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Puerto Vallarta |
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Situated on the Pacific coast of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta is
a stunning combination of gorgeous mountains, vibrant tropical
plants, beautiful rock formations and spectacular beaches. The
cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses are reminiscent of
the town’s history as a quiet fishing village, but Puerto Vallarta
is now home to 165,000 people and has attained the status of
world-famous resort.
The “Jewel of Jalisco,” as Puerto Vallarta is known locally,
offers something for everyone who visits. Some prefer to relax
on the luxurious beaches, caressed by the ocean breeze. Those
looking for a little more adventure will find options such as
diving, snorkeling, whale-watching, canopy tours (zip lines
high above the forest floor), golf, even swimming with sea lions!
And after the sun goes down, Puerto Vallarta offers an active
nightlife, with everything from discos to comedy clubs to romantic
boat cruises.
Not only fun and beautiful, Puerto Vallarta is also rich in
Mexican culture. The traditions of mariachi music, art, colonial
architecture, and cinematography make this town unique. The
city combines cultural wealth, natural beauty and a friendly
populace to make Puerto Vallarta the perfect place to study,
relax, and explore.
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Three Good Reasons
to Study Spanish in Puerto Vallarta |
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The school is located two blocks
from the Pacific Ocean in the heart of downtown. |
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With so many activities, from whale-watching
to scuba diving to windsurfing, there is always
something fun to do in Puerto Vallarta. |
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Puerto Vallarta offers something
for everyone—lush mountains, beautiful beaches,
nearby rural villages, and a town rich in culture. |
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Buenos Aires Weather |
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Winter is the peak tourist season
in Puerto Vallarta and the weather is warm and sunny,
usually around 75-85ºF (24-29ºC) with overnight
lows in the 60’s to mid-70’s (19-24ºC).
The rainy season is June to September with temperatures
usually around 80–90 ºF (27-32ºC) during
the day. Weather in autumn and spring is usually temperate. |
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Puerto Vallarta |
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The school in Puerto Vallarta is located two blocks from the
Pacific Ocean in the heart of downtown, near restaurants, cafes,
stores, and nightspots. The school building shows off the typical
architecture of Puerto Vallarta, featuring a lovely open terrace
with a café. The terrace is used for salsa classes, fiestas,
and as a meeting point for students during breaks.
Teachers at the school are friendly, professional, and highly
experienced. All instructors have taken courses in Spanish as
a Second Language, and some have Education, Business Administration,
and Marketing degrees as well. All books and materials were
written by the Academic Director and have been improved over
the years with the help of qualified instructors to create excellent
support for classroom instruction.
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Highlights |
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Location: Located two blocks from the Pacific Ocean in the
heart of downtown. |
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Facilities: Constructed in the classical Vallarta style •
conference room for lectures and film screenings
• Internet area with wireless connection. |
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Group Class Size: Maximum of 5 students. |
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Student Body: 65% of students are from the USA, 18% from Switzerland,
5% from Canada, 3% from Germany, and 9% from other
countries. 6% are under the age of 16, 20% are 16-23,
20% are 24-35, 14% are 36-45, 27% are 46-60, and
13% are over 60. |
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Puerto Vallarta |
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Activities and Excursions |
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Students in Puerto Vallarta can take advantage of a variety
of activities and excursions. Workshops offered by the school
include Mexican cooking, arts and crafts, salsa classes, and
Mexican music. Lectures are also given on such topics as Mexican
history, Zapotecan culture, and national holidays. A movie is
shown each week for students wishing to improve their auditory
comprehension and learn more about the culture of various Spanish-speaking
countries. There is also a “Café Social” once a week for students
and staff to socialize and practice speaking Spanish.
In order to get to know Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding
area, students can participate in a number of local excursions,
some of which are described below.
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Fishing
Tours
Puerto Vallarta has the largest bay in Mexico (Bahía
de Banderas) and attracts fishermen from all over
the world. Head to the deep blue and try your hand
at catching the trophy-sized marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi,
tuna, wahoo, and more. Fishing tours are available
year-round. |
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Whale
and Dolphin Watching
Pacific dolphins can be observed all year long and
each winter humpback whales migrate south from their
arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young
in the warm, safe waters of the Bahía de
Banderas. This is truly an exceptional experience! |
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Dolphin
Aquarium
Get to know the bottlenose dolphin up-close and
personal. This adventure begins with some time spent
learning about dolphins, after which you can actually
get into the water to swim and play with these amazing
creatures! |
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Village
Trips
Explore the lush nature of the Banderas Valley and
visit the small farming and ranching villages that
lie just north of Puerto Vallarta in the Sierra
Madre Mountains. These colorful villages, with their
mango, papaya, pineapple, and tobacco plantations,
date back to the 1700s and 1800s and are rich with
beauty and tradition. |
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Guadalajara
Students can participate in a two-day excursion
to Guadalajara, the capital of the state of Jalisco.
