Equinox Spanish School is one of the first Spanish schools in Quito, it was founded in 1986. We`ve got more than 23 years of experience teaching Spanish to students from all over the world
Ecuador is recognized as one of the best places to learn Spanish, the use of the grammatical structure and clear pronunciation of Ecuadorians, especially in the central zone (Andes), helps a lot of foreigners learn Spanish easily and quickly. If you are a beginner it will be much easier to understand and practice the language.
WHY?
Equinox Spanish School is legally constituted and recognized by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education, who grants the school the permission to teach Spanish as a second language.
Equinox Spanish School offers personalized language programs.
American and European Universities trust in Equinox Spanish School which whom we have permanent study abroad programs with Credit validation in their Universities.
Because we offer different intensive programs in individual or group classes, mixing Spanish classes and visits to the major interest points of the city with your own particular teacher.
Equinox Spanish School offers the option to learn Spanish while you explore Ecuador and its culture accompanied by your teacher with who you'll be compelled to speak Spanish all of the time.
Because our Spanish programs are specifically designed for the best use of the student.
Because we are constantly upgrading our material and our teaching methods.
Our teachers are professionals with an education degree, most of them with more than 15 years of experience.
Because classes are planned ahead.
Because our staff is always ready to support you.
Because we`ll become your base in Quito, and if you need our help we`ll be ready to offer it and guide you.
Because during 23 years of experience we have built a reputation recognized nationally and internationally.
Because Equinox Spanish School has a professional infrastructure with very comfortable classrooms, a well organized administrative area, and beautiful, spacious gardens.
Because you can learn Spanish in Quito, the first city in the world declared by the UNESCO as Cultural Patrimony of Humanity.
Because while learn Spanish you can visit places like: the exotic Amazonas jungle with the largest biodiversity in the world, the Andes with its magical towns and landscapes filled with culture and traditions, the great Ecuadorian coast with extensive beaches for all tastes always having the warm Ecuadorian sea.
Because if you study in Quito, you`ve got the opportunity to live with an Ecuadorian family carefully selected beforehand to guarantee security, trust and comfort.
Location
Equinox Spanish School is located in the north of Quito, in the best tourist and commercial area of the city, in the neighborhood "La Mariscal". Here you will find a great variety of services such as: Café-Internet, banks, stores of all types, shopping malls, restaurants, bars, clubs/ discotheques, laundry mats, etc.
Learn Spanish in Quito, Ecuador at Equinox Spanish School. We offer personalized Spanish lessons and flexible, integrated education programs, using teaching methods focused especially on Spanish language students.
Why Studying Spanish in Ecuador?
When it comes to natural wonders, Ecuador has it all. From the Galapagos Islands, to the high Andes Mountains, down to the impressive Amazon Basin, not to mention the coast with its beautiful beaches with perfect water temperature that will make you love the ocean. All this, while learning and studying Spanish!
Learning Spanish in Ecuador is really worth it, because Ecuador is also rich in cultural and architectural wonders, with it´s Spanish and Incan heritage, large indigenous population, and broad ethnic diversity, home to more than ten different indigenous ethnic groups in addition to the majority population of Mestizo (mixed indigenous and Spanish heritage).
Ecuador’s diversity is not only in its natural resources and people, but also in gastronomy, having a different typical cuisine in each place you go.
Study and Learn Spanish with EQUINOX Spanish School, because Ecuador is the best country to take Spanish lessons in, with our Spanish having almost no accent compared with other Spanish-speaking countries in the world. Learn Spanish with us, and we promise you, with our staff, you will be able to reach your highest potential speaking Spanish.
Quality Teaching Methods For Studying Spanish
If you learn Spanish in EQUINOX Spanish School you will get to know the language through conversation with the teachers or in groups, depending on the program you choose. In our Spanish School we teach in a different and highly effective way. Using only grammar as a helping tool, because the most important is to make the student able to speak and practice the Spanish language. The Spanish classes are supplemented by oral and written exercises as well as other activities. This means that your proficiency level will quickly advance. Study Spanish and Learn Spanish in the shortest time possible!
Whether classes are given one-to-one or in group form, all enable the students to learn and study Spanish at their own space. So, don't worry - take your time, we do care about your Spanish studying and learning.
The one-to-one classes in our Spanish schools are particularly effective in enabling the teacher to teach and immediately catch and correct errors in grammar and speech which may not be possible in classroom situations. Learning Spanish in group classes however, give a good environment to practice conversation, learn Spanish vocabulary and pronunciation, not only from the teacher but also from each other.
In our Spanish schools we have five levels to conclude the whole Spanish studying course, but if you already know some Spanish, you should take an exam and we'll place you where you need to be, and you'll tell us what you would like to learn about. For example you might only be interested in leaning the grammatically background of the Spanish you already know. For you to learn more Spanish, we give you the opportunity to learn Spanish with more than one teacher if you are staying in Ecuador more than one week.
Focusing on You!
