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Granada Spanish School
Granada, Nicaragua
- School Type: 1st Choice
- Language Taught: Spanish
- Spanish Program Quality:
Satisfactory
- Homestay Interaction:
Lots of Interaction
- Homestay Comforts:
Below Average
- School Organized Activities:
Some
Spanish School Facilities:
The main office and classrooms are located at a short distance from the Parque Central, on Calle El Arsenal, which runs parallel to La Calzada street. The "Calle La Calzada" is one of the oldest streets in the city - generally regarded as very beautiful - the street goes from the park to the waterfront of Lake Cocibolca (Lake Nicaragua), the biggest lake in the country. Moreover, Calle La Calzada is an up and coming shopping area and has a variety of restaurants, shops and hotels. Capacity is 60 students per day.
What We Like:
- Maximum 3 students in group
- Private room
- Walking distance to school
- Only 1 student per family
- School organizes some activities
- Beautiful colonial city
- Proximity to Lake Nicaragua and volcanoes
- Possible to switch to schools other campuses in Leon, Esteli, San Juan del Sur and Masaya (if classes are being held)
What We Don't Like:
- Public safety concerns in certain areas of Nicaragua
- Basic living conditions (small room, plain food, cold showers, etc.)
- Teachers’ ability and experience varies
Participants:
Mostly 25-40 independent travelers; European (Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark) or North American.
Other:
Other campuses in Leon, Esteli and San Juan del Sur are available and you may decide to transfer to these while on-site in granada. In addition, the “Flor de Pochote” Eco-Farm campus in Masatepe, Masaya is offered. Built specifically for international students, the campus is located near a volcano and a crater lake.
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