Instituto Superior de Español Otavalo, Ecuador
Luis Alberto de la Torre - 100201 Otavalo - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Small class sizes
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
Location: Instituto Superior de Español is located in the centre of Otavalo, Ecuador. There are shops, restaurants, bars, grocery stores and historical landmarks on the streets close to the school.
Getting around: Otavalo is a small city, and is easily accessible by foot. For those who prefer to take public transportation, the central bus terminal is a 10-minute walk from Instituto Superior de Español. From here, there are bus routes in Otavalo as well as to nearby cities such as Quito.
Things to see in Otavalo: The Mercado Artesania Otavalo is the famous market in the city. It is known throughout the region as a must-see attraction. The school is 1 minute from the market and all the hustle and bustle around it. The Peguche Waterfall and Laguna de San Pablo are natural attractions outside the city. The waterfall is a 50-minute walk from the school, whilst the lake is just under 60 minutes away by foot.
Course structure: Instituto Superior de Español teaches Spanish group courses as an intensive programme, or as a combination course along with private lessons.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Standard Course
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$159$152 / week More
Standard Course
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$159$152 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 159 152 | 318 303 | 477 454 | 636 605 | 795 756 | 954 907 | 1,113 1,058 | 1,272 1,209 | 1,431 1,360 | 1,590 1,511 | 1,908 1,813 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Course20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$159$152 / week More
Private Course
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$159$152 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 159 152 | 318 303 | 477 454 | 636 605 | 795 756 | 954 907 | 1,113 1,058 | 1,272 1,209 | 1,431 1,360 | 1,590 1,511 | 1,908 1,813 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Ideal if you want to learn fast or if you have a specific learning goal. You can tell your teacher about your particular needs and a tailored programme will be prepared for you.
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
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Student reviews about "Private Course" at Instituto Superior de Español
robert
"it was well enough presented that i might return for another month or two"
Additional information for all courses
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Semi-private Course20 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$199$190 / week More
Semi-private Course
20 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$199$190 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 199 190 | 398 379 | 597 568 | 796 757 | 995 946 | 1,194 1,135 | 1,393 1,324 | 1,592 1,513 | 1,791 1,702 | 1,990 1,891 | 2,388 2,269 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Learn Spanish with a friend, your partner or a traveller companion. A great option if you want to progress fast but prefer to have a study partner.
Price per student.
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
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Spanish for Business20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$399$380 / week More
Spanish for Business
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$399$380 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 399 380 | 798 759 | 1,197 1,138 | 1,596 1,517 | 1,995 1,896 | 2,394 2,275 | 2,793 2,654 | 3,192 3,033 | 3,591 3,412 | 3,990 3,791 | 4,788 4,549 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Learn Business Spanish while getting a new perspective of the world from a small town dedicated to commerce and to keeping their traditions alive.
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
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Spanish for Medicine20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$399$380 / week More
Spanish for Medicine
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$399$380 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 399 380 | 798 759 | 1,197 1,138 | 1,596 1,517 | 1,995 1,896 | 2,394 2,275 | 2,793 2,654 | 3,192 3,033 | 3,591 3,412 | 3,990 3,791 | 4,788 4,549 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Improve your Spanish skills and learn specific medical vocabulary.
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
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
DELE Preparation Course
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$399$380 / week More
DELE Preparation Course
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$399$380 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 399 380 | 798 759 | 1,197 1,138 | 1,596 1,517 | 1,995 1,896 | 2,394 2,275 | 2,793 2,654 | 3,192 3,033 | 3,591 3,412 | 3,990 3,791 | 4,788 4,549 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This programme will get you ready to take the DELE exam.
