Academia Surpacifico
Manta, Ecuador
The Language School
| Founded: |
2000 |
| Classrooms: |
8 |
| Affiliations & Accreditations: |
Ministry of Education in Ecuador, Bildungsurlaub in Germany |
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| Facilities & Services |
| terrace, cafeteria, tourist assistance. |
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Learn Spanish with us in a relaxing, pleasant, and professional atmosphere. Located in the city of Manta on one of the most beautiful beaches on the coast of Ecuador, the combination of tropical beaches, climate, and friendly people at our school will make your stay unforgettable. We also have programs available in Quito. Our Spanish Immersion programs are approved by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education and have Bildungsurlaub recognitions for German speaking students.
The Location
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| Nearest city: |
(3 inh.)
122 miles distance
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Manta is a picturesque and important port on the Pacific Ocean, located in a dry tropical forest with an average annual temperature of 25 degrees Celsius (77° F).
Because it has some of South America\'s most breathtaking beaches, Manta was selected as the site of the sixth South American Windsurfing Championship. It is reknowned for its diving and sport fishing. It also serves as the primary industrial port of Ecuador\'s tuna industry.
In addition, Manta hosts an International Theater Festival in September. Sporting events take place in November, and also from January through April. In the city one also finds a selection of first rate night clubs, amusement parks, and casinos.
Manta has a rich history: it was originally settled by the pre-Hispanic Manteña culture. Today it is a primary city in the province of Manabì.
The Course Offerings
| Max. language-levels: |
6 |
| Participants per year: |
250 |
| Avg. participants per course: |
1 |
| Max. participants per course: |
4 |
| Participant's min. age: |
17 |
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| Courses: |
| Spanish Intensive, Manta Activo program, Minigrup, Spanish and Surfing, Ecological Volunteer program |
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We offer individual and groupal programs. Groups are arranged from 2 to 4 people.
Accommodation
| Homestay: |
yes |
| Apartments: |
yes |
| Campus-dorms: |
no |
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The homestay option includes private room, all meals and laundry service. The students apartment is a fully furnished apartment with tv cable and hot water, a terrace and a kitchen. The students apartment option doesn\'t include meals or laundry service.
Activities
| Regular activities: |
Tropical dance lessons every Wednesday; Cooking lessons every once every 2 weeks. We organice 2 cultural or sport activities every week |
| Possible activities: |
Visit to local markets; visit to farm; visit to museums; trips to la Isla de la Plata (Parque Nacional Machalilla) |
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