This package is designed for students who want to combine Spanish instruction with volunteer work. The volunteering can be arranged to coincide with the language program, or to begin after you’ve acquired the necessary Spanish skills for the work.

If you would like your language learning to coincide with your volunteer work, the language lessons and volunteering will be split into half-days, Monday through Friday.

Some projects allow you to continue your accommodation and/or your language instruction at Gaia, while others may require you to move to their on-site accommodation.

This program includes:
• Info package
• Study materials
• Spanish lessons 180 minutes per day in group basis, four hours of 45 min
• Spanish certificate
• Shared accommodation and full board in lodge-cabanas
• Coffee and purified water
• Volunteer work organization
• Extra tours and activities offered at reduced rates
• Galapagos tours with special rates for our students

Notes:
• If we do not meet the minimum number of students per class for your ability group, your lessons may be replaced by 120 minutes per day of private one-on-one lessons ( at no extra cost).
• There may be additional lodging costs If your volunteer project requires that you move to its on-site accommodations, after ending the program with us.

Program Cost

Spanish programs info

  • Starting dates +

    We welcome new students to join us every Monday, all year round. If you need to start on a different day of the week, please contact us.

  • Group lessons +

    Our lessons are taught in small groups, with a maximum of six students. Private lessons are available on request.Group lessons consist of 20 academic hours. These are divided into four daily lessons ( 45 min. each) from Monday to Friday. If we do not meet the minimum number of students per class for your ability group, your lessons may be replaced by 120 minutes per day of private one-on-one lessons ( at no extra cost).

  • Private lessons +

    Private lessons, available upon request, consist of 20 academic hours. These are divided into four daily lessons ( 45 min. each) Monday through Friday.There is an additional charge of US $120 per week.

  • Schedules +

    Spanish lessons could be done in the morning or in the afternoon as well as in mix schedules, all depending of the school necessities and availability.

  • Methodology +

    Our teachers combine theory and practice, addressing all of the linguistic and functional aspects of the spoken language, along with socio-cultural information essential for gaining proficiency. Grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking and vocabulary are integrated in order to prepare students for an authentic communicative environment.

  • Curriculum and levels +

    Our curriculum ( and levels of study) was developed under the guidelines of both European and US systems of education, in accordance with the Instituto Cervantes and Common European Framework of Reference for Language and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.Spanish Levels• Basic / Básico / A1• Elementary / Elemental / A2• Intermediate / Intermedio / B1• Advanced / Avanzado / B2• Superior / Superior / C1• Proficiency / Perfeccionamiento / C2

  • Study Materials +

    All study materials are provided by the school. We recommend bringing your own dictionary, pen and any additional reference or text books ( optional) of your choice.

  • National Holidays +

    Lessons and/or activities may be canceled and non-refundable on holidays. If two days of holiday occur within one week, only one day is subject to be canceled.Volunteer work is generally subject to national holidays. National Holidays 2015: December, Friday 25 - Christmas. National Holidays 2016: January, Friday 1 - New Year`s day; February, Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 - Carnival; March, Friday 25 – Good Friday; May, Sunday 1 – Labor Day; May, Tuesday 24 – Battle of Pichincha Day; August, Wednesday 10 – National Day; November, Wednesday 2 – All Souls´ Day; November, Thursday 3 – Cuenca Independence Day; December, Sunday 25 – Christmas
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  • ALLISON LYSER

    I loved being here; it was one of the best experiences of my life! It was full of amazing excursions, guides, lessons, staff, and the lodge was truly lovely and comfortable! I can’t wait to come back!

  • ANDY WHITE

    Gaia gave me the most amazing experience of my life. It introduced me to the Amazon as if I were an insider, and I loved being a part of it! The lessons and the voluntary work in the local school were incredible and all the kids were so lovely!

  • THOMAS ANDERSEN

    I felt like I was truly in paradise! I had never imagined how unique and amazing a place could be! I enjoyed every daily excursion and above that, I learned so much from the Amazon culture!
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