General

LIVE AND BREATHE THE LANGUAGE!

year founded

1996

type of school

language center

maximum number of native students/week (outside summertime)

15-20

maximum number of foreign students/week (summertime)

30

number of permanent teachers

5

maximum number of students / average group size

5-3

average age of students

30

bilingual staff, program director

yes, yes

percentage of students between 17-20 years-old

5%

percentage of college students

5%

class duration

Sessions of 3-8 hours with 1-2 breaks

top two reasons students select us

We specialize ourselves in developing oral skills and offer free cultural activities

Facilities/Services

number of classrooms

7

free use of e-mail

no

fax service

free to receive, can send for small fee

computer-based training

no

cafe/restaurant service on the premises

no

terrace with a mountain view

no

quiet urban location

Quiet location even though school is located just 1 block of the main square

Host Family

meals per day with homestay

1-3 meals

maximum number of students assigned per family

4 (unless otherwise requested)

private bedroom

yes, standard

private bathroom

upon request (limited availability)

shared bedroom

only if coming with a companion

walking distance from school

15 -20 min walk

hot shower

yes

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

yes

flexible arrival/departure dates

yes

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 / yes

combined group and private instruction

yes

special programs for middle school, high school and college groups

yes, upon request

child care and baby care workshops

no

executive option (super intensive)

yes, upon request

weekend classes

yes (private classes only, upon request)

minimum / standard / maximum number of hours per day

3 / 6  / 8

special camp for children

yes summertime (July-August)

Spanish for professional purposes

Yes with official diploma

study counseling service

yes

cultural activity program / cost

yes / included on cost

academic credit available

yes