Spanish Study and Cultural Immersion in Merida

  Venezuela

Merida

Dates: Start dates every Monday, all year round.

Description: Our school is located in an open, cheerful house, downtown on the 4th floor of an office building which also houses a bakery, cafeteria, pizza parlor, several restaurants and pool hall.

The school class rooms are large with views looking out over the Andes. The school also offers a language lab with audio cassettes and holds about 25 international students per day.

The school offers basic facilities while the professional staff provides a good language program with plenty of individual attention for each student. The school organizes weekly social and cultural activities as well as weekend excursions.

Standard: 4 Lessons daily (20 lessons per week) Max. 4 students per class.

Our programs cater for all language levels from absolute beginners to the more advanced, include the use of course materials and provide a variety of options to enhance your program.

Each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning of the course (unless a complete beginner), to determine the students language level and ensure placement in the correct class. Lessons are usually held in the mornings, starting at 9 am, which leave the afternoons free for social or cultural activities, trips, workshops, short excursions or free time to relax or explore on your own.

Host Family: (private room) 2 meals daily.

Highlights: Merida at 5000 feet, is a pleasant colonial university town located in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Merida at the northern most tip of the Andes and the city is overshadowed by the Bolívar Peak (15,260ft) and Mirror Peak. The capital of Merida State is one of Venezuela's most popular tourist destinations.

Known as the "City of Caballeros", the city is famous for its many statues, parks, colonial architecture, narrow streets and thriving university and its 37,000 students.

Mérida has modern and colonial art museums and must sees include: the Valle Grande, the Flower Clock, Los Chorros de Milla, the lagoons of Mucubaji, Los Anteojos, Tabay, Pogal, Los Patos, San-say and the famous Black Lagoon.

The highest tramway in the world offers visitors a spectacular view of Mérida and the Andes. A mountain railway runs from the town to Pico Espejo and the Andean Club in Mérida arranges trips to Los Nervados, the highest village in the mountains (this is only recommended for the most hardy of students).

Cost in US$: Varies depending on program length.

* Use of teaching materials including textbooks and additional instructional documents.
* Placement test on the first Monday at beginning of course.
* Host Family accommodation in private room with 2 meals daily
* Cultural and social activities: 2 organized per week.
* Academic credit available, see main page for additional details.
* Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request.
* Airport pick up on arrival day in Merida and transfer to accommodation.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Venezuela Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Max 4

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application