Genesis School is recognized by the Ecuadorian Ministery of Education (Agreement # 139-D P-DECM). In 1997 Escuela Genesis began as an elementary school with just a kindergarden. Each year since then it has grown to it's present size with grades one thru seven. The mission of the school is to offer an alternative education to our youth that focuses on values and creativity. We accomplish this non-traditional education through various activities and classes including art, the environment, computers, English, Italian, theater, dance, cheerleading, sports, etc. In addition, Genesis School ensures that each child is given ample attention by setting a maximum of 10 children per class.     Part of the alternative education at Escuela Genesis has been possible through a volunteer program that began in 1999. Volunteers have come to the Escuela Genesis from all over the world including New Zealand, Germany, Italy, Australia, Switzerland, Great Britain, South Africa, Canada and the United States in order to teach foreign languages. In addition to teaching at Escuela Genesis, we have helped many volunteers to give classes in other local schools. The Volunteer Program has also provided to students of three other local schools with scholarships to study in Genesis School (free education, transportation, uniforms, books and materials.) We are very proud of the scholarship program because giving a chance to less fortunate children is important to us. We hope that the number will increase each year and we plan to eventually become a foundation.   Due to the many volunteers who participate in our Volunteer Program that desire to formally learn Spanish, we have decided to form Genesis Spanish School. Genesis Spanish School shares the mission of Escuela Genesis and the Volunteer Program. We provide a non-traditional education through creative learning activities, sharing, and integration into the community. We believe our programs are beneficial for all involved and we hope that you will join us in our mission towards a better global society!