Learn Spanish in Cuernavaca
Spanish Immersion in Mexico
Learning Spanish abroad in Cuernavaca, Mexico is one of many language immersion programs offered by AmeriSpan. Diversity is the word that best describes Mexico’s people and geography. Over 50 different indigenous groups, each with its own language, comprise 28% of Mexico’s 83 million inhabitants. Divided by the Tropic of Cancer into the temperate North and the tropical South, the country boasts snow-capped volcanoes, jungle clad beaches, deserts, archeological ruins, modern cities, upscale resorts, and isolated villages.
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Known as “The City of Eternal Spring,” Cuernavaca is blessed with a perfect climate and flowers year-round. The city is located only about 50 miles south of Mexico City. Cuernavaca is a popular weekend spot for the affluent from the capital because of the many restaurants, sidewalk cafes, and theaters.
School Facilities:
Upscale residential area, 15 minute walk from the central plaza. 2 buildings blended in together. Indoor and outdoor classes. Nice facilities with swimming pools, garden, small library, cafeteria selling food/snacks. Capacity is 325 students/day.
Participants:
Mainly from US. Half are university groups, the other half of mixed ages.
Accreditation Memberships:
Member of AATSP and ACTFL. Affiliated with SCOLT, MaFLA, NYSFLT, OFLA, IFLTA, CRIZMAC, WAFLT, PNFLA, NABE, MAFLT, FLAVA, and GWAAFLT. Approved for credit through several US institutions.
Other:
An additional campus in Buenavista: a small, rural town in the mountains 1 hour south of Cuernavaca. A "gringo-free" environment. Accommodations in homestays or dorm at the school campus. Not possible to come here your first week. You sign up for Buenavista in Cuernavaca.
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Spanish Immersion Program (included in tuition):
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- 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
- Group classes (max 5)
- Daily grammar workshop
- Afternoon Latin American Studies
- Shared room with host family
- 3 meals daily
- Intercambio (paired with Mexicans, take turns speaking English/Spanish)
- Buenavista program (optional)
- Emergency Message Service
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Options (extra cost):
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- Private room
- One-on-one classes
- Field Study Trips (afternoon and weekend) - each trip is led by an anthropologist with experience in the study area to be visited
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| What We Like: |
What We Don't Like: |
- Maximum 5 students per group class
- Field Study Program
- Latin American Studies Courses
- Intercambio Program
- Nice facilities (library, pool, garden)
- Possible to switch to Buenavista campus
- Also excellent for advanced levels
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- Shared room (private room is extra)
- More than 1 student per family
- Usually 10-20 minute bus ride to school
- Many Americans, especially during summer
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2008 Prices (Click to see prices for 2007)
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Wk |
2
Wks |
3
Wks |
4
Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| 4 hrs/day Group w/homestay, shared room |
$545 |
$955 |
$1365 |
$1780 |
$415 |
max 5 |
3 |
| 4 hrs/day Group classes only |
$380 |
$630 |
$880 |
$1130 |
$250 |
max 5 |
n/a |
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Airport Pickup: Not offered
Airport Pickup Comments:
No airport pick up offered. Students take a bus to Cuernavaca that leaves directly from the airport.
Program Additions & Upgrades:
* Private room upgrade: $65/week
* Extra homestay nights: $23/night (shared), $30/night (private)
* Private Classes: $250 for the first 10 hours, then $14/hour
Start Dates:
Start any Monday
Closed Dates:
2008: 1/1, 2/4, 3/17, 3/21, 5/1, 9/16, 11/17, 12/25
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