Academia Latinoamericana de Español

What Academia Latinoamericana de Español does

Academia Latinoamericana de Español, operating under the trade name LatinoSchools, is a family-owned Spanish-language immersion institution founded in 1989 by Carlos del Corral and Rosita Ortiz de del Corral and legally established as LatinoSchools Limited Liability Company in Ecuador in 1992 (Ministry of Education approval RD No 1907-DREC, April 30, 1994). The company operates three physical campuses in Quito (Ecuador), Cusco (Peru), and Sucre (Bolivia), employing 42 staff across the network, and delivers curriculum standardized against the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and European Standard Language Levels, using a written placement test plus Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) to assign incoming students to level.

Its product surface spans core intensive formats (Intensive, Super Intensive, Private, Semi-Private, Online) priced weekly ($200–$450/week), specialized vertical programs (Medical Spanish at $410, Rotation Medical Program at $1,440, Teacher Methodology at $1,220, SIELE/DELE prep at $20), cultural add-ons (Activa Program, Flavors of the Andes at $590 each), accommodation services (host-family homestay at $30/night, student residence in Bolivia at $18/night), and service-learning/internship placements. Revenue is generated through direct online enrollment via the company e-commerce site (bank transfer, PayPal, credit card), supported by email, phone, and WhatsApp, with a $50 lifetime enrollment fee and $300 cancellation penalty. Distribution combines content marketing (blog, SEO, social), earned media (testimonials, The Observer Traveler, Transitions Abroad, Time Magazine), and a referral channel via university partnerships including Rutgers, Virginia Military Institute, and Sigma Delta Pi (National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society), plus a 2025 strategic partnership with CFHI for medical shadowing programs in Ecuador.

The customer base is a hybrid of individual international travelers seeking language-plus-cultural-immersion experiences and institutional groups from universities and medical training programs; segments explicitly targeted include international students, medical professionals, senior learners (50+), university students seeking credits, volunteers/interns, and faculty-led groups. There are no external funding rounds, no parent company, no M&A activity, and no publicly disclosed revenue figures — the business is internally financed by the founding family.

Name

Academia Latinoamericana de Español

Legal name

LatinoSchools Limited Liability Company

Website

https://latinoschools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LatinoSchools is a family-owned Spanish language school operating campuses in Quito (Ecuador), Cusco (Peru), and Sucre (Bolivia), offering immersive Spanish courses, specialized medical and teacher-training programs, cultural activities, and homestay accommodations for international students and university study-abroad groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (61163), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

One-to-One Immersion & Homestay Language Programs (EDAIAEAH), Business & Professional Language Training Abroad (EDAIAEAC), Immigration, Citizenship & Integration Language Exam Prep (EDANACAG), TESOL / Bilingual / World Language Teacher Preparation Programs (EDAHAFAI)

Keywords

• Spanish language immersion
• Study abroad programs
• Language school services
• Cultural immersion education
• Medical Spanish training

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Spanish Language Courses: Revenue from various Spanish language programs including intensive, super intensive, and specialized courses. Programs are priced per week or per course with enrollment fees.
2. Accommodation Services: Revenue from host family homestays and student residences. Priced per night with different rates for Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru locations. Includes meals and laundry services.
3. Specialized Programs: Medical Spanish, Teacher Methodology, SIELE & DELE preparation, and internship/rotation programs offered at premium price points.
4. Online Spanish Classes: Virtual Spanish instruction provided as standalone courses or complementary to on-site programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LatinoSchools delivers Spanish language instruction through intensive, super-intensive, online, private, and semi-private course formats at physical campuses in Quito (Ecuador), Cusco (Peru), and Sucre (Bolivia), standardized to ACTFL and European Standard Language Levels. Course offerings are bundled with cultural immersion via host family homestays or student residences, and complemented by specialized programs (Medical Spanish, Rotation Medical, SIELE/DELE preparation, College Credits, Faculty-Led, Teacher Methodology, Activa, Flavors of the Andes) plus volunteer and internship placements in partnership with CFHI.

