study and Learn Spanish in Cuernavaca, mexico

People of all ages and backgrounds can study and learn Spanish abroad in Cuernavaca, Mexico! This is one of the many Spanish immersion programs offered by the Spanish division of Think Abroad, Spanish Por Favor. Cuernavaca, Mexico is a beautifully small city that boasts Spring-like temperatures year-round. Students who want to study Spanish in Cuernavaca, Mexico or at any other affiliate school should contact us to learn more about all of our Spanish language programs.

You can be confident in our selection of affilate schools. It is our policy to personally visit and evaluate each school we represent. In addition to a comprehensive tour of all campus facilities and in-depth interviews of key faculty and staff, we actually take the classes offered to ensure that the company's elevated standards are upheld. A formal review and evaluation of all homestay accommodations is also undertaken. Relax, we do the work for you!

*Please contact us with any questions.

The Affiliate Spanish Language Institute (ASLI) in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

School History	School Location	The School
Technology	Cultural & Social Activities	Summary of Courses
Teachers	Testimonials	Additional Information
	Prices

School History

ASLI in Cuernavaca, has been teaching Spanish to foreigners for over seventeen years.

The school is accredited by the Association for the Teaching of Spanish in Cuernavaca (AIPEC) and is considered to be the best Spanish language school in Cuernavaca.

Last year, over eight hundred students from around the world studied Spanish through immersion education here.

School Location

The school is located in an upscale neighborhood of Cuernavaca. In this beautiful city, trees and flowers line many of the streets.

Cuernavaca is famously known for its constant spring-like temperatures, and because of the climate, the houses have no central heating or air conditioning. It is simply not necessary. Can you say "paradise"?

Many Mexico City residents have weekend homes in Cuernavaca, and there is also a sizable colony of retired foreigners.

Cuernavaca, in essence, is a peaceful resort town, where shops, cafes, restaurants, museums, internet cafes, bars, and nightclubs are all found close to the school.

You can walk to class everyday, or your homestay family can transport you to and from the school.

The School

The school campus is made up of one office building and multiple little houses, which serve as the classrooms and activity rooms.

In the middle of the campus grounds lies a magnificent swimming pool for those who desire a refreshing dip after class.

The grounds are immaculately landscaped and flowers are ubiquitous. Classes are held Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and Saturday classes can be arranged for those with time constraints.

On the campus, a Native Guatemalan man regularly sells authentic, high quality, hand-made jewelry and clothes.

There are 13 spacious classrooms and a cafe that sells native Mexican snacks and flavorful beverages.

Classes are held in proper classrooms, in the market, on the streets around Cuernavaca or on the campus lawn. This is immersion education at its best!

back to top

Technology

The school has WiFi throughout the campus and all students have access to multiple computers with Internet access, which is, by the way, free of charge for all students.

The school incorporates computer-based learning activities as well as interactive audio-visual learning tools.

For a fee, students can make international phone calls or faxes from the school. There is a printer that can be used by all students. The school sells students international phone cards at a discounted price.

back to top

Cultural and Social Learning Activities

Once a week, for free, the school holds a Spanish music class for everyone. The students are encouraged to participate and it is a great way to have fun and learn some Spanish songs.

Day and weekend excursions can be arranged once you arrive and they are all reasonably priced. The school has drivers and vans for day and weekend excursions.

Some of the excursions include: Palacio de Cortes; Muros Museum; Teotihuacan pyramids; Mexico City tour; Mateos open air market; Hacienda de Cortes restaurant; water skiing in Acapulco and many others.

Click below to Learn More:

- Teotihuacan Pyramids

- Mexico City

- Xochicalco archaeological site

There are volunteer opportunities for all students. Please let us know on your application if you are interested in volunteering while abroad.

back to top

Summary of Courses

The school must offer classes that primarily focus on developing the students' communicative skills to be one of our partner schools. Classes are fifty-five minutes long with a ten minute break in between.

All students take a total of thirty hours per week. Thirty hours a week, is the equivalent of more than a semester of Spanish in the university setting...Are you ready?

The school takes beginners up to advanced native Spanish-speakers. Classes start on every Monday of the year, except holidays, and there is no minimum student age.

A typical class schedule would appear as follows: From 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. students would focus on Spanish grammar, which provides students with a strong foundation of the language. From 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. novice students learn functional Spanish that entails role playing situations of every day life.

