Our Services

Spanish Lessons

Choose the number of lessons that's right for you. We recommend a standard course of 20 - 25 hours per week. The lessons are tailored to your needs and skill level.

After school programs

In the afternoons we visit museums, tourist sites, historic downtown and then we go to the markets and pick up ingredients for an incredible Ecuadorian meal. Dance, play and have fun engaging with us in the evening. We do these activities with explanations from a teacher or guide and in the context of understanding South America.

Weekend Activities

Some weekends the academy could organize optional activities like hikes to the mountains or visits to villages and sites nearby. In this case the expenses depend on the duration and the costs.

Online Lessons

For students that want to learn Spanish either for their careers, for travelling, or as a hobby Academy Amistad also offers Spanish classes online via Skype with Ecuadorian teachers.

Students can take advantage of this new alternative by having a personal, native Spanish speaking tutor available to you where you live. Our online programs are personalized and focused according to the needs and the language level of each student.

ACCOMMODATION

We offer the possibility to live with an Ecuadorian family including a comfortable bedroom, two meals (breakfast and dinner), warm water, and of course useful practice of your Spanish.

Alternatively we’re able to recommend some hotels, inns and other tourist accommodations in the area around our academy.

COOKING CLASSES  and MARKET TOUR

Learn to cook traditional Ecuadorian food during this 4-hour class in Quito. Shop at a local open-air market with your instructor who will guide you in selecting ingredients for the dishes. In a local family's kitchen try your hand at making dishes such as empanadas, llapingachos, arroz con pollo and others before feasting on your work!

Other Offers

Hiking in South America 101 - We provide instructions for day hikes and overnight backpacking.  We'll teach you the beginner skills you need to plan your trip, pack appropriately, navigate the trail, hike with kids, set up your campsite, etc.

Airport Transportation - we can pick you up at the Quito Airport and go with you to your host family or to your hotel for an extra fee. For this service we need your flight number, date and time of your arrival.