For Ages: 14-18
Absolute Beginner to Advanced Spanish
Supervised Program

Teen Program Overview
The Summer Teen Program in Quito is offered to students 14 to 18 years old. Teens spend two, three, or four weeks in Quito receiving Spanish lessons with homestay accommodation. And, have access to daily cultural activities including weekend excursions in Quito and surrounding areas.
   
Teen Program + Volunteer Overview
Students spend 2 weeks in the Summer Teen Program, then spend the remaining 3 or 4 weeks in the Spanish and Volunteer Program. Spanish lessons are taken in classes with students of similar age, and the homestay family will remain the same as during the Teen Program. In place of Teen activities and excursions, participants will be engaged in volunteer service. If during the Volunteer Program students would like to participate in an activity or excursion, an additional fee may be charged locally. For a more detailed description of the Volunteer portion of the program, please read 'Volunteer Work' under the 'Special Notes' header.

The City
Located in the inter-Andean valley, Quito is surrounded by mountains, with three snowcapped volcanoes in view on a clear day. Its climate has been described by many as eternal spring, due to its location close to the equator at high altitude. It has a daily average temperature of about 65° F, with daytime highs around 75° F and early morning lows around 45° F. Absolute highs reach 85° F and lows about 40° F on rare occasions. Slightly over a million people live in Quito. As is typical of Latin American cities, the population density is high, relative to U.S. standards. Quito retains a small city atmosphere – and most areas of interest are accessible on foot.

The NRCSA Center
The NRCSA Center is housed in a beautiful mansion which is surrounded by lovely gardens. It is located in a quiet residential area of Quito known as "El Batan." The Center has significant experience in the teaching of Spanish as a Second Language, and employs instructors who possess university degrees, and that are well experienced in teaching Spanish to foreigners. As part of their studies students will also receive information on the Ecuadorian and Latin American cultures. This helps enhance the students cultural experience, as well as their understaning of the language.