AFS Ecuador offers a variery of programs for those who wish to come and learn about our culture:

School Year Program: From late August to mid July Community Service Program: From January to June, or from July to December School Semester Program:” From September to January Homestay Intensive Program:” 7 weeks from June to August

All our programs involve a host family stay, the best way to experience and learn from our rich and diverse culture.

To apply, please contact the AFS National Office in your home country, or write to us at info-ecuador@afs.org

These are just a couple of the things about Ecuador that impressed a former AFS participant, which sum up the feelings of many more who’ve joined him in saying ”Follow me to Ecuador…”

The Warmth of Family Life: Surrounded by impressive mountains and tall modern buildings, or by lush vegetation and the singing of exotic birds… Enjoying Sunday brunch on the terrace of a penthouse in the city, or a quiet afternoon in the country side, the warmth of an Ecuadorian host family will stay with you forever.

A Land of Incredible Contrasts: Ecuador is the second smallest country in South America, but it has been blessed with a truly diverse biography. The majestic Andes mountains divide the country into a rich, tropical coastal plain to the West and a luxuriant rain forest to the East. The Galapagos Islands, famous for their unique ecosystem, are also a part of Ecuador. AFS participants have a chance to take an optional trip to this paradise at the end of their program.