REGULAR PROGRAM:
Classes are four (4) hours long. Each class is divided into two hours of grammar and two hours of practice: conversation, listening, writing and any activity or situations in which the student needs to interact using Spanish.
The students have a 15 minute break when they can talk with other students and teachers and enjoy free snacks in the school’s cafeteria.
Classroom material for each level of study includes audio-visual material, written exercises, activities and Latin American films and music.
Advanced students also study literature and Bolivian or South American history.

Cost: U$S 270 a week. Includes 20 group classes + homestay in private room including breakfast & dinner.

INTENSIVE PROGRAM:

Daily classes of 6 hours; 4 hours in the morning and 2 hours in afternoon corresponding to a 30 hour load a week and 120 hours a month.
The classes will be 2 hours grammar and 2 hours practice, including: conversation, writing, listening as well as activities outside the school. The last 2 hours (afternoon) will be destinated to practice in different activities like: reading, debates, discussions, analysis or a critic to an specific topic. And of course everything about Bolivian culture.
There are also activities outside the school, to practice conversation and vocabulary.
Students can have different activities having a closer approach to the people and the city.
The program includes lodging (7day a week) two meals per day (breakfast and lunch). And you can also choose the program without lodging

Cost : U$S 345 a week. Includes 30 group classes + homestay in private room including breakfast & dinner

While you are in Sucre , we want you to enjoy a living situation that fits to your personal needs and where you will feel comfortable. As such we are happy to arrange either a homestay with a Bolivian host family for you, helping you selecting your own lodging at a local hostel / hotel.
HOME STAY WITH A BOLIVIAN HOST FAMILY: One of the best ways to learn Spanish and get a first hand perspective of Bolivian culture is to live with a Bolivian family.Living with a family in Sucre, you will have the opportunity to get to know our country’s customs, traditions, and typical food in a unique manner unavailable to most tourists.Students living with a family will have their own bedroon and share other areas at home with their host family. Depending on your preference and schedule, you may choose to have both breakfast and lunch with your host family or breakfast only. Host family homes are generally located within easy walking distance of the school or downtown.

OTHER LOCAL LODGING: If you prefer to live independently, we are happy to advice you on the various accomodations available to you in Sucre and help you to select the one wich best fits to your needs, whether it be a budget hostal or a luxury hotel.
INDEPENDENT: Also we help you to find an independent room or small apartment full furniture according to your needs.

VOLUNTEER WORK

The School provides the opportunity to do volunteer work with various organizations, which correspond to your interest, vocation and time. We have contacts with diversity on non-profit and/or charitable organizations. These include the Sucre psychiatric hospital, the psycho-pedagogical institute, local orphanages, daycare centers, women’s aid groups and child laborer educations centers.

Requirements - In order to participate in our volunteer work program, students should meet the following requirements:

      1.- Students should have at least a basic to intermediate level of Spanish, both understanding and speaking. For students arriving without any prior Spanish, this can typically be accomplished in 2 – 6 weeks of Spanish study, depending on the student’s ability, and hours of study each week.

      2.- Students must make a written request for a volunteer position accompanied by their resume or curriculum vitae.

*Students needs to stay at least for 4 weeks (one month) to be able to work with one of the Institutions.

The school will forward this information to the different organizations with whom we work in order to secure an appropriate volunteer position for the students. 

This unique and innovative program, the first of its kind in Bolivia, gives students the opportunity to learn and practice Spanish while exploring Bolivia.
We are pioneers in combining education and tourism programs. For us, teaching Spanish means sharing our culture, our traditions, and our country’s natural beauty.
As we travel and study together we create friendships and build new bridges between diverse languages and cultures.
You may choose from one of our packages below or we can create a tour that includes your special interests.
Learn & Travel includes: the guide-teacher, study material, activities, lodgings, and meals. This is a great oportunity to study for those who want to spend the most of their time in Bolivia.!!!
Below you can see the list of the Learn & Travel tours we offer.

Bolivian history and culture