Reviews of Instituto Superior de Español, Quito, Ecuador
Total number of reviews: 38
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 38 reviews of former students of Instituto Superior de Español
| Overall rating Instituto Superior de Español, Quito, Ecuador | 4.5 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.1 |
| Organisation | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 3.8 |
| Social activities | 4.5 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.5 |
| Value for money | 4.3 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 4.8 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | 4.5 |
| Other | 5.0 |
Individual Reviews
Instituto Superior de Español
29. Jan. 2024
1. Jennet (19 years) 
101.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
101.Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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Very friendly people, very helpful and lots of things organised for tourists to do as a community.
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(Lactose-free milk was available for the first few days, and it would have been nice if it had stayed that way, but that's not really a reason to criticise)
Other comments
Thank you for everything!
Quality of teaching / language progress
They paired me with another participant who was a little above my level and that was great.
2. Jan. 2024
2. Noah (53 years) United States
102.Course: Super Combo Course (20 group + 15 private) - 1 week
102.Course: Super Combo Course (20 group + 15 private) - 1 week
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Great school in lovely Quito! Very well run, outstanding teachers.
30. Jun. 2023
3. Toni (72 years)
103.Course: Combined Course (20 group + 10 private) - 2 weeks
103.Course: Combined Course (20 group + 10 private) - 2 weeks
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Friendliness, small classes, assistance and support, good information, pleasant, almost family-like atmosphere.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
This course leaves little time for other activities - except at weekends
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Small classes, individual organisation of lessons possible
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Exhausting in the first days, few opportunities to take part in the afternoon events offered
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Friendly, familiar contact, good help and support with all questions
20. Jun. 2023
4. Marie (30 years) 
104.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
104.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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2. May. 2023
5. Sharyn
105.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
105.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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3. Apr. 2023
6. Urs (65 years)
106.Course: Standard Course [Spanisch] - 9 weeks
106.Course: Standard Course [Spanisch] - 9 weeks
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Great atmosphere between all, lively exchange between students and teachers.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Previous knowledge is an advantage.
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The people are attentive and helpful.
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Quito is to fall in love with, with many parks and a consistent climate.
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I was able to massively improve my Spanish skills. As a real beginner, I was able to integrate well.
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It was great that there were other students in the same place. The hostess was attentive and provided support where needed.
27. Feb. 2023
7. Corinna Germany
107.Course: Combined Course (20 group + 10 private) - 1 week
107.Course: Combined Course (20 group + 10 private) - 1 week
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23. Jan. 2023
8. Galen (36 years) United States
108.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
108.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Everyone was friendly and helpful. The pacing of the classes were catered to my specific needs and it attracted other fun and like-minded students!
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I enjoyed getting to know Quito! After dark, things kind of shut down and it feels much less safe, but I didn’t actually have any problems.
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The accommodations were near perfect. Had a private space and breakfast provided every morning before class. Valeria is the sweetest and most accommodating host one could ask for. Highly recommend!
14. Nov. 2022
9. Nicola (28 years)
109.Course: Private Course - 1 week
109.Course: Private Course - 1 week
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Grammar was taught well
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Could not talk as much as I had wished to
25. Oct. 2022
10. Christian (32 years)
110.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
110.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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16. Oct. 2022
11. Irene
111.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
111.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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18. Jul. 2022
12. Kim (31 years)
112.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
112.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Our teacher Adriana is great! And the school is very flexible, because we couldn't attend for 3 days due to an incident, they rescheduled us so we could make up the 3 days. And there are fresh pastries every day during break and even cakes for birthdays.
11. Jul. 2022
13. Samantha (18 years) United States
113.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks
113.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks
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Superior Homestay
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Positive aspects of school
I liked the small classes and interactive learning as well as the planned activities.
Negative aspects
I wish the classrooms had windows
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Don't miss out on the little almuerzo places in the city as well as teleférico, museo Guayasamin, and mitad del mundo if possible
Quality of teaching / language progress
It is very tailored to the student, so no matter your level, you will be learning a lot
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The family was so welcoming, helpful, and caring during my stay. The house was clean and there was always plenty of food and conversation.
12. Jul. 2019
14. Tanja (30 years) Germany
114.Course: Combined Course: 20 group + 10 individual classes - 1 week
114.Course: Combined Course: 20 group + 10 individual classes - 1 week
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This school is awesome. I would recommend it to anybody who would like to practice Spanish.
27. Aug. 2009
15. Cornelia (28 years) United Kingdom
115.Course: Classico - 4 weeks
115.Course: Classico - 4 weeks
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teachers, other students
20. Aug. 2009
16. Ralph (56 years) Canada
116.Course: Combined (4h. Group + 2h. Individual) - 2 weeks
116.Course: Combined (4h. Group + 2h. Individual) - 2 weeks
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intimate and great teachers
11. Jun. 2009
17. Mavis (26 years) 
117.Course: Classico - 1 week
117.Course: Classico - 1 week
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17. Nov. 2008
18. Tobias (25 years)
118.Course: Combined (4h. Group + 2h. Individual) - 1 week
118.Course: Combined (4h. Group + 2h. Individual) - 1 week
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Hostal Casapaxi
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Very good teachers. All very nice. If you need help with anything, they will help you. Always activities on weekends and partys on thursdays.
