High School Programs Ecuador
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Nacel High School Programs highlights
THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A SELECTIVE PROGRAM.
EVERY APPLICANT MUST BE INTERVIEWED PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE INTO A HIGH SCHOOL ABROAD.
APPLICANTS WILL BE COUNSELLED BY THE NACEL INTERNATIONAL'S LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE IN THEIR HOME COUNTRY. NO DIRECT ENROLLMENT ACCEPTED.
For students who are looking for a broader experience of life in a foreign country, Nacel International offers High school programs during a term, a semester or a full academic year. Students will mainly live in a host family or choose a residence and attend a public or private high school, giving them the opportunity to learn about another culture and improve their language skills.
ELIGIBILITY : 13 – 18 years old (according to the country)
LENGTH : High School program with a duration of a month, a term, a semester or an academic year.
SCHOOL TYPE : Public & Private High School Programs.
ACCOMMODATION : During the High School program, accommodation will be arranged in host families, boarding quarters or student residences.
When hosted in a family, students will be placed in a safe and pleasant home. The home will be carefully selected. Every attempt will be made to match the family and student where possible in terms of interests.
LOCATION : 18 countries : High School program in Australia, High School program in Argentina, High school program in Canada, High School program in Chile, High School in Costa Rica, High School in Ecuador, High school program in England, High school program in France, High school program in Germany, High school program in Ireland, High school program in Italy, High school program in Japan, High school program in Mexico, High school program in New Zealand, High school program in Spain, High school program in the USA, High school program in Poland, High school program in China and Korea.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS : Participating in a High School Program means total immersion in the host country life, and as such it is an ideal way to achieve proficiency in the spoken language of the country as well as gain a complete cross-cultural experience. The High School Program is very selective : every student must be interviewed in the home country before being accepted. If a student’s dossier does not confirm that the participant satisfies the requirements listed below, Nacel International retains the right to refuse the student.
Each student needs to comply with the following requirements :
• Age specification according to the country,
• 2 or more years of language study with good grades,
• An above-average academic record,
• A previous experience of living away from home,
• An interest in learning about another culture and language,
• A willingness to make new friends and to share the daily life of a host family,
• An open and flexible attitude.
Accreditation for courses taken while on the program is the responsibility of the participant.
CREDITS/TRANSFERS
The student is not guaranteed placement in a certain grade level, or that transferable credits will be granted, or that a diploma will be awarded at the end of the High school program. These decisions remain at the entire discretion of the national educational authorities. Nacel International is not responsible for the procedures needed in this process.
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Applications for High school programs are accepted until March for sessions starting in August-September and until September for sessions starting in January. Please check accurate deadlines for each program.
Early application is highly recommended. A student interested in this program should contact us immediately and email us the pre-application to secure a place.
Then the student will have to carefully fill the full High School dossier provided by the receiving country. The full dossier should be sent directly to the receiving office, which will be in touch throughout the application procedure and the student’s stay.
ECUADOR :
Top 10 reasons to learn Spanish in Ecuador with Nacel
1. Spanish is one of the easiest foreign languages to learn, especially for the people speak another Latin language.
2. The Spanish language in Ecuador is spoken fairly slowly and it is easy to understand.
3. A spring-like climate all year round.
4. After your Spanish courses, visit the Galapagos Islands.
5. In the foothills of the Andes and to the west of Quito is the small town of Mindo, where you can see many rare and exotic birds.
6. You can relax on the beaches.
7. Learn Spanish to make new friends among people who don’t speak English.
8. Speaking another language means seeing the world in another way too.
9. The official currency of Ecuador is the U.S. dollar which you can easy change in many countries.
10. The living cost is lower than in most European and North American countries.
Since 1957, Nacel offers a wide range of Spanish courses in Ecuador. Our Spanish collaborators will make your language travel in Ecuador an exceptional and unforgettable experience.
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Ecuador in short
Country: Republic of Ecuador
Number of inhabitants: 15,007,343 (July 2011 est.)
Climate: tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands
Capital: Quito
Government type: republic
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Religions: Roman Catholic 95%, other 5%
Languages: Spanish (official), Amerindian languages (especially Quechua)
National Holiday: Independence Day (independence of Quito), 10 August (1809)
GPD per capita: $7 800 (2010 est.)
Quechua, a combination of many dialects, constitutionally recognized as an important part of Ecuadorian culture, is spoken by a minority, mainly Indians. Many Quechua words have been incorporated into the vernacular to replace or Spanish words to describe other concepts have no equivalent in English. Many interjections are thus derived from Quechua, not Spanish. Between the two main regions of the country, the coast and mountains of the Sierra, there are differences in pronunciation of some consonants Spanish.
If you want to visit Quito, come discover one of the most beautiful historic center of all the capitals in South America. There are some very fine museums like the museum-Etnico Abya-Yala (museum Shuar). The landscape is idyllic and beaches are beautiful!
Book a Spanish language course in Ecuador with Nacel!
Book a Spanish language course in Ecuador with Nacel! Whether you decide to go to an academic year in Ecuador or in a Spanish language school, we offer a whole range of programs to meet your needs that will allow you to learn Spanish in Ecuador!
