Instituto Superior de Español Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Roberto Schiess - 200102 Galapagos Islands - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Programmes include swimming with turtles, dolphins, sea lions and more!
- Small class sizes
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- You can combine courses at different schools of the same chain and the school will charge the inscription fee only once.
Location: Instituto Superior de Español (ISE) Galapagos Islands is located in the fascinating and historic Galapagos Islands, on the island of Santa Cruz, Ecuador. The school is housed in Puerto Ayora, the largest settlement in Santa Cruz, and has a range of services, amenities and attractions within easy reach.
Course selection: Course selection is a mix of learning Spanish and enjoying the natural surroundings and uniqueness that the Galapagos Islands provide. Spanish tuition is available in groups or privately, with students of all levels welcome. Each programme varies in length, with all being inclusive of tuition, accommodation, meals, activities and excursions. Programmes are available for 7 or 14 days throughout the year.
Accommodation: Accommodation is within a first-class hotel in Puerto Ayora and includes a breakfast buffet.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Amazing Galapagos Spanish program in Santa Cruz Island - 7 Days
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from$2,999$2,925 / week Includes accommodationMore
Amazing Galapagos Spanish program in Santa Cruz Island - 7 Days
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
Offer!from
$2,999$2,925 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 2,999 2,925 | 5,998 5,849 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
Requires reservation with at least 4 weeks in advance.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Discovering the Galapagos Islands - 14 Days20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from$3,250$3,169 / week Includes accommodationMore
Discovering the Galapagos Islands - 14 Days
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
Offer!from
$3,250$3,169 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 6,499 6,337 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
It also includes:
- Airport pickup
- 3 guided afternoon activities
- Boat tour for 8 days / 7 nights
- Luggage storage and safety box
Requires reservation with at least 4 weeks in advance.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Galapagos Immersion Spanish program - 14 Days20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from$3,000$2,925 / week Includes accommodationMore
Galapagos Immersion Spanish program - 14 Days
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
Offer!from
$3,000$2,925 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 5,999 5,850 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
This programme includes:
- 1 week in San Cristobal Island and 1 week in Santa Cruz Island
- Airport pickup
- 3 guided afternoon activities
- 1-day boat excursion per week to another island
- Luggage storage and safety Box
Requires reservation with at least 4 weeks in advance.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Instituto Superior de Español include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Instituto Superior de Español (ISE)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Combine courses at different Instituto Superior de Español chain schools and save
- Instituto Superior de Español will charge their administration fee only once on your first booking.Combine courses at these schools: Instituto Superior de Español (Otavalo), Instituto Superior de Español (Quito), Instituto Superior de Español (Amazon Jungle), Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal (Galapagos Islands), Instituto Superior de Español (Cotacachi), Instituto Superior de Español - Travelling Classrooms (Quito). Just mention in the comments field of our online registration form that you have also booked classes at another school from the chain.
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Instituto Superior de Español and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1999
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
Additional comment about facilities of school
Learn Spanish in open areas surrounded by nature in the Galapagos Island with a professional program with Instituto Superior de Español Programs
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12% |
| England | 12% |
| USA | 12% |
| Switzerland | 12% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| China | 5% |
| Italy | 5% |
| Sweden | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Japan | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 12% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 15Throughout the year: 30
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 5Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by Instituto Superior de Español
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $40
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Not included in the packages:
- Round trip flight to the Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee and ID Card: USD 220.
- Round trip flight to the Galapagos
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 25 Dec 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Airport of Baltra.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Hiking
Adults - Paid activities
- - Museums
- Charles Darwin Research Center - Video about leisure activities at Instituto Superior de Español Galapagos Islands
Questions and answers about Instituto Superior de Español
I am interested in the Galapagos Spanish programme in Santa Cruz. Is the tap water drinkable there?
“On Santa Cruz Island, the tap water is not potable; it’s only suitable for toilets, not for cooking or showering. For that reason, we always organize accommodation in first-class hotels, where the water used for showers is purchased separately by tank trucks and is the same type of water that’s sold bottled for safe human use.
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Eugenio, Director from Instituto Superior de Español, Galapagos-Islands - Oct 22, 2025
FAQ about Instituto Superior de Español, Galapagos Islands
What is the best price for a course at Instituto Superior de Español, Galapagos Islands?
“Spanish courses at Instituto Superior de Español start at 2925 US$ for Amazing Galapagos Spanish program in Santa Cruz Island - 7 Days course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Which countries are students of Instituto Superior de Español from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Instituto Superior de Español comes from Germany with a 12% representation, followed by students from England (12%) and Switzerland (12%).”
Instituto Superior de Español offers courses for which ages?
“Instituto Superior de Español offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of Instituto Superior de Español
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Instituto Superior de Español | Tax registration ID: RUC1708852163001
Visa Documents
Nationals from Spain do not require a visa for travelling to Ecuador and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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More information about Galapagos Islands including climate data and events on our Galapagos Islands page with a list of all 3 Spanish schools in Galapagos Islands.
During this programme, you will enjoy Santa Cruz, the second biggest island of the archipelago, and you will have a fabulous experience learning Spanish with the school in Puerto Ayora.
Puerto Ayora, the capital of Santa Cruz, offers many tourist attractions and has the largest population in Galapagos. In the local harbor, you can observe wildlife such as pelicans, frigate birds, and sea lions.
You will study Spanish in 20 hours of classes every week (4 hours per day). Classes are held in the morning and after lunch, you can participate in amazing guided excursions.
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