Description

Learn Spanish in Cusco, enjoy your Spanish learning vacation in a city perched amidst the clouds and the lush Andean greenery at 11,000 feet above sea level.

Most language tourists are drawn to Cusco for its proximity to the famous Machu Picchu ruins and the Inca Trail, plus it is surrounded by a wealth of Inca history. Due to the high elevation, it is cool at night and sunny during the day so plan for this.

Large colonial building only 4 blocks from the Plaza de Armas, the main square and central meeting place of Cusco.

Housed in a beautiful colonial building it offers a large outdoor terrace area popular with students and is very close to a very important site called the Qorikancha (The Temple of the Sun).

Highlights

* 4 lessons daily: (20 group lessons per week)
* 4 lessons daily: (20 private lessons per week)
* 7 lessons daily: (20 group lessons + Cultural program) Cultural program includes 3 hours of activities per day

- We accept all language levels / ages 17+
- Unlimited course length
- A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 50 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday (mornings)
- Loan of course materials are included
- Placement test and orientation on first day of course
- Maximum 5 students per group class

Academic credit available: (if required)
- Undergraduate Credit Through Brookhaven College

Lodging options:

* Host Family:
- Private room
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- Meals will be local custom
- Shared bathroom with family
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your lodgings
- Located 5 - 20 mins. to school by public transport

After class and weekend activities:

Enjoy social and cultural outings during the week with other students from the school, 2 activities or trips per week are included in the immersion and could include cooking class & dance classes, lectures, museums visits and many more.

You should take the opportunity to climb the Inca Trail to the ruins of Machu Picchu, an incredible experience which can be done a in several ways from 1 - 5 days. The best way to do this, is by booking a tour/trek with a tour operator in Cusco, they will also provide all the walking, camping equipment you will need for the climb. You can also take the easy option and catch the train (see video)

Cultural Program:
This program includes 4 lessons daily + 3 organized activities each day. A full day's fun is scheduled for this course that combines morning classes with private afternoon activities to museums, cathedrals, fruit markets, etc in Cusco. All transportation costs and entrance fees for you and your teacher guide are included in the cost.

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Various options

Program Fees Include:

- Selected language course and course length
- Placement test and orientation on the day
- Lodging as requested
- Meals if selected
- Use of teaching materials and borrowing books
- Optional cultural and social activities.
- Language proficiency certificate
- Academic credit available if requested

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Language Vacation's Mission Statement

Provide short or long term language courses and total cultural immersion abroad. Studying abroad, in the country a language is spoken is the most effective way to learn another language. Enjoy year round language programs worldwide for "Adults", junior summer language camps & programs abroad for "Teenagers" and affordable credit-bearing opportunities. Tailor made language courses for Business, Government & Diplomatic personal including the opportunity to Live & Study in the home of your own private language teacher!

Year Founded

2000