In the Galápagos, your homestay will be close to the USFQ GAIAS campus. All homestays are located by the IES Abroad staff, in safe areas of the area, and inspected on a regular basis. You will have your own furnished room, and you will be the only IES Abroad student in the home. No two homestay situations are the same! Just as “family” could mean many different things in your home country, Ecuadorian families also are quite diverse. Some families are composed of a set of parents and their children. Other families consist of an older couple with grown children. It is common in Ecuador for some...

You will participate in a mandatory orientation which begins at the Center and is followed by several days at our partner universities. A complete schedule is distributed upon arrival. You will have already received access to the Guidebook app which contains both the IES Abroad Quito student manual and Emergency plan. On the first day of orientation, you will receive a packet with the following documents: Orientation schedule Semester academic calendar Pledge to speak only Spanish Field trip sign-up form List of important course registration dates Student ID card Staff contact information...

Purchase a ticket to arrive at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport (airport code UIO) in Quito on the official arrival date between 6pm and 12am (midnight). Most flights from the US arrive to Quito at night, often as late as 11pm or midnight. IES Abroad Quito staff are accustomed to this and prepare accordingly, so do not worry about arriving at this hour. If you do not book a direct flight, we recommend that you leave at least 2-3 hours to make your connections in case your first flight is delayed. Someone will be at the airport to pick you up on the official arrival date. If you arrive...

Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Review the housing options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad Program Advisor with any questions...

Situated near the financial district, the IES Abroad Quito & Galápagos Islands Center is housed in a new, modern building walking distance from La Parque Carolina, Quito’s largest historic park. Our Center is your connection point for all things IES Abroad. Take your IES Abroad courses in the Center’s classrooms Meet with staff in their offices Study in the library Meet up with friends in the student lounge Other features include: WiFi, printing facilities, and a computer lab Center Staff Ximena Paredes • Interim Center Director in Quito Lupe Escobar • Administrative & Activity Coordinator in...

Santiago Center On-Site Center Address IES Abroad Santiago Center, Dr. Manuel Barros Borgoño # 159, Providencia, Santiago, CHILE, 750-0513 Center Phone Numbers From the US: 011.56.22.264.0649 From Chile: 22.264.0649 Center Hours Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Closed 9am to 6pm 9am to 6pm 9am to 6pm 9am to 6pm 9am to 5pm Closed

Please make arrangements to arrive in Santiago between 7am and 1pm on the official arrival date. The major airport in Santiago is the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL). IES Abroad Santiago staff members will be waiting for you at the airport between these times to help you make transportation arrangements to your housing. Please keep in mind that students are responsible for covering the cost of transportation from the airport to their housing. We also recommend that you exchange $50 USD before traveling or upon arrival, for incidentals and first expenses. Please remember to save the...

Your program begins with a mandatory orientation that introduces you to many aspects of life in Santiago. Staff will organize walking tours of the city, introductions to the neighborhood around the IES Abroad Santiago Center, and discussions about the region’s history and culture.

Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Review the housing options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad Program Advisor with any questions...