Quito S.I. Spanish Insititute as a branch of The International Bénédict Schools of Languages has been teaching the Spanish language fo foreigners since 1990.

In November 2002, Quito Spanish Institute became the first and only Spanish school in South America accredited by and associated to "Instituto Cervantes de España" - "Spain's Cervantes Institute" - ("Centro Asociado"). This honor and certification is only given to Spanish schools that produce high quality Spanish courses with immersion programs that are in the best possible learning environment.