Program |
Duration |
Start/End Dates |
Tuition |
Availability |
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| Semester Community Service Program - Spring | About 5 months | January 2012 - June 2012 | $9,000 | Closed | Read More + |
Age Range:
18 years 6 months - 30 years 0 monthsBirth Date Range:
01/13/82 - 07/13/93Travel Dates:
Jan 9-12, 2012 - June 16-19, 2012Application Deadline: October 10, 2011
Ecuador Semester Community Service – Spring Departure
Spend a semester performing community service with a national or international non-governmental organization (NGO).
Projects can include working with children, the elderly, or in an orphanage in areas such as teaching, arts, crafts, sports, or language development. Upon arrival, you’ll spend a week at an orientation to learn about Ecuadorian culture and complete a 40-hour Spanish course. For one week during your stay, there is a short-term exchange with another family in another part of the country and a chance to visit NGO projects similar to yours. Toward the end, there is an optional five-day, four-night trip to the Galápagos Islands (additional cost).
View a PDF Brochure of the Ecuador Community Service Program.
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| Gap Year High School Program - Fall | About 10 months | August 2012 - June 2013 | $11,000 | Apply now | Read More + |
Age Range:
15 years 6 months - 18 years 6 monthsBirth Date Range:
02/24/94 - 02/24/97Travel Dates:
Aug 20-23, 2012 - Jun 25-28, 2013Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
Ecuador Gap Year High School Program – Fall Departure
Spend one full academic year in Ecuador attending a local high school and living with a host family.
You’ll probably attend a single-gender school where you may study up to 13 subjects from a standard curriculum. Ecuadorian society values family and friendship, so your host family will welcome your participation in daily activities. Hanging out with friends and family is also a great way to further perfect your Spanish language skills. You’ll meet other AFS Participants at orientations, and possibly take part in an optional trip to the Galápagos Islands at an additional cost.
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About Ecuador
Ecuador’s traditional arts, textiles, and ceramics are based in a culture that dates from around 3200 B.C. Four distinct regions–the highlands, coastal areas, rainforest, and the famous Galápagos Islands (where Darwin studied and wrote about evolution)–all make Ecuador an exciting country for you to discover while perfecting your Spanish and making friends.
Please Note: Travel date ranges are provided to help with general scheduling. Please do not reserve any domestic travel based on these dates. AFS will notify confirmed participants with specific travel details approximately 45 days prior to departure. Programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.