What we like about the school
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of teaching quality
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
- Excellent rating of student apartments
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Rooftop terrace
Academia Surpacifico
- 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 amenities necessary to enjoy 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. 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. With accommodation options in Homestay with a local family and the schools 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. Tours to the Galapagos Islands as well as many of the local attractions are also available and can be booked through the school accordingly.More
- The language school Academia Surpacifico was founded in Manta, Ecuador in 2000.
- Address: Ciudadela Universitaria, Calle U8 between AV. Universitaria 2 and 3 , 130802 - Manta, Ecuador (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: Academia de Español Surpacifico
- Tax registration ID: 1306606284001
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Accreditations and Quality seals
“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. ”
School Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Outdoor swimming pool
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
8Number of public PC workstations:
2Our price includes
- 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
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 30 US$ per course level.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 40
- Adult courses throughout the year: 20
Average age of students
- in summer: 25 years
- throughout the year: 30 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 10
- Adult courses throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- 5 years for specific Junior courses
Spanish teacher qualifications
- 70% hold a university degree
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
1
15
10
2
10
10
5
15
30
1
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Aeropuerto International de Guayaquil.
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport:110 US$ pick up
210 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020, 24 Feb. 2020, 25 Feb. 2020, 10 Apr. 2020, 01 May 2020, 25 May 2020, 10 Aug. 2020, 09 Oct. 2020, 02 Nov. 2020, 03 Nov. 2020, 25 Dec. 2020, 31 Dec. 2020.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Spanish Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 160 152 | 320 304 | 480 456 | 640 608 | 800 760 | 960 912 | 1280 1216 | 1600 1520 | 1920 1824 | 2080 1976 | 160 152 |
If you are the only one at your level, the course is replaced by 15 private lessons.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 6
571 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 2340 2282 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Learn Spanish while exploring the country. Also includes activities, transport between the locations, homestay accommodation with half-board in Manta and Quito (and Cuenca, if applicable) + accommodation in a shared dorm in Montañita (and The Amazon, if applicable).
Week 1: Quito
Week 2: you can choose between Cuenca and The Amazon
Week 3: Manta
Week 4: Montañita
The programme finishes in Montañita; the school can help organise the trip back to Quito if required.
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Learn Spanish while exploring the country. Also includes activities, transport between the locations, homestay accommodation with half-board in Manta and Quito (and Cuenca, if applicable) + accommodation in a shared dorm in Montañita (and The Amazon, if applicable).
Week 1: Quito
Week 2: you can choose between Cuenca and The Amazon
Week 3: Manta
Week 4: Montañita
The programme finishes in Montañita; the school can help organise the trip back to Quito if required.
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month.
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | 3200 3040 | 4000 3800 | 4800 4560 | 5200 4940 | 400 380 |
Includes activities.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
6 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
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 460 437 | 920 874 | 1380 1311 | 1840 1748 | 2300 2185 | 2760 2622 | 3680 3496 | 4600 4370 | 5520 5244 | 5980 5681 | 460 437 |
Includes activities.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
7 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
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 240 228 | 480 456 | 720 684 | 960 912 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1920 1824 | 2400 2280 | 2880 2736 | 3120 2964 | 240 228 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Work & Study
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 6
237 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 6 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1456 1420 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
2 weeks of Spanish classes plus 4 weeks of volunteering on an ecological farm.
Accommodation during weeks 1 and 2: homestay, with half-board. Accommodation during weeks 3 to 6: at the farm, with full-board.
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
2 weeks of Spanish classes plus 4 weeks of volunteering on an ecological farm.
Accommodation during weeks 1 and 2: homestay, with half-board. Accommodation during weeks 3 to 6: at the farm, with full-board.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 240 228 | 480 456 | 720 684 | 960 912 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1920 1824 | 2400 2280 | 2880 2736 | 3120 2964 | 240 228 |
Spanish lessons in the morning and volunteering in Reneup Center OR Fundación Shekinah in the afternoon (or viceversa).
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Business
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
228 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 960 912 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1680 1596 | 1920 1824 | 2160 2052 | 2400 2280 | 2880 2736 |
Includes clinical rotation in a local clinic or hospital.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Language Plus Activity
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 810 770 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 6
513 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 540 513 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 580 551 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
595 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 1220 1190 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, No meals
Kiteboarding course level I (8-10 hours, IKO accredited instructors).
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, No meals
Kiteboarding course level I (8-10 hours, IKO accredited instructors).
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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: 8:00 - 12:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 340 323 | 680 646 | 1020 969 | 1360 1292 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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.
Surf lessons can be exchanged for 7 day surf board hire if the student is competent.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
6 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
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Specialty Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 130 124 | 260 247 | 390 371 | 520 494 | 650 618 | 780 741 | 1040 988 | 1300 1235 | 1560 1482 | 1690 1606 | 130 124 |
Starting dates
Every Day.
Note: All courses offered by Surpacifico, Manta can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 55 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 12 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Accommodation
Single room, No meals
175 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Price per person
Shared apartment with other 2 to 4 students, in the same school building with access to the outdoor pool, bbq area, jacuzzi.
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
25 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
2 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 185 | 370 | 555 | 740 | 925 | 1110 | 1295 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 185 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
26.5 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
266 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 266 | 532 | 798 | 1064 | 1330 | 1596 | 1862 | 2128 | 2660 | 3192 | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
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.
Price extra night:
38 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
2 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Single room, No meals
126 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 126 | 252 | 378 | 504 | 630 | 756 | 882 | 1008 | 1260 | 1512 | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
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.
Price extra night:
18 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
2 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
189 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 189 | 378 | 567 | 756 | 945 | 1134 | 1323 | 1512 | 1890 | 2268 | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
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.
Price extra night:
27 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
2 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | 1 km |
| Cooking | | 2 km |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Diving | | 60 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
| Horse riding | | 4 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 2 km |
| Music | | 2 km |
| Swimming | | 1 km |
| Table Tennis | | 2 km |
| Tennis | | 2 km |
| Volleyball | | 2 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Reviews
4.0
Overall school rating
1 authentic review from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.0
Organisation
4.0
Facilities
4.0
Social activities
1.0
Course quality / Progress in language
5.0
Value for money
4.0
- Academia Surpacifico - General School Video1/13
- Excursions 2/13
- School building in Manta 3/13
- Group study session4/13
- Study group5/13
- Academia Surpacifico students enjoying a meal6/13
- Entrance7/13
- Academia Surpacifico facilities 8/13
- Academia Surpacifico teaching 9/13
- Teaching10/13
- Academia Surpacifico students 11/13
- Academia Surpacifico school12/13
- Beach day13/13
- What is the best price for a course at Surpacifico, Manta?Spanish courses at Surpacifico start at 124 US$ for Spanish Online course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Academia Surpacifico?The accommodation Shared Apartment with A/C is the most popular among all our clients of Academia Surpacifico
- Is airport pickup offered by Surpacifico?Yes. The school offers pickup from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (110 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Academia Surpacifico?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Academia Surpacifico varies from 1 students (Manta Activo - Private Lessons 30) to 6 students (Intensive Mini Group)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Academia Surpacifico?70% of teachers at Academia Surpacifico hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- 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%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- 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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