FAQ's

How do I get there?
There are many international flights to the capital Quito. From Quito  there are daily flight exists from Quito to the port of Manta on TAME Airlines:
Quito-Manta:
Monday - Saturday:6.30 am (Tame airlines) Sunday:7 pm (Tame airlines)
Manta-Quito:
Monday - Saturday:7.45 am (Tame airlines) Sunday:8.15 pm (Tameairlines)
Cost of the flight Quito-Manta-Quito: US$ 98
There is also the possibility to take the bus from Quito to Manta (9 hours). We suggest you take Panamericana Buses. Panamericana Bus Station is located in Quito at: Colón and Reina Victoria Aves. The cost of the ticket for the bus is US$ 9.

Will I be meet at the airport?
In Quito we will gladly greet you at the airport provided we have a minimum of one week's notice. This should include your flight number, airline, date and time of your arrival. A representative of the Institute will wait for you at the exit for international flight arrivals with a sign bearing your name. We will then drive you to your chosen hotel. The next day a correspondent will drive you from your hotel in Quito to the airport for your connecting flight to Manta or to the Bus Terminal. This is a free service for our students
The reception in Manta is a free service that is offered by the School to its students. Previously we should be notified of the flight/bus, date and time of your arrival in Manta. A representative of our Institute will wait for you in the exit of the airport/Bus Station with a sign bearing your name and you will be driven to the house of your Ecuadorian family.
How close is the school (and host families) to the surf beach?
The school and host families are located 15 minutes walking distance from the surf beach.

Are meals included with the host family?
Yes, all the meals are included with the host family

How many levels of Spanish do you have?
We have 10 levels of Spanish.

When is your busy time? When is the quieter time?
Our busy time is from January to March and from June to October. Our quieter months are November and December.

What is the maximum number of students you have at the school at any one time?
We have received maximum 20 students.

What dates does the surf and Spanish course start?
The Spanish and Surf can start any Monday of the year
 

Email us at: ecuador@studyspanishandsurf.com