Study Spanish and Cultural Immersion in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

  Mexico

• Yucatan Peninsula: 
Playa del Carmen

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Start dates on Monday, 2-4 times per month.

Description: Our school is conveniently located just steps away from Playa del Carmen's famous Avenida 5 (5th Avenue) and 5 minutes walking distance from the stunning white sand beaches of the Caribbean Sea. The school's great location means that you are always within close proximity to all of the main pedestrian areas, charming restaurants, cafes, boutiques and the beach.

Playa del Carmen is small enough that most students walk to get around. If needed, inexpensive taxis are available for approximately $15 Mexican pesos per trip within the city of Playa del Carmen. Some students rent bicycles or use bikes loaned to them by the family they are staying with. Some families provide this service; others do not.

Host Family: (private or shared room)with breakfast.

Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country. All families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained. As many of our host families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, the trip to school, is usually not more than 15 - 25 minutes walk away.

Self Catering Apartments: (private or shared room) no meals, choose between Basic (Apt 1) and Comfort (Apt 2).

Highlights: Playa del Carmen is a beautiful place to spend some time, blessed with miles of unspoiled white sandy beaches, crystal-clear Caribbean waters and easy access to the magnificent Mayan ruins such as Chichen Itza, Tulum, and Uxmal.

These pyramids and temples are silent testimonies to the powerful civilization that built them and designated them holy places. Xel-Ha, a National Park and ecological wonder where both fresh and seawater mingle to create a natural aquarium, contains several prehispanic temples which are a must see.

Playa town center is situated so that you are never very far from the beach. Shopping here offers incredible variety with many quaint shops. The town square is right on the main beach and is a great place to just relax and watch the world go by.

Cost in US$: 2 weeks from $670 USD

- Use of teaching materials and instructional documents.
- Maximum class size: 6 students.
- Host Family or apartment accommodation, private or shared rooms
- Cultural and social activities.
- Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Max. 6

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application