Our School

In Brief Highly qualified teachers One-on-one and mini group tuition New courses start on any Monday of the year (exceptions are also possible) Language program tailored to each students' needs Instructional hour of 60 minutes Specialized courses (e.g. Business Spanish) Large school building with garden

Our school building is located in the centre of Quito with a magnificent view of the town and the surrounding mountains. And with its spacious and light classrooms it offers an ideal environment in which to study Spanish. You can relax on our terrace or in our garden during breaks, and if you please you can even take classes outdoors.
Each course, no matter whether it is a mini group or a one-on-one lesson, is held in a separate classroom.

Our Teachers

All our teachers have academic backgrounds and many years of experience at teaching Spanish as a foreign language. And the regular training they receive ensures that their teaching maximises student success. Our teachers make use of a wide range of modern teaching strategies, supported by the use of multimedia, and put very strong emphasis on the practical use of Spanish.

Our Spanish programs

Our Spanish program is flexible enough to allow it to be tailored to each student's needs. This means optimal learning success. On all Mondays of the year you can begin any of our programs. On arrival you will be tested so that the best possible program is chosen for you.

You can vary both the types of classes (one-on-one, mini group, specialised) and the intensity (20 hours or 30 hours per week). You could for example take 3 weeks of intensive small group classes followed by 2 weeks of standard one-on-one classes.

Any course can be extended without problems while in Quito.

The Standard Course

This course comprises 20 hours of classes per week. There will be four hours of lessons in the morning. The afternoon is free.

The Intensive Course

This course comprises 30 hours of classes per week: four hours in the morning and two in the afternoon. The special emphasis in the afternoon is on conversation. We recommend this course to students who want to learn Spanish as quickly as possible.

Mini Group Classes

Our mini groups consist of 2-5 students, all of whom are at the same level of Spanish. Group classes are especially popular with those students who are at the beginner level on arrival.

One-on-One Classes

One-on-One tuition can be perfectly tailored to the student's needs. This guarantees maximum flexibility in terms of course material, speed and emphasis.

Combined Classes

Our combined classes consit of 20 hours of mini group and 10 hours of individual classes per week.

Specialised Programs

These courses are offered as one-on-one tuition and are ideal for preparing you for situations and conversations you are likely to encounter in your working life. Subject-specific formulations, confident discussion and negotiation and precise articulation are the main aim of this course.

You are encouraged to agree on the course content with your teacher. This ensures that the course covers the areas that are of greatest importance to you. The subject-areas can be freely chosen by you.

The following are popular and common choices: Business and Economics Finance Medicine Law Tourism Biology Banking Architecture Engineering Geography

DELE-Test

We can also prepare you for the DELE-Test. Our preparatory courses for the DELE are specifically designed to focus on the requirements of the test, so that your preparation will be optimal. The exam can then be taken on your return back home. At present the DELE-test is offered several times each month in different towns throughout many countries.

The Daily Timetable

Tuition begins at 8.30 a.m. every weekday morning and finishes at 1 p.m. There is a break from 10.30 till 11 a.m. in which you can enjoy tea, coffee or water in the school, the garden or on the terrace.

The lunch break is from 1 to 2 p.m. with lunch at the host family. For those who are on an intensive course, tuition resumes at 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The rest of the day is free.

The cultural program generally takes place in the evenings.

Teaching Materials

Our teaching materials are all up-to-date and are generally in use in Spanish universities. They are all specifically designed for the rapid learning of the Spanish language. All students receive a certificate after successful completion of their course.