Estudio Sampere: Cuenca
Calle Hermano Miguel, 3-43 and Calle Larga, Cuenca, Ecuador, Ecuador
Estudio Sampere: Cuenca
Our SALUD (Health) program is aimed at students of medicine, nursing or pharmacy who wish to learn Spanish medical vocabulary, and get acquainted with medical healthcare practices in a Latin American country.
It also includes observation of medical practices in a non-profit health center in Cuenca, Ecuador. Due to Ecuadorian regulations, students may only participate as observers, and share their opinion with the healthcare personnel, but they cannot examine and/or explore patients.
This program consists of a full professional and linguistic immersion as, for the duration of the experience, participants will be in contact with the Spanish language, the work culture of the different health centers, the academic culture of the doctors, nurses and healthcare personnel, and the local culture of the patients. Students wishing to take part in this program are required to have a B1 level in Spanish, which may be acquired or consolidated with the intensive 4-week course included in this program.
However, if after this course they feel that they lack confidence in the language, they may also extend their Spanish course at Estudio Sampere until they feel they have the necessary tools to enjoy this experience.
OUR SALUD PROGRAM INCLUDES:
• Intensive Spanish course: Students will take part in a 4-week course on Spanish language, culture and civilization. These lessons are organized in small groups to ensure a communicative and progressive learning experience.
• One-to-one lessons: during the second, third and fourth week of the program, students will have 5 private (one-to-one) lessons per week, focused on the health system of Ecuador, related vocabulary and medical terminology.
• Medical observation: participants may participate as observers for three weeks in different hospitals and local clinics in Cuenca. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, where every day provides the opportunity to
Learn from the experiences and decisions made by healthcare personnel, ask questions and see real medical situations.
• Visits to public and private healthcare facilities: participants will have the chance to see the different types of facilities available for Ecuadorian patients, according to the specialty and the type of condition that they suffer from.
• Guided tours and cultural activities: On the first day of the program, participants will enjoy a cultural guided walking tour, where they will see everything that Cuenca has to offer: lots of museums, estaurants and hotels, traditional bakeries, and craft workshops, among other options. Estudio Sampere Ecuador has a wide cultural range of cultural options for students to discover every week, which will very likely make them fall for this city with every passing day.
• Single room and full-board accommodation with a host family.
• All course materials.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Estudio Sampere does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 4 students |
Maximum | 6 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
The school is located between the new and the old part of the city, so it is the perfect starting point to get around it. The wood details and large windows overlooking the Tomebamba River of our early 20th century brick building, allows us to see hummingbirds approaching flowers from time to time. Each of our six spacious and comfortable classrooms are designed to cater to our small groups.
Our staff is at the disposal of students at all times, to assist them with any queries, not only from a language wise, but on any topic.A coffee maker with aromatic Ecuadorian coffee and a kettle with local herbal tea is also available. The school has WI-FI in all its spaces, even in the small outdoor garden. We always share information about weekly activities and everything that goes on in the city. The activities that we carry out at the school and outside are really fun.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Cuenca is a city designed for walking, and there’s no better place to start a stroll than from the school to
Calle Larga, which its numerous museums, small restaurants and hotels, traditional bakeries and artisan workshops. The city center is another option, located only 500 meters from the school. If you’re interested in doing some shopping, practicing sports, going to the movies, or even attending a football match, a short walk is all you need to reach the new part of the city. This district maintains many traditional features, but amidst a growing cosmopolitan and varied offer.
THE CITY
With a history that goes back thousands of years, from the pre-Columbian to the colonial and the Republican eras, Cuenca is considered the most beautiful city of Ecuador by tourists. Its diversity manifests itself in its multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites designations, the historic center, the Camino del Inca, or Qhapaq Ñan, and the recognition to the weavers of Panama hats. El Cajas, located nearby, houses one of the most important wetlands of the Andes. But more importantly, its warm and close people make foreigners immediately feel welcomed with kindness. Very close to the Pacific coast (Guayaquil is only a 3-hour drive away), and the border with Peru (only a 4-hour drive away), Cuenca is also the starting point for enjoying all that Ecuador and the Andes have to offer,
The nationality and age mix at Estudio Sampere: Cuenca varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
Estudio Sampere teaches students from all over the world, including:
Estudio Sampere does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
The school is located between the new and the old part of the city, so it is the perfect starting point to get around it. The wood details and large windows overlooking the Tomebamba River of our early 20th century brick building, allows us to see hummingbirds approaching flowers from time to time. Each of our six spacious and comfortable classrooms are designed to cater to our small groups.
Our staff is at the disposal of students at all times, to assist them with any queries, not only from a language wise, but on any topic.A coffee maker with aromatic Ecuadorian coffee and a kettle with local herbal tea is also available. The school has WI-FI in all its spaces, even in the small outdoor garden. We always share information about weekly activities and everything that goes on in the city. The activities that we carry out at the school and outside are really fun.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Cuenca is a city designed for walking, and there’s no better place to start a stroll than from the school to
Calle Larga, which its numerous museums, small restaurants and hotels, traditional bakeries and artisan workshops. The city center is another option, located only 500 meters from the school. If you’re interested in doing some shopping, practicing sports, going to the movies, or even attending a football match, a short walk is all you need to reach the new part of the city. This district maintains many traditional features, but amidst a growing cosmopolitan and varied offer.
THE CITY
With a history that goes back thousands of years, from the pre-Columbian to the colonial and the Republican eras, Cuenca is considered the most beautiful city of Ecuador by tourists. Its diversity manifests itself in its multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites designations, the historic center, the Camino del Inca, or Qhapaq Ñan, and the recognition to the weavers of Panama hats. El Cajas, located nearby, houses one of the most important wetlands of the Andes. But more importantly, its warm and close people make foreigners immediately feel welcomed with kindness. Very close to the Pacific coast (Guayaquil is only a 3-hour drive away), and the border with Peru (only a 4-hour drive away), Cuenca is also the starting point for enjoying all that Ecuador and the Andes have to offer,
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Cuenca. These homes are often around 20 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.
The closest airport to the school is Cuenca Airport (CUE).
The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Cuenca Airport is $90. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cuenca based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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