Students Reviews
Natalia
United-States |
Period:
2016-10-10 | 2016-11-03
Program: Quito
Wonderful! Being at ISE was incredible! I feel like I learned a lot and all of the teachers that I had were really wonderful. They all made for a wonderful experience, and made it easy to be excited about learning Spanish!
Amory
United-States |
Period:
2016-10-10 | 2016-11-03
Program: Quito
Great school! My teachers were so patient and knowledgeable. They created a safe space for me to learn. The administrative staff are also very professional. Theresa works so hard behind the scenes, I really appreciate her welcoming smile. Thank you all for a lovely time! It was unforgettable.
Thomas
United-States |
Period:
2016-10-10 | 2016-11-03
Program: Quito
I had a great time! I had a wonderful time at this school! I took a group class for the first 3 weeks and could not have asked for a better teacher or environment to begin my learning of the Spanish language. The teacher was patient and responsive to our needs as a group but also took time to ensure each student was understanding. MY final week was spent in a private lesson and I feel as if I have gotten more than my money's worth. My professor was awesome and made me truly feel capable of learning the language. The entire staff at the school is there to support you and it is clear. THEY are very thoughtful and intentional about everything from your first day of class to the very end. They are willing to help you book activities for the weekends or afternoons and always recommended great things to do. If I ever find myself in Quito again and in a position to take another class I would absolutely choose this school!
Louise
Denmark |
Period:
2016-10-03 | 2016-10-28
Program: Quito
En venlig og meget imødekommende skole. Lærerne er virkelig gode til at justere efter det individuelle niveau/behov. Man bliver taget godt imod og bliver sendt godt videre. Fantastisk familie.
Emma
United-States |
Period:
2016-10-03 | 2016-10-28
Program: Quito
Professional Learning Environment The teachers were well organized and worked to explain everything simply. I was very impressed with their planning. The administration could work to be more modern, as it's not possible to transfer money to them or use a credit card without a 20 percent up charge.
Stefan
Denmark |
Period:
2016-10-03 | 2016-12-28
Program: Quito
When we arrived at the airport in Quito we where picked up be and taken to oure host family. Eugenio told us about the city and its people, and what the different parts was like. When we arrived at oure host we was greeted whit a smile and felt at home right away! We got a nice room which was well furnished. At the school we started with the basic grammar, and the teachers where good at finding my level. I felt that they worked hard to help me understand the new and at times confusing language that Spanish was to me. After four weeks I feel ready to take my skills to the "real" world! The school has been very helpful in organizing every part of our travel and excursions in Ecuador!
Manuel
Germany |
Period:
2016-09-19 | 2016-09-23
Program: Quito & Otavalo
Das Instituto Superior de Español ist eine wirklich super organisierte Sprachschule, die auf jeden Wunsch sofort eingeht. Nach einem kleinen Sprachtest am Anfang wird das Niveau eingeschätzt und so der Kurs perfekt an die eigenen Stärken und Schwächen angepasst. Vom Anfänger bis zum Fortgeschrittenen also alles dabei. Die Lehrer selbst sind alle nett und man hat viel Zeit, um wirklich sprechen zu lernen, vor allem weil die Lerngruppen sehr klein und familiär sind. Schön ist auch, dass man viel über die Kultur und den Alltag der Südamerikaner erfährt. In Quito bzw. Ecuador wird außerdem akzentfrei und langsam gesprochen, das erleichtert das Lernen! Nach dem Sprachkurs und am Wochenende bietet die Schule auch zahlreiche Aktivitäten an wie kostenlose Salsa-Stunden oder Ausflüge in die Umgebung. So lernt man auch die anderen estudiantes gut kennen. Ich selbst war eine Woche in Quito und eine Woche in der etwas kleineren Schule in Otavalo und es hat mir wirklich sehr gut gefallen. Die gleic
Gianpiero
United-States |
Period:
2016-09-19 | 2016-09-23
Program: Quito
Excellent experience. La settimana passata all’ ISE e stata eccellenete per ripassare e refamiliarizzarmi col la lingua. Le lezioni individuali con Tito non solo mi han dato la possibilita di ricevere lezioni linguistiche individuallizzate quindi soffermarci su concetti specifici, ma mi ha dato inoltre la possibilita di conversare con lui su argomenti di attualita, storia e cultura Ecuadorina ed ottenere una visione del paese attraverso gli occhi di chi ci vive. E stata una maniera eccellente di iniziare le quattro settimane di visita all’Ecuador.
