Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
San Cristobal Island - 200101 Galapagos Islands - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Programmes include swimming with turtles, dolphins, sea lions and more!
- Small class sizes
- Galapagos Islands is one of the top destinations our students liked most
What we dislike about the school
- Older students should consider that the average age of students at the school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
Location: Instituto Superior de Español (ISE) - San Cristóbal Galapagos Islands is located on the island of San Cristóbal, the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. These unique learning experiences are available throughout the year and are all-inclusive.
Course selection: Course selection is a mix of learning Spanish and enjoying the natural surroundings and uniqueness the Galapagos Islands provide. Spanish tuition is available in groups or privately, with students of all levels welcome. Each programme varies in length, with all being inclusive of tuition, accommodation, meals, activities and excursions. Programmes are available for 7 or 14 days throughout the year. 14-day programmes take place between the school's Santa Cruz and San Cristobal locations.
Social and cultural: The Galapagos Islands offer a fantastic range of activities and natural wonders to enjoy. Such activities may include trips to Tortuga Bay, a tour of Bahia, snorkelling, diving and visits to the Charles Darwin Research Center.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Discovering Galapagos Spanish Program - 14 Days
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from$3,250$3,169 / week Includes accommodationMore
Discovering Galapagos Spanish Program - 14 Days
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
Offer!from
$3,250$3,169 / week
Includes accommodation
More
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| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 6,499 6,337 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
Requires reservation with at least 4 weeks in advance.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Course specific data
- This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
- Galapagos Islands
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Galapagos Immersion Spanish Program - 14 Days20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from$3,000$2,925 / week Includes accommodationMore
Galapagos Immersion Spanish Program - 14 Days
20 lessons per week | 4 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
Offer!from
$3,000$2,925 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 5,999 5,850 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
Learn Spanish in the Galapagos Islands! This programme has been carefully designed to show you the best of San Cristobal and Santa Cruz island while experiencing the language.
It includes:
- Airport pickup.
- 20 Spanish lessons per week.
- Accommodation with buffet breakfast.
- 3 land excursions and 1 boat excursion per week.
- Safety box.
Requires reservation with at least 4 weeks in advance.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Single room, Breakfast
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 4 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal (ISE)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Ministry of Education and Culture of Ecuador- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal.
- Year of school foundation
- 1999
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Self-study areas
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
Student Age
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 5Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Information for all courses offered by Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $40
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Not included in the packages:
- Round trip flights to Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee and ID Card: USD 120.
- Round trip flights to Galapagos
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 25 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made upPlease note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Hiking
- Sightseeing
- Observation centers Adults - Paid activities
- - Museums
- Video about leisure activities at Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal Galapagos Islands
FAQ about Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal, Galapagos Islands
What is the best price for a course at Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal, Galapagos Islands?
“Spanish courses at Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal start at 2925 US$ for a Galapagos Immersion Spanish Program - 14 Days course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Terms of Instituto Superior de Español - San Cristóbal
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:15
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Instituto Superior de Español | Tax registration ID: RUC1708852163001
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to Ecuador and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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This programme includes:
Price is for 11 days / 10 nights in total.