The Academía Latinoamericana de Español is one of the most highly acclaimed Spanish schools in Ecuador. Their goal is to simply provide the absolute best Spanish language program possible to foreigners. The Spanish instructors at the school are trained extensively in teaching adult foreign populations, and over 20 universities around the world give university credit for coursework done at the Academía Latinoamericana de Español. The school separates students into 9 different levels of Spanish proficiency as opposed to the usual 3 category system (beginner, intermediate, and advanced), which means instruction is more precisely attuned to students’ exact language level. All Spanish instructors have University degrees in Spanish Philology, and are very carefully selected. The school has an extensive library with audio-visual materials, books, magazines, and newspapers. University quality textbooks are used by all levels, and classes are also offered in business Spanish, literature, indigenous cultures, Latin American culture and history, and many other university level courses. For a very serious university quality program, the Academía Latinoamericana de Español is probably your best option.