Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Quito. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about student residence accommodation
The city council of Quito was the first in Latin America to declare its independence from Spain. A renowned political and cultural center in colonial times, Quito has developed into an artistic, architectural and literary center. In the early 1980s, the old colonial city of Quito was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quito is a city of sun and sky surrounded by mountains. On a clear day, you look out from Quito at three snow-capped volcanoes. Its climate has been described by many as eternal spring. The daily average temperature is about 21° C on any given day. There are only two seasons in Quito, summer (the dry season) and winter (the rainy season). Despite its more than one million inhabitants, Quito retains a small city atmosphere. You can walk to most of the places you need to go, and the bus system is quite extensive, should you decide to wander a bit further. Quito is a traveler's paradise. Don Quijote school in Quito is located in the residential area of La Carolina, it’s a colonial-style building.
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