Mexico Teen Spanish
Summer Program: Cuernavaca
(Ages 14-17 Years)

The Spanish language school in Cuernavaca that hosts the High school summer Spanish program has been in operation for over 25 years, and is recognized as one of the best schools in Mexico. This program is recognized as the longest running teen program.

The Spanish language school is located 10 minutes south (walking) of the Zocalo (city center) of Cuernavaca. The Spanish teachers and staff are excellent. Today the school is housed in a spacious former residence, with ample gardens, swimming pool, volleyball and basketball court, and patios. In addition to offices and classrooms, the facilities include a computer lab, a reference library, a large common area, and a lecture hall.

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Several excursions are arranged each week to different cultural and historical sites, so that the teen students can apply their Spanish language skills in a "real world environment.uage skills out in the "real world". A guide or Spanish teacher always goes along so the students have the opportunity to see México like no other tourist would. The cultural and historical significance of these locations is used as topics of conversation in the classrooms

The Junior Spanish Program in Cuernavaca follows an original grammatical sequence made up of 55 Spanish lessons, integrating a four book series. It consists of six hours of Spanish class daily, which break down as follows: 3 hours of Spanish Grammar and Language Practice (There are no more than 4 tudents), 1 1/2 hours of Guided Spanish Conversation, and 1 1/2 hours of Situational Spanish for beginners or Cultural Conferences for advanced Spanish students.

The situational Spanish is a series of Spanish classes designed to introduce the Spanish vocabulary necessary for everyday situations ("Survival Spanish"). Conferences explore subjects such as History, Art, Indian Cultures, Politics, Society, Pre-Hispanic Mexico, etc. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, this latter portion of the program is substituted with Workshops in special language and cultural topics, such as Spanish Pronunciation, Idiomatic Expressions, Mexican Songs and Latino Dancing.

Teen Spanish Program Prices: Cuernavaca

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Cuernavaca Teen Spanish Program Accommodations

All high school Spanish students will live with local host families who have been carefully selected and have worked with the Spanish language school for many years. Most of them live in the colonia area across the street from the Spanish language school and are within walking distance.

All high school student accommodations are comfortable middle class families who live in clean and well-maintained houses. Most of them speak a little English, but we urge teens to use as much Spanish as possible. Some of them have children, some of them don't; some of them have pets, some of them don't; some of them spend a lot of time with the teens and some of them let the Spanish students have their "space".

The Señoras are excellent cooks; the water in the homes is purified and the food is prepared with the student in mind. There is a family for every type of high school student with whatever needs that student may have. High school students will receive three meals per day.

Teen Spanish Program Summer Start Dates

Spanish classes start on ANY Monday of the from June to August in the summer. On the first day high school Spanish students are given a placement test and placed into a Spanish class according to their Spanish level. The high school students will have Spanish classes with other teen students of the same Spanish level, but the activities and excursions are for all high school students at the school.

Arriving in Cuernavaca

It is highly recommend that students utilize the school’s pickup service from Mexico City. The cost is US$120, one-way, for one person. The cost for two people arriving/departing at the same time, one way transfer is US$60 per person. The cost for groups of 3-5 people is US$50 per person, one way. It is also HIGHLY recommended for high school students under the age of 18 to utilize the airport transfer upon departure as well.

Teen Summer Spanish Program Supervision

The teen Spanish program in Cuernavaca provides a moderate amount of supervision for students. There will be times when students are NOT supervised by members of the staff at the Spanish language schoo in Cuernavacal, such as going from the host family to the Spanish language school, free time when no activities are planned, etc. High school Students attending the Teen program in Cuernavaca are expected to be mature and responsible enough to be able to handle themselves appropriately in a foreign country. Spanish students are expected to abide by the Spanish language school rules for minors and any violations will result in immediate dismissal from the teen Spanish program. Students do stay with local host families which provides a moderate amount of adult supervision.

What’s Included?

• Mexican Host family with Private or shared room and 3 meals per day.
• Six hours of Spanish class Monday through Friday
• Cultural activities: Fiestas and cooking classes (some require a small fee)
• Weekend excursions (additional charge)
• Access to email, fax, and telephone services
• Access to the Spanish school library
• Use of swimming pool and on-site restaurant

Various Teen Program Excursions*

Ballet Folklorico-$55, Shrine of Guadalupe-$55, Chapultepec Castle-$75 , Museo de Arte Contemporaneo-$55, Tour of Historic downtown Mexico City-$55 , The Pyramids at Teotihuacan-$55 , Tepoztlan-$25 , Las Estacas Hot Springs-$45 , Xochicalco-$25 , Cacahuamilpa Caves-$40, Tlayacapan-$50, Santiago Tianguistenco-$35, Lago de Tequesquitengo-$45, Toluca- $55, Puebla $70, Tlazcala $80

*pricing is given as an approximate example of what is typically offered and is subject to change.

Monday
8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Spanish Classes
3:45 p.m. - Volunteer work
6:00 p.m. - Mexican /Latin American Film

Tuesday
8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Spanish Classes
4:00 p.m. - Craft Workshops
6:00 p.m. - English/Spanish conversation exchange with Mexican students studying in our English Department

Wednesday
8:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Spanish Classes
1:00 p.m. EXCURSION
4:00 p.m. Volleyball

Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Spanish Classes
4:00 p.m. - Craft Workshops
6:00 p.m. English/Spanish conversation exchange with Mexican students studying in our English Department

Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Spanish Classes

Saturday
10:00 a.m. EXCURSION

Sunday
10:00 a.m. EXCURSION