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Academic Credits in Manta, Ecuador |
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Location: Manta
Our SchoolSurpacifico is a private language schools that partners with Seattle Central Community College to offer academic credits. Manta's school is located only blocks from Murcielago Beach, the city's main beach, as well as the downtown area. The top floor is used as student residence, offered only to students studying at Surpacifico. The school (and apartment) has a big balcony that looks out to the heart of the city. Most teaching offers one on one (unless a University group course is occurring) CreditsCredits are offered though the Seattle Central Community College (SCCC). Surpacifico is also accredited by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education and Bildungsurlaub (German students)Best Time to come Best Time To Go
Our busiest time is
from January to March and from June to October. Our less busy months are
November and December. The climate is pretty much the same (sunny and
hot!), the whole
year long, in Manta. Many come to Manta to escape their winter, and
enjoy the sun, beaches, and surf. Credit Courses Outlines20 hours of Spanish tuition is incorporated in the following courses.
Spanish and the above credit courses can be combined with one of the following special interest options: Additional Special interest Courses: SPANISH FOR DOCTORS : A 3-week Spanish Course (2 to 6 students) focused particularly on vocabulary for doctors. During the last week of classes, the students will participate in periodic rotations in the hospital “Rodríguez Zambrano” in Manta accompanied by a medical resident. Another option is volunteering in a small community paediatric clinic specialising in servicing the poor. TRAVEL WITH A PROFESSOR : Offered to groups of 2 to 6 students: One week (7 days, 6 nights) of a fantastic trip through Ecuador. Students are accompanied by a Spanish teacher throughout the trip so that he/she can help with any grammatical doubts and can also provide with interesting facts about the culture and the historical sites. ECOLOGICAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (MINIMUM 8 WEEKS) :
MANTA ACTIVITO
SPANISH AND SURFING : This program offers 2 weeks of intensive individual Spanish instruction (4 hours per day) accompanied by a basic surfing course with an accredited instructor (2 hours per day). Surf board is included. Accommodation with a host family is also included. The surf lessons are only for beginners (low waves) SPANISH AND KITEBOARDING : 2 weeks of Spanish course / 20 hours per week, in combination of 10 hours (2 hours daily) of Kiteboarding Basic course (Level I)
-All the equipment provided Services Summary Language taught: Spanish Class Times: The school is open from 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM and the classes take place in this frame, according to the chosen program
Nearest Airport:
Manta Location Type City, seaside resort Public Transport Buses (25 cents), taxis ($1 per trip) are all close by Buildings Office style Common Room / Lounge Yes Garden / Terrace Yes Library Yes Newspapers / Magazines Yes Message Service Yes Computers Yes Internet Access Yes - Free to our students Nearest Cybercafé 1 minutes walking distance Multimedia Facilities Free Internet Access, free use of television Student Nationalities 20 % German students, 20% from USA, 10 % from Canada, 10% from Switzerland, 10% England, 30% other. Holidays: (2007) January 1, May 24, August 10, October 9, November 2, December 25 & 31. Activities Available In our prices are included the dancing lessons (once per week) and the typical cooking lessons (every two weeks). In addition we organize different activities every week at cost. This means that the students only have to pay for the expenses of the activity (transportation, entrance fees, etc.). In Manta, we have activities such as visits to nearby beaches, Machalilla National Park (Isla de la Plata), museums, "Bosque protector de Pacoche (Pacoche Forest Preservation)", Montecristi (where the famous "Panama hats" are made), etc. AccommodationNB: As part of SCCC credit requirements, students must spend a minimum of 4 weeks in Home Stay accommodation (to fully integrate with the local culture in their Study abroad). Fro long term students, after this time students do have the option of school residence. Prices Four weeks, 5 credit course: includes 20 hours tuition per week, Registration with both SCCC and Surpacifico, Home Stay accommodation including two meals and laundry service : $1350USD Eight weeks, 10 credits : includes 20 hours tuition per week, Registration with both SCCC and Surpacifico, Home Stay accommodation including two meals and laundry service: $2700USD Twelve weeks, 15 credits : includes20 hours tuition per week, Registration with both SCCC and Surpacifico, Home Stay accommodation including two meals and laundry service: $4050USD Additional weeks are $242USD per weekPrices alternative courses (includes College credit if required) Medical Spanish with hospital practise or paediatric clinic volunteering $1330 with 5 credits/ $990 no credits (3weeks), additional weeks $330. Special interest Courses: Combine the credit course price with: Travelling with a Professor (1 week, limited dates) $450 Volunteering at an ecological farm (minimum 4 weeks) $100 per week Surfing $110 per week (minimum 2 weeks) Kiteboarding $220 per week (minimum 2 weeks) ReferencesAfter studying at Academia de Español Surpacifico, I found it to be an excellent school. The teachers are well trained, with a variety of experiences. The one-on-one teaching is very helpful for my individual knowledge. The school was very helpful with instructions to Manta, etc. Also, the family that I stayed with was great. I highly recommend this school. Judith Yurkew U.S.A
Hallo, I
am Christine from Munich, Germany! Christine, Germany
It was
really perfect time in Manta. All teachers in this institute are very
friendly and pleasant. I think Ecuador is one of the best countries for
studying Spanish. If you want find nice places, warm weather, beaches,
ocean, excellent food and of course friendly people in the whole of
Ecuador than you have to visit this part of the world. Pavel Balcar, Czech Republic Muchas gracias por el tiempo en la escuela. Me gusta mucho aquÍ. Manta me gustó mucho también y muchas gracias por toda la ayuda del director Manuel Bucheli y su esposa Rosalín. La escuela es un lugar que me gusta mucho!!
Astrid Guschel - student naehdem ich hier 2 wochen unterrich hatte kann ich nur sagen: das team macht sich alle muhe un es jemanden au recht zu machen. ich habe sehr viel gelernd und kamm diese schudt sehr emplrehler vielen dank an allen.
Peter
Hermerns - manager Necesito decir muchas muchas muchas gracias por todo. Mi tiempo acá ha sido increíble y divertido. Todos las profesoras son muy amables y me sentí confortable cuando hablé con ellas aun cuando no estaba seguro si mi español era correcto, ¡y muchas veces (casi siempre) no era! En solo dos semanas aprendí mucho, pero estoy aprendiendo todavía. Una otra vez, gracias amigos. ¡Buena Suerte con todo!
Nicholas Hack - esudiante Manuel and teachers: Thanks very much for all the kind attention for our comfort and our enjoyment. The Thursday trips are great and thanks Manuel for all your help arranging other trips as well.
Annette
Mercer - English teacher
great
school on the coast
Colleen
Fenno - teacher Emails :
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