Victoria
United-States |
Period:
2016-09-19 | 2016-09-23
Program: Quito
Just what I was looking for! My husband and I took a week of 1-1 lessons to refresh our rusty Spanish at the start of our 4 week visit to Ecuador.. My teacher, Tania, is knowledgeable, experienced and patient. Because of her flexibility, I was able to not only improve my Spanish, but also to engage in conversations (in Spanish) about topics of interest about all things Ecuadorian. We are glad we took advantage of some of the guided field trips (with Mario to the Guayasamin Museum and the Quito by night with Washington). My husband's feedback is under the title (Excellent experience).
Geneviève
Canada |
Period:
2016-09-15 | 2016-09-30
Program: Quito
really good I really enjoy my 2 weeks here! Everbody is so nice and friendly, always there to help us! Teacher are nice, patient and funny! Really good school!
Gabriela
Austria |
Period:
2016-09-08 | 2016-09-23
Program: Quito
I had great 2,5 weeks in the school. It was realy good to learn spanish there and you can do a lot of activities. Everybody is very friendly and the help you with everyting you need. Also to stay with a family was a good option. The make you feel like home. Thank you for the great time.
Janne
Germany |
Period:
2016-09-05 | 2016-09-30
Program: Quito
Sehr gute Schule, nette Atmosphäre! Habe hier für 4 Wochen Spanisch gelernt und ich war mit der Schule sehr zufrieden. Jede Woche wechselt man den Lehrer, was mir sehr gefallen hat, da so Abwechslung in den Unterricht kommt. Das Personal ist super nett und hilfsbereit und auch die angebotenen Aktivitäten haben mir sehr gefallen, besonders das kostenlose Mittagessen jeden Mittwoch :D Die Atmosphäre ist sehr familiär und man fühlte sich sofort wohl. Habe viele interessante und coole Leute aus vielen verschiedenen Ländern kennengelernt, die zur selben Zeit die Schule besucht haben wie ich und mit denen man dann am Wochenende und nach der Schule Zeit verbracht hat, sodass die Zeit nur so verflogen ist. Kann die Schule daher auf jeden Fall nur weiterempfehlen!
Juliane
Germany |
Period:
2016-09-05 | 2016-09-16
Program: Quito
Viel gelernt! Die zwei Wochen im Instituto Superoir de Espanol haben mir wirklich viel gebracht! Vor allem die Faehigkeit, zu sprechen und mich auszudruecken, hat sich immens verbessert. Vom der Volkshochschultheorie zur Konversation war kein einfacher Weg, aber die Lehrerinnen sind alle wahnsinnig nett und helfen gern. Keine Frage ist peinlich und zur Not wird alles noch einmal erklärt. Die gemeinsame Pause mit allen Schülern ist sehr unterhaltsam, vor allem kann man sich über Reisemoeglichkeiten austauschen, gemeinsame Aktivitäten planen und die Umgebung erkunden. Die Ausflüge, die von der Schule aus angeboten werden, sind vielfältig, interessant und preisgünstig.
Susannah
England |
Period:
2016-08-23 | 2016-08-26
Program: Quito
Really enjoyed my time here at ISE, although 5 hours of Spanish a day was a little intense! I enjoyed staying with the family, and the house was in a good location. Although I enjoyed my lessons, I´d say the best thing was having the school be so helpful- it made my trip much easier to have someone meet me at the airport and show me around Quito for the first day, as well as offering advice whenever needed. Would consider returning if I´m ever in Ecuador again! Susannah da Silva
Lindsey
United-States |
Period: 2016-10-10 | 2016-11-18Program: Quito
I'm Telling Everyone Back Home About This! This experience was absolutely amazing and one of the best times I've had traveling. After traveling for the past 4 months it's so nice to get up every morning, have a routine and after school have a cozy comfortable place to come home to. The teachers are all so hiliarous and really make it fun to learn. It's amazing how quickly everyone progresses in the first two weeks. After that it gets a bit harder with the grammar. I definitely want to look into coming to a school like this again during my travels.