Instituto Superior de Español - San CristóbalGalapagos Islands, Ecuador
San Cristobal Island - 200101 Galapagos Islands - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Programmes include swimming with turtles, dolphins, sea lions and more!
- Small class sizes
Location: Instituto Superior de Español (ISE) - San Cristóbal Galapagos Islands is located on the island of San Cristóbal, the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. These unique learning experiences are available throughout the year and are all-inclusive.
Course selection: Course selection is a mix of learning Spanish and enjoying the natural surroundings and uniqueness the Galapagos Islands provide. Spanish tuition is available in groups or privately, with students of all levels welcome. Each programme varies in length, with all being inclusive of tuition, accommodation, meals, activities and excursions. Programmes are available for 7 or 14 days throughout the year. 14-day programmes take place between the school's Santa Cruz and San Cristobal locations.
Social and cultural: The Galapagos Islands offer a fantastic range of activities and natural wonders to enjoy. Such activities may include trips to Tortuga Bay, a tour of Bahia, snorkelling, diving and visits to the Charles Darwin Research Center.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Discovering Galapagos Spanish Program - 14 Days
20 lessons per week
|4 students (max)
Offer!from
2500US$2438US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 49994875 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 19991950 |
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This programme includes:
- 7 days / 6 nights on land
- 20 Spanish lessons with 4 activities per week
- 5 days / 4 nights on Galapagos Islands Cruise.
Price is for 11 days / 10 nights in total.
Requires reservation with at least 4 weeks in advance.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Hotel / Hostel, Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Course specific data
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Galapagos Islands
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
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
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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Language Plus Activity
Galapagos Immersion Spanish Program - 14 Days
20 lessons per week
|4 students (max)
Offer!from
1999US$1950US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 39983899 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 19991950 |
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Starting dates
Every Sunday
Learn Spanish in the Galapagos Islands! This programme has been carefully designed to show you the best of San Cristobal and Santa Cruz island while experiencing the language.
It includes:
- Airport pickup.
- 20 Spanish lessons per week.
- Accommodation with buffet breakfast.
- 3 land excursions and 1 boat excursion per week.
- Safety box.
Requires reservation with at least 4 weeks in advance.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Hotel / Hostel, Single room, Breakfast
Course specific data
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
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal (ISE)
Accreditations and Quality seals
Ministry of Education and Culture of EcuadorSpanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% 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 8:15
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 Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
1999
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: RUC1708852163001
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Self-study areas
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
Student Age
Minimum age of students
18 years
12 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: 5
Information for all courses offered by Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal
Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Not included in the packages:
- Round trip flights to Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee and ID Card: USD 120.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Please note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached.
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.
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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
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 | |
|---|---|
| Basketball | |
| Diving | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Sailing | |
| Swimming | |
| Table Tennis | |
| Volleyball | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Hiking
- Sightseeing
- Sightseeing
Adults - Paid activities
- Museums
Video about leisure activities at Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal Galapagos Islands
FAQ about Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal, Galapagos Islands
- What is the best price for a course at Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal, Galapagos Islands?Spanish courses at Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal start at 1950 US$ for Galapagos Immersion Spanish Program - 14 Days course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Instituto Superior de Español?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Instituto Superior de Español varies from 4 students (Discovering Galapagos Spanish Program - 14 Days) to 4 students (Discovering Galapagos Spanish Program - 14 Days)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal?100% of teachers at Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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