Spanish course · Clinical elective · Educational leave

Learn Spanish in Ecuador

Personal one-to-one lessons in Quito, at your own pace, optionally combined with a clinical elective, project or trip.

1994 founded  ·  1:1 private lessons  ·  Bildungsurlaub Hamburg · NRW · Berlin

Welcome

Learn Spanish and truly experience Ecuador

With us you don’t just learn Spanish in a classroom. You speak it from day one: with your teacher, at the market, with the people here. All very personal and at your own pace.

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Spanish class at the Atahualpa school in Quito
Your options

One course, many ways

Courses

Private & online lessons

Individual and flexible. On-site in Quito or online from home.

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Meaningful & approved

Educational leave & projects

Your Spanish course, recognised as educational leave (Bildungsurlaub) in Hamburg, NRW and Berlin. If you like, combine it with social work at schools or children’s homes.

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Travel & culture

Travelling Classroom

Travel, learn Spanish and speak it straight away as you go, accompanied by your teacher. Experience Ecuador at the coast, in the Andes and the rainforest, ideally as a small group trip: bookable in advance with friends or together with new people.

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Why Atahualpa

A small school, our full attention

Because we only teach one-to-one, we can really respond to what you need. You set the pace and the goals directly with your teacher. There's no placement test, you decide your own level.

We're a small, family-run team and welcome everyone the way we'd like to arrive somewhere ourselves. Here you're a guest, not a number.

And where does the name come from? Our school is named after Atahualpa, the last ruler of the Inca Empire, who was closely connected to Quito. For us he stands for the roots of Ecuador and for the pride in the country, language and culture you get to know with us.

  • One-to-one and online lessons, also a good warm-up before a clinical placement
  • A warm, family atmosphere with personal support from start to finish
  • Travelling Classroom: travel through Ecuador and set your own destination
  • Flexible hours, on request also at weekends and at no extra cost
  • Recognised as educational leave in Hamburg, NRW and Berlin (35 hrs/week), optionally with a social project
  • Preparation for the internationally recognised DELE diploma
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A look inside

The school in Quito on video

How it works

Four steps to Ecuador

Enquire

Write to us via the contact form. A few lines are enough, no obligation.

Plan

Together we put together your course, accommodation and, if you like, a project.

Confirm

You get your non-binding go-ahead straight from Quito.

Arrive

We pick you up at the airport, and your adventure in Quito begins.

«Aprender español de forma económica y eficaz en un ambiente familiar, hacer amigos y sentirse a gusto. Ese es nuestro lema.»

— Escuela de Español Atahualpa, Quito

Any questions? Message me directly

Isabel, your contact in Germany, will get back to you personally, happy to chat on WhatsApp.