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Internships in Ecuador

Gain professional internship experience, boost your resume, and live like a local in Quito and Ambato

Adelante Abroad launched our new internship program, operating in Quito and Ambato, Ecuador for candidates looking to improve their Spanish while interning in Latin America…all for a VERY low price.

Medical internships, Architecture internships, Veterinary internships, Equine Veterinary internships,  Womens’ Issues and Human Rights placements, Marketing internships, Working with Street Children and Teaching English internships in Ecuador are all available and ready for qualified Interns.

Internships in Ecuador are offered year-round with guranteed placements. Housing is included in program pricing with homestay options available.

We’ve made an effort to make sure that participating companies and organizations both want & need our interns and have enough structure to handle them was paramount when building this new program.  We are proud of what we have to offer qualified intern candidates!

Program Pricing

1 Month
*Teaching English Only*
$2,810
6 Weeks
*Mid-May Only*
$3,170
2 Months$3,470
3 Months$4,000
4 Months$4,670
5 Months$5,170
6 Months$5,730

Ambato & Quito, Ecuador Internship Programs

See full descriptions of internship sectors available in Ecuador in the Tabs below. These organizations and companies are small to mid-sized and locally owned and run.

This is a very rewarding intern program, where candidates work within the community like a local and assist companies and organizations in various areas.

On your days off, discoveries are limitless: the Galápagos Islands (a huge and growing surf culture at uncluttered beaches in the Montanita area), volcanic craters, and the mouth of the Amazon is in Ecuador too.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's Included in the Ecuador Internship Programs?

Our Intern in Ecuador programs include some key features, here are just a few:

The amount of time you choose to intern is flexible, with program lengths ranging from 1 to 6 months, all begin the first Monday of each month, year round.
Intern in Ecuador programs can be done for academic credit. Students can receive 240 contact hours for a three month internship program, for example.
2 weeks of intensive Spanish language classes are included in the fee.
contracted, international internship work assignment is guaranteed, and applicants will know where you are interning long before you arrive. This is the perfect way to gain real, international work experience to make your resume stand out.
Students will be met at the airport when they arrive in Ecuador and taken directly to their reserved housing.
Housing is included. Live like a local in your own fully furnished room with family or choose the homestay option where you get meals and laundry included!
Our Directors in Ecuador are very well connected in the cities we place interns in. This is how we build or create a tailored internship placement for each of our candidates.
Some excursions are included during the 2 weeks of Spanish courses (Galapagos Islands anyone? Surf trip?)

Is This Program Right For You?

Answer the following questions:

Are you an independent-minded individual?
Will you be 18 years of age or older by the time you begin your program?
Do you speak fluent English (This program is open to candidates worldwide)?
Do you desire the opportunity to live and work alongside local people abroad?
Are you flexible and open to situations outside of your comfort zone (i.e. public transportation, new environment, different customs, etc.)?
Are you looking for a program duration between 1 to 12 months?

If you answered YES to these questions, then this program is right for you!

For many programs, Spanish skills are required (at least a low-intermediate level), but placements can be found in some sectors for complete beginners (e.g. Teaching English). Certain fields may have specific requirements for prior experience or studies.

Our programs work for the right candidate, even if you haven’t yet begun your international travels. We’ll create a customized, once-in-a-lifetime program for you!

Have Questions About the Program? Ask Us!

Location

About Ecuador

Quito, Ecuador’s capital city, is a vibrant destination for students and graduates looking to intern abroad. Nestled high in the Andes Mountains, Quito combines rich colonial history, breathtaking natural landscapes, and a dynamic professional environment. From exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites in the city center to venturing into the Amazon rainforest or the Galápagos Islands, interns in Quito experience both cultural immersion and international work experience.

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Application Process

The application deadline is 60-90 days prior to your chosen start date.

Late applications are accepted on a case by case basis and are subject to a $250 late fee.

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Academic Credit

Many of the students participating in our Internship abroad programs in Ecuador receive academic credit. These students arrange academic credit through their home universities while completing internships in Ecuador. Adelante Abroad provides necessary documentation to support credit approval for your international work experience in Quito, but it is the students who will contact their university to see how the hours and transfer.

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