Learn Spanish in Mexico - Language School Cuernavaca

Cuernavaca is recognized worldwide as the center for studies on Hispano American culture, humanities and business in Latin America. The school is ideally located in a safe residential area of Cuernavaca.

Geographically speaking, Cuernavaca is located 50 miles south of Mexico City at a height of 1,542 m (4,626 ft) and has a friendly population of approximately 700,000 inhabitants. Cuernavaca is known internationaly as the "City of Eternal Spring" boasting a year round temperature of 75 to 80 degrees F. With Mexico City only an hour away, students can take advantage of the many historical and cultural benefits of the capital without the inconveniences of a "big city". Acapulco, one of the most famous tourist resorts in Mexico and in the world, is just 3 hours away.

Cuernavaca has many natural refuges and cultural sites for visitors to enjoy. Nearby Cuernavaca you can also find some of Mexico's most famous fresh water springs such as "Las Estacas River" where many scenes from the "Tarzan!" saga were filmed. Within the city limits you can also find a natural waterfall known as the "Salto de San Anton".

The city offers many interesting museums, colonial and archaelogical sites, a cathedral dating back to the XVI century, the Palace of Cortes and murals by the famous muralists David Alfaro Siqueiros, Diego Rivera and Rufino Tamayo. 

In Cuernavaca, you can encounter a variety of international restaurants such as the world famous "Las Mañanitas".

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 in 1980, our partner school 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.

Every Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm an orientation course is given to all new students who will begin their classes on the following Monday.

Students will take a written and oral exam, tour the school, attend an informational session about our programs and receive tips for deriving maximum utility from their experience with the Mexican families that they will stay with while studying in Cuernavaca.

Students who cannot attend on Saturday morning, may take the exams and orientation on Monday morning from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and start with their regular classes until 2:00 pm afterwards.

Learning Materials: Books are not included in the price for general Spanish courses and must be purchased upon arrival at the school at a price of about USD 20.00-40.00 depending on your level. They are included for all Executive Programs.

• 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
• Dynamic guided conversation workshops
  
• Complete flexibility
  

A typical daily schedule begins at 8 am and ends at 4 pm, from Monday to Friday

You have so much to gain, we welcome you to come and share the experience with us.

Advantages:

• No more than 5 students per class
• 6 hours a day, 5 days a week 
• Native Spanish Speaking Teachers 
• Complete Cultural Immersion 
• Dynamic guided conversation workshops 
• Complete flexibility

• Austin Peay State University
• Iowa State University 
• Lake Superior State University 
• State University of New York at Brockport 
• St. Mary’s College 
• Texas Tech University 
• Union College 
• University of North Texas 
• University of Utah 
• University of Findlay

Anyone who will be using Spanish in the workplace, teaching Spanish as a second language, or who has a strong interest in the Spanish language would greatly benefit from obtaining DELE certification. You can obtain DELE certification as a beginner, intermediate, or superior level Spanish speaker.

Our partner school is the first institution in the central region of Mexico to offer both preparation courses for the DELE exam and application of the DELE exam. Now you can prepare for and obtain DELE certification at the same institution in beautiful Cuernavaca, Mexico!

We recommend at least 2 to 4 weeks of our preparation course to increase your chances for success on the DELE exam, but the preparation course can last as little as 1 week depending on your needs.

Our program for specific purposes has the same structure of the Intensive Spanish Program with the specific vocabulary and situation related to your needs.

Advantages:

• No more than 5 students per class
• 6 hours a day, 5 days a week
• Native Spanish Speaking Teachers 
• Lectures focused on your field of study 
• Vocabulary Specific to your needs 
• Complete flexibility
  

The Spanish language has acquired significant importance in the world of business & trade, increasing the number of those who wish or need to learn it.

In response to the increasing demands of this new breed of executives and being aware of the special needs of corporate training programs, we have designed an accelerated, full immersion program for professionals. Our Executive Program is directly based on your needs.

Our partner school focuses its One to One Executive Program to meet individuals' interests, profession and proficiency level. Not only is work-oriented vocabulary emphasized but also conversation and activities that fit individual needs.

Your schedule will be as follows:

• Session 1: (3 hrs.) Focus on communication: presenting grammar as a means to communicate effectively 
• Session 2: (3 hrs.) Conversation and technical vocabulary
• Session 3: (3 hrs.) Listening comprehension and functional communication
  

Recommended for students that:

• Prefer One-to-One attention
• Have one or two weeks available to study 
• All Spanish levels
  

Your schedule will be as follows:

• Session 1: (3 hrs.) Focus on communication: presenting grammar as a means to communicate effectively 
• Session 2: (3 hrs.) Focus on conversation and general vocabulary related to field of work 
• PLUS (Small Groups):
  
  • 3 hours of Spanish or
  • 2 hours of courses (grammar or culture) or
  • 1 hour of lecture on culture or survival Spanish or
  • 1, 2, or 3 hrs. of conversation in a group with a combination of either courses or lectures
    

Recommended for students that:

• Prefer a combination of One-to-One attention and group classes
• Have one or two weeks available to study 
• All Spanish levels
  

