Intrax Study Abroad: Semester in Ecuador

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito
• Galapagos Islands: 
Galapagos Islands
• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Tena,  Ambato,  Pichincha,  Otavalo

Term: Fall, Spring 
Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Fall Semester (Sept - Jan); Spring Semester (Jan - July)

Description: Intrax Study Abroad: Explore Ecuador!

Learn:

Intrax Study Abroad students are generally placed in private high schools in a region where the school year runs from September to July. Students usually wear uniforms and single-sex schools are very common in Ecuador. The school will determine each student's schedule based on a full review of a student's application and academic record. Typical subjects include: Spanish language and literature, science, history, mathematics, English, philosophy, computer science, physical education, and economics. All programs require one year of high school Spanish language study or the demonstrated equivalent, as classes will be conducted in Spanish.

Exposure to Spanish in the classroom and in daily life will help increase your fluency in your foreign language. Students can also arrange for additional Spanish classes in the afternoons and on weekends for a nominal fee.

Why immerse yourself in the Spanish language? Spanish is spoken by over 320 million people worldwide!

Program Requirements:

* 1 year Spanish language study required.
* 15-18 years old.
* Motivated students with a 2.5 GPA or higher on a 4 point scale.
* Mature, flexible, open-minded, and able to adapt to living with a host family.
* Eager for the academic challenge of studying in a foreign school.
* US Citizen/Resident- living in the US.

Application Deadline: Spring- September 30, 2009

Highlights: Discover the Mitad del Mundo, the middle of the world...Ecuador! On our semester program, you'll live with a host family, attend local high school, improve your Spanish language skills, enjoy recreational activities in the afternoon and explore the natural beauty of Ecuador on weekends!

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for program fees.

Experience Required: yes

1 year Spanish language study

This Program is open to American Participants.

Scholarships are Available. Intrax Study Abroad offers several High School scholarships with the support of our partners. We also encourage students to help pay for their Study Abroad program by fundraising a portion of their program fees. Youth Leader Scholarship: Awards of USD 200 to USD 1,000 are granted to high school study abroad applicants on the basis of academic merit, extracurricular involvement and financial need. Preference will be given to students who are involved in community service and have demonstrated their commitment to studying abroad by raising funds to help cover their high school study abroad program fees.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Intrax Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Intrax Study Abroad is a premier youth exchange organization dedicated to international education and cultural exchange. Since 1980, as a part of Intrax Cultural Exchange, we've provided dynamic study abroad experiences for more than 40,000 students, enabling them to live and study all over the world for summer, semester and academic year programs.  Let us help you plan your Cultural Adventure!

Year Founded: 1980