Language School Promoting Social Justice

  El Salvador

San Salvador

Dates: Ongoing throughout the year

Description: Learn Spanish in a political and cultural context! The Melida Anaya Montes Language School is an exciting solidarity project based on the opportunity for cultural exchange between Salvadorans and internationals who are interested in political, social, and economic development that is based on equality. The School is housed in and part of the Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (the CIS), which was founded in 1993 to contribute to the construction of a truly democratic post-war El Salvador. We encourage Spanish students to participate in our Political-Cultural Program in addition to language classes, which uses immersion and experiential teaching techniques to explore various topics relating to social justice and the social movement.

Highlights: We have a network of host families for home stay opportunities. Additional programs at the CIS include: a Human Rights Network, Solidarity Partnerships, Grassroots Organizing, Delegations and Brigades, Salvadoran Enterprises for Women, and Solidarity Crafts.

Cost in US$: $182.50 to $222.50/Week

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to El Salvador Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of no more than 4 students per class

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad's Mission Statement: The CIS mission is to promote solidarity and cultural exchange across borders between the Salvadoran people and others in the search for development and dignity. We work to promote and strengthen a culture of solidarity that implies accompaniment, respect for equality of different cultures, and mutual support between people. We focus on using different strategies to promote a solidarity that creates the space for grassroots organization for Justice and Dignity. We operate on a model of innovation and participation.

Year Founded: 1993