LEARN SPANISH IN MEXICO - LANGUAGE SCHOOL CUERNAVACA

The school is an institution of private higher education located in Cuernavaca, Mexico, that offers Spanish courses aimed to satisfy your academic and personal expectations through its Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies. Founded as a small school of Spanish 22 years ago, Universidad Internacional has extensive experience in teaching Spanish language and Latin American culture to international students. Our Intensive Spanish programs are open to everyone. You can obtain credits or improve your skills in the Spanish language within your field of study or professional interest. The value of our outstanding courses is supplemented by our excellent lodging service with Mexican host families as well as a variety of lively activities, including excursions to archaeological sites, museums and cultural events.

The Institute is staffed by native, experienced, well-qualified, Spanish-speaking instructors. Dedicated professionals, they not only teach but also participate in university's social, cultural and research programs

The Staff provides administrative assistance to the students, insuring that their classes and housing are appropriate to their needs. Also, the staff joins the faculty to help develop confidence in students' ability to speak Spanish and increase their language skills.

Because of the differences in age, backgrounds and Spanish-speaking levels, all students are given an oral and written assessment of their Spanish language skills. The assessment is to insure that students are assigned to a class that's appropriate to their level of Spanish. Furthermore, teachers periodically evaluate their students in order to insure that students' placements remain appropriate to their level.

• Classrooms with no more than five students
• 30 lessons per week
• Classes taught by native Mexican instructors
• Spanish only policy
• The opportunity to live with a Mexican host family

Intensive Spanish Language Class (3 lessons)
Students are placed in small Spanish classes of homogeneous students grouped according to their previous level of Spanish fluency , their ability to communicate, their origin, and their ages. We subscribe to the "Group Five System" in which no more than 5 students are assigned to one professor . Thus, professors can give their students personal attention. The Spanish Class focuses on 4 main skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Latin American or Grammar Courses (2 lessons)
This is a flexible option that allows the students to choose from an assortment of classes in the following areas of study: Art, Business, Education, History, Latin-American Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, and Spanish grammar.

Cultural Lectures or Conversation (1 lesson)
This component is designed to improve students' listening and conversational Spanish Language skills and cultural awareness through corrected discussions on topics like holidays, festivities, and family life. Students are encouraged to compare and contrast their own culture with their experiences in Mexico . The class targets specific vocabulary development and conversational skills.

Optional Classes
Boost your Spanish knowledge by enrolling in one of the many optional classes available in the afternoon from 2:20 p.m. - 4 p.m., Monday to Thursday at no extra cost . These classes provide additional enrichment and better understanding of the Spanish language. Classes range from pronunciation to advanced grammar and/or conversation workshop. Upon request, students may enroll in one hour per week of individual attention in grammar, concentrating on areas of individual weakness.

More than twenty years ago the school developed the concept of intensive, small group learning for Spanish language instruction. No more than five students are assigned to a professor, who works personally with each student. Within the insitute, it is of utmost importance to group students according to their ability, in order to facilitate their understanding and acquisition of the language.

In order to achieve this crucial objective, professors take into account all of the characteristics, expectations, and needs of each student and/or group. Other relevant considerations include:

• Level (measured through a written exam and an oral interview)
• Length of stay at the Universidad (number of weeks/semesters)
• Age
• Type of Program (Intensive, Semester or Executive)

Internships / Independent Study

The Intensive Spanish Language Program provides Internships/Independent Study in a variety of academic areas. For more information see the "Internship Special Program" page, in the Programs section, or click here.

Besides language courses, the Intensive Spanish Language Program offers social science and humanities courses on Latin America and Hispano-America. These are an integral part of the language study curriculum. For example:

Social Science:

• History of Mexico.
• The Mexican Political System.
• Basic Concepts for Studying Latin America.
• Psychology of the Mexicans.

• Language.
• Art and Education in Mexico.
• Mural Art in Mexico...

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The Kids program is designed as a fun way to start learning Spanish at a young age through recreational activities. We have developed an engaging platform for children that allows them to Learn, Live and Love Spanish with a careful selection of teachers to provide a stimulating, safe, and healthy learning environment. Our emphasis: Our program welcomes children from 5 to 12 years old. However, younger or older kids can join the program upon request. More information is available on request.

•  Make learning Spanish fun
•  Classes with Mexican children.

The school is closed  : January 1, February 5, March 19, May 1, September 16, November 2, November 19, December 1, December 24 and 25.

Only Semester Programs have specific starting dates.