Program Fees
Quarter Language and Culture Programs:
| Term | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fall | $3,900 |
| Winter | $3,900 |
| Spring | $3,900 |
Semester Language and Culture Programs:
| Term | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fall | $6,500 |
| Spring | $6,500 |
4-Week Summer Language and Culture Programs:
| Term | Cost |
|---|---|
| Summer I | $2,960 |
| Summer II | $2,960 |
| Summer III | $2,960 |
J-Term Language and Culture Program:
| Term | Cost |
|---|---|
| January | $2,960 |
| February | $2,960 |
Program Fees Include:
- A homestay with a local family (single occupancy unless double is requested)
- Group Spanish language or culture courses at the Universidad de Cuenca
- A transcript from the Universidad de Cuenca
- Transfers to and from the airport in Cuenca
- Extensive on-site orientation by El Nomad staff (full day orientation)
- Orientation at the university (partial day only)
- A city tour of Cuenca
- Group lunch at a traditional Ecuadorian restaurant as part of the orientation
- An excursion to Cajas National Park
- An excursion to Ingapirca Ruins
- Free or low cost cultural activities several days per week coordinated by El Nomad (this could include such options as cultural activities held in the city center, cooking classes in the El Nomad center, language exchange between Ecuadorian and US students, Latin American movie night at the El Nomad center with snacks, etc.)
- Travel assistance and cultural tourism package options through the El Nomad office
- 24-hour emergency number in Ecuador
- Bi-lingual on-site staff who are available 24-hours a day
- Optional extra-curricular activities including volunteer and internship opportunities
- Cell phone rental with $10 of credit
- A bus pass with 14 rides per week for the duration of their program An El Nomad student identification card
- In country visa assistance (if needed)
Not included:
Passport $ 100
Airfare $ 600 - $1,200
Books $ 60 - $ 150
Additional local transportation $ 40 - $ 150
Personal expenses $ 250 - $ 1,000
Student visa $ 0 - $ 250
