Description

Courses are offered throughout the year and are distinguished by their variety and flexibility as regards dates, duration and intensity. Our courses are booked by private individuals as well as by companies and institutions. We also foster knowledge about Latin American and Spain by providing information on its culture, society and politics.

We offer free social and cultural activities which include, for example, visits to the different neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and invite you to supplement your Spanish courses with tango and / or salsa lessons in Buenos Aires.

Our school also provides volunteer and trainee & internship programs which offer the opportunity to live and work in Argentina. Participants may choose their fields of interest between a wide variety of vacancies. In addition to the quality of educational aspects, Verbum provides accommodation in carefully selected families, hostels, bed & breakfast or apartments.

Highlights

We are a people - oriented school specialized in Spanish for foreigners located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Qualifications

* Undergraduate, graduate or post graduate students.
* Spanish knowledge depending on the volunteer.

Intern Types

Languages

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

810

Cost Includes:

• Language instruction
• Registration fees
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

One month intensive Spanish course (20 hours a week, group) and on month home-stay accommodation in a single room. It includes registration fee and free social and cultural activities and free cafeteria during classes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Participation in a volunteer opportunity is an excellent way to immerse oneself in Buenos Aires' way of life. A volunteer program opens the door to many new and exciting opportunities. It also opens hearts and gives you the wonderful chance to experience local life first-hand and give a little something to the community. In Verbum, we believe this is a great way to make new friends and learn new skills - you may even see a whole new career path opening up for you. Volunteering in Buenos Aires can be both challenging and rewarding, and one thing is for sure - you will come back with a real sense of personal achievement.

Age Range

all ages

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 5

Typically The Application Process Time is

-

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Verbum - School of Spanish's Mission Statement

We are a group of teachers devoted to the teaching of Spanish. We promote the study of Spanish abroad and encourage international cultural exchange. Our programs are directed to participants who want to discover the country, its language and its culture. They include university students and students-to-be as well as professionals needing general linguistic or specialized training. Our aim is to focus tuition on the students in a friendly and stimulating environment where they can have the opportunity to develop the linguistic skills which are necessary to gain confidence in the language. We also foster knowledge about Latin American and Spain by providing information on their cultures, societies and politics.

Year Founded

2003