Language Course activities in South America
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CEICA
It charges S400 for 20 hours of private lessons per week and can arrange family homestays including/excluding meals for S265/173 a week. Call in advance and they’ll pick you up from the airport or bus terminal.
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Language Courses
Studying Spanish is the perfect excuse for a prolonged stay in Quito. There are more than 80 Spanish schools in Quito, with classes for all levels. Courses can last anywhere from a couple of days to months or more. Most schools offer one-on-one instruction and can arrange accommodations with local families. Make sure you get what you want by visiting several schools before deciding. Rates for private lessons vary. Some charge an inscription fee.
Recommended schools include: Beraca, Bipo & Toni's, Ecole Idiomas, Guayasamín Spanish School, San Francisco Language Institute and Vida Verde.
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Academia Latinoamericana de Español
The Academia Latinoamericana de Español has a comprehensive program featuring cultural classes and home-stay options.
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Instituto Superíor de Español
Instituto Superíor de Español receives high marks from travelers. It can also arrange family homestays.
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Coined
Córdoba is an excellent place to study Spanish; in many ways, being a student is what Córdoba is all about.
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Escuela Runawasí
The Escuela Runawasí offers a recommended program that involves linguistic and cultural immersion. It also includes a trip to a relaxing Chapare rainforest hideout.
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Bipo & Toni's Language Course
Runs language courses.
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Siria León
Coroico is a relaxed place to learn Spanish. A recommended teacher is Siria León who charges B$35 an hour for private lessons. Her house is at the junction behind the soccer field. With Hotel Gloria Coroico down the road to your left, head through the tiny black gate to the right of the building that immediately faces you. The first door on your left is Siria’s.
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Spanish Courses
Cochabamba is a popular place to hole up for a few weeks of Spanish or Quechua lessons. Several cultural centers offer courses.
There are plenty of private teachers who offer instruction but not all are experienced. You may have to try several before finding one that brings out the best of your abilities. The Centro Boliviano-Americano has a list of recommended teachers.
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Academia de Idiomas del Norte
The Swiss-run Academia de Idiomas del Norte provides Spanish-language instruction. Classes are small (one to four students) and cost CH$225,300 to CH$280,000 per week, depending on intensity. Accommodations and meals with guest families can be arranged from CH$9500 per day.
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Patricia de Roo
Sucre is a popular place to learn Spanish; prices are fair, and the climate is wonderful. There are plenty of private teachers who provide good one-to-one classes. Reader-recommended Patricia de Roo combines lessons with trips around the city, putting you in practical situations.
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Sofía Sauma
Sucre is a popular place to learn Spanish; prices are fair, and the climate is wonderful. There are plenty of private teachers who provide good one-to-one classes. Sofía Sauma combines lessons with trips around the city, putting you in practical situations.
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Centro Boliviano-Americano
For paid work, qualified English teachers can try the professionally run Centro Boliviano-Americano in La Paz. Accredited teachers can expect to earn up to US$500 per month for a full-time position.
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Fundación Escuela de Idiomas Modernos
This extension program of the Universidad Central de Venezuela offers Spanish for foreigners at basic and low-intermediate levels, taught by UCV professors or students (around US$110, nine weeks).
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EDEAQ
This is a Peruvian- and Swiss-managed school. It’s more expensive, but also more intensive than most, costing from S582 per week for lessons plus homestay or hotel accommodations with breakfast.
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Aldeas de Paz
In Santa Elena de Uairén, grassroots NGO Aldeas de Paz runs year-round community development volunteer programs within the local and Pemón indigenous communities.
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Amazing Grace (Language School)
Amazing Grace (Language School). Especially good for advanced students. Cuenca's a wonderful place to study Spanish. Most language schools charge per hour for one-to-one classes.
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Finis Terrae Spanish School
Study Spanish at Finis Terrae Spanish School. Courses last from one to six weeks and private classes are available as well. They can also arrange home stays.
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Fox Language Academy
Fox Language Academy runs volunteer schemes and learning Spanish or Quechua there subsidizes English classes for underprivileged local kids.
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Juanjo
Recommended by travelers, it arranges individual, small-group classes from S72 per week. Homestays and volunteer work can also be arranged.
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Centro Venezolano de Español
Small groups meet 20 hours weekly for Spanish tuition for a minimum of two weeks (around US$640 including lodging with Venezuelan family).
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Escuela de Idiomas Violeta Parra/Tandem Santiago
Combines outstanding academic record with a friendly vibe and cultural activities. Accommodations include shared or private apartments.
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ROCIO
Charges S14 per hour for an individual class, while small group lessons cost S270 per 40-hour week. Classes start every Monday.
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AI Travel Tours
Ask Miguel Fernández, owner of AI Travel Tours, about unique cultural tours in the Arequipa region.
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Abraham Lincoln Cultural Center
Cuenca's a wonderful place to study Spanish. Most language schools charge per hour for one-to-one classes.
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