General

year founded

1989

type of school

English and Spanish Language and Culture Center

maximum number of native students/week (outside summertime)

750 Mexican students

maximum number of foreign students/week (summertime)

60

number of permanent teachers

30

maximum number of students / average group size

6/4

average age of students

25

bilingual staff, program director

yes/ International Education Coordinator Carmen Avila , Spanish Academic Coordinator Arturo Morales

percentage of students between 17-20 years-old

30%

percentage of college students

80%

class duration

depending on program : 4, 3, 2 or 1 hour.

top two reasons students select us

great cultural atmosphere, quality of our teachers and programs

Facilities/Services

number of classrooms

19

free use of e-mail

yes

fax service

free to receive

computer-based training

available

cafe/restaurant service on the premises

yes

terrace with a view to the city

yes

location

Morelia combines both colonial and urban styles. School located in beautiful downtown area, very convenient and near cultural centers

Host Family

meals per day with homestay

three: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

maximum number of students assigned per family

one or two if requested

private bedroom

yes, available

private bathroom

yes, available

shared bedroom

yes, available

walking distance from school

5 -20 minutes

hot shower

yes

special preferences taken into account re: smoking, restricted diets, children, distance to school, etc.

smoking, restricted diets, children, distance to school, allergies,etc. Furnished apartments available, too.

flexible arrival/departure dates

yes

host families -  families with teens/children

only adults, adults with teens or adults with children

special accommodations for teens

yes

family change without surcharge if not satisfied

yes, one change is possible.

Spanish program/Related activities

year round offerings of group classes / private classes

except the last two weeks of December and Eastern

combined group and private instruction

yes, available

special programs for middle school, high school and college groups

yes, available

child care and baby care workshops

no

executive option (super intensive)

yes, available

weekend classes

yes, available

minimum / standard / maximum number of hours per day

1hr / 4 hrs/ 7 hours

special camp for children

no

Spanish for professional purposes

yes, medical and executive Spanish, updates for Spanish Language Teachers , TESOL practicum, Internship (social work and pre-med), quarter project programs for universities

study counseling service

yes

cultural activity program / cost

1-on-1: city tour, markets, conversation with Mexican students (free) cooking class $17, Latin dance class $4, excursions at cost. Groups: same free activities as 1-on-1 plus 1 excursion per week, 1 movie screening per week, welcome and farewell parties, 1 cooking class and 1 latin dance class per week (free)

academic credit available

yes, can be arranged with student's school. Transcript available.