Amauta Spanish in Cusco and Buenos Aires

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires
• All Other Regions of Argentina: 
Bariloche

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco
• Lima: 
Lima

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Trimester, Winter 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Description: Amauta is known for its interactive, communicative and personal teaching methods. Standard group or individual programs include four hours of instruction per day from Monday to Friday. The complementary cultural courses (freely included in all programs) are an excellent complement of the course since they are a great way of improving your Spanish in activities all directed towards learning in a dynamic environment where you will learn about Latin American culture.

Amauta schools are located in lovely school buildings with terrace/ garden, spacious classrooms, study room, leisure room.

Choose from our endless options such as Spanish group program, individual classes, medical Spanish, Spanish for 55plus, Spanish and excursions, Spanish and Inca Trail, Spanish and Machu Picchu, Spanish and volunteer.

The Amauta Volunteer Program provides the unique opportunity to live and work in Peru or Argentina. Students will experience first-hand the rich cultural diversity while cultivating a superior level of Spanish proficiency. Through the Volunteer Program, Amauta and the volunteers are able to make contributions to Peruvian society and to help bridge the gap between foreign visitors and native people. Participants may choose both, the field and preferred location, of their volunteer placement. Possible fields of interest include social work, education, tourism, cultural work and catering. A complete list of the projects can be sent upon request. Amauta organises an introductory meeting with general information about Peruvian history and culture, working in Peru as a foreigner, cultural differences and social hierarchy of Peruvian society. During a student's course of study, he/she will have the opportunity to personally discuss the appropriate placement in terms of goals, desired experiences etc. with the Volunteer Coordinator. During the placements, the weekly volunteer meetings enable volunteers to talk in general about their experiences and raise any concerns.

Highlights: Amauta offers highly professional Spanish Programs at Top locations! Feel immersed and be part of local culture at our different locations, each highlighting different aspects and scenery of Latin American culture: Cusco and Machu Picchu, Buenos Aires, the Sacred Valley the Inca's, the Rainforest of Manu, the lake area of Bariloche and colonial and elegant Lima.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications: There are NO requirements to participate in our Spanish and Volunteer programs. Upon application volunteers are requested to send a motivation letter in either English or Spanish, their resume and their preferred three choices.

Cost in US$: Costs depend on duration and type of program.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Amauta Volunteers are of all ages and nationalities with dominance of 18 - 26 young people.

Age Range: 6-88

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

Participants Travel Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Amauta Spanish School's Mission Statement: Teach the Spanish Language to foreign visitors to Peru and Argentine via Spanish immersion programs including volunteer work, accommodation with local guest families and excursions through our in-house travel agency.

Year Founded: 1998