Programmes at Academia Columbus in Quito
Quito is one of the most beautiful, richest, and oldest cities in South America. Fought over by the Incas and conquered by the Spanish in 1534, the city has an eventful history. With its stately colonial palaces, the downtown historical district has been declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Language courses begin every Monday of the year for all language levels. Lessons are 60 minutes in length. In addition to small group and private instruction, Academia Columbus also offers combination courses. You can select from the following language courses:
Mini group Classes - Regular Course
20 lessons of 60 minutes
Students per class: avg. 3, max. 5
Tuition: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mini group Classes - Intensive Course
30 lessons of 60 minutes
Students per class: avg. 3, max. 5
Tuition: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Combined Classes Plus 10 - Intensive Course
20 lessons mini group classes plus
10 lessons individual classes of 60 minutes
Students per class: avg. 3, max. 5 or 1
Tuition: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Individual Classes - Regular Course
20 lessons of 60 minutes
Students per class: 1
Tuition: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Individual Classes - Intensive Course
30 lessons of 60 minutes
Students per class: 1
Tuition: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The Daily Timetable
08:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Classes
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Classes
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch break
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Classes (only for the intensive courses)
If you spontaneously decide to extend your language course in Quito while you are there, you can do this without problem. No classes take place on official Ecuadorian holidays.
