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Cusco |
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Perched 11,000 feet high in the southwestern Andes, Cusco is
known as the archeological capital of the Americas. The city
has long made a name for itself as the gateway to nearby Machu
Picchu and the Inca Trail. Every narrow street and lane of Cusco
emanates history, as traces of ancient Incan culture and the
town's colonial past provide an intriguing backdrop for the
contemporary buildings and modern conveniences.
Visitors to Cusco can get a colorful dose of traditional culture
just by wandering past colonial architecture on the town's narrow
streets, spending time in the illustrious Plaza de Armas, or
seeking out the many markets selling the beautiful wool sweaters
for which Peru is renowned. Whether you are practicing your
Spanish, investigating the area’s archeological charms,
or just hanging out around town, you’ll be sure to soak
up plenty of the cultural richness of Cusco.
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Three Good Reasons
to Study Spanish in Cusco |
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Cusco overflows with a wealth of
history while still offering the comforts of an
internationally traveled city. |
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Studying in Cusco offers the once-in-a-lifetime,
magical experience of visiting the Machu Picchu
ruins and the Inca Trail. |
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The city of Cusco is known as a
very safe and affordable place to live and learn
Spanish. |
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Cusco Weather |
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Daytime temperatures range from 60°F-70F°
(15°C-21°C) and weather is usually mild and pleasant.
Cusco's high altitude makes the city cold at night year-round,
at about 30°F-40°F
(-1°C- 4°C). April through September usually has
the coolest daytime weather, with temperatures reaching
60°F (15°C), and dropping to 30°F (-1°C)
at night. The rainy season is from October to April, but
rains are not a daily occurrence. |
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Cusco |
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The school occupies a beautiful and historical colonial home from 19th century on one of the many small plazas, called Limacpampa Grande, right behind of the most important site from pre-Colombian Cusco, the Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun). Occupying two floors
of a large building, the facilities include 15 classrooms decorated
in the typical Peruvian style, a video room, a full kitchen,
an entertainment room, and a sundeck. The school is conveniently
located next to the main post office, Internet cafés,
banks, money exchangers, and other conveniences. It is about
four blocks from the main square, the Plaza de Armas, which
is the popular central meeting area of Cusco, and is also close
to several restaurants, cafés, cathedrals, and museums.
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Highlights |
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Location: Located on one of Cusco's main plazas, Plaza Limacpampa Grande, right behind of the most important site from pre-Colombian Cusco, the Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun) |
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Facilities: Large building • 2 floors • 15 classrooms
• video room • full kitchen •
entertainment room • sundeck • near
Internet cafés. |
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Group Class Size: Maximum of 4 students. |
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Student Body: 60% of students are from Europe, and 40% are from
North America. 49% of students are ages 20- 30,
31% are 31-40, 15% are 41-50, 3% are 51-60, 1% are
60+, and 1% are under 20. |
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Cusco |
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Activities and Excursions |
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The school realizes that there is more to learning Spanish than
grammar and vocabulary. Therefore, to complement your classes,
they offer a variety of activities and excursions that are both
fun and educational. Organized trips or activities are offered
2-3 times per week and are included as part of your program.
These provide an excellent opportunity to practice your Spanish
while learning about Peruvian culture and history. There are
city tours, cooking lessons, dance classes, parties, movies,
and cultural lectures. Excursions are led by Spanish teachers
and go to the many museums and historical buildings in Cusco
as well as the numerous fascinating Incan archeological sites
in or near the city. These trips are a great way to interact
with the Peruvian people as well as bond with your fellow classmates.
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Cusco |
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The school offers several special programs that combine Spanish
lessons with cultural activities. These courses are the perfect
way to maximize your language immersion and see the country
at the same time. This is the way to truly make the most of
you time in Peru!
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Live & Learn
A full day's fun is scheduled for this course, combining
morning classes with afternoon activities and excursions
to museums, cathedrals, fruit markets, and more.
The Live & Learn program includes 20 hours per
week of Spanish lessons and 15 hours per week of
individualized activities with a teacher guide.
