WHAT WE LIKE - Key features of this program Cusco (3,400m) this is the most important pre-Columbian metropolis in the American continent, a living museum and the gateway to climb the Inca trail to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Airport pick up is included from Cusco Airport. Most students fly into Lima then stay a evening then fly on to Cusco. We offer an Arrival package at an additional cost that includes flights / accommodation, please read our arrival notes for further details.

Enjoy a Spansih language course in Peru at our language school in the city of Cusco.

Spend your time learning Spanish and retracing the steps of the Inca, one of the most interesting civilizations in the Americas.

Cusco, 3,400 meters above sea level is the most important pre-Columbian metropolis in the American continent and is heir to a cultural tradition developed all over the Peruvian territory since 18 thousand years B.C.

This region of Peru is like a living museum where it is still possible to perceive the grandeur of remote epochs. A total description or interpretation of Qosqo would be a gigantic work requiring thousands of books. This "Navel of the World" has developed one of the most advanced old civilizations in the earth.

One of the most interesting and spectacular treks which is short and accessible, is the one leading to the enigmatic Inca
City of Machu Picchu. The best time to do the Inca Trail is during the dry season between May to September. Its route passes through a 13,000-foot Andean pass beyond which lie some of the most astounding artifacts of the Inca civilization.

Additional information on Cuzco & the Inca Trail

SCHOOL FACILITIES Located in the city center - 17 classrooms, bright indoor patio, a video room, auditorium, an entertainment room, a cafeteria and an interior plaza. Free wireless internet for students. Capacity: 60 /70 students.

Our school is situated in one of many small plazas called the Limaqpampa Grande and is very close to a very important site from pre-Colomibian Cusco called the Qorikancha (The Temple of the Sun).

Housed in a beautiful colonial building from 19th century it opens onto one of the many small plazas, called Limacpampa Grande. It is conveniently located next to the main post office and within a few minutes walk to internet cafes, banks, money exchanges, etc.

It is about four blocks from the main square, the Plaza de Armas, the central meeting area of Cusco. Classes are held in rooms decorated with typical Peruvian artisan. There are also a few sport gyms in Cusco that allow short-term memberships.

Students & adventure travellers come mostly from North America and Europe. The majority are university students, independent travelers, professionals and some senior students as well.

THE BASICS Course for all language levels - set dates for beginners - use of course materials - each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning - min age 18 - Max. 6 students per class - unlimited course length. Note: Classes are normally held between (Low season): 8:30-10:30am, break from 10:30-11am, 11-1pm. (High season): also afternoon session 3-5pm, break from 5-5:30pm, 5:30-7:30pm. School is closed for siesta from 1-3pm.

Standard: 4 Group lessons daily (20 lessons per week)
Combined: 4 group lessons PLUS 2 private lessons daily (30 lessons per week)
Private: 4 Private lessons daily (20 lessons per week)

Receive transferable credits for your course
Undergraduate Credit Through Brookhaven College

Teachers are native speakers and many are University educated with years of teaching experience. The school offers seven levels of language skill, and the teaching method is based on the 4 language skills: listening, grammar, oral and written comprehension. No English should be used in class.

After classes are over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions, customs and everyday life.

Our optional cultural and social activities allow you to make new friends among your new international classmates, experience cultural and social activities together, and also practice your new language skills in real life situations.

Two organized trips or activities per week are included in the program.Activities could include a city tour, cooking class, dance class, parties, videos, lectures, trips to museums. Student just pays for own transportation, entrance fee, etc.

A "must do" for all students is the opportunity to climb the Inca Trail to the ruins of Machu Picchu. This is an incredible experience and can be done in several ways, so when booking you may want to plan ahead and leave some extra time to do this.

The best way to do this, is by booking a tour/trek with us or a tour operator in Cusco, they will also provide all the walking, camping equipment you will need for the climb, including sleeping bags which are important as the weather can change very quickly. The bus ride to the bottom of the trail takes about 2 - 3 hours by bus and you have several tour options to choose from, which vary from 1 to 5 days:

1) If you would like to climb the entire trail from the beginning of the trail to the ruins and back, please allow about 4 days and add an extra night if you would like to stop off at the hot springs.
2) If you have less time, you can arrange to be dropped off by bus, half way up the trail and climb the remaining trail to the ruins and back, please allow 2 days for this option.
3) For those students who do not wish to climb the trail, you can arrange to visit the ruins and back to Cusco in a day trip.

The school can help students who want to travel independently at the weekend and sometimes the school organizes weekend trips, usually 2 teachers guide these trips.

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Host Family: (private room) 3 meals daily.

Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country.

All families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained. As many of our host families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, the trip to school, is usually not more than 10 to 20 minutes away.

Several students could stay with the family, if students would like to be alone in the host family we will make every effort to arrange this for them. A laundry service is provided once a week. The host family normally takes the student to school the first day of the program.

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