Study Spanish in Sucre Bolivia

  Bolivia

Sucre

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Weekly/Monthly

Description: We invite you to study Spanish, and be immersed in the unique culture of Bolivia. Located in the heart of Sucre in a quiet historic, colonial area, just a few blocks away from the city center, the school offers a high quality program focusing on the four basic language skills: listening, grammar, oral and written comprehension. To ensure complete Spanish language immersion, English is not permitted at any time in the classroom.

Classes are held in a smart 2 storey building with seven classrooms, a kitchen, a salon (for videos, etc.) a flat roof, a nice roomy balcony, an interior patio, and a small area to get sun tan. While there is no access to the Internet at the school, there are several Internet cafes around the school area. Capacity is 40 students/day and about 50% of class participants are from Europe, with the remaining 50% from North America. The age groups and occupations of their students vary widely, including university-aged students, professionals and independent travelers of all ages, as well as retirees.

All teachers have a University Degree in Spanish Philology and have been carefully selected because of their qualifications and experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Some of them are Doctors or have Master Degrees in teaching Spanish and literature, history or Latin American culture. They refresh their teaching skills often, receiving special courses every year from the school's International Academic Director at the headquarters in Quito, Ecuador.

Teachers are chosen for their ability to listen, their enthusiasm, kindness, patience, but most of all for their love of teaching Spanish to foreign students. All teachers know how to motivate, develop and support students' curiosity and interest in the Spanish language, Bolivian culture and social life. They also know that the learning process continues outside the classroom. The school is registered with and recognized by the Bolivian Ministry of Education.

About Sucre

Sucre is the beautiful colonial judicial capital located in the Andean highlands of Bolivia. Known as the "White City of the Americas" due to its numerous colonial buildings, all of which are painted in white and topped with shiny red tile roofs. Set in a valley surrounded by low mountains, Sucre is small (pop. 150,000) so that it is very easy to explore on foot. A university town, known as the center of learning and progressive thought within Bolivia, Sucre has many museums, a lively central plaza, shops and restaurants. The city has a youthful, energetic feel despite its old-fashioned look created by the numerous ancient mansions and colonial churches.

This charming colonial city and its nearby villages has a sizable Indigenous population who maintain their customs and colorful dress. Locals and visitors are attracted to the markets where food, textiles and other products are sold in barter fashion.

Nearby is Potosi, which was one of the most important silver mining centers in the world with the largest and richest population in Latin America (SIGLO XVII). It is an integral part of Bolivian history.

Because of its historical significance and its wealth of colonial architecture, UNESCO declared the Historic City of Sucre a "World Heritage Site" On December 13, 1991.

The main attractions in and around the city include:
*   Casa de la Libertad: House located on the main plaza, where the declaration of independence of Bolivia was signed.
*   Palacio de la Glorieta: formerly an outstanding palace owned by the wealthy entrepreneur Don Francisco de Argandoña, it now serves as a military school.
*   Museo de la Recoleta: Established by the Franciscan Order in the early 16th century. Displays anonymous paintings from the 16th to 20th centuries.
*   Dinosaur tracks: located just 5 kilometers outside of Sucre, at the cement factory with the world's largest dinosaur tracks site, with over 150 varieties of tracks, and over 5,000 impressions from the cretacic period.

Highlights:
* Tuition
* Lodging - Homestay Single Room
* Meals - 2 Meals per day
* Cultural Programs (see activities page)
* Orientation (covering attractions, how to, health safety, entertainment)
* Academic Assessment (placement-exit tests, achievement certificate)
* International Emergency & Medical Insurance
* Emergency Hotline Staffed 24/hrs day (call collect anywhere in the world)
* Laundry service
* Arrival transfer from Sucre airport

Cost in US$: Contact us for more information

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Bolivia Independently or in Groups