Guadalajara is the second most populated city in
Mexico and is considered a center of culture, history,
economy, and religion. The trip includes a stop
in the town of Tequila to learn how Mexico’s
famous drink is made. |
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Puerto Vallarta |
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Executive
Program
Students
in the executive program receive three hours of
intensive, one-on-one instruction in addition to
the regular program. Private classes allow you to
focus on special areas of interest, address particular
language needs, and move at your own pace to maximize
your language learning.
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Professional
Programs
These special programs
were designed for those who interact with
Spanish speakers in their professional fields.
We offer professional programs
in the following
areas:
 Spanish
for Business
Spanish
for Medical Services
Spanish
for the Tourism Industry
Spanish
for Law Enforcement
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Teachers
of Spanish as a Second Language
Spanish
conversation in small group classes is combined
with individual lessons for educators of Spanish
as a Second Language.
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Private
Courses
Other special courses in Puerto Vallarta are available
as one-on-one training and prepare students for
the special requirements of a particular topic.
The main language goals of these courses are to
gain subject-specific vocabulary, confident language
skills, precise formulation of ideas and sentences,
and fluency in speech.
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Students are encouraged to fine-tune the content
of the course with their teachers so that it fully
meets their needs.
Popular choices for special courses
have been the following:
 Business |
Medicine |
Journalism |
Engineering |
| Tourism |
Law |
Architecture |
And more... |
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Puerto Vallarta |
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Margaret
USA |
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“Thanks to everyone
for a wonderful learning experience; it was truly fabulous!
The campus, directors and teachers all contribute to
a rich environment very conducive to optimal learning
potential for students.”
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Patrick
Switzerland |
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“My family was
exceptional, the teachers are very professional, and
in general all the staff are very friendly. I learned
a lot in this time and had a great time in this beautiful
place you got here. Thank you very much!”
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Kathryn
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“I
received a solid introduction to Spanish and the Mexican
culture through both my classes and my wonderful family—this
was perhaps the best part of my experience of studying
Spanish, they really helped me learn and were truly
interested in my progress.” |
Monica
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“¡Desde el
primer contacto mi experiencia estuvo muy bien! La organización
es muy buena...me gusto como todo el equipo de la escuela
atiende a los estudiantes!”
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Joseph
Germany |
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“I was very positively
surprised about the whole school and the skill of the
teachers...”
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Karen
Switzerland |
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“The
school is like a home away from home! A small family
and some new friends for a lifetime... Thank you for
the good times we shared!” |
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Puerto Vallarta |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1060.00 |
$1980.00 |
$2900.00 |
$3820.00 |
$920.00 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$600.00 |
$1060.00 |
$1520.00 |
$1980.00 |
$460.00 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$830.00 |
$1520.00 |
$2210.00 |
$2900.00 |
$690.00 |
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| Group 3 (15hrs/wk) |
$289.00 |
$438.00 |
$587.00 |
$721.00 |
$134.00 |
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| Group 5 (25hrs/wk) |
$349.00 |
$558.00 |
$767.00 |
$955.00 |
$188.00 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$579.00 |
$1018.00 |
$1457.00 |
$1875.00 |
$418.00 |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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Host Family |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1283 |
$2423 |
$3561 |
$4713 |
$1140 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$823 |
$1503 |
$2181 |
$2873 |
$680 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$1053 |
$1963 |
$2871 |
$3793 |
$910 |
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| Group 3 (15hrs/wk) |
$512 |
$881 |
$1248 |
$1614 |
$354 |
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| Group 5 (25hrs/wk) |
$572 |
$1001 |
$1428 |
$1848 |
$408 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$802 |
$1461 |
$2118 |
$2768 |
$638 |
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| Notes |
 • Price includes books and transcripts
• Taxis and shuttles are available for $10-$25 one way
Immersion does not include lunch with the teacher.
Group 3 classes meet three class hours per day; Group 5 classes meet for five class hours.
A class hour is 50 minutes.
*Group+ is 5 Group lessons and 2 private lessons per day
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