Academia Columbus, Quito, Ecuador

Students rated Academia Columbus, Quito : 3.0/5.0   (1 review)

Other Spanish schools in Quito offering Spanish courses:  Enforex 4.3/5.0 

General Information on Academia Columbus

Facilities

Kitchen for student use, microwave for student use, fridge for student use, lounge, garden, balcony / terrace, student support desk, rooftop terrace, free coffee, free WIFI, free water dispenser

Classroom equipment

TV, ample natural light in all classrooms.
Heating in some classrooms.

Accreditations and Quality seals of Academia Columbus, Quito

FIDESCU

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Quito.  It takes 20 minutes by car to school.

All prices in US$ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed.  The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.

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1

Minigroup (30 lessons/week)
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 5
249 US$ per week

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Price in US$	249	469	669	869	1058	1247	1436	1625	2003	2361	179
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 15.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 05.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:30  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

2

Mini group (20 lessons/week)
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 5
189 US$ per week

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Price in US$	189	349	509	659	798	937	1076	1215	1493	1751	129
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 15.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 05.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:30  - 13:00 Afternoon: 0  - 0
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

3

Individual Classes (20 lessons/week)
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 1
279 US$ per week

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Price in US$	279	519	759	989	1218	1447	1676	1905	2363	2801	219
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:30  - 13:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

4

Individual classes (30 lessons/week)
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 1
359 US$ per week

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Price in US$	359	689	999	1299	1598	1897	2196	2495	3093	3671	289
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:30  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

5

Spanish & Dancing
Lessons per week: 4  | Max. group size: 5
80 US$ per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Price in US$	80	160	240	320	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Spanish and Dancing course can be combined with our Intensive Spanish or Individual Spanish courses.
Starting dates	Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 15.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 05.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

6

Spanish & Cooking
Lessons per week: 4  | Max. group size: 5
80 US$ per week

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Price in US$	80	160	240	320	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Spanish and Cooking course can be combined with our Intensive Spanish or Individual Spanish courses.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 15.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 05.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

7

Combined Classes Plus 10 (20 minigroup + 10 individual lessons/week)
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 5
299 US$ per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	10	12	[+]
Price in US$	299	569	839	1099	1348	1597	1846	2095	2593	3071	239
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 15.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 05.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:30  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

8

Spanish & Culture
Lessons per week: 4  | Max. group size: 5
80 US$ per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Price in US$	80	160	240	320	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Spanish and Culture course can be combined with our Intensive Spanish or our Individual Spanish courses.
Starting dates	Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 15.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 05.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

9

DELE Preparation Course
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 5
276 US$ per week (Based on the price of 6 weeks)

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Price in US$	--	--	--	--	--	1657	--	--	--	--	--
The course consists of 20 mini group lessons of general Intensive Spanish plus 10 specific exam preparation lessons per week for 6 weeks. The price for the DELE preparation course does not include exam fees to be paid to the Instituto Cervantes. The price of the exam depends on the level and the country in which you register to take the DELE exam.
Starting dates	2013: 08.Apr.2013, 07.Oct.2013.
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:30  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Exam dates	24.May.2013, 25.May.2013, 22.Nov.2013, 23.Nov.2013

Note: All courses offered by Academia Columbus, Quito can be booked online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration (minutes):	60 minutes
Individual classes:	Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 17 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Exams offered:	DELE
Language school closed:	In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 08.Feb.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 01.May.2013, 24.May.2013, 09.Aug.2013, 11.Oct.2013, 01.Nov.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 06.Dec.2013, 25.Dec.2013
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):	Spanish, English
Comments about courses:	Internships and Volunteering projects avaialbe. Mediation fee is respectively 450 US$ and 300 US$. Always in combination with a minimum of 4 weeks Spanish course with us.

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Homestay
Single room, Half board
140 US$ per week

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Price in US$	140	280	420	560	140
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 7 minutes walking Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

2

Homestay
Single room, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner)
170 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]
Price in US$	170	340	510	680	170
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 7 minutes walking Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

3

Shared apartment
Double room, No meals
100 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$	100	200	300	400	100	80
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 25 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

4

Shared apartment
Single room, No meals
135 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$	135	270	405	540	135	80
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

Comment	Homestay: If you are coming with a friend or partner, you are welcome to stay together in the same host family. Should you have any dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian, allergies, etc.), please state those on your enrollment form, so that the family can prepare for your needs as best as possible.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?	no
Single room	cannot be guaranteed
Optional airport transfer:	Mariscal Sucre International (UIO): for 25 US$ (one way)

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