Instituto Superior de EspañolGalapagos Islands, Ecuador
Roberto Schiess - 200102 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
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- For chain schools: Same conditions for waiving the inscription fee also apply if the student has booked at another school of the same school chain.
Location: Instituto Superior de Español (ISE) Galapagos Islands is located in the fascinating and historic Galapagos Islands, on the island of Santa Cruz, Ecuador. The school is housed in Puerto Ayora, the largest settlement in Santa Cruz, and has a range of services, amenities and attractions within easy reach.
Course selection: Course selection is a mix of learning Spanish and enjoying the natural surroundings and uniqueness that 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.
Accommodation: Accommodation is within a first-class hotel in Puerto Ayora and includes a breakfast buffet.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Amazing Galapagos Spanish program in Santa Cruz Island - 7 Days
20 lessons per week
|4 students (max)
Offer!from
2999US$2925US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 29992925 | 59985849 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29992925 |
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Starting dates
Every Sunday
During this programme, you will enjoy Santa Cruz, the second biggest island of the archipelago, and you will have a fabulous experience learning Spanish with the school in Puerto Ayora.
Puerto Ayora, the capital of Santa Cruz, offers many tourist attractions and has the largest population in Galapagos. In the local harbor, you can observe wildlife such as pelicans, frigate birds, and sea lions.
You will study Spanish in 20 hours of classes every week (4 hours per day). Classes are held in the morning and after lunch, you can participate in amazing guided excursions.
Includes:
- Airport pickup,
- 3 guided afternoon activities,
- 1-day boat excursion to another island,
- Luggage storage and safety box.
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
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
1, 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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Discovering the Galapagos Islands - 14 Days
20 lessons per week
|4 students (max)
Offer!from
3250US$3169US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 64996337 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
Every Sunday
It also includes:
- Airport pickup
- 3 guided afternoon activities
- Boat tour for 8 days / 7 nights
- Luggage storage and safety box
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
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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Galapagos Immersion Spanish program - 14 Days
20 lessons per week
|4 students (max)
Offer!from
3000US$2925US$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 59995850 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29992925 |
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Starting dates
Every Sunday
This programme includes:
- 1 week in San Cristobal Island and 1 week in Santa Cruz Island
- Airport pickup
- 3 guided afternoon activities
- 1-day boat excursion per week to another island
- Luggage storage and safety Box
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
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 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: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Instituto Superior de Español (ISE)
Accreditations and Quality seals
Spanish 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 8:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Combine courses at different Instituto Superior de Español chain schools and save
Instituto Superior de Español will charge their administration fee only once on your first booking.
Combine courses at these schools: Instituto Superior de Español (Otavalo), Instituto Superior de Español (Quito), Instituto Superior de Español (Amazon Jungle), Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal (Galapagos Islands), Instituto Superior de Español (Cotacachi), Instituto Superior de Español - Travelling Classrooms (Quito). Just mention in the comments field of our online registration form that you have also booked classes at another school from the chain.
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 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
Restaurant
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Self-study areas
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
Additional comment about facilities of school
Learn Spanish in open areas surrounded by nature in the Galapagos Island with a professional program with Instituto Superior de Español Programs
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 15
Throughout the year: 30
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
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12% |
| England | 12% |
| USA | 12% |
| Switzerland | 12% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| China | 5% |
| Italy | 5% |
| Sweden | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Japan | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 12% |
Information for all courses offered by Instituto Superior de Español
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 flight to the Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee and ID Card: USD 220.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
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
Best arrival airport is Airport of Baltra.
More details about airports near Galapagos Islands and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Galapagos Islands page. For flight comparisons to Galapagos Islands, 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.
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 | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | - |
| Dancing | | - |
| Diving | | 1 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
| Horse riding | | 10 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 1 km |
| Music | - | 1 km |
| Sailing | | 5 km |
| Swimming | | 1 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Hiking
Adults - Paid activities
- Museums
- Charles Darwin Research Center
- Charles Darwin Research Center
Video about leisure activities at Instituto Superior de Español Galapagos Islands
FAQ about Instituto Superior de Español, Galapagos Islands
- What is the best price for a course at Instituto Superior de Español, Galapagos Islands?Spanish courses at Instituto Superior de Español start at 2925 US$ for Amazing Galapagos Spanish program in Santa Cruz Island - 7 Days course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Which countries are students of Instituto Superior de Español from?The highest Nationality percentage at Instituto Superior de Español comes from Germany with a 12% representation, followed by students from England (12%) and Switzerland (12%).
- Instituto Superior de Español offers courses for which ages?Instituto Superior de Español offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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