For more advanced students this time is spent on vocabulary expansion, oral communication and other aspects used to enhance acquisition and fluency.

In addition, during 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., students will engage in general conversation classes on current events or participate in lecture-discussion forums with cultural and social content.

ASLI in Cuernavaca has many specialty Spanish courses for people of all ages and backgrounds. The Executive program is world renowned and very popular. A few of the corporations who have sent their employees to learn Spanish there are: UNICEF, World Bank, Bank of America, United Airlines, Caterpillar and others.

Some of the other specialty courses offered are specific for: Health Professionals, Law Enforcement, Lawyers, Teachers, Flight Attendants, Artists, Teens, and others.

The school has a brilliant “Spanish for Kids” and "Spanish for Teens" program and is a very popular choice for parents who want to learn Spanish and want their kids to learn as well. All of the teachers who teach the “Spanish for Kids” and "Spanish for Teens" course have been certified to teach this age group and have many years of experience.

Teachers

There are over fifteen Spanish language teachers on staff at ASLI, Cuernavaca.

All of the Spanish language teachers have earned Bachelor's degrees and some hold Master's degrees in education. All teachers receive ongoing teacher training throughout the year.

All of the teachers have over two years experience teaching Spanish as a second language and most have over ten years experience.

Teachers are rotated weekly, but students can choose to stay with the same teacher. Spanish Por Favor recommends that students change at least once a week to increase their exposure to different teaching styles and personalities.

back to top

testimonials

The students who wrote testimonials have agreed to share their experiences with anyone who is interested. However, there email addresses will only be shared upon written request. Thank you.

Student at Spanish School in Cuernavaca.

Name: Resha J.
Length of Stay: 6-weeks

When I first walked on campus, the staff made me feel welcome and let me know that they were there to promote the learning of Spanish and to offer support any way they could.

The environment is friendly and open and the staff always encourages you to speak in Spanish both inside the classroom and during break. There are classes for every level of Spanish, whether you are a beginner beginner, conversational, or advanced. They even have Spanish Literature classes in Spanish for those who feel they are more fluent.

The staff is very concerned about placing you in the correct class and will put you in a class that will better suit you for the areas in which you need improvement. One week you may work on past tense and the next week on indirect/direct objects, so they are very flexible. The small class sizes allow for the teachers to give more personal attention to each student.

Weekly excursions and cultural activities also help to get a better feel for Mexican Culture. I had a great time improving my Spanish. I am sure you will too!

Name: Sean H.
City and State: Middletown, Maryland

After 6-weeks of study, I found them to be professional, organized, and efficient, while at the same time down to earth, flexible, and fun. The efforts and services they provided were beyond what I expect from a language school. When there were concerns or questions, they were right on top of it, and with a smile. I plan to return, not only for professional reasons but to see my friends again, hopefully soon.

back to top

Additional Information

All students receive a one to two hour orientation when they arrive at the school. This orientation takes place on two days, but you only have to attend one: either on Saturday afternoon or the first day of class. After this, students will take a written and verbal examination to identify their appropriate language level. This test usually takes thirty to forty-five minutes to complete.

The school guarantees no more than 5-students per class however, the average group class size is about 2-3 students. After you have completed your Spanish immersion experience, you will be asked to fill out a satisfaction questionnaire to critique your teachers and overall classroom experience.

Cuernavaca - price points

Cuernavaca prices: 2010
homestay / Week	$210/week (2-Meals, single room, Private bath & transportation to and from classes)
homestay / Week	$140 (2-Meals, shared room, shared bath & transportation to and from classes)
Semi-private (30-hours/week)	$550 per week (3 hours group and 3 hours private classes)
Group class (30-hours) / week	week one $225	week two $430	week three $615	week four $780	other weeks $195
One-On-One class / hour	$50 per hour of private classes
Medical Spanish	week one $550	week two $1060	week three $1530	week four $1960	other weeks $490
Legal Spanish	week one $550	week two $1060	week three $1530	week four $1960	other weeks $490
executive Spanish (all inclusive)	week one $1500	week two $2900	week three $4300	week four $5700	other weeks $1400
books	$25-35
Airport transportation / one-Way (Optional)	$90

Prior to departure students must pay a $99 enrollment fee and deposit to reserve a seat. All homestay accommodations (to live with a native family) start on Sundays and end on Saturdays. The airport pickup service is optional, but highly recommended. Price points are quoted in USD.

1.888.870.0427