Product overview

LatinoSchools operates as a language education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of Spanish language programs across three campuses in Ecuador (Quito), Peru (Cusco), and Bolivia (Sucre). The core offering consists of intensive Spanish courses (Intensive, Super Intensive, Online, Private, and Semi-Private formats) that use ACTFL and European Standard Language Levels methodology. Specialized programs include Medical Spanish, Rotation Medical Programs, SIELE/DELE Preparation, College Credits, Faculty Led Programs, and Teacher Methodology Programs. Cultural immersion is enhanced through the Activa Program and Flavors of the Andes. Accommodation services include Host Family homestays and Student Residences. The institution also offers volunteer and internship programs for experiential learning in partnership with CFHI (Child Family Health International).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intensive Spanish Course Core intensive Spanish language course focusing on grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and oral proficiency using ACTFL and European Standard Language Levels methodology. Priced from $200/week, available across campuses in Quito, Cusco, and Sucre.
• Super Intensive Spanish Course Extended intensive Spanish course for accelerated learning with additional hours of instruction, priced at $450/week.
• Online Spanish Classes Virtual Spanish instruction delivered remotely, allowing students to learn from anywhere worldwide; available as standalone courses or complementary to on-site programs.
• Private Spanish Classes One-on-one personalized Spanish instruction tailored to individual learning needs and goals, priced at $15/class.
• Semi Private Program Small group Spanish classes with limited students per session for more personalized attention, priced at $24.
• Activa Program Active learning Spanish program combining language instruction with cultural experiences and activities, priced at $590.
• Flavors of the Andes Cultural immersion Spanish program featuring culinary and experiential activities connected to Andean traditions, priced at $590.
• SIELE & DELE Preparation Test preparation course for SIELE and DELE Spanish language proficiency certifications, priced at $20.
• Medical Spanish Program Specialized Spanish course for healthcare professionals focusing on medical terminology and patient communication in Spanish, priced at $410; class sizes capped at 5 students.
• Rotation Medical Program Clinical rotation and medical internship program for graduate medical students in hospitals and clinics, priced at $1,440.
• College Credits University-accredited Spanish courses allowing students to earn transferable college credits toward degree programs.
• Faculty Led Programs Customized group programs led by university faculty for academic credit and cultural immersion, used by institutions such as Rutgers and Virginia Military Institute.
• Teacher Methodology Program Professional development program for Spanish teachers focusing on methodology and best practices, priced at $1,220.
• Host Family Accommodation Homestay accommodation with local families including two meals daily and weekly laundry service, located within walking distance of campuses; priced at $30/night and available in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru.
• Student Residence Shared student housing facility providing accommodation near campus in Bolivia with access to commercial and entertainment areas; single room $18/night, double room additional $7.
• Volunteer Programs Service-learning and volunteering opportunities including youth outreach, health programs, cultural projects, ecological conservation, and professional internships in Ecuador and Peru.
• Internship Programs Professional internship opportunities in marketing, radio, health offices, and dentistry for career advancement and CV enhancement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Standardized assessment using ACTFL and European Standard Language Levels ensures consistent student progress tracking
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CFHI (Child and Family Health International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFHI is a Global Health Program partner offering medical shadowing opportunities for graduate medical students. LatinoSchools is listed as a proud partner providing Spanish language education alongside medical field experience in Ecuador clinics and hospitals, including obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric clinics and medical centers.
• Rutgers UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRutgers University is shown as a partner university with students participating in LatinoSchools study abroad programs in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
• Virginia Military InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVirginia Military Institute sent student groups to LatinoSchools Sucre, Bolivia campus for Spanish language study abroad as documented in a testimonial by Ellen Burchen.
• Sigma Delta Pi (National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, extended an invitation to LatinoSchools to be a participating sponsor in their scholarship program for active members - an honor extended only to the very best language academies. This partnership validates the academic quality and recognition of the institution.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Babbel: Subscription-based online language learning platform with Spanish among its primary offerings. While not an immersive school, Babbel commoditizes beginner Spanish learning and potentially reduces LatinoSchools' entry-level learner funnel.
• italki: Online marketplace for one-on-one language tutoring with Spanish tutors worldwide. Competes with LatinoSchools' private online Spanish classes and provides a lower-priced alternative for individual learners.

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global education company with extensive language schools in multiple countries. While broader in scope than LatinoSchools, EF offers Spanish immersion programs that compete for the same pool of international Spanish learners.
• Universidad de Salamanca - Cursos Internacionales: Prestigious Spanish university's Spanish language program for international students. Competes with LatinoSchools for DELE preparation and academic Spanish learners, particularly those seeking university-affiliated credentials.

Direct peers

• Maximo Nivel: Spanish language school in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru offering immersive programs with volunteer opportunities. Operates in the same Latin American Spanish immersion market with similar homestay and cultural experience offerings.
• ISI Study Abroad: Study abroad program provider offering Spanish language immersion in multiple Latin American countries. Directly competes with LatinoSchools for university-sponsored and individual study abroad students.
• Enforex: Global Spanish language school chain with campuses in Spain and Latin America offering intensive courses, DELE preparation, and homestay accommodations. Competes head-to-head with LatinoSchools for international learners seeking Spanish immersion.
• Academia de Español in Guatemala (Spanish School Sol Latino): Spanish language school in Antigua Guatemala offering immersive Spanish programs with homestays and cultural activities. Operates in the same Central/South American immersive Spanish market as LatinoSchools.
• AIL Madrid / Academia Latinoamericana de Español (Spain): Spanish language school in Spain offering similar intensive Spanish courses, DELE preparation, and cultural immersion programs. Despite the similar name, it is a separate competitor targeting the same student demographic.
• don Quijote: One of the largest Spanish language school chains, offering immersive Spanish programs across multiple countries including Latin America. Directly competes with LatinoSchools for study-abroad Spanish students with similar intensive, super-intensive, and homestay offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/latinoschools
• Facebookfacebook.com/latinoschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/academia-latinoamericana-de-espa%C3%B1ol

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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