In addition to your virtual orientation course, you will participate in on-site orientation sessions when you arrive in Quito. 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. On the first day of orientation, you will receive a packet with the following documents: IES Abroad Quito student manual Emergency plan Orientation schedule Semester academic calendar Pledge to speak only Spanish Field trip sign-up form List of important course registration dates Student...

Internships are available to all students. Please note that internship seminar is hosted in-person at our IES Abroad Nantes center. If you require an internship for course credit, please speak to your IES Abroad advisor. Internships offer a unique, real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion. Application Requirements Students must have at least four semesters of college-level French and receive a sufficient score on their IES Abroad predeparture written language assessment in order to be eligible for this option. It is your responsibility to research...

As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available, it will appear below. However, this calendar is subject to change. Please do not make independent travel arrangements (including visits from family or friends) before you arrive on-site, receive any calendar updates from the IES Abroad Center staff during orientation, and finalize your course registration. Remember that you will not be excused from academic obligations, including final exams or required IES Abroad events, in order to travel independently. You can easily make personal travel plans once on-site!

Volunteering USFQ Dragons Dragons are Ecuadorian students who volunteer to help international students (like you!) get settled at USFQ and immerse in the local student culture. During your orientation in USFQ, you will meet some of the Dragons and will learn more about the program.

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...

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...

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...

Please note that community-based learning placement options for the Fall semester could be limited and/or virtual. You can participate in a community-based learning placement with an accompanying academic seminar. Through community-based learning, you will gain insight into Ecuadorian culture while directly helping the community as a volunteer at a local organization. The IES Abroad Quito staff has relationships with a number of community-based organizations. The instructor will work with a select group of organizations to develop interesting projects for teams of students. You can apply to be...

Once in Quito, tutors can be arranged for additional help in any of your classes. If you feel that a tutor would be helpful, please notify the IES Abroad Quito staff. Nearly all your school supplies and Spanish Language books can easily be found in Quito. Your professors can recommend local bookstores where texts can be found. Other course materials will be made available to you on the IES Abroad Moodle platform. You can read more about our academic expectations and requirements in the IES Abroad Academic Policy Guidelines.