Kuntisuyo ricuykunawan kichwa shimita yachakupaychi!

Learn the Kichwa language and gain an understanding of the cosmovision of the Andean world!

Kichwa is a variety of Peruvian Quechua; They are the most widely spoken indigenous languages in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. The Kichwa of Ecuador is alive throughout the Andean lands and in the Amazon and, although there are dialectal variations, it is not an obstacle for the different groups to understand and communicate with each other.

The EIL Ecuador Language Center has created an interactive, highly communicative method; We have developed it focused on two areas: a functional linguistic communication system, and historical-cultural contents belonging to the Kichwa people. Stories, legends, songs and poems will give you an integral vision of how Ecuadorian indigenous people speak and feel.

Yes! This is a proposal that suits you.

Our native-speaking teachers will respond to your needs and concerns.

“Alli punlla tiu-tiakuna”… We will start with the greetings, the phrases of daily communication, vocabulary and structures to talk about life, work, today, yesterday and tomorrow. Then we will study the history, what the Spanish conquest meant, how they tried to acculturate the “runa” in a different system, in which the “Pacha Mama” no longer received the veneration that corresponds to it as a provider of life. We will analyze the ancestral traditions and customs, the struggles to achieve respect and recognition, the conservation of the indigenous identity through time, the current achievements, the entry of the indigenous movements into the life and politics of Ecuador, what are their goals and the road that still remains to be traveled.

We offer the possibility of having the individual class online. Thanks to the latest technology in computer systems and programs, you will be able to attend your online class with the same personalized attention as in face-to-face classes. EIL Ecuador has created a methodology adapted to virtual classes so that you can practice all language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Our Language Center is strategically located in a residential area of Quito, in the EIL Building, and has pedagogical classrooms, a library, a large meeting room, a cafeteria, and a spacious terrace. Two blocks from the center, you can get public transportation to any part of the city.

We have three modalities of study at EIL Ecuador:

• Group Kichwa classes: EIL Ecuador’s Kichwa group classes offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can learn and practice the language together with other students. Our highly trained teachers use interactive approaches and up-to-date materials to improve your language skills. Enjoy an enriching educational experience as you immerse yourself in Ecuadorian indigenous culture and make friends from all over the world.
  • Face-to-face modality
• Individual Kichwa classes: EIL Ecuador’s individual Kichwa classes provide a personalized learning experience tailored to your specific needs and goals. Our highly trained native teachers will help you improve your language skills effectively and efficiently. Enjoy individualized attention, flexible schedules, and a personalized approach to reaching your goals in learning Kichwa.
  • Face-to-face and virtual modality
• Kichwa classes for specific purposes: The specific Kichwa classes at EIL Ecuador are designed to address specific thematic areas, such as: Bilingual Education, Andean Culture, Andean Medicine, Andean Crafts, Ecoagriculture and others. With specialized native teachers and up-to-date materials, we provide you with the necessary tools to improve your language skills in specific contexts. Learn Kichwa effectively and focused on your area of interest with our specific classes at EIL Ecuador.
  • Face-to-face (group and individual) and virtual (individual) modality

• Age: a minimum of 16 years.
• Group classes: minimum of 5 and maximum of 7 people
• Desire to discover a new world, full of mysteries and myths

For international students:

• Basic knowledge of the Spanish language to be able to interact in the life and culture of Ecuador (B2)
• Have a passport valid for more than 6 months
• If your stay is longer than 3 months, you will need a study visa
• Medical insurance against accidents and diseases

• Kichwa classes are available at any time of the year
• Each level (A1-C2) consists of between 30 and 65 hours
• Schedule of 2, 3, 4 or 5 hours a day from Monday to Friday
• The duration of the course depends on the needs of the student.

• Level test before starting the course
• Classes
• Materials
• Certificate endorsed by SETEC
• Reception at the airport, for non-resident students
• Advice for the visa application, for non-resident students

Does not include:

• Visa Cost
• Air ticket
• Personal expenses
• Health and travel insurance