Description:
Expanish is more than just a Spanish language school in Argentina; our knowledgeable team of locals and expatriates offer high quality Spanish language immersion courses in Buenos Aires that are combined with a range of fun workshops, cultural activities, weekend excursions, 24-hour support, and accommodation options.
Highlights:
Expanish students do not just take classes, they actually live and breath the Argentine culture. With our emphasis on hands-on learning and local living, students are given the opportunity to become involved in community projects as well as participate in a range of workshops, activities and excursions. Expanish provides the full context necessary for a comprehensive learning experience in South America!
Our language institute is located in the center of Buenos Aires on Viamonte and just half a block from the famous Avenida 9 de Julio, the widest avenue in the world, and three blocks from the landmark Obelisco, and boasts some of the best and most highly qualified professors of any Spanish language school in Argentina. Housed in a gorgeous Baroque style building complete with student amenities, the school is surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and the most famous attractions of Buenos Aires for international visitors.
The integrated nature of Expanish classes, homestays, workshops, excursions, and activities allows learners to truly live locally and take a hands-on approach to learning; students who choose Expanish programs experience Latin America on the most profound level possible in a study abroad experience.
* Internship placements available on all programs of 8 weeks or more.
* Volunteer Placements available on all programs of 6 weeks or more.
Weekend Excursions from Buenos Aires
* Day trip to Colonia, Uruguay
* Day trip to an Estancia (traditional ranch), Argentina
* Weekend trip to Iguazú Falls, Argentina
* Mendoza, Argentina
Weekly Activities
* Weekly staff and student dinners
* Weekly soccer games
* Day trips to Tigre
* Local band concerts
* Day at an estancia (traditional Argentine ranch)
* Asados (Argentine barbecue)
* Tango show and classes
* Museum & exhibit visits
* Theatre & movie outings
* Running & bike tours
Supplemental Workshops
* Tango
* Wine Tasting
* Cooking
* Fileteado Painting
* Photography
* Polo
Language:
Spanish
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
Spanish
Cost in US$: Please inquire
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
.
Participants Travel to Argentina
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time Is 1 Week
Post Services Include:
Alumni Network
Expanish's Mission Statement: Expanish is one of the most innovative Spanish immersion programs in Latin America: students do not just take classes, they actually live and breathe the South American culture. Our base in metropolitan Buenos Aires and our strong contacts all over South America provide a unique experience for visiting students and our unconventional approach to studying abroad combines Spanish language and university-accredited courses with exceptional cultural experiences and local accommodation resulting in a well-rounded educational program tailored to each student's strengths. Expanish offers an extracurricular component to every course of study consisting of skill workshops from photography to rock-climbing, local homestays and shared student apartments, weekend excursions, and daily activities with local inhabitants that take the experience of learning Spanish and studying abroad into a new dimension.
Year Founded: 2006