We offer our clients one of the best services in Spanish education around Ecuador . We give you the chance to complete a package in a relatively short period of time because we know what time means for you while you study Spanish. We'll give you what you want related to Spanish classes!
Experience
Equinox Spanish School - Experience is our pride. After many years serving a variety of clients from around the world and covering the whole country with our Spanish school service, we have given professional Spanish language educations in Ecuador to thousands of people.
Our school has native-speaking teachers with many years of experience working with us, giving our students the best without any kind of restriction.
The Ecuadorian Ministry of Education recognizes our school as a certified institution of Spanish instruction. This is the only legal way to be an official Spanish school and only a few Spanish schools that exist here in Ecuador, have this certification.
Every year many students experience learning Spanish with us in one-on-one classes or with a group. We are constantly improving our teaching methods and material, providing our students the most relevant and helpful services in studying Spanish.
We were the first to offer combined packages in which our teachers travel with our clients giving them classes and the opportunity to practice their Spanish skills while visiting some of the most beautiful and pristine places in Ecuador.
EQUINOX Spanish School Staff
Cesar Pastor
Owner
General Director :
César Pástor
Costumer Service:
Mary Bonilla
Academic Coordinator:
Piedad Taco
Teachers at EQUINOX Spanish School
In our Spanish School we`ve got an average of 8 teachers working with our students in a comfortable environment. All of our teachers have a certified Spanish Education degree and all of them have experience. Testimonials from students of Equinox Spanish School`s Some of our students had given us comments on their experiences while being in our Spanish School in Quito-Ecuador. Feel free to ask them questions using the email address that they have provided.
Students' testimonials in EQUINOX Spanish School
Testimonials from students of Equinox Spanish School: Some of our students had given us comments on their experiences while being in our Spanish School in Quito-Ecuador. Feel free to ask them questions using the email address that they have provided.
Peter Quarry
Educational Psychologist
Australia
I found the teachers here to be patient, professional and competent. The combination of One-to-One Grammar introduction plus group discussions is perfect to develop conversational skills. I liked the way they rotate teachers, so that learners get exposed to different styles. I highly recommend EQUINOX Spanish School!
“The Spanish classes in this Spanish school were awesome! They enabled me to easily follow my Spanish studies into university. Besides the Spanish classes, which were very interesting, I learned a lot with about the Ecuadorian culture and life. I really enjoyed the months I spent learning Spanish in the school; the knowledge I came away with helped me during my travel around Ecuador. The time I spent with an Ecuadorian family was an experience I will never forget. Studying a foreign language such as Spanish was never that easy for me, but it was not hard work, and it was fun to have these great classes and practicing the language afterwards while exploring the country. After two weeks I felt very comfortable speaking Spanish. Exploring such a beautiful country and being able to talk to Ecuadorians has turned out to be one of my most favorite experiences. I want to thank my teachers from EQUINOX who helped me to immerse into the Spanish language very quickly.”
The Spanish School offers a great opportunity for students to learn Spanish and gain a glimpse of Ecuadorian life. I spent 3 months in the program, and by the time I left Quito, my Spanish was fluent. The teachers are great and friendly. There are also some great travel and volunteer opportunities. Also, I never felt unsafe. Just like any other big city, you just need to know which areas to stay away from. I highly recommend the program to anyone who wants to learn Spanish or gain an appreciation for life in a lesser developed country. My Spanish studies at the EQUINOX Spanish school have enriched my professional, academic and personal lives. After several weeks instruction, I travelled throughout Ecuador and the rest of South America equipped with the necessary Spanish language skills to successfully navigate these fascinating Ecuador. I was not only able to communicate in normal day-to-day situations, I was able to actually meet people and have real conversations. This experience marked a turning point in my life as I subsequently have pursued Latin American educational and professional opportunities. Whether your objective is professional/academic or communicating with Spanish speakers, I am confident you will find all this and more at the Spanish School EQUINOX.
I had a great experience in Equinox Spanish School . I took the dynamic option, with which I could set my own schedule according to my work and other plans. With about 8 hours a week my Spanish advanced rapidly in 3 months (of which before I spoke almost no Spanish) so the course are highly recommended.
Spanish classes with Equinox Spanish School have been very useful for me while being in Ecuador . I took classes for about 3 weeks and have improved my grammar and have learned certain rules in Spanish writing that I didn't know before. The School also helps you to get acquainted with others students and the teachers who are very helpful with any question you may have. La experiencia fue maravillosa.
Ich genoss die Zeit hier sehr, habe viele necie leute kennengelent und viele erfahrungen gesammelt die ich nicht so schnell vergessen werde. Ich werde Quito and die schule hier vermissen! Bis vielleicht eines Tages! Aus der Schweiz.
I enjoyed the time here very much, have collected many nice people kennengelent and many experiences I will not forget so quickly. I become Quito and it trains here miss! Since perhaps one day! From Switzerland.
