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Features of Wayra Instituto de Español
| General |
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year founded
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1996 |
| type of school | Spanish Immersion Center |
| maximum number of native students/week (outside summertime) | n_a |
| maximum number of foreign students/week (summertime) | 70 |
| number of permanent/free-lance teachers | 8 |
| maximum number of students / average group size | 4 |
| average age of students | 28 |
| bilingual staff, program director | yes |
| percentage of students between 17-20 years-old | 20% |
| percentage of college students | 20& |
| percentage of students from USA | 30% |
| class duration | 4 hours |
| top two reasons students select us | Great location in the center of Tamarindo downtown and just 150 meters from a beautifull beach. 10 years experience in Tamarindo Beach. |
| Facilities/Services | |
| number of classrooms | 10 |
| free use of e-mail | yes |
| fax service | yes |
| computer-based training | n_a |
| cafe/restaurant service on the premises | yes |
| location | beach |
| quiet urban location | yes |
| Host Family | |
| meals per day with homestay | 2 (dinner and breakfast) |
| maximum number of students assigned per family | 1 or two, depending on the season and students request |
| private bedroom | yes |
| private bathroom | some |
| shared bedroom | yes, for couples |
| walking distance from school | no |
| hot shower | some |
| special preferences taken into account re: smoking, restricted diets, children, distance to school, etc. | yes |
| flexible arrival/departure dates | dates check-in is on Sunday and check out usually also on Sundays, but can be also on Saturdays |
| host families - families with teens/children | yes |
| special accommodations for teens | yes |
| family change without surcharge if not satisfied | yes |
| Spanish program/Related activities | |
| year round offerings of group classes / private classes | yes |
| combined group and private instruction | yes |
| special programs for middle school, high school and college groups | yes |
| child care and baby care workshops | yes |
| executive option (super intensive) | yes, upon request |
| weekend classes | no |
| minimum / standard / maximum number of hours per day | 4 to 6 hours pe day |
| special camp for children | no |
| Spanish for professional purposes | yes, medical and business Spanish |
| study counseling service | yes |
| cultural activity program / cost | yes / no cost |
| academic credit available | yes |
