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
The language school Academia Surpacifico was founded in Manta, Ecuador in 2000. Located in a nice and safe area of Manta which offers a spectacular scenery.
The school address is: Ciudadela Universitaria, Calle U8 between AV. Universitaria 2 and 3 , 130802 - Manta, Ecuador (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
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:
2Prices include
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Free access to swimming pool
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- 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.
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 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 02.Jan.2018, 12.Feb.2018, 13.Feb.2018, 30.Mar.2018, 01.May.2018, 25.May.2018, 10.Aug.2018, 12.Oct.2018, 01.Nov.2018, 02.Nov.2018, 25.Dec.2018, 31.Dec.2018, 01.Jan.2018.
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019, 02.Mar.2019, 03.Mar.2019, 19.Apr.2019, 03.May.2019, 24.May.2019, 09.Aug.2019, 11.Oct.2019, 01.Nov.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 25.Dec.2019, 31.Dec.2019.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Spanish Courses
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 6
133 US$ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 140 133 | 280 266 | 420 399 | 560 532 | 700 665 | 840 798 | 980 931 | 1120 1064 | 1400 1330 | 1680 1596 | 140 133 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
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: 1
190 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1000 950 | 1200 1140 | 1400 1330 | 1600 1520 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | 200 190 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
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: 1
546 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$ | -- | 1120 1092 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
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
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
464 US$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 475 464 | 950 927 | 1425 1390 | 1900 1853 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, No meals
20 Spanish lessons + 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.
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, No meals
20 Spanish lessons + 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.
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
Note: All courses offered by Academia Surpacifico, Manta can be reserved 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: 55 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 10 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, No meals
175 US$ per week
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1225 | 1400 | 1575 | 1750 | 1925 | 2100 | 175 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
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, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
175 US$ per week
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1225 | 1400 | 1575 | 1750 | 1925 | 2100 | 175 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
Price extra night:
25 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
| 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):
Reviews
4.0/5.0
Overall rating
1 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
3.0/5.0
Organisation
4.0/5.0
Facilities
4.0/5.0
Social activities
1.0/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
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