Highlights

* Access the best higher education in Ecuador at one of the most prestigious universities in the country.
* Learn Spanish and other languages with highly-qualified teachers.
* Engage prominent local leaders through small and personalized conferences and lectures.
* Intern in recognized local companies and foundations, both public and private.
* Live in a comfortable, safe and fun environment among other scholars.
* Understand the Ecuadorian socio-economic reality.
* Participate in social volunteer programs, even start new ones!
* Travel through the country: end-of-program trip included in most options, field trips and excursions, adventural travel.
* Housing services include: door-to-door transportation with private drivers, all meals cooked by a professional chef, clothes washing, internet and computer access, individual cell-phone, and more!
* Housing ammenities include: pool and jacuzzi in residence, gym, recreational spaces and courts, lakes

Options for Program Dates:
* Jan-May & Aug
* Feb-May & Aug
* May-Aug & Dec
* Jul-Aug & Dec
* Sep-Dec & Feb
* Nov-Feb & May

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

Study Abroad Program requirements:
- Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
- Minimum GPA: 2.80
- Student must have passed at least one Spanish course at home institution
- To take courses dictated fully in Spanish students must have 4 passed language courses

Required documents:
- Program Application
- Certified transcript
- One letter of recommendation from a faculty member
- Copy of driver´s license or passport

Additionally, to apply to any of the internship opportunities you must attach:
- Resume (in English)
- Statement of Purpose (in English)

The selection process includes phone interviews.

Intern Types

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 7,426+

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

* University tuition and fees, independently on number of classes taken
* Logistic support and matching for volunteer and internship opportunities
* Conferences and lectures with prominent leaders and decision-makers in small groups
* Housing at exclusive residence and neighborhoods (including all mentioned housing services and access to amenities)
* Three to four course-meals, prepared three times a day, six times a week, by a professional cook
* Door-to-door transportation services with a private car and driver
* End-of-program two week trip through Ecuador included in all dates options. Trip to the Galapagos Islands can be arranged at attendant´s expense
* Personal cell-phone
* Travel insurance
* Books and airfare to Guayaquil are not included.

Credit Available

yes

Salary/Pay

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel to Ecuador

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

Scholasticus's Mission Statement

To develop a competitive array of educational services for foreign students in Ecuador, that will allow them to access to the best higher-education in Ecuador, stay in a safe, comfortable and entertaining location, live the Ecuadorian reality, engage local leaders and decision-makers, analyze profoundly the socio-economic reality of the country, learn Spanish with highly qualifies professional teachers, and travel through the country in order to form an integral perspective of Ecuador and Latin America.

Year Founded

2008