General

year founded

1994

type of school

Spanish school

maximum number of native students/week (outside summertime)

400

maximum number of foreign students/week (summertime)

72

number of permanent/free-lance teachers

10

maximum number of students / average group size

6

average age of students

25

bilingual staff, program director

yes

percentage of students between 17-20 years-old

35

percentage of college students

15

percentage of students from USA

48

class duration

2 hours per class

top two reasons students select us

Excellent international enviroment (natives and foreign students)

Chance to improve the language during spanish lessons and continue after classes

Facilities/Services

number of classrooms

12

free use of e-mail

yes

fax service

 no

computer-based training

no

cafe/restaurant service on the premises

Cafe during break

terrace with a mountain view

Terrace

quiet urban location

yes

Host Family

meals per day with homestay

2 Breakfast and dinner (half board)

maximum number of students assigned per family

 2

private bedroom

If required

private bathroom

If required

shared bedroom

If requiered

walking distance from school

5 to 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, pets

flexible arrival/departure dates

yes

host families -  families with teens/children

If required

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

If required

executive option (super intensive)

yes

weekend classes

yes

minimum / standard / maximum number of hours per day

Minimum 1 hour per day

standard 4 hours per day

maximum 6 hours per day

special camp for children

no

Spanish for professional purposes

yes

study counseling service

No

cultural activity program / cost

Yes / cost dependson the program and activity

academic credit available

Yes