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Business Programs FAQ
What are Business & Professional
programs?
Business & Professional
programs is a collection of total immersion
language programs that besides focusing on
language acquisition, also focus on the
development of professional vocabulary and
adress typical issues and culture from that
particular field.We offer the following
types of programs;
- Business Language programs are group
language courses combined with some
private tuition so you can improve your
general language skills while also
working on specialized topics and
vocabulary. These programs are generally
open to all language levels and to
students and professionals. The Business
Language programs are offered in Chinese, Spanish,
French, German, Italian and Japanese.
- Executive Intensive programs are
designed for the professional who needs
to acquire language and cultural skills
in the absolute minimum amount of time.
8 hrs/day private lessons tailored to
your exact needs makes this a reality.
Executive Intensive programs are
currently offered in German, French,
Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Other professional areas; These
courses combine general language
programs with specific vocabulary,
lecture, excursions and/or workshops in
your line of work. Programs are
currently available in the fields of
Law, Government, Journalism, Tourism,
Social Work and (Fashion) Design.
Click here for a complete list of the
programs.
Who can participate?The programs
are open to undergraduate and graduate
students as well as working professionals
who are studying or working in that
particular field, or are looking to get some
relevant skills to make a career
change. Some programs have minimum
language requirements, so be sure you meet
the minimum level or plan to take additional
standard language classes prior to the start of the program.
Is it possible to reduce the number of
class hours under the Executive Intensive
option?Unfortunately, no. The
program has been designed to be 8 hours/day
of instruction. If you are looking for
a course with reduced hours, consider the
Business language programs which
are a total of 6 hours/day or opt for
private classes under our regular immersion
programs.
What would my day be like? Classes
run Monday-Friday. The actual schedule
of classes depends on which program you are
signed up for. Class hours range from
20-40 hours per week based on the program.
Classes may either be in the morning,
afternoon or a combination of the 2.
Based on your class schedule and the program
you have chosen, you may be able to
participate in additional cultural
activities and/or activities that are
specific to your program.
Can I schedule my classes around my
business meetings? If you know in
advance what your availability will be,
sometimes there is flexibility to arrange
for classes at set times. Make a note of
this on your application. However,
generally speaking, class schedule is
arranged on site and cannot be guaranteed in
advance. It has worked out much better
for participants who are able to schedule
their business meetings around their classes
instead.
Do I need to know a foreign language to
participate?Check the requirements
listed for each program. In some
cases, no prior language level is required.
However, some programs do require a specific
level in order to get the most out of the
program. If you are concerned
about going with a low language, you should
register for an additional 2-3 weeks of
in-country classes prior to the
program start date.
Can I bring my own materials related to
what I need to learn?If you are
enrolled in a program that has private
lessons as part of the course, you may
certainly bring your own materials.
Unfortunately, this request cannot be
accommodated in a group class environment.
Is airfare included?Airfare is not
included. You will be responsible for
booking and paying for you own airfare. Some
suggestions are Exito Travel:
1-800-655-4053, they specialize in travel to
Latin America and can get discounted rates.
Also STA, who specializes in student travel,
can get student prices on airline tickets
http://www.statravel.com
Will I have any free time to sight see?
You will have most evenings free during the
week. During some weekends, excursions are
planned to popular destinations, and are
included in the program cost, so you will
also be able to sight see on these
excursions. During other weekends, you will
have free time to explore or relax as you
wish.
What out of pocket expenses will
I encounter?Depending on location,
either 2 or 3 meals per day are included in
the cost. You will be responsible for any
meals not included in the program.
Additionally, snacks, souvenirs, drinks,
transportation during your free, etc. are
also not included in the program cost. For
most countries there is an airport departure
tax (usually about $20). You should also
plan to pay for a taxi to return to the
airport after the program. Pick-up upon
arrival is included in the program cost.
Can I be guaranteed to visit or meet with
people my field?We do our best to meet our clients'
specific needs and interests. If this
is something that is important to you,
please make a request on your application
form. Depending on the particular
course and time of year, we may be able to
make arrangements for this (particularly
with the Executive Intensive
Programs).
What type of clothing should I
bring to wear to on-site visits?
Business-casual will be appropriate for the
site visits. However, you should also bring
comfortable weekend and evening wear.
Classes at school are generally very casual.
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