I've had the time for my life here in Quito . I made new friends from Clemson and new friends from Ecuador too. I was nervous about being away from home and my family for a month, but all of the activities and people here became a temporary family for me. Living in a Spanish country was more help for me than Spanish classes back at Clemson. I love the culture here ( Ecuador ) and I haven't regretted coming at all. The site visits were great they taught me a lot about life and culture here.
The classes were great too – the size of the classes and material covered were a great help. I would highly recommend studying abroad with Ximena in Quito !
La verdad es que no esperaba pasarlo tan bien aquí en Quito. Mi experiencia fue inolvidable y con la ayuda de Piedad y María ya ha mejorado mucho mi español.
Everyone was very friendly. I really enjoyed Spanish classes and learned a lot at school and from the site visits. My living accommodation was very nice and my host family took very good care. Ecuador itself is a beautiful country and I would certainly recommend this program.
I'm so happy I came in this program. Equinox is a great school; all the teachers were so nice and really knew how to teach the language. I feel like I am very knowledgeable of the country. I wouldn't change and of our site visits.
The professors at the school were amazing and incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed that my teacher was from Ecuador and could help teach me the culture. The site visits were amazing and I loved everything we saw.
Comparing this abroad experience with my other abroad and experience in Barcelona , I feel that my cultural experience and the amount I've learned here has by far surpassed what I learned in 4 months in Spain . Ximena did a wonderful job (as did Cesar and staff here)! This has been my best experience in college. I'm really glad I had the opportunity to come.
I have really enjoyed my time here in my mornings and afternoon classes. Not only has my Spanish vastly improved but I have made great group of new friends. I'm excited to move on now and see the rest of Ecuador but am sad to be leaving Quito . Thanks to everyone for spend a great experience!
I enjoyed all the time and lessons at the school. I could improve my Spanish a lot and learnt about the Ecuadorian culture and country. It was great to get to know Quito together with a teacher. There are amazing and interesting teachers at the school! Thanks a lot for everything!
Actividades
Quito, 1st cultural patrimonial of human kind.
Combination of sightseeing, culture and fun.
Design your individual weekend.
Relive adventure at your weekend.
Ecuador
Ecuador is a real sustainable paradise, through their megadiversity species, culture and ethnicities
The Sangay and Galapagos National Parks, as well as the Galapagos Marine Reserve, have been declared UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites.
Quito and Cuenca were declared UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites, for their beautifulcolonial centers.
Ecuador is the most diverse country in the world in proportion with the size of its territory.
Located on zero Latitude, Ecuador is divided into four distinct regions, where four seasons can accur in a single day.
Culture
Ecuador has a rich culture and history.
Ecuador’s great ethnic diversity.
Intercultural Spanish.
The multi-ethnic culture that exists in Ecuador, offers you a better understanding of Latin American
Explore
Students do a test teachers know what to focus on.
Conversation classes to practice skills learnt in One-to-One classes.
Flexibility of classes when do you want to study?
Perfect combination of studying Spanish and traveling.
Climb volcanoes, raft in the jungle, relax at the beach.
General info
Easy booking and paying.
Contact us directly over the Homepage.
We support you with all needed information’s.
Links to interesting topics around Ecuador.
Lenguage
Spanish is the most widely spoken of the Romance languages
Spanish is the second world language
About 325 million people in the world speak Spanish as their first language
Spanish is the official language in 21 countries
Approximately another 100 million people speak Spanish as second language
About 5.8 percent of the people who use the Internet speak Spanish
Spanish is pronounced phonetically!
Inflection, declination and grammatical gender are important features of Spanish grammar
Learning a foreign language and other culture is to enjoy a new life experience!
Main
Long experience in combined language programs.
Highly personalized and individualized classes.
Integral education.
Clear structured steps to get into Spanish.
Spanish conversations after 3 weeks classes.
The best way to learn quickly and effectively.
School
Equinox has the Quality Certificate of the Ecuadorian Ministry.
Offer high Quality with 23 years school Experience.
Students are able to choose the studying program fits best.
Top Spanish school in South America
No accent in Quito – best place to study Spanish.
Services
Learn Spanish and more with us – traveling, volunteering dancing…
Use of learning methods experienced by universities.
Receive a language diploma after taking classes.
Enjoy Spanish by living Ecuador.
Spanish program
Study Spanish with “Satandar Program”
Explore Ecuador with “Explore Program”
Comprehensive spanish program give you the opportunity to learn the languge quickly.
Combination of One-to-One and conversational classes.
Students evaluate teacher, guarantee high quality.
Customized classes for special interests.
Study grammar by having conversation with inhabitant.
If you learn Spanish in EQUINOX Spanish School you will get to know the language through conversation with the teachers or in groups, depending on the program you choose. In our Spanish School we teach in a different and highly effective way. Using only grammar as a helping tool, because the most important is to make the student able to speak and practice the Spanish language. The Spanish classes are supplemented by oral and written exercises as well as other activities. This means that your proficiency level will quickly advance. Study Spanish and Learn Spanish in the shortest time possible! 
