Description

Learn Spanish in the fascinating colonial city of Oaxaca, Mexico. Experience the colonial charms of this highland city surrounded by lush mountains and indigenous villages. Oaxaca is one of the most unique cities in Mexico. It is an ideal location for language immersion and exploring the pre-Hispanic past of the area.

Highlights

This is the ideal program for students interested in Spanish immersion in a city with very few foreign students. Oaxaca, Mexico is the perfect place to study, explore and immerse youreslf in the unique culture of Southern Mexico.

* Affordable program in Southern Mexico
* A bohemian city with hip cafes, art galleries, and a live music scene
* Home to one of Mexico's best plazas, the Zocalo
* The state of Oaxaca is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet
* Study Spanish at the University of Oaxaca
* Earn college credit!
* One of Mexico's best-preserved colonial cities

Excursions (all included!)

* Spend 3 days exploring the pristine beaches on the Pacific Coast with its thousands of small bays.
* Experience the ruins of Monte Alban, one of the most impressive archeological sites in Mexico.
* Hike the cloud forests of the Sierra Norte Mountains with their numerous indigenous villages.
* Visit Mitla, the ancient Zapotec city known as "The Place of the Dead".
* Teotitlan del Valle, a Zapotec village known for it's time-honored tradition of hand-woven rugs
* The El Tule tree, over 3,000 years old, this tree is the largest biomass on the planet

Cultural Activities (all included!)

* Salsa and merengue classes
* Traditional Oaxacan cooking classes
* Folk festivals
* Art gallery tours
* Live music concerts

Minimum Education

High School

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion
• Cultural Exploration

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

- Weekend excursions
- Cultural activities
- Tuition
- Host family
- Meals
- International medical insurance
- Pre-departure advising
- Airport transfers
- Reception & farewell event
- On-site staff available 24/7
- Tutoring
- Language exchange
- Transcript or certificate
- Volunteer & community service

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 - 4 business days

Sol Abroad's Mission Statement

Our company mission is very simple: to treat you the same way we wanted to be treated when we studied abroad. We take pride in this hands-on, full-service approach to ensuring you an enriching, life-changing experience. It is this unique approach that makes us both a leader and innovator in study abroad programs. When you attend one of our programs, you can be assured of a world-class study abroad experience that includes high-quality interactive Spanish language classes, regular travel excursions, and an array of daily cultural activities of lasting value.

Year Founded

2005