Cristobal Colon Spanish SchoolQuito, Ecuador
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What we like about the school
- Spanish classes can be taken walking around the city together with the teacher.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 85 of students are from USA
Location: The Cristóbal Colón Spanish School can be found on a quiet street in the Mariscal neighbourhood of Quito, not far from Ecuador’s Universidad Central. The district, in the North end of the city, is commonly referred to as the New Town and is popular among tourists for its crafts markets, bars, discotechs, bookshops, and restaurants. The area is also home to several embassies and is only ten minutes from the airport.
The School: Cristóbal Colón Spanish School was founded in 1997 and its founder is also the author of a series of Spanish textbooks for foreign language learners. The school offers a wide variety of Spanish programmes, making it simple for students to find a study plan suited to their needs: from weekly or long-term study to an intensive Survival Spanish class for tourists or language learning for children and families.
Out of the Classroom: Cristóbal Colón Spanish School also provides students with the possibility of giving some of their time to the community or to conservation efforts by participating in one of their volunteering programmes.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Regular Course

20 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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200US$190US$
Course Details
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Price at schoolOur price | 200190 | 400380 | 600570 | 800760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
6 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Complete Course
20 lessons per week
|6 students (max)
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160US$152US$
Course Details
Based on the price of 6 weeks
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 960912 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
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Cultural Course
30 lessons per week
|6 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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300US$285US$
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 300285 | 600570 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 60 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Cristobal Colon Spanish School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
Cristobal Colon Spanish School
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
95% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Cristobal Colon Spanish School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school







Year of school foundation
1997
Legal name/parent company
Centro de Estudios de Espanol Cristobal Colon Inc | Tax registration ID: 1791346378001
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Movie room
Business centre
Free coffee
Smoking zones (indoor)
Free parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Classroom equipment
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 3
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for deaf students
Adapted for blind students
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 25
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 25
Junior courses - In summer: 25
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 100
Minimum age of students
18 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 33 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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USA | 81% |
England | 67% |
Netherlands | 38% |
China | 14% |
France | 12% |
Sweden | 9% |
Germany | 5% |
Switzerland | 2% |
Age of students
Percentage of students | |
---|---|
1-18 years | 5% |
18-24 years | 30% |
25-34 years | 50% |
35-50 years | 10% |
>50 years | 5% |
The average age outside summer is 8 years higher than in summer.
Information for all courses offered by Cristobal Colon Spanish School
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 18 US$ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 10 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 12 Feb 2025, 13 Feb 2025, 01 May 2025, 24 May 2025, 09 Aug 2025, 11 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 04 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 12 Feb 2025, 13 Feb 2025, 01 May 2025, 24 May 2025, 09 Aug 2025, 11 Oct 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 04 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Mariscal Sucre International Airport:
30 US$ one way
60 US$ return (both ways)
60 US$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Quito and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Quito page. For flight comparisons to Quito, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
100 US$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 70 US$
, North America: 50 US$
, South America: 30 US$
, Africa: 80 US$
, Oceania: 80 US$
, Asia: 70 US$
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.
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Cooking | | 1 km |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Skiing | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Change of guard in the palace, La Ronda, Teleferico (Cable car), Visit the local market of Santa clara, Visit the Handcraft market, Artisanal market, The Jardín Botánico, Visit the Mercado Central to try traditional "Corvinas", The museo de San Diego, The museo del Penal "Ex-old prission of Quito" Old Town, La Carolina Park.
Adults - Paid activities
Salsa lessons, Cooking lessons.
Accommodation
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
140 US$
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Price in US$ | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Monday to Monday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Monday to Monday
Price per person
Check-in
Monday 0:00-8:00
Check-out
Monday 13:00-14:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Includes
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
6
Maximum age of students
90
Comunitario
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
100 US$
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of 10US$ is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 10US$.
Price extra night
20 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Includes
Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
3
Maximum age of students
3
FAQ about Cristobal Colon Spanish School, Quito
- What is the best price for a course at Cristobal Colon Spanish School, Quito?Spanish courses at Cristobal Colon Spanish School start at 152 US$ for Complete Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Cristobal Colon Spanish School?Yes. The school offers pickup from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (30 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Cristobal Colon Spanish School?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Cristobal Colon Spanish School varies from 1 students (Regular Course) to 6 students (Complete Course)
- Which countries are students of Cristobal Colon Spanish School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Cristobal Colon Spanish School comes from USA with a 81% representation, followed by students from England (67%) and Netherlands (38%).
- Cristobal Colon Spanish School offers courses for which ages?Cristobal Colon Spanish School offers courses from 6 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 33 for the rest of the year.
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