Study Spanish Abroad Semester Program in Argentina

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Dates: Any time

Description: At Elebaires we offer Intensive Spanish immersion programs of varying lengths including both private and group lessons year-round. You can receive college credits (up to 15 credits) by working with our professional Spanish professors. We additionally offer excursions, support services, social and cultural activities, skill workshops such as tango and photography, local homestays with Argentine students or families as well as internship and volunteer placements to complement courses and provide additional opportunities for linguistic and cultural immersion.

By emphasizing the importance of actually living in Argentina like a true porteno, and experiencing and participating in Argentine culture rather than just observing it, Elebaires really sets itself apart from other Spanish organizations abroad.

All of our professors are university-educated, native speakers that have specialized Spanish instruction degrees. They highly enjoy teaching, and make a special effort to not only teach Elebaires students Spanish, but also to get to know them on a personal and social level.

The integrated nature of Elebaires classes, homestays, workshops, excursions, and activities allows students to truly live like porteños and take a hands-on approach to learning; students who choose Elebaires programs experience Buenos Aires on the most profound level possible.

Program Overview and Services:

* Intensive Spanish classes for all levels
* Volunteer placements
* Internships
* Local homestays
* Weekend excursions
* Fun skill workshops (tango, wine tasting, cooking, polo etc.)
* Weekly social and cultural activities
* Language Partner (intercambio)
* Cell Phone Rental
* 24 hour emergency contact
* Health Insurance
* Health and Safety Committee
* Spanish Programs

* Intensive Course: 20 hours group lessons (4 hours a day, starts every Monday)
* Individual Course :10 hours private lessons per week (2 hours per day)
* Super Intensive: 30 hours per week (20 hours group classes, 10 hours private lessons)
* Customized Courses (medical, legal, tourism Spanish, etc)
* Business Spanish: Spanish for executives and professionals
* Private lessons at your home
* Spanish and Tango
* DELE Certification

Highlights: Study Abroad Program Details:

* Full course load (up to 5 classes/15 credits) for academic credit taught by university professors.
* 4 weeks of Intensive Spanish classes at the Elebaires Spanish School before beginning the university semester, totaling 80 hours of classes (20 hours per week, 4 hours a day)
* Optional internship or volunteer placement
* Accommodation for the total length of the program in homestay with or without meals, shared student apartment, or university student residence (university residence accommodation subject to availability)
* Weekend excursion to Iguazu Falls, Argentina
* Weekend excursion to Mendoza, Argentina
* Day trip to Colonia, Uruguay
* Day trip to Tigre, Buenos Aires
* Day trip to a traditional Argentine ranch (estancia)
* Orientation (safety talk, public transportation information, subway pass, Guia T, maps, welcome packet)
* Health Insurance Option
* Airport pickup
* Additional weekly social and cultural activities
* Cell Phone (+ US $50 deposit)

Application Requirements:
* Personal Statement about why want to study in Buenos Aires
* Official Transcript
* Cover Letter and CV in English and Spanish (if wish to volunteer and/or intern)
* Passport photocopy
* Health Insurance information
* 2.5 minimum GPA
* Reference by a professor or employer

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Check web site for prices

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

ELEBAIRES - Spanish Courses in Buenos Aires's Mission Statement: Elebaires is located in the heart of Buenos Aires, the lively capital of Argentina where we will create many opportunities for you to discover our country along with its beautiful destinations, unique traditions and cultures. At ELEBAIRES we are made up of a team of university-educated academics that have oriented their careers towards teaching our native Spanish language. We believe that it is necessary to offer a unique space for foreign students, tourists, professionals or entrepreneurs that want to acquire and familiarize themselves with Latin American language and culture.

Year Founded: 2005