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Ecuador- The Perfect Study Abroad Destination!
Study Abroad Programs in Quito and Cuenca!
Cosmopolitan capital city Quito or tranquil and colonial Cuenca offer the perfect locations for your Study Abroad Program. Our professionally developed "communication methodology" will encourage you to develop your speaking and listening, and reading and writing, as you get to practice each day by volunteering in one of the many grass-roots and community projects that we support in and around these cities.
Learning Spanish in-country goes way beyond what you can achieve by taking a regular university course. You will increase in confidence and communication skills on a daily basis, to return home a competent and confident Spanish speaker.
- Study at either or both of two UNESCO declared World Heritage Sites!
- Our schools are located in the heart of the historic district of both cities!
- A wealth of surrounding museums, churches and plazas offer plenty of culture, history and ambience that you will never tire of exploring - either with a teacher or on your own
- The Ecuadorian Andes has the reputation of being home to the clearest form of Spanish spoken in the world.
Our academic staff will produce a report that can provide the basis for the awarding of credit for your study program with us. Or you can apply for credit through US universities that we collaborate with to provide credit for student's courses.
"I came to Yanapuma after 3 semesters of Spanish back home and hardly able to utter a coherent sentence. Man did that change! After a month of immersion in the language and the culture and context of speaking Spanish it all made so much more sense. Anyone thinking about it should definitely just DO IT!"
In our schools in Quito and Cuenca we offer
- Spanish and volunteering programs for individuals and groups of university or high school students
- Daily tours and extra activities to explore the culture and life of these cities
- Weekend excursions and tours to the cloud forests, Amazon rain forest, Pacific coast and more.
- Homestay accommodation with a friendly local host family, or hostel and hotel options
If you would like more information about creating a Study Abroad Program with Yanapuma please contact us.
Read About Our Standard and Intensive Immersion Spanish Courses!
About yanapuma organization:
Yanapuma was started in September 2006 by a group of Spanish teachers committed to improving social and enviromnental conditions in Ecuador. The organization also incorporates a foundation - Yanapuma Foundation - which carries out development projects helping indigenous and marginalized communities to develop sustainably. Our "social enterprise" model generates funding through the Spanish school and volunteer activities.
Studying with Yanapuma contributes directly to our sustainable development work!
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Volunteer and Internship Options:
- Daycare and children's centers
- Elementary and Secondary schools
- Centers for children with learning and motor skills difficulties
- Centers for elderly-in-need care
- Health centers, local clinics and hospitals (for medical and health students)
- Animal and pet rescue centers
- Businesses and agencies
- NGOs, non-profits and grass-roots organizations
