Description:
The Spanish school in Buenos Aires is located in Recoleta, one of the finest and most traditional neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. Close by are many restaurants, bars, cafes, attractive parks, museums, movie theaters and shops. Recoleta is an upper-middle class neighborhood and is safe at all hours. The school building is constructed in the traditional porteo style with marble stairs, mosaic floors, a terrace and several balconies. There are 18 classrooms and several common areas with free Internet access where our students can enjoy breaks. The school is centrally located, only a few minutes away from the subway, buses and student housing.
The school is part of a Spanish school network in South America and has subsidiaries in Argentina, Chile and Peru. They are all among the best schools throughout South America and for many years guarantee international standard and high quality.
The school has highly qualified and friendly staff as well as a warm and social ambiance to make your stay unforgettable!
As the Spanish language has become more and more important over the years, the language school in Buenos Aires offers special programs which promote speaking as well as listening comprehension. All teachers have a university degree and a lot of experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. The lessons are divided into twelve different levels (respectively four different beginners, intermediate and advanced levels) to ensure similar language skills in each class. On the first day of class, a placement test will determine your individual Spanish skills. Classes focus on three different topics: studying new grammar and deepening the application of the newly studied grammar with different exercises as well as conversation training.
The friendly and motivated teachers, who are, of course, all native speakers, will teach you Spanish in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It is completely up to you which Spanish course you will book with us. You can choose among three different kinds. All courses are available for any Spanish level. Classes take place from Monday to Friday and start always on Mondays. One academic hour has 50 minutes.
* Group Course: If you like to get to know other international students and study Spanish together with them, then the group course will be the best fit for you. The class has a maximum of six students to ensure personalized instruction and a convenient study environment. The standard group course consists of 20 classes per week.
* Intensive Course: The intensive course is the combination of the group course and additional private lessons. This assures you a more personalized attention and allows you to fix language difficulties or to repeat certain topics with your private teacher parallel to your group course. You set the time schedule for the individual lessons and choose from 1 up to 10 additional lessons per week.
* Private Course: Some students however book private lessons with a professor for a 100% individualized attention. Classes are tailored to your specific needs and they have excellent idea for professionals who seek a specialized vocabulary for specific situations. The private course consists of 20 hours per week.
Non-academic activities: Learning a language does not always have to take place in the classroom. We invite you to the weekly activities like:
- city tours,
- cooking lessons,
- museum tours,
- parks or bars are part of the program and of course tango shows,
- football matches or a delicious barbecue may not be missing when you are exploring the neighborhoods of this great city.
- At the weekend, the school organizes trips to the Tigre delta, to Mendoza, Tandil, Córdoba or to other places to enjoy local parties or the beautiful countryside.
- For adventure loving people, we have horse trekking, trekking, rappel and canoeing available.
Highlights:
* Accommodation:
All students stay with well chosen host families which live in very safe areas in and around Buenos Aires and are experienced in fulfilling the students' wishes and needs. Living in a typical Argentinean homestay gives you the best chance to discover the Argentinean way of life as you will immediately become a member of the family. The families live either within walking distance to the Spanish school or a few minutes away by bus. Half-board is included in the price.
To make you feel at home as much as possible while staying in Buenos Aires, we will do everything we can to find the perfect housing option for you. So, if you want to live with other international students or young professionals instead of sharing house with a host family, we will be glad to organize a room in a shared apartment for you. Bathroom and kitchen are usually shared with your flat mates.
* Volunteering:
Social commitment is in great demand! In Argentina the social differences are still very big. There is a huge gap between rich and poor people. Many families live in poverty and are dependent on external help. Sick and handicapped children are often repudiated, do not have a home and as a consequence have to stay at hospitals or children's homes. Many old people live in nursing homes or on the streets. Many sick people do not have the money to pay for the necessary surgery or medical treatment.
Additionally to our Spanish courses in Buenos Aires we provide volunteer work positions.
You can either combine your Spanish course with the volunteer work and do half-day volunteering or you schedule the volunteer experience after the Spanish course is completed.
Volunteering, alongside with helping people in need, allows you to practice your Spanish in real life situations and you can train your newly acquired skills.
In co-operation with different social institutions and non-profit organizations we offer various voluntary work projects in Argentina. You will meet people in special situations who will be very thankful for your help, and will also enjoy your company and learning about your home country.
This learning and cultural experience will be unforgettable.
Language:
Spanish
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
English
and Spanish
Cost in US$: depend on the course type and the duration
Cost Includes: please check out our website to get detailed price quotes and the features that are included in the costs
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
.
Participants Travel to Argentina
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
Typically The Application Process Time Is Flexible
South America Inside's Mission Statement: Our programs are addressed to the humanitarian traveler, whether you are a student, professional or retiree. Anyone who wants to explore Latin America not as a mere tourist, but rather as an insider through an experience that goes beyond the ordinary, we invite you into our community!
We organize Spanish and Portuguese courses as well as internship and volunteer work positions in nearly all countries of Central and South America. We help in organizing language courses, internships, volunteer work projects as well as in choosing the right country for you. We aim to select partners who are just off the beaten path and/or entail unique and special features to make your experience unforgettable!
Year Founded: 2003