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EXPERIENCIA

Centro de Intercambio Bilingüe y Cultural

CUERNAVACA, MORELOS, MÉXICO

If you are interested in learning to speak Spanish in an intensive way...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) EXPERIENCIA CUERNAVACA CAMPUS Why choose AVENTURAS and EXPERIENCIA? EXPERIENCE does matter! Many newer schools downplay the value of experience. Most instructors at EXPERIENCIA have have 10, 15 and in many cases...over 20 years of immersion language teaching experience. They are very comfortable with what they are doing and they are invested in your learning. They also attend regular training updates regarding immersion methods. You won't find any school in Cuernavaca that offers as many free included activities as we do (evening Learning Integration Activities and Cultural Program, Saturday excursions). Compare us with the other schools for tuition prices, included activities, flexibility, experience and value. We will help you design and individualize a program that is right for you. AVENTURAS: Many representatives have little or no immersion language experience at EXPERIENCIA. As the school really doesn't have an internet presence, various representatives help connect students with the school via the web. All sites for the school charge the same fees as the school itself. As AUTHORIZED GLOBAL REPRESENTATIVES of the school, AVENTURAS staff have studied there for more than 19 weeks since 1981. We know the teachers and work directly with Owner-Director, Arturo Ballinas. We work as professional Immersion Language Program Consultants with contracts with Spanish Immersion Schools in Latin America and Universities and English Immersion programs in the United States. We provide consultation based upon our study experience and our having spent more than a year in México during the past 20+ years. We provide rapid, reliable responses and help students to individualize their study and accommodations programs. We also provide additional information regarding travel, immersion study and other related information. We are available by phone daily (Toll-Free in the US/Canada: 1 866-4Spanish or 477-2647), by email and by Yahoo Messenger. We are also bilingual in Spanish and can take your questions in Spanish if you want to get in the mood! For those that live in the Monterey Bay Area or San Francisco Bay Area, we have an informational video for viewing as well as other photos. Check out what our students are saying on our COMMENTS PAGE about AVENTURAS and EXPERIENCIA! ARRIVAL Do I fly into Mexico City to reach Cuernavaca? Yes, you fly into the Mexico City airport  (Juarez International Airport) when travelling to Mexico to reach Cuernavaca. Cuernavaca is in the Mexican state of Morelos, just 1 1/2 hours south of Mexico City and three hours north of Acapulco by luxury bus. We have flown into Acapulco and enjoyed a couple of days there before traveling to Cuernavaca because of the airline ticket prices at the time, although we usually fly into Mexico City. How do I travel to Cuernavaca from the airport in Mexico City? You can arrange to have the school pick you up at the airport for an extra charge ($80 for one person, less for 2 or more). You can also take the Cuernavaca-direct Pullman de Morelos Executive Bus Service just outside of the main concourse of the airport near Gate D, Door 8 which will cost approximately $9US. Once you have arrived in Cuernavaca, it is an easy taxi ride ($3US) to EXPERIENCIA or your homestay family. CLASSES When can I begin classes? Classes begin Monday each week, 52 weeks a year. Yes, we are even open during the holiday season! At times, we are able to accommodate mid-week start dates. I have never studied Spanish before. Do you have classes for me? Yes, we teach people who have never studied any Spanish. I grew up learning Spanish and am an advanced studentt. Do you have a class for me? We also have classes for advanced students who may have learned Spanish as a child or have had several years of classes. Many Latino families  come to improve their grammar or to help their children learn the language and experience the culture. Do you have Spanish immersion courses for children and teens? During the summer we have many families in attendance. We accommodate teens and children in classes. The children's classes are taught by teachers specializing in educating children and vary the activities and adjust the time frame of activities to that which works best with children. How far in advance should I register? Early registration is encouraged as it allows AVENTURAS more time to arrange specialized classes, homestay requests and other accommodations options. Are you able to facilitate stays at the last minute? Yes! We had a student call last summer on a Thursday that had already purchased an airline ticket to Mexico City and wanted to begin studies the next Monday. Within an hour his studies and family homestay were arranged. What teaching methods are used? We teach using structured methods of language acquisition, then place the student in different settings to help the student learn in a natural way. This helps integrate the language. Some schools stress that they do not teach grammar and thus it is more fun and quicker. Don't be fooled! A mix of both structured and natural settings is most effective...and you will find both environments enjoyable, challenging and supportive. What are the tuition costs? Basic tuition for Group Classes ranges from $135 to $160 per week depending upon the length of studies (25 hours per week plus evening 10 hours evening Learning Integration Activities). Individual