2019 Education Study Tour (June 2019)

Our study tour invites faculty and/or administrators, graduate students, current or retired teachers, and professionals with an interest in learning about education in Ecuador with a focus on comparing and contrasting educational systems. Participants do not need to be experts on the study tour topic or region. Our study tour is designed to serve individuals interested in examining issues in education from an interdisciplinary perspective. The study tour will accept a maximum of 13 participants. Participants have represented over 30 colleges and universities in the United States. Participants come at different stages in their career and with a diverse set of experiences and backgrounds. 

Academic Visit Highlights:

- Visits to local universities, high schools, and other academic sites                                   - Meet professors, scholars, and administrators                                       

- Discuss issues in education with government officials 

- Interact and learn from local stakeholders                                       

- Share your work, researcher and expertise with local educators

Site Visit Highlights:

–Learn about local culture, traditions, and the region

–Walk around the best preserved colonial center in the world

–Relax in beautiful Hot Springs on the Andes

–Discover new flavors and taste local food

–Visit local museums

–Get yourself some souvenirs in the local handcraft market

–Visit the middle of the world

Please find additional information about the tour, leadership, past participants' experiences, and logistics in the "More Details tab of this section.

What services are included in the tour fee?

- Small Group Experience (Max. 13 Participants)

- Fully Furnished Apartment Style Accommodations

- Academic Seminars (Lectures, Site Visits, Tours, Materials)

- Private Guided Daily Tours

- Private Transportation

- 3 Daily Meals as Indicated in the Itinerary

- One transfer from and to airport in Quito with the Group

- Entrance Fee for Local Attractions Included in Itinerary

- Pre-departure information and Staff Assistance

- Bottled Water

What services are NOT included in the study tour fee?

- International Airfare

- Additional Transportation Services not Included in Itinerary

- Souvenirs and Miscellaneous

- Tipping and Gratuities (Under $50 per person for entire trip)

- Additional Beverages and Alcoholic Drinks

- Travel and Medical Emergency Insurance

Cost Details

Faculty / Administrators:

Study Tour Fee: $2,800   (Early Bird Registration February 15: $2,600)

Graduate Students:

Study Tour Fee: $2,500 (Early Bird Registration February 15: $2,300)

What are additional costs that I should consider?

Roundtrip Airfare: Average $750 (Roundtrip Calculated from Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, or Miami, Minneapolis New York, DC)

Extra Cash: $100 - 150 (i.e., souvenirs, additional food and beverages, alcoholic drinks, tips, miscellaneous)

Medical and Travel Insurance: $45-75

When can I pay for the study tour?                                               

*Accommodations: Tour Fee based on double room accommodations with shared bathroom. If you would like a private room, please request this in advance. Additional fees apply.

a) Each double room has one bathroom

b) Traveling with a colleague: You can both select to room together in a double room with a private bathroom.

c) We recommend you have extra cash to cover additional expenses not included in our tour. Past participants report spending between $100 - 150 (i.e., souvenirs, tips, alcoholic drinks, miscellaneous)

d) TOTAL cost shown based on early bird registration of Feb 15 (Discount of $200 will be applied to the May 1 payment. Faculty/Administrator: $1,000; Graduate Student: $800)