Academia Surpacifico Manta, Ecuador
- Outdoor classrooms on the school terrace and in the garden.
- Excellent rating of teaching quality5.0
- Top rated school facilities4.5
- Indoor swimming pool
- Do not offer favourable terms in the case of requesting a refund.
Location: Academia Surpacifico Manta is located in Manta, on the Pacific Ocean, in a dry tropical forest with some of Ecuador's most stunning beaches. Located close to the University, the school is housed in a modern building surrounded by restaurants and all the amenities necessary for enjoying your time in Manta. The beautiful beach of Playa Murciélago is within walking distance of the schools front doors with services such as kite surfing, windsurfing and yoga, all available locally.
Course selection: The school offers a vast amount of courses including General Spanish in groups or private lessons, along with many specific courses such as Medical Spanish, Spanish with Yoga, Spanish class and diving tours, as well as a selection of Spanish and Volunteering programmes where you can be placed with a local Ecuadorian family, ecologically farming or give back to a local centre for street children and children with domestic violence. The school also offer a specialised 4-week course that takes students around Ecuador to 4 different locations, learning Spanish the whole way.
Accommodation: With accommodation options in Homestay with a local family and the school's very own shared apartment that comes with access to the outdoor pool, jacuzzi and bbq, Academia Surpacifico has everything needed to ensure you have a great time whilst in Manta.
Social and Cultural: Tours to the Galapagos Islands as well as many of the local attractions are also available and can be booked through the school accordingly.
Spanish Courses
Intensive Mini Group
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from180US$171US$ / week More

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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 180 171 | 360 342 | 540 513 | 720 684 | 900 855 | 1080 1026 | 1260 1197 | 1440 1368 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 | 2340 2223 |
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Traveling Classroom: Cuenca Option20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!from575US$561US$ / week Includes accommodationMore
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 2300 2243 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Traveling Classroom: Jungle Option20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!from640US$624US$ / week Includes accommodationMore
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 2560 2496 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Spanish Online10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from140US$133US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 140 133 | 280 266 | 420 399 | 560 532 | 700 665 | 840 798 | 980 931 | 1120 1064 | 1400 1330 | 1680 1596 | 1820 1729 |
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 20:00
Manta Activo (30)30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from415US$395US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 415 395 | 830 789 | 1245 1183 | 1660 1577 | 2075 1972 | 2490 2366 | 2905 2760 | 3320 3154 | 3735 3549 | 4150 3943 | 4980 4731 |
Manta Activo (35)35 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from478US$455US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 478 455 | 956 909 | 1434 1363 | 1912 1817 | 2390 2271 | 2868 2725 | 3346 3179 | 3824 3633 | 4302 4087 | 4780 4541 | 5736 5450 |
Private Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from250US$238US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 3250 3088 |
Morning: 8:40 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Spanish and Ecological Volunteering20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from740US$722US$ / week Includes accommodationMore
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 1480 1443 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
General volunteer fee: USD 30.
Spanish and General Volunteering20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from250US$238US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | 50 48 | -- | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2250 2138 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 |
General volunteer fee: USD 30.
Medical Spanish 20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from250US$238US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2250 2138 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 |
Spanish and Diving: Divemaster20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from1380US$1311US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 1380 1311 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Spanish and Diving: PADI Advanced Open Water20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from580US$551US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 580 551 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:35 - 17:30
Spanish and Diving: PADI Open Water20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from580US$551US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 580 551 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Spanish and Kitesurfing 2.520 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from315US$300US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 315 300 | 630 599 | 945 898 | 1260 1197 | 1575 1497 | 1890 1796 | 2205 2095 | 2520 2394 | 2835 2694 | 3150 2993 | 3780 3591 |
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Spanish and Kitesurfing 420 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from400US$380US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | 2800 2660 | 3200 3040 | 3600 3420 | 4000 3800 | 4800 4560 |
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Spanish and Kitesurfing 820 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from580US$551US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 580 551 | 1160 1102 | 1740 1653 | 2320 2204 | 2900 2755 | 3480 3306 | 4060 3857 | 4640 4408 | 5220 4959 | 5800 5510 | 6960 6612 |
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Spanish and Surfing20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from300US$285US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
20 Spanish lessons plus 10 surfing lessons (5 sessions with 2 hours each) per week.
Surf lessons can be exchanged for 7 day surf board hire if the student is competent.
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Our prices for Academia Surpacifico include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Student opinions about Academia Surpacifico, Manta
Academia Surpacifico, Manta
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Academia Surpacifico
“You’ll have access to great beaches with excellent surfing and kite-surfing. Taking Spanish classes in Manta means you have all the conveniences of living in a city, along with the beachfront and all the ocean activities that go with it. ”
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Library
Garden
Student support desk
Indoor swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Sauna
Table tennis
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Classroom equipment
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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USA | 30% |
Switzerland | 15% |
Germany | 15% |
England | 10% |
Netherlands | 10% |
Sweden | 10% |
Japan | 5% |
France | 2% |
Brazil | 1% |
Thailand | 1% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 2% |
18-24 years | 40% |
25-34 years | 30% |
35-50 years | 10% |
>50 years | 18% |
Information for all courses offered by Academia Surpacifico
01 Jan 2025, 12 Feb 2025, 13 Feb 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 01 May 2025, 24 May 2025, 10 Aug 2025, 11 Oct 2025, 04 Nov 2025, 05 Nov 2025, 06 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
210 US$ return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Cooking classes
Visits to nearby beaches
Local markets
Paragliding
Handycraft market
Accommodation
Shared Apartment with A/C
In high demand!
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
175 US$/ week Show more

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Price in US$ | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1225 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 175 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Shared with another student in the same school building.
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
195 US$/ week Show more

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Shared Apartment with A/C Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
266 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 266 | 532 | 798 | 1064 | 1330 | 1596 | 1862 | 2128 | 2660 | 3192 | 266 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Apartment shared with other 2 to 4 students, in the same school building as the school, with access to the outdoor pool, bbq area, jacuzzi.
Questions and answers about Academia Surpacifico
- Is the teaching material available on site?
“Yes, and this costs about USD 30 per language level. ”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 06, 2023 - What is the difference between the 3 different Kitesurfing courses (2.5, 4, 8)?“The difference is just on the times. Some students just need to have 2 hours, others 8. The course intensity goes on the students rhythm.”Manuel, Administration from Academia Surpacifico, Manta - Mar 15, 2023
FAQ about Academia Surpacifico, Manta
- Are the host families close to the school?
“According to our former students, they are about 20 minutes' walk from the school. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 27, 2023 - Are the host families welcoming and do they organise activities/dinners?“It depends on the host family, but most try to involve students in their family life. The school selects welcoming families to ensure that the student's stay (away from home) goes as smoothly as possible. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 27, 2023
- Can we live our lives with a host family or do we have to go home at a specific time?“Once again, this depends on the host family and its rules, but for the most part, they will give you a few rules to follow (especially when it comes to mealtimes) to ensure that your stay goes as smoothly as possible.
”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 27, 2023 - Is the school close to the beach or on the beach?“The beautiful beach of Playa Murciélago is within walking distance of the school's front door with services such as kite surfing,
windsurfing, and yoga, all available locally.”Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Jan 28, 2022 - Which countries are students of Academia Surpacifico from?The highest Nationality percentage at Academia Surpacifico comes from USA with a 30% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (15%) and Germany (15%).
- Academia Surpacifico offers courses for which ages?Academia Surpacifico offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.
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