or Private Classes range from $270 to $320 depending upon the length of studies per week with the same included hours and activities. Additional private class hours are available for either program. What is the lifetime registration fee for? The school charges a one time registration fee to cover costs of processing of your application, arranging for your classes and setting up your accommodations request. Our fees are the same whether you register in Cuernavaca or through our representatives. When you return in the future do, as many students, you will never pay this fee again. This payment includes both the Cuernavaca Campus and the Tepoztlan Campus. AVAILABILITY OF CLASSES, HOMESTAYS AND OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS How can I find out about class and homestay availability? Please contact us by email  (Info@MexicoAmigos.com) or telephone  (Toll-Free US/Canada 866 4Spanish) for information regarding availability. In most cases, we are able to arrange a class for you even with very little lead time. It is important to register well in advance for more availability and flexibility of options regarding Homestays with a Mexican Family, dormitory stays or other accommodations options. WHY CUERNAVACA? Cuernavaca has an ideal climate. Known as "The City of Eternal Spring" for it's year-around spring-like climate. Daily daytime temperatures average in the 70s.  You won't find this area hot and humid like the coastal and lower elevation areas during the hotter months of the year. Cuernavaca is close to Mexico City, yet out of the smog and congestion there. It is also close to many other desirable tourist travel destinations such as Taxco, Puebla, and Acapulco. Cuernavaca is known worldwide as one of the most popular Spanish immersion study centers. Local universities support the Spanish immersion schools in the area by providing updated training and certificate programs in immersion Spanish methods available to the instructors. The town itself offers many cultural events and locales, including arts and entertainment events, museums, galleries, gardens, even an ex-hacienda and a pyramid site. PRICES What will a one week stay cost? We have listed Sample Expenses on our SAMPLE EXPENSES PAGE so that students can get a quick estimate for planning purposes. Below we list these as totals. For further breakdown please visit the Sample Expenses page. A Sample Year 2003 One Week Program in Cuernavaca: $382  Includes Lifetime registration fee, Tuition in a Group Class, 7 days Homestay with family with shared room/bathroom and two meals a day for seven days, and 1 required textbook * We have other housing and meal options available that will increase or decrease your costs. What will a two week stay cost? A Sample Year 2003 One Week Program in Cuernavaca: $654  Includes Lifetime registration fee, Tuition in a Group Class, 14 days Homestay with family with shared room/bathroom and two meals a day for seven days, and 1 required textbook. * We have other housing and meal options available that will increase or decrease your costs. Do you have discounts for extended study periods? Yes, prices for tuition are reduced based upon the number of weeks that you are registering for assuming that you pay for the desired number of weeks upon arrival. Group rates range from $135-160 per week. Individual private lessons range from $270-320 per week. Their is no discount on homestays for extended study periods. TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES I will want to travel after my studies. Can you help me with that? Yes, EXPERIENCIA is also a travel agency so you can receive help to arrange your travels to other parts of Mexico. VISAS Will I need a visa to travel to México? US citizens do not need to obtain a visas prior to travel to Mexico. As you fly to Mexico, you will fill out a Tourist Card which will allow you to stay in Mexico for up to 180 days. Foreign nationals living in the US and other international students should check with the Mexican embassy or consulate office regarding entry requirements into Mexico. Will I need a passport? This varies by country. US citizens are not required to have a passport, but should bring an embossed original copy of their birth certificate and a current drivers license. SERVICES What additional services does the school offer? Mail    *    Phone    *    Fax    *    International Phone Cards    *    Internet for a small charge Laundry    *    TV Room    *    Swimming Pool    *    Kitchen Money Exchange   *   Travel Agency Access to a Doctor or Dentist at student expense

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Beginners to Advanced Students             Stays from as short as one week             Let us help you with your individual learning needs EXPERIENCIA SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS SINCE 1977: CUERNAVACA AND TEPOZTLAN, MEXICO Phone Toll -Free (US/Canada): (866) 4-SPANISH or (866) 477-2647 You pay the same fees through us that you would pay at the schools in Cuernavaca and Tepoztlán!   SITE LINKS BELOW You are here! >>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<<PAGE LINKS     You  are here >>CUERNAVACA CAMPUS       ACCOMMODATIONS  CLASSES PRICES FAQS CONTACT US CUERNAVACA          SPANISH LANGUAGE RESOURCES/LINKS PROMOTIONS REGISTRATION STUDENT COMMENTS SAMPLE EXPENSES TRAVEL HOME

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Centro de Intercambio Bilingüe y Cultural

CUERNAVACA, MORELOS, MÉXICO

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Toll Free (US/Canada): 1 (866) 4-SPANISH (477-2647)

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