Learn Spanish with the Bolivian Spanish School in La Paz, Bolivia!

  Bolivia

La Paz

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

Description: At Bolivian Spanish School our goal is to teach students Spanish by immersing them in and introducing them to the customs, traditions, and lifestyles of our country. The classes, homestays, weekend and weekday outings and activities we offer provide students with an assortment of opportunities to really learn, advance, and practice Spanish.

We have been fully accredited by the Bolivian Ministry of Education and Culture and we also offer students the chance to earn academic credit while studying with us. We offer a variety of different language immersion programs to suit students of all ages and proficiency levels. Both one-on-one and group lessons are available and we also offer language specializations and internships in the following fields: medicine, law, education, social work, and the environment. Lastly, students can participate in our ¨Travel & Learn¨ option in which students are able to travel throughout Bolivia while learning Spanish with one of our teacher-tour guides.

Come join our family at Bolivian Spanish School in La Paz! We're sure that the language skills students will acquire here will make their stay in Bolivia more enjoyable and their travels throughout Latin America more enriching.

Highlights: Bolivian Spanish School is centrally located in one of the city's main tourist areas. The school has a kitchen in which students take their breaks and enjoy complimentary tea and coffee. We also have a student lounge, media center, and library wherein students can read the daily paper, watch films in Spanish, listen to music in Spanish, or just study or hang out when they are not in class. Homestays are within walking distance from the school as well. Homestays give students the opportunity to learn about different aspects of the culture, politics, and traditions of Bolivia while helping them pick up new vocabulary along the way!

Qualifications: Bolivian Spanish School (BSS) is well-connected throughout the city and, as such, many different organizations have opened their doors to both our long and short-term students. We can connect students with volunteer opportunities to match their interests, experience, and available time. Past students have volunteered at local orphanages, schools, day care centers, tourist agencies, women´s advocacy agencies, and child labor education centers.

In order to participate in this program, each student must meet the following requirements:

* The student should have at least a basic to intermediate level of Spanish with regards to both comprehension and verbal communication. For students who arrive without any prior Spanish language experience, this can be accomplished within four to six weeks of Spanish study, depending on the student´s ability, effort and hours dedicated to studying each week.
*Students must submit a written request for their desired volunteer position. We will review and forward the request, along with the student´s resume or curriculum vitae, to the appropriate parties.
*In order to work or volunteer with one of our affiliated institutions, the student must be available for at least 4 weeks.

Cost in US$: starting at USD 6.50

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to Bolivia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-4

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible

Bolivian Spanish School's Mission Statement: At the Bolivian Spanish School, we work hard to allow our students to fully experience the vibrant culture of Bolivia and Latin America in general. We pride ourselves on creating a confortable environment for our students so that they are able to feel like the school is a second home to them. Together, the students, staff, and teachers form one big family. We invite you to come and join us here in Sucre! Our goal is to introduce students to our customs, traditions, and lifestyles in Bolivia through the Spanish language. The language skills and cultural knowledge that you acquire will make your stay in Sucre more enjoyable and enrich your travels in South America.

Year Founded: 2002