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Many choose to stay with a family to practice their Spanish and get to know more about Ecuadorian culture. The families are carefully selected and have experience with foreign students. All families are located within walking distance from the school.

Home stays includes private room, 3 meals a day and laundry service. Most families have a private bathroom.



Family Name: Herves Hermida

Family Members:
6
Mother´s Information:
Elena (07/May/1948). Housewife
Father´s Information:
Eugenio (07/March/1944). Dentist
Children:
Fabian (09/March/1966), occupation: Chemical engineer; Monica (19/March/1971), food engineer; Monserrat (05/August/1973), psychologist; Esteban (07/September/1967)
Address:
Calle del Molino Street 1-33 and Del Chofer Avenue, Americas Avenue area.
Phone:
593-7-2842975
Pets:
Dog and Cat  Live outside the house
Others:
Nice house with great view of the city form the windows and terrace. They like to do many activities with the student.
Walking from school:
20 minutes



Family Name: Calle-Figueroa
Family Members:
5
Father´s Information:
Miguel (14/January/1949). Private employee
Mother´s Information:
Magdalena (29/May/1949). Housewife
Children: 
Paul (04/May/1976), private employee; Pablo Andrés (17/May/1977), student; Christian (21/January/1982), student
Address:
Las Pencas urbanization  Genciana street 1-10 ( On the back of Supermaxi Americas)
Phone:
593-7-2829684***2837225
E-mail:
criscal@etapaonline.net.ec
Pets:
Dog
Walking from school:
30 minutes
Others:
Nice house in quiet neighbourhood. It has a garden, terrace and balconies. They like to do many activities with the student.



Family Name: Maldonado Lazo
Family Members: 4
Father´s Information: Alejandro (08/August/1944). Private employee
Mother´s Information: Conchita (10/December/1946). Housewife
Children: Gustavo (05/June/1972), private employee; Ivan Felipe (06/September/1973), commercial engineer
Address: Dolores de Veintimilla Avenue 1-113 and Agustín Cueva
Phone: 593- 7-2814 643
Pets: No
Others: Pretty house with garden, located in a nice neighbourhood. Private room with private bathroom. Student stays in a mini-apartment with all the facilities. Family likes to share and do many activities with the student.
Walking from school: 20 minutes



Family Name: Andrade Muñoz
Family Members: 5
Father´s Information: Manuel (03/June/1950). Civil engineer
Mother´s Information: Ruthj (02/January/1959). Housewife
Children: Maria Cristina (15/November/1979), private employee; Juan Carlos (14/March/1983), student; Jose Luis (24/January/1990), student
Address: Francisca Davila 3-96 y Lorenzo Piedra ( on the back of Remigio Crespo Avenue. Entry is in front of “Europea” store)
Phone: 593-7-2880797***099646213
E-mail: leonico@etapaonline.net.ec
Pets: No
Others: Private bedroom and bathroom. There is a TV in the bedroom. Nice and quiet neighbourhood. They like to do many activities with the student.
Walking from school: 30 minutes


Family Name: Berrezueta - Vazquez
Family Members: 3
Father´s Information: Luis (05/January/1941). Dentist
Mother´s Information: Magdalena (23/June/1941). Teacher
Children: Juan Pablo (27/September/1982). Electronics engineer
Address: Sucre street 3-36 and Vargas Machuca   Near Atahualpa Hotel
Phone: 593- 7-2831116
Pets: 2 Dogs
Others: Nice house in downtown. Student has private bedroom and bathroom.  They like to do many activities with student.
Walking from school: 10 minutes


Family Name: Jarrin Cuesta
Family Members: 5
Father´s Information: Jorge (15/October/1956). Business man
Mother´s Information: Ana (21/November/1961). Psychologist
Children: Natalia (10/May/1991), student; Paola (30/March/1994), student; Jorge (23/March/1982)  (Does not live with parents)
Address: Coronel Talbot street 10-15 and Gran Colombia
Phone: 593-7-2833646
Pets: Dog
Others: Nice house in downtown very close to school. They like to do many activities with the student.
Walking from school: 10 minutes


Family Name: Fernandez de Córdoba
Family Members: 5
Mother´s Information: Enma (08/January/1957). Housewife
Father´s Information: Ivan (October 1952). Engineer
Children: Ivan (01/January/1973), civil engineer; Mauricio (19/July/1976), electronics engineer; Andrés (14/February/1984), student
Address: García Moreno Street 2-06 and Martinez Mera
Phone: 593-7-2804553***2805802
Pets: 2 Dogs
Others: House with garden. Nice neighbourhood. They like to do many activities with the student.
Walking from school: 20 minutes


Family Name: Benitez - Vidal
Family Members: 5
Mother´s Information: Eulalia (December/3rd/1961). Housewife/ private employee
Father´s Information: Victor (February/ 2nd/1956) Economist
Children: Rebeca (August/14th/1985), student; Mónica (September/12th/1988), student; Estefanía (December/11th/1991), student
Address: Octavio Cordero 4-66 y Gran Colombia
Phone: 593-7-2837368
E-mail: becky_ben_vid@hotmail.com
Pets: 1 dog 1 cat (outside the house)
Others: Nice house and neighbourhood. House with balconies. It is located in the very beginning of the historic centre of Cuenca. The family likes to do many activities with the students.
Walking from school: 20 minutes


 
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