Simon Bolivar Spanish SchoolCuenca, Ecuador
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Location: Simon Bolivar Spanish School Cuenca is surrounded by the Andean mountains in the south of Ecuador. A city with a vast history dating back thousands of years, Cuenca is steeped in Incan Ruins and Spanish Colonial architecture, making it a diverse cultural backdrop for students of all ages. The school is housed in the historic centre of Cuenca, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its cultural significance. Markets, parks and various eateries surround the school, with multiple shopping outlets and malls within walking distance. The Ruins of Pumapungo are only a short distance away. The Mariscal Lamar International Airport is within 4 km of the school.
Social and Cultural: Simon Bolivar Spanish School Cuenca has a vast activities programme including salsa dancing, walking tours, Ecuadorian Festival tours, Traditional Clothing lessons and much more!
School facilities: The school facilities have everything a student may need to reach their language goals, including a rooftop terrace, cafeteria, library, garden, free WIFI and a student support desk for any questions or queries that arise.
School chain: Simon Bolivar Spanish Schools are part of the group of Bolivar Education S.A. They currently run schools throughout Ecuador, with locations in Cuenca, Quito, the Amazon Jungle, and on the Pacific Coast.
The Simon Bolivar Schools have taught Spanish as a foreign language for over 25 years. All of their schools are accredited by the Ecuador Ministry of Education.
- The language school Simon Bolivar Spanish School was founded in Cuenca, Ecuador in 1999.
- Legal name / parent company: Bolivar Education S.A.
- Tax registration ID: 190316092001
Courses
Information for all courses offered by Simon Bolivar Spanish School
Comments about courses
Inscription fee only applied to participants taking classes on-site. Online courses do not charge this fee.
Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 25 US$ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 10 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Lessons needed per language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Note: All courses offered by Simon Bolivar, Cuenca can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Simon Bolivar Spanish School
teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
90% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Simon Bolivar Spanish School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age
Average number of students
In summer: 20
Throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
18 years
3 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 25
Adult courses Throughout the year: 30
Average age of students
Airport transfer
Cuenca / Mariscal Lamar:
15 US$ one way
30 US$ return (both ways)
30 US$ return (both ways)
More information about airports around Cuenca and how to get from the airport to Cuenca on your own here on our Cuenca page.
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.
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FAQ about Simon Bolivar Spanish School, Cuenca
- What is the best price for a course at Simon Bolivar, Cuenca?
- Is airport pickup offered by Simon Bolivar?Yes. The school offers pickup from Cuenca / Mariscal Lamar (15 US$)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Simon Bolivar Spanish School?90% of teachers at Simon Bolivar Spanish School hold a university degree. 90% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
Cuenca
Cuenca city attractiveness rated by our students:
5.0
More information about Cuenca including climate data and events on our Cuenca page with a list of all 1 schools in Cuenca.