General

year founded

2005

type of school

Spanish Language School

maximum number of native students/week (outside summertime)

0

maximum number of foreign students/week (summertime)

20

number of permanent/free-lance teachers

 5

maximum number of students / average group size

Max 5 students per class

average age of students

22

bilingual staff, program director

yes

percentage of students between 17-20 years-old

 30%

percentage of college students

70%

percentage of students from USA

70%

class duration

Weekly or monthly

top two reasons students select us

Flexibility, All-Inclusive Program

Facilities/Services

number of classrooms

5

free use of e-mail

yes

fax service

 yes

computer-based training

no

cafe/restaurant service on the premises

no

terrace with a mountain view

no

quiet urban location

yes

Host Family

meals per day with homestay

2

maximum number of students assigned per family

 2

private bedroom

yes

private bathroom

sometimes

shared bedroom

no

walking distance from school

sometimes

hot shower

yes

special preferences taken into account re: smoking, restricted diets, children, distance to school, etc.

yes

flexible arrival/departure dates

yes

host families -  families with teens/children

some

special accommodations for teens

Minimum age is 18

family change without surcharge if not satisfied

yes

Spanish program/Related activities

year round offerings of group classes / private classes

yes

combined group and private instruction

yes

special programs for middle school, high school and college groups

no

child care and baby care workshops

no

executive option (super intensive)

yes

weekend classes

no

minimum / standard / maximum number of hours per day

Minimum 3 hours per day

special camp for children

no

Spanish for professional purposes

yes

study counseling service

no

cultural activity program / cost

Yes, included in program cost

academic credit available

yes