General

year founded

1993

type of school

Language School

maximum number of native students/week (outside summertime)

100

maximum number of foreign students/week (summertime)

50

number of permanent teachers

20

maximum number of students / average group size

5

average age of students

30

bilingual staff, program director

Yes

percentage of students between 17-20 years-old

15%

percentage of college students

35%

class duration

1.5 hrs

top two reasons students select us

1.- Experienced Spanish teachers with 15 years experience and University degree.

2.- The only Spanish School with its own building in San Cristobal

Facilities/Services

number of classrooms

20

free use of e-mail

yes

fax service

yes

computer-based training

Yes

cafe/restaurant service on the premises

No

terrace with a mountain view

Yes

quiet urban location

Yes

Host Family

 Yes

meals per day with homestay

3

maximum number of students assigned per family

2

private bedroom

Yes

private bathroom

No

shared bedroom

Yes

walking distance from school

10 minutes

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

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

weekend classes

Yes

minimum / standard / maximum number of hours per day

1 hour minimum, 4 hours maximum

special camp for children

No

Spanish for professional purposes

Yes

study counseling service

Yes

cultural activity program / cost

Yes, upon request

academic credit available

Yes, upon request