We
are the only school in Montanita accredited by the Ministry of Education in Ecuador as a
Center for teaching Spanish as a foreign language. (Centro de
Capacitación Ocupacional)
How our program works
One-on-one classes offer the best way to gain a fuller comprehension of Spanish. Each individual learns differently and what is effective for one student may not be for another. So we have developed a methodology where the
professor and student work together to design a customized study plan. Students are given a placement
exam (both written and oral) to determine what level they should begin
classes and to identify areas of weakness and what their goals may be. In a one-on-one setting, teachers are able to adjust the course to fit any students situation.
Our intensive Spanish courses comprise 20 hours of one-on-one study, 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. Normally classes are held in blocks. from
8:00 am until 12:00 noon in the morning, and in the afternoon from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a 15 minute break after 2 hours to relax and refresh with a cup of coffee and snack.
However, our program is flexible and we can always tailor the times, structure, and location of classes
to best suit the learning styles and specific needs of each individual student.
We believe in more than the chalk and board technique of learning. We try to make learning more interesting for you and encourage students to apply their spanish by extending the learning experience outside of the classroom. We offer varied and interesting activities to stimulate our students and help them to gain a greater awareness of the larger cultural issues surrounding life in Ecuador and life in Latin America
All the activities depend of the number of the student in the week, minimun two or three persons interested.
Weekly latin dancing
and local Ecuadorian cooking classes.
Visits to museums and
aquariums
Our 'Conversation Club',
every Wednesday evening, in a local bar/restaurant for a chance to
practice the Spanish taught in class. Discuss diverse cultural topics together
with Ecuadorian friends, in an informal, relaxed setting.
Weekly Spanish Movie
Night (Niche de cine Iberaméricano).
Our classroom
Most people have negative associations of sitting in a cold classroom for hours and hours on end. But our classroom is set in a special place: a relaxed garden setting that focuses the mind and calms the soul. You came to Montanita to relax, not stress out! Purposely, we have come to live in Montanita by the beach to spend our time in a place that stimulates and inspires the mind and soul. We want to share this experience with you!
We are far enough from the town of Montanita itself to prevent excessive noise from ruining your studies. Surrounded by hedges with green leaves and a bamboo fence, you´ll sit amongst lush tropical plants and hearing the crash of ocean waves in the background while you study, you´ll love the good energy here.
Teachers at our spanish school are certified to prepare students to take the DELE exam. The "Instituto
Cervantes" only recognizes the DELE (Diploma for Spanish as a
Foreign Language) as a certificate for foreign students that wish to study
in Spanish universities or even work in Spanish speaking countries. This
course prepares you to pass the exam.