• SCHEDULE: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
• 1 session of intensive PRIVATE Spanish classes for 3 hours per day
  

Your schedule will be as follows

• 1 Session: (3 hrs.) Focus on communication: presenting grammar as a means to communicate effectively and / or develop communication skills specific to field of work.
• 1 Session of 3 hours in a SEMI-PRIVATE group class
• PLUS (Small Groups):
  
  • 2 hours of courses (grammar or courses) or
  • 1 hour of lecture on culture or survival Spanish or
  • 1, 2, or 3 hrs. of conversation in a group with a combination of either courses or lectures
    

Recommended for students that:

• Prefer a combination of One-to-One attention and group classes
• Want an affordable program and have more than 2 weeks available to study 
• All Spanish levels
  

Your schedule will be as follows:

• Session 1: Focus on communication: presenting grammar as a means to communicate effectively and / or develop communication skills specific to field of work.
• 1 Hour of PRIVATE conversation PLUS
• 1 Session of 3 hours in a SEMI-PRIVATE group class of: 
• PLUS (Small Groups):
  
  • 3 hours of Spanish or
  • 2 hours of courses (grammar or courses) or
  • 1 hour of lecture on culture or survival Spanish
    

Recommended for students that:

• Prefer a combination of One-to-One attention and group classes
• Are not limited to a specific number of weeks available to study 
• Have business activities to attend to during their stay 
• Desire to go on excursions after classes 
• All Spanish levels

Students must enroll in a minimum of 4 weeks of classes at our partner school while practicing the internship. Internships must last a minimum of 3 weeks but they may continue longer as long as they wish.

If a student study and work at the same time, there is no internship placement fee. If a student keeps doing the internship after the end of his/herSpanish course, there will be a weekly fee of 100 USD. If a student do not want to take any Spanish course but do only the Internship, there will be a weekly fee of 100 USD + a one-time registration fee of 100 USD.

The internships offered at Universidad Internacional are:

• INT 352 Internship for Medical Personnel
• INT 353 Internship for Social Work 
• INT 354 Internship for Business and Economics
• INT 355 Internship in Education
• INT356 Internship in Hotel and Restaurant Management 
• INT 357 Internship in Mexican Criminal Justice
  

Students who are interested in internships not mentioned here should contact the Internships Department for more information.

• Hospitals
• Orphanages,
• Asylums
• Educational institutions
• Rural Communities
• Restaurants
• Travel Agencies etc.
  

Arrangements are usually made upon arrival.

• The High School Program is available year round; however some of the activities mentioned are only available during the summer season (June, July)
• Minimum Duration: 1 week
• All activities are supervised by trained professionals
• Transportation may carry an extra cost.
• Students should plan on an additional 50 USD per week for expenses related to transportation to different places.
• Minor students and their parents have to sign our rules of conduct

Components:

Spanish Class ( 3hrs.)
We begin with 3 hours of interactive and dynamic Spanish classes. Students are placed in small Spanish classes grouped according to their previous level of Spanish fluency, their ability to communicate, their interests, 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.

Functional Spanish (1 hr.)
The purpose of this class is to put into practice your acquired knowledge both in and out of the classroom in a daily context such as in the home, school and social settings, while becoming acquainted with Mexican culture and every day life. We provide different activities such as Mexican songs, idiomatic expressions (slang), and discussions of music, movies, and popular culture.

Conversation, Field Trips, and Intercultural Activities (2 hrs.)
During the 2 hours of Spanish Conversation Workshop, students can practice their skills in communication and pronunciation while interacting with Mexican high school students in a variety of activities of mutual interest like games, handcrafts, and the like. Students will also have the opportunity to take part in field trips and other activities to expand their cultural experience.

• Makes learning Spanish fun
• Classes with Mexican Children* 
• Field Trips 
• Interactive and fun activities 
• Native Spanish speaking teachers
  

*While the children’s program can be taken all year, interaction with Mexican children is only during the Summer Season (July, August). Certain activities may change during the off season, which is from September to June

Students will have the opportunity to participate in different recreational activities organized by the university. They include social and cultural events that significantly contribute to the learning experience.

Usually twice a month, our partner school organizes "fiestas" for students which allow for informal conversation and discussion with faculty members. Students' host families are also invited to these gatherings.

Other social activities include a "social hour" at a local cafe in Cuernavaca, where students have the opportunity to interact in Spanish, between themselves and with professors, in a more informal setting.

For those who like to dance, the school offers Salsa dance classes to perfect their latin dance steps. Students who prefer more quiet activities, may prefer to enrol in a Mexican cooking class.

In cooperation with the Morelos Tourist Bureau and the University of Morelos, the Center keeps students informed about cultural events taking place in Cuernavaca and its vicinity. These events include; music and dance recitals, exhibitions, lectures, plays and special films.

Golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, swimming pools at hotels and host families' homes, movie theaters, restaurants, bookstores, outdoor markets, performances by street musicians (mariachis) and sidewalk cafes surrounding the main square (Zocalo), all provide additional recreational and entertainment opportunities.