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Teacher and Educator Spanish Program
Cuernavaca, Mexico
Program Snap Shot
Highlights:
- 40 hours of group Spanish Language Classes with an emphasis on classroom vocabulary and other relevant cultural subjects
- Lectures on the Mexican education system, Latin American family dynamics, current events, etc.
- Field study trips to local community centers, schools, foster care facilities, etc.
- Excursions to cultural points of interest including craft fairs, markets, ancient ruins, museums, etc
Program (included in tuition):
- 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
- Group classes (max 5)
- 3 meals daily
- Shared room with host family
- 1 Full Day Field Study Trip
- 2 Half Day Field Study Trips
- Final Dinner at a local hacienda
- Walking tour of Cuernavaca
- Emergency Message Service
Start Dates:
- Teacher and Educator Program starts any Monday from June 1 through July 27.
This program is specifically designed for teachers and education students of all disciplines who work or plan to work closely with Spanish speaking communities. Teachers will not only have the opportunity to dramatically increase their ability to successfully communicate with their Spanish speaking students and parents, but will also gain invaluable first hand experience with Latin American culture and customs.
Specific Program Details
Information about Cuernavaca, Mexico (Click to view)
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.
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.
Participants: This program is open to all teachers, administrators, and education students of all Spanish language levels. We recommend that absolute beginners try to arrive early to take additional Spanish classes in order to receive the maximum value from the program.
| Course Name |
1 Wk |
2 Wks |
3 Wks |
4 Wks |
Add'l Wks |
Class Size |
Meals |
| MAESTRO Spanish Program w/homestay |
n/a |
$1345 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
max 5 |
3 |
| MAESTRO Spanish Program classes only |
n/a |
$890 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
max 5 |
0 |
Program Notes
*Airport pickup is not offered. Students take a bus to Cuernavaca that leaves directly from the airport
* Private room upgrade: $70/week or $175/wk
* Extra homestay nights: $25/night (shared), $30/night (private)
*Closed Dates:1/1, 2/2, 3/16, 4/10, 5/1, 9/16, 11/16, 12/25
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