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
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Instituto Superior de Español include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- 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
Student opinions about Instituto Superior de Español, Otavalo
3.6
Overall school rating of
Instituto Superior de Español, Otavalo
Instituto Superior de Español, Otavalo
5 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Social activities
Organisation
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Accommodation
Homestay
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
Students 31-49 years (0 ratings)
Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
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Robert
Overall rating
3.0
“The manner in which grammar was taught”
“The amount of time the first instructor spent of his cell phone. He may be addicted to it,”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: it was well enough presented that i might return for another month or two
Course: Private Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Jun. 2022 by robert shiersr
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Guillaume
26 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Right in the center”
Details of the review
Course: Clasico - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Jan. 2008 by Guillaume Donnat
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Krystal
24 yearsOverall rating
3.0
Details of the review
Course: Clasico - 3 weeks
Review date: 15. Feb. 2006 by Krystal Crawford
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Danny
25 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: One-to-One
Review date: 25. Sep. 2000 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Werner,karl-heinz
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Clasico - 1 week
Review date: 20. Mar. 2006 by Werner,karl-heinz Maichle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of Instituto Superior de Español compared to ratings of all schools in Ecuador
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Instituto Superior de Español (ISE)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Ministry of Education in Ecuador- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- 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 and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1994
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Cafeteria
Library
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Soccer field / football pitch
Self-study areas
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Additional comment about facilities of school
Our School in Otavalo is centrally located. The school is near Plaza de Ponchos. Our Otavalo branch allows our Students to participate in our professional program while immersing in a different culture in a quiet charming small town.
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 20% |
| Germany | 20% |
| Switzerland | 20% |
| England | 15% |
| France | 10% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Brazil | 1% |
| China | 1% |
| Korea | 1% |
| Italy | 1% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 25Throughout the year: 25
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 5Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by Instituto Superior de Español
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $25
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
The Instituto Superior de Español program to learn Spanish in Otavalo takes place in this Andean town located in the north of Ecuador in the province of Imbabura. This is one of the most important destinations in the country because its inhabitants still maintain their roots, which are strengthened by their myths, legends, customs and ancient traditions. It is a perfect place to buy gifts. Close to the city, you can find the Peguche waterfall, a natural area full of energy.
- Individual classes
- Individual tuition can only be reserved in a whole individual course package.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 25 Dec 2026.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 Quito Mariscal Sucre.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Otavalo is a town surrounded by mountains and natural lakes. Activities available in the area include:
Hiking
The Indigenous Market
* Many museums free of charge Adults - Paid activities
- Cooking Party
Some museums
Accommodation
Homestay
1 rating Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
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Homestay
1 rating
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$175/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1225 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 175 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- $35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 25US$
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Homestay
1 rating Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Private bathroom
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Homestay
1 rating
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Private bathroom
from
$175/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1225 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 175 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- $25 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
Questions and answers about Instituto Superior de Español
I am 59 years old. At Intituto Superior de Español, Otavalo, are there often other students who are also 50+ years old?
“When it is winter in North America and Europe (around January/February), between 30-60% of our students are over 58 years old.”
Eugenio Córdova, Academic Director from Instituto Superior de Español - Feb 14, 2024
FAQ about Instituto Superior de Español, Otavalo
What is the best price for a course at Instituto Superior de Español, Otavalo?
“Spanish courses at Instituto Superior de Español start at 152 US$ for Standard Course 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 1 (Private Course) to 6 students (Standard Course)”
Which countries are students of Instituto Superior de Español from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Instituto Superior de Español comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (20%) and USA (20%).”
Instituto Superior de Español offers courses for which ages?
“Instituto Superior de Español offers courses from 12 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of Instituto Superior de Español
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Instituto Superior de Español | Tax registration ID: RUC1708852163001
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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These Spanish lessons take place in small groups, often of between just 2 to 6 participants. This is ideal for those who prefer an easy-going classroom environment in which it’s easy to speak with your fellow classmates and work together as a team.
If you feel that after starting the course your group’s Spanish level is significantly higher or lower than your own, then you can request a change of group - so you can be sure that the teaching staff will pay attention to your needs as the course progresses.
Please keep in mind that although the school promotes a relaxed environment in these classes, most students participating in this programme are trying to improve their Spanish intensively and in the least time possible.