Instituto Superior de EspañolGalapagos Islands, Ecuador
- 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
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | 29992925 | 59985849 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29992925 |
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.
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | 64996337 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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.
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 59995850 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29992925 |
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.
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
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)
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
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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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
Not included in the packages:
- Round trip flight to the Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee and ID Card: USD 220.
01 Jan 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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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
Adults - Paid activities
- Charles Darwin Research Center
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.