19. Mar. 2008
19. Julia (20 years)
119.Course: Classico - 4 weeks
119.Course: Classico - 4 weeks
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the teachers were all very friendly, helpful and funny.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
the trips on the weekends are very interesting and well organized.
Other comments
even though it`s one of the cheapest language schools in quito, the classes have a very high standard. I can highly recommend it!
4. Jan. 2008
20. Guillaume (26 years) Ireland
120.Course: Classico, Standard Course - 3 weeks
120.Course: Classico, Standard Course - 3 weeks
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don't hesitate to ask for a new teacher if you don't feel comfortable with the one that you've got
5. Nov. 2007
21. Lauren (63 years)
121.Course: Standard Plus Deluxe (4h. Group + 2h. Individual + Homestay) - 1 week
121.Course: Standard Plus Deluxe (4h. Group + 2h. Individual + Homestay) - 1 week
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Homestay Executive
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very nice atmosphere, coffee breaks with rolls a nice touch. Teacher, Marie Elizabeth, excellent. She always managed to explain anything in Spanish so we understood. Geovanny did really good 2 hour private conversation lessons walking through the city and in the historical center. Everyone went all out to help. Great experience. Will do it again, though probably in a different city (they have one in Otavalo and the Galapagos).
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
I liked 2 hours of private conversation time in addition to class time
Other comments
Really a nice place and a very good idea before travel. They have lots of learning/travel options as well.
25. Mar. 2007
22. Sophia (23 years) 
122.Course: Classico, Standard Course - 1 week
122.Course: Classico, Standard Course - 1 week
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I really like the spanish course, because it's very instructive,my teacher were very good and comprehensive. I enjoy also those breack because it permit me to discus with the others students. This is a nice and great spanish school.
27. Feb. 2007
23. Anna Margarita (22 years) 
123.Course: Standard Plus Deluxe (4h. Group + 2h. Individual + Homestay) - 3 weeks
123.Course: Standard Plus Deluxe (4h. Group + 2h. Individual + Homestay) - 3 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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The excursions
8. Jan. 2007
24. Martial (42 years)
124.Course: Classico, Standard Course - 2 weeks
124.Course: Classico, Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Homestay Executive
23. Aug. 2006
25. Yvonne (26 years)
125.Course: Classico, Standard Course - 3 weeks
125.Course: Classico, Standard Course - 3 weeks
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little travel agency with english speaking lady
16. Aug. 2006
26. Katharina (33 years)
126.Course: Classico, Standard Course - 1 week
126.Course: Classico, Standard Course - 1 week
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nice people who cared a lot
19. Dec. 2005
27. Cassandra
127.Course: Standard Plus (4h. Group + 2h. Individual) - 1 week
127.Course: Standard Plus (4h. Group + 2h. Individual) - 1 week
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Homestay Executive
10. Mar. 2005
28. Barbara (19 years)
128.Course: One-to-One
128.Course: One-to-One
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atmosphere
19. Jan. 2005
29. Tracey (21 years) Usa
129.Course: One-to-One
129.Course: One-to-One
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Well run and organized, planned social activities, teachers are very experienced, different options offered (week in Otavalo, traveling classroom)
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
I did 1 week in Quito and the traveling classroom. I would definitely recommend the traveling classroom but be warned - you don't always stay at the nicest place in town (which suprised me based on its price)
Other comments
Other things included: unlimited internet at nearby internet cafe, 3 salsa lessons/week & gym access. There are also tons of trip organizers in Quito (not affiliated with the school) for cheap/fun weekend getaways. Biking Dutchman was amazing
12. Oct. 2004
30. Anonymous (25 years)
130.Course: General
130.Course: General
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17. Sep. 2004
31. Matthias (22 years)
131.Course: General
131.Course: General
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The activities organised by the school are fantastic! Weekend trips, sightseeing in Quito, dinners in the school with food from all over the world .... all perfectly organised! The school runs kind of an internal travel agency, really comfortable for all students who want to travel afterwards!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Do the Quilotoa loop, the hike Chugchilan - Quilotoa is a paradise!
Other comments
The school is not too big, so you feel comfortable very quickly in that family of students and teachers. The organised weekend trips are hilarious!
4. Aug. 2004
32. Katrin (28 years) Germany
132.Course: One-to-One
132.Course: One-to-One
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1. Nov. 2003
33. Nicole (29 years) Australia
133.Course: General
133.Course: General
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1. Nov. 2003
34. Mathew (32 years) Australia
134.Course: General
134.Course: General
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9. Oct. 2003
35. Christian
135.Course: General
135.Course: General
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20. Sep. 2003
36. S (25 years) The Netherlands
136.Course: General
136.Course: General
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10. May. 2003
37. Jet (25 years) The Netherlands
137.Course: One-to-One
137.Course: One-to-One
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1. Aug. 2001
38. Annick (21 years)
138.Course: One-to-One
138.Course: One-to-One
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