuador to experience everything its capital has to offer while honing your Spanish and expanding your academic knowledge. Join the IES Abroad Quito Direct Enrollment program, wherein you will take direct courses at the Universidad de San Francisco Quito (USFQ). 

International experiences will be had both in and out of the classroom by studying alongside local university students, practicing Spanish skills at a traditional fiesta, and exploring Ecuador with IES Abroad field trips.

This study abroad program comes with the following eligibility requirements:
- 18 years of age
- In good standing at your home school
- 2.75 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale (GPAs under 2.75 will not be considered)
- 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
- Sophomore, junior, or senior standing when program begins
- Enrolled in a Spanish course within the year prior to the program start date

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