Teaching English in Ecuador

Information Sheet Last Updated: June 2005

Choosing an Institute
Some of the following institutes and schools offer highly-structured programs with standardized tests and levels and mandatory teacher training. Others simply throw you into the classroom with few or no materials but lots of room for creativity. Depending on your desires and teaching style, one of these two types might be right for you, but it’s best to have an idea beforehand. Teachers have occasionally had trouble getting paid, so make sure the institute seems reliable and reputable. Reading trip reports is a good way to find out about others’ experiences. Private lessons are often a lucrative and flexible alternative, assuming you can find regular students.

Getting a Teaching Job
A few schools on this list require certain qualifications, such as TEFL/TESL certificates (Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language) or the Cambridge RSA (a certificate offered by Cambridge University and the Royal Society of the Arts). Many others have a preference for qualified, experienced native speakers and will pay accordingly. In fact, however, competition for teachers is often so keen that schools will hire inexperienced travelers off the street, even on short notice. That doesn’t mean you have to look the part of the backpacker: a little dress-up goes a long way. Be sure to have an updated c.v. (résumé) listing any classroom experience, no matter how small, and expect to be interviewed. Demonstrate your dependability, and your chances of landing a job are pretty good.

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Language Institutes
These schools typically cater to adults, e.g. professionals or university students. They tend to operate either on a set schedule (approximately 7 to 12-week cycles) or on an as-needed basis with classes starting anytime a group forms. At the moment, pay hovers around the $2-3 per hour range.

Benedict School Phone: 243-2729, 246-2972, 226-9542, Telefax: 227-2263 Address: Edmundo Chiriboga 713 y Jorge Paez Contact: Jesús de Jaramillo	The Experiment in International Living Phone: 255-1937,Telefax: 222-9596 Address: Hernando de la Cruz N31- 37 y Mariana de Jesús Contact: Rosa Elena Vivanco E-mail: eilecua@access.net.ec Prefer teachers with TESL and experience but also need conversation teachers (inexperienced OK).
EF Phone: 245-7289, 226-4569 Address: Catalina Aldaz 363 y Portugal Contact: Steve Tomking or Britt Salazar E-mail: stevetomking@ef.com, brittsalazar@ef.com Web: www.ef.com On-site teacher training and class observations. Only qualified and experienced teachers	C.E.C. (Centro de Estudios para la comunidad de la Escuela Politécnica Nacional) Phone: 250-0068 Address: Ed. Araucaria (Reina Victoria y Baquedano) Contact: Henry Guy, director E-mail: guytobar@access.net.ec Adult education in 8-week cycles, intermediate and advanced levels. Require B.A./B.S. or equivalent, prefer experience. Need linguists for highest levels.
Fulbright Commission Phone: 256-3095, 256-2999 (English Program), Fax: (02) 250-8149 Address: Almagro 961 y Colón Postal address: Casilla 17-07-9081 Contact: Matt Bifano Email: fulbright@fulbright.org.ec Prefer native speakers with TEFL and experience	Harvard Phone: 256-8870, Fax:290-1878 Address: 1) Villa Flora (Sur) 2) Colón y 9 de Octubre 3) Av. 10 de Agosto y Riofrio Postal address: Casilla 17-15-433 Contact: Marlene Herrera
Inlingua Phone: 245-8763 Address: Sebastián Quintero 37512 y M. M. Sanchez (behind Olympic Stadium) Contact: Aura Stable E-mail: inlinguaquito@inligua.com Minimum contract of 6 months, bonuses for one year or more. Training includes. French and Spanish classes also offered.	Key Language Services Phone: 222-0956 Address: Alpallana E6-114 Whymper, 8th Floor Contact: Jill Christy, Clare St. Laurnes E-mail: KLS@hoy.net Native speaker, require TEFL certificate, three-month commitment. Professional apperence.
Universidad San Francisco Phone: 289-5723, 289-5724, 2890-378 Address: Av. Interoceánica, y Jardines del Este Cumbayá Contact: Enrique Wong Requirements: B.A. and TEFL, ESL, Experience	Small World Partners Phone: 227-5881, 227-8552 Address: Sancha Carrera y N38-11 Villalengua Contact: Andrew Bannier Email: swp@uio.telconet.net Prefer qualifactions, TEFL, ESL and experience.

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High Schools
These are mostly bilingual or international schools which offer contracts for an entire school year or longer. Requirements and pay generally vary with the quality or reputation of the school. Teachers may be asked to cover specific subjects in English in addition to straight language instruction

Academia Cotopaxi Phone: 246-7411, Ext.235, 219, Fax 244-5195 Address: De las Higuerrillas y de las Alondras (Monteserrín) Contact: Jannet de Pazmiñoat the Language Center E-mail: cotopaxi@cotopaxi .k12.ec Requirements: Teaching Certificate+ B.A.+ 3 years of experience with international schools.	Colegio Americano de Quito Phone: 247-2974; 247-7534; Fax 247-2972 Address: Manuel Benigo Cueva N80-190 Mailing address: Urbanización Carcelén, Casilla 17-01-157 Contact: Susan Barba E-mail: dirgeneral@fcaq.k12.ec Contact: Jaquelin Urrespa E-mail: einstien@einstein.k12.ec Elementary or secondary education, minimum contract of one school year (Sept - July).
Colegio Albert Einstein Phone: 247-7901, 247-0144 (telefax) Address: Av. Diego Vásquez de Cepeda km. 4.5 Contact: Maria Oquallio Want one-year commitment.	Colegio Intisana Phone: 244-0128, 244-9701, Telefax: 227-7035, Fax: 243-1610 Address: Av. Occidental 5329 y Marco Jofe Contact: Jon Moñios E-mail: informa@intisana.net
Colegio Henri Becquerel Phone: 237-0801 Address: Sector de La Morita, (Tumbaco)	Colegio la Dolorosa Phone: 223-9565 Address: 6 de Diciembre y Pedro Ponce Contact: Señora Marta Mora
British School Phone: 237-4649, 237-4651, Telefax:237-4650 Address: Vía Cunuyacu, km. 2.5, Tumbaco Contact: Daryl Barker E-mail: bsq@bsq.edu.ec Requirements: B.A. and Master's degrees.	Colegio La Inmaculada Phone: 223-8530 Address: Av. Gonzàlez Suàrez y San Ignacio Contact: Madre Directora One-year commitment starting in Sept.
Colegio Menor (of the Univ. de San Francisco) Phone: 289-3391 / 3392 / 3393 / 3394 Address: Cumbayá vía Santa Inés Contact: Mireya de Calderón E-mail: mcalderon@mail.cmsfq.edu.ec	Liceo Internacional Phone: 246-8716, 244-6976, 245-1859, Fax: 244-6975 Address: Sector Monteserin, Las Amapolas 100 y Malvas E-mail: liceo.inter@excessinterunido.net Contact: Nancy Carillo

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Nexus School
Phone: (07) 884-016 (telefax)
Address: Av. José Paralta 1-19 y 12 de Abril
Contact: Marcela Carrasco
Requirements: BA, experience, exam and interview.
Classes offered in a variety of languages.

Centro de Estudios Interamericanos
Phone: (07) 839-003, Fax: 833-593 Address: Gran Colombia y General Torres
Postal address: Casilla 597
Contact: Cathy Molina or Jennifer Jackson
E-mail: english@cedei.org
Certified teachers only.

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