Learn Spanish with us at Yanapuma!
Yanapuma is a not-for-profit Spanish school located in Quito’s Mariscal district. At our Spanish School, we focus not only on top quality classroom Spanish instruction, but also on making the entire learning experience as effective, memorable and fun as possible. Our friendly staff, professional Spanish teachers, and welcoming home-stay families and hotels make every effort to make you feel at home.
Studying Spanish with Yanapuma provides the perfect introduction to latin America for students of all ages. We offer a secure base from where you can relax and enjoy the vibrant and historic city of Quito and all it has to offer, as well as the rich cultural and natural heritage of Ecuador - all while you learn the Spanish language through our unique methodology.
We arrange regular optional activities - half-day, whole-day and weekend excursions, as well as salsa and cooking classes, nights out and cultural excursions for our Spanish students (see right: Upcoming Events).
All profits from our Spanish School help fund the work of Yanapuma Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable practices in urban and rural communities throughout Ecuador. To learn more about the activities of Yanapuma Foundation, read a recent newsletter. Or click here to find out about volunteering with our Volunteer Ecuador program.
Optional Programs and Activities
In addition to basic Spanish classes, our school offers a variety of special programs for learning Spanish, all geared toward making your experience with us as effective and enjoyable as possible. Our offerings include:
- Quito Volunteer Package: Combines morning volunteer work with local organizations and afternoon Spanish classes.
- Quito Cultural Package: Offers daily guided excursions around Quito in combination with your Spanish classes, ideal for those who have a limited time in Quito or in Ecuador.
- Study Spanish in an Indigenous Community: An immersion experience in both the language and culture of Ecuador; study Spanish while staying with a local family in a small Ecuadorian community.
- Traveling Spanish Classroom: A wide variety of options to travel with your Spanish teacher while experiencing the amazing attractions of Ecuador. Design your own itinerary, or choose one of our packages including options at the Coast, in the Sierra or in the Amazon regions.
- Medical Spanish Program: Not just Spanish classes with a few medical terms mixed in, but a specialized one-month program with our own Medical Spanish text combined with practicum work in a local clinic or hospital. We can organize additional practicum options around Ecuador once you have finished the course. .
- Gateway Program: For young groups planning to travel through Latin America after their stay in Ecuador; an introduction to the language, culture, and history of the region along with help in planning travels and advice on traveling safely.
- Online classes: For those who either cannot afford the time to travel abroad to take Spanish lessons, or who would like to get a jump start before they arrive to take classes with us, we offer online classes from the comfort of your own home!
Accommodation
Yanapuma offers a variety of options for accommodation, based on personal preferences and length of stay in Quito. For students who want to learn Spanish as rapidly as possible, we recommend accommodations with local families. We also offer single and shared rooms in local hotels and hostels.
