WHAT WE LIKE - Key features of this program Study in the oldest city in the US! Great school location, colonial buildings, old walled city, local beaches, enjoy various water sports, excellent climate and very personal course.

Enjoy a Spanish language course in Puerto Rico at our language school in the city of San Juan.

Come and study in the oldest city in the U.S.!

The capital San Juan, (population about one million) is carefully preserved and has restored examples of 16th and 17th century Spanish colonial architecture. Colonial buildings and churches grace virtually every corner of the old walled city.

Discover Puerto Rico’s culture and history in the many splendid museums or visit San Juan’s cathedral, final resting place of Juan Ponce de León’s remains. Beautifully adorned plazas, fortifications and historical sites, add to the beauty of the city.

The average year-round temperature fluctuates between 75º and 90º. It can get cool in the mountains and during the evenings, but in the city the temperature is usually constant. Being a tropical island, Puerto Rico has sunny days and breezy nights, a wonderful combination.

September, October and November tend to be more rainy than other times of the year, but Caribbean weather can be unpredictable.

SCHOOL FACILITIES 7 classrooms , internet access, small computer room, free parking with 24-hour security - maximum capacity of 56 students. The school has a DSL system and wireless router for those students who bring their own laptops. Students can use this service during our normal operating hours: Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 8:00pm and Friday and Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Our school is located in the neighbourhood of Bayamón in May

The Santurce district has become a major business district with many local establishments such as bars, clubs, and restaurants, it is also know as the most culturally diverse area in San Juan. You will find the Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre (the largest preforming arts center), Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (the Puerto Rican Art Museum) and Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (Modern Art Museum) all located in Santurce

Our school is located on the first floor of a typical street in Santurce (Ponce de León Avenue) and offers a relaxed and warm atmosphere to study Spanish, with modern facilities. The school has 24-hour security and free parking for students who have rented cars.

The school has a small computer room with computers for students to use for internet connection. The school has both a DSL system, and a wireless router for those students who bring their own laptops. Students can use this FREE service during the school operating hours: Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 8:00pm and Friday and Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

The school is located approximately 15 - 20 minutes from most host families and about 20 minutes to the beaches and Old San Juan. (A free electric trolley runs around the old city and the time it takes is only due to the nature of public transportation, the bus stops every 2 blocks or so and no transfers are required.

THE BASICS The class schedule will be Monday-Friday 10:00 to 2:00 There will be a 15 minute break after two hours. If a student ends up to be the only one at their language level, then the class time will be 3 hours instead of 4 hours (M-F 10:00-1:00)

Standard Spanish Program: (20 lessons per week).

During the first day of orientation, students will be orally evaluated for program placement in one of the 6 learning levels. The school uses the Language Proficiency Guidelines set forth by the American Council on the Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) as a foundation for level designation.

All instructors are native speakers with a Bachelor's or Master's degree and second language teaching experience. They are a group of dedicated and experienced educators who will lead student towards a higher proficiency in the target language. Using a variety of creative teaching techniques and resources, instructors adapt classroom activities to cater to all learning styles, facilitating a stimulating and motivating environment.

The school uses a variety of textbooks for each level. We keep sufficient books in stock for students to use in class, but they may sign-out a textbook at no cost with a major credit card or cash deposit. Textbooks not returned or returned in poor condition will be charged on the credit card. Handout packets for each unit (each week) are also given to students as supplementary material to take home. There is no extra fee for these handouts.

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.

There is an "Activities Board" in the reception area that lists the weekly activities. Information on island excursions with local tour groups is also available.

Optional cultural and social activities could include trips to local beaches, enjoy various water sports, Bacardi Rum Factory tour, tour the Cuevas de Camuy (caves), visit Old forts and enjoy Spanish colonial architecture.

Host Family: (Privateroom) with 2 meals daily

Homestays are usually a 20 to 35 minute tram /bus ride to school. Students should plan to arrive to their homestay on the Sunday before program commencement. Extra nights can be arranged with sufficient prior notice. Homestays are usually a 20 to 45 minute train or bus ride to school.

Students will be provided with a private room, linens, towels, breakfast and dinner daily.

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