Cuenca airport is only a domestic airport and is located about 15 minutes drive from the city. It is not possible to purchase a round trip air ticket to Cuenca outside of the country, so this is included in the program price. Plan to arrive early for this program and into Quito on the Saturday night before the program start date, a hotel nights accommodation in Quito is included in the price. The school is located in an impressive detached building overlooking the Barranco River and the city center. The school facilities include 7 classrooms, social room, library, video room and snack bar.
Students can relax outside in the school gardens between breaks.
The school has no Internet access, but many Internet caf s can be found only a short walk away. Class sizes are usually 4 students per class, it has many international students and many are North Americans. On the first Monday students will take a placement test, normally around 8.30am and will be guided around the local neighborhood and city. Classes will take place in the afternoon on the first Monday. The school offers organized activities daily and requires absolute beginners take a minimum of two weeks of private lessons at the outset of their studies.