Study Abroad Programs in Tena, Ecuador

Embark on a transformative teaching adventure in the breathtaking beauty of Ecuador's diverse landscapes. Use the coupon code GoAbroad15 upon checkout to receive 15% off any course. Take advantage of our Super Sale! Choose from a selection of accredited online TEFL courses, with prices starting from $65. Our 60-hour, 120-hour, 180-hour, and level 5 online TEFL and TESOL courses will prepare you for teaching abroad and online. Every module has text, videos, quizzes, and your personal tutor to help you through the course and give positive feedback. Throughout the course, you will get the opportunity to submit lesson plans to experienced TESOL teachers, gaining valuable feedback from experts who have been teaching abroad for years! Need help to find an English teaching job in any of the above fields? We have contacts worldwide, so we can help set you on your way to the destination of your choice. You can also get your 120-hour TEFL certificate online. Start your accredited TEFL/TESOL certification online now – your first step to being an English teacher. Where will you go from there? You decide!

Get ready for an adventure in the Amazon rainforest! Spend two weeks at amaZOOnico, a wildlife rescue center located in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. AmaZOOnico rehabilitates, reintroduces, and cares for wildlife animals that have been victims of trafficking. During your time at the center, you'll get the unique opportunity to research and create enrichments for monkeys, put on a free medical clinic for dogs and cats, and care for the various animals living at the center – including coatis, toucans, tapirs, and other Amazonian animals! In addition to the hands-on experience you'll gain alongside a veterinarian and site staff, you'll also get to enjoy the capital of Ecuador and a weekend rafting and caving in Tena.

A MEDLIFE Nursing Service Learning Service Trip offers free, high-quality healthcare to communities that lack access to essential health services. Local practitioners staff our Nursing Students Service Trips and offer crucial medical treatment and preventative screenings. These service-learning trips are specifically designed to identify patients who require ongoing support and assistance. As a nursing student volunteer, your tasks may include the following: Supporting local healthcare providers in essential medical duties, such as triage. Recording vital signs and compiling patient medical records. Shadowing local medical professionals to gain insights into healthcare practices in developing communities. Providing education on hygiene, family planning, and various healthcare topics to individuals, families, and communities. Join MEDLIFE’s local nurses during home visits to gain insight into the prevalent or high-priority medical needs within the community.

Access to clean, safe water is becoming one of the most urgent environmental challenges of the 21st century. Recognizing its vital role in global conservation, development, public health, and economic stability, this two-week summer service-learning course in Ecuador explores the critical relationship between water resources and human health. Designed for students pursuing studies in Global Health, Biological Sciences, Public Health, or Pre-Med, the course offers hands-on, international experience with real-world water quality issues. Open to students from any U.S. university and accredited through the University of Wisconsin, the program provides a unique opportunity to engage with both scientific and community-based approaches. Participants will examine how land use practices impact water quality, participate in local water monitoring initiatives, and investigate the spread of waterborne diseases in rural communities, gaining valuable insights into the intersection of environmental science and public health.