Description

The language school is established as from 2002. It has two locations, the principal location is in Cusco, Peru at the well known San Blas square. You also can study in a small colonial village near Cusco named Cai Cay, provided there are enough persons interested. You can enjoy the local tranquil life and food directly from the garden. Also you can help the local primary school here by teaching or organizing activities for the children.

The aim is that you learn Spanish in a fun and familiar environment. Our teachers are professionals and have great enthusiasm in teaching Spanish and developing new teaching methods. You can get one on one lessons or take a group class. A group consists of maximum 5 people that have the same level of Spanish.

You can stay with a middle class Cusquenian family to encourage you to talk Spanish all the time. You get three meals a day. You can participate in voluntary work project in various fields. You get guidance from the school in this. We charge a one time fee of USD 55 for the volunteer coordinator who is 100% dedicated to you.

Another accommodation option is staying in private or shared 3 bedroom student flats.

Activities once a week are included such as salsa, cooking classes, evening of playing games, film nights etc.

Highlights

The San Blas Spanish School is about learning Spanish in a fun and familiar environment. You get flexible lessons and can participate in various programs to get you immersed in the Peruvian culture. This is a no nonsense school, we don't only want to help you to speak Spanish but also to get to understand the Peruvian culture, a very valuable experience.

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Prices are converted from the local currency into USD using the current exchange rate 2.65 (nov 2011) Vol coord 60 Group classes: 104; Individual: 8.7

Program Fees Include:

- Group classes are 4 hour a day, 5 days a week.
- Activities once a week like salsa, cooking classes, evening of playing games, film nights etc.
- Options: Family stay (7 nights): USD 106,
- Private apartment in Cusco USD85, Shared 3 bedroom apartment USD65 per week
- Cay Cai stay / volunteer project (1 night, full board): USD20

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

direct

San Blas Spanish School's Mission Statement

The school is dedicated to teach Spanish to foreigners in a fast and fun way. An important part of the education is using the language outside of the classroom and to get the student immersed through volunteer options.

Year Founded

2002