Description:
Learning Spanish abroad in La Ceiba, Honduras is one of many language immersion programs offered by AmeriSpan. Honduras shares borders with Nicaragua, Guatemala and El Salvador. The country is home to the Bay Islands and spectacular coral reefs attracting scuba divers from everywhere. Historically, the Mayans were prevalent in some parts of the country and their influence continues today. Despite a stable political situation and low cost of living, Honduras is largely undiscovered by tourists. With a seemingly endless stretch of deserted beaches, jungles, mountains, and Mayan ruins, Honduras has much to offer.
Learn Spanish Language in Honduras:
The largest of the Honduran port towns (population 80,000), La Ceiba is located on the Northern Caribbean at the foot of the towering 5000-foot Pico Bonito, Honduras largest national park. It has excellent access to the Bay Islands (20 minutes by plane) and is known as the 'fun city' of Honduras thanks to movies, dancing, and restaurants. With beaches, nearby Garifuna villages, Pico Bonito, and a small airport, La Ceiba is increasingly becoming discovered by tourists and eco-tourists.
School Facilities: Small air-conditioned building located about 2 blocks from the main downtown area. Classrooms are Indoors and outdoors. Capacity is about 30 students per day.
Participants: Mostly from the US and Europe. Wide age range.
Language:
Spanish
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
Spanish
Subject Areas:
Culture,
History
and Spanish
Cost Includes: Spanish Immersion Program (included in tuition):
- 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
- One-on-one classes
- Private room with host family
- 3 meals daily
- Some organized activities
- Airport pick-up in La Ceiba
- Travel Assistance Program
- Emergency message service
Options (extra cost):
- One-way ticket to La Ceiba, airport transfers, and hotel in San Pedro Sula
Experience Required: no
AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Since 1993, AmeriSpan has sent more than 23,000 people abroad. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. We have traveled to more than 65 countries - every continent except Antarctica - and speak 10 languages.
We are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every AmeriSpan staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We understand your questions and concerns because we have personally dealt with the same issues. We have gone to great lengths to make it easier for you than it was for us. After enrolling in a program, you will receive a copy of the "Need-To-Know" fact sheets on the country or countries that you will be visiting. These fact sheets include information about entry requirements, climate, health and many other "Need-To-Know" things. If you still have questions, we'll be happy to answer them. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent we're a hybrid of the two, a language travel organization.
AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer. Our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of the programs. We do not just list what is included, rather, we clearly state our opinions. Each program description contains a program review that describes what we like and what we don't like about the program.
Aside from assisting you with which program to choose, we work hard to make the whole process as simple as possible. AmeriSpan pre-arranges your school, lodging, airport pick-up and other services. With AmeriSpan, you will not have to worry about international wire transfers, international phone calls or dozens of other possible complications with arrangements and money.
Year Founded: 1993