It’s a great way to practice your Spanish,
learn about the culture, and explore your surroundings.
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Spanish & Medicine
The Spanish & Medicine program gives students the
opportunity to study Spanish while learning about
the medical system in Peru. As a student in this
program, you will be introduced to different cultural
practices and traditions and may have the chance
to establish relationships with others in the health
care community.
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will also be taking private Spanish classes with
some emphasis on medical terminology. The course
includes lodging with local families and activities
and excursions to immerse you in the local culture. |
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A Taste of Cusco
A delightful blend of language, culture and fun,
this course combines morning Spanish classes and
an afternoon lunch with your own tutor at local
restaurants in Cusco. The Andean region is
a cornucopia to the international pantry and its
list of gifts to the world’s cuisine includes
tomatoes, corn, potatoes, chocolate, exotic
tropical fruits, and much more.
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this course, you’ll be surrounded by the warmth
of a true Latin culture while tasting the local
cuisine and continuing to practice your Spanish.
It is one of the most wonderful—and delicious—ways
to experience the country! |
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Private Courses
Other special courses in Cusco 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.
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:
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 Business |
Medicine |
Journalism |
Engineering |
| Tourism |
Law |
Architecture |
And more... |
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Cusco |
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Amedro Buonajuti
USA |
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was wonderful. I really enjoyed your school. The teachers
were excellent, my home stay was great and I had a wonderful
time. It was a great choice. Your school is wonderful
and I will recommend it to others that I know who like
to study Spanish." |
Oliver Card
Computer
Analyst, England |
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| "I had
a really good six weeks in Cusco at the school. I had
a great host family and all the teachers and other staff
were excellent. If a prospective student ever wants to
talk to a past student, then I'd be more than happy to
write or speak to them about my experiences." |
Heidi Bulow
Business Consultant, USA |
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| "I thank you for
your professionalism, courtesy and friendliness during
my pleasant stay at your school.”
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Manu Sivanandam
Student,
England |
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learnt some useful Spanish and now feel ready to travel
through to Santiago! In particular I would like to extend
my thanks to my host family. They were an exceptionally
helpful and kind family—doing way more than was
necessary. I look forward to returning sometime."
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Darren Circus
Attorney,
USA |
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how often I am glad that I selected this school for
my "home" in Peru!! I am actually kind of
hoping that we return to Peru for our honeymoon."
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Adrienne Deckers
Physiologist,
USA |
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with your school that I'm coming back, and I hope that
I can achieve some sense of conversational fluency.
You guys do such a good job with everything.”
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Bethina Wiehe
Travel Agent,
Germany |
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definitely improved my Spanish."
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Michael Hamill
Mountain Climber/Guide,
USA |
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| "My family stay
has been wonderful. They helped me a great deal and
treated me as one of the family over the holidays." |
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Cusco |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$740.00 |
$1440.00 |
$2140.00 |
$2840.00 |
$700.00 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$290.00 |
$540.00 |
$790.00 |
$1040.00 |
$250.00 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$415.00 |
$750.00 |
$1125.00 |
$1500.00 |
$375.00 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$205.00 |
$370.00 |
$535.00 |
$700.00 |
$165.00 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$330.00 |
$620.00 |
$910.00 |
$1200.00 |
$290.00 |
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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) |
$880 |
$1720 |
$2560 |
$3400 |
$840 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$430 |
$820 |
$1210 |
$1600 |
$390 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$555 |
$1030 |
$1545 |
$2060 |
$515 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$345 |
$650 |
$955 |
$1260 |
$305 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$470 |
$900 |
$1330 |
$1760 |
$430 |
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Residence |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$845 |
$1650 |
$2455 |
$3260 |
$805 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$395 |
$750 |
$1105 |
$1460 |
$355 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$520 |
$960 |
$1440 |
$1920 |
$480 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$310 |
$580 |
$850 |
$1120 |
$270 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$435 |
$830 |
$1225 |
$1620 |
$395 |
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| Notes |
 A class hour is 55 minutes.
Immersion classes include lunch with the instructor.
Airport pickup to host family/residence from Cusco airport is $20.
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