Cancun
On the southern tip of Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico’s
easternmost state, Quintana Roo, lies the costal city and
vacation hotspot of Cancún. In this city, modern
comfort coexists with the beauty of nature and splendor
of the Mayan culture. With its shimmering white, coral sand
beaches, an average of 240 sun-filled days, and an endless
array of sites and activities, it is no mystery why Cancún
is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world.
Located in the older part of Cancún, El Bosque del
Caribe’s goal is to offer the best service, total
academic satisfaction for their students, and total immersion
in the culture, society, and customs of Mexico. The congenial
atmosphere of the school makes contact between teachers
and students easier and friendlier, thus ensuring that students
have a fun and thorough learning experience.
The Cancún Spanish Language Institute (CPLI) is located
in a spacious building in the heart of downtown Cancún
near shopping, nightlife, and the restaurant district. The
school is small and dynamic with a casual atmosphere. At
CPLI they pride themselves on providing high-quality, friendly,
and personalized service to their students.
Oaxaca
Oaxaca is the capital city of the state of Oaxaca, and
is located in the Sierra Madre del Sur Mountains. The city
is a well-preserved reflection of authentic Mexican culture
with a unique array of foods, tropical climate, world-famous
markets, beautiful buildings, and hospitable people. It
was even declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Academia Vinigúlaza, a successful language school
offering Spanish classes in Oaxaca for over 10 years, specializes
in personalized classes for small groups. Teachers foster
an atmosphere of confidence and fun in the classroom offering
patient support and focusing on dynamic conversation exercises
to allow students maximum speaking time. Their programs
are comprised of small groups of two to six students, and
their teachers are all fully-trained, native speakers with
an exceptional amount of patience.
Soléxico Language and Cultural Center, in Oaxaca,
provide students with the opportunity to learn Spanish in
a short period of time while being immersed in the Mexican
culture. Their staff of professional Mexican teachers and
effective teaching methods, combined with a friendly approach
to teaching Spanish, help maximize the student’s learning
capabilities, and make learning a truly enjoyable experience.
Soléxico is a member of several international organizations,
such as: IALC, FIYTO, and ALTO, as well as Mexican Association
of Spanish Language Institutes, CANACO, and SEP in Mexico.
One thing that sets Soléxico apart is the individual
attention each student receives. Their teachers, staff,
and host families provide around the clock attention, creating
a family environment for every student.
Cuernavaca, Morelos
Also known as “the land of eternal spring,”
Cuernavaca, about 50 miles south of Mexico City, is a beautiful
colonial city and the capital of the state of Morelos. The
city is filled with lush parks and gardens and important
historical buildings and cultural attractions. Cuernavaca
is a lively and stimulating town and an ideal destination
for students who want to learn Spanish and experience the
Mexican culture.
One of Cuernavaca’s most well-established schools
is Encuentros, a spacious school with a spectacular view
of the La Barranca Amanalco, one of Cuernavaca’s famous
wooded ravines that traverse the city. Homestays with carefully
selected families are recommended as they afford the opportunity
to practice the Spanish learned in class as well as gain
valuable insights into Mexican lifestyles and culture. Encuentros
offers students a quality Spanish language program oriented
to the specific needs of the student, with complementary
activities that provide information about Mexico, respect
for its culture, and affinity with its people.
The Spanish language school at Universidad Internacional
is located in a gorgeous residential part of the city. Their
goal is to provide students with a complete linguistic/cultural
immersion resulting in significant improvement of Spanish
language competence at every level. The faculty and staff
at Universidad Internacional are committed to maintaining
the highest academic standards to provide students with
the best that higher education has to offer: interesting
and relevant programs of study, innovative classes, professional
guidance, the latest technology, and most of all, a broad
understanding of the world.
Owned and operated by educators, Instituto Chac-Mool Spanish
School is on the cutting edge in understanding and utilizing
the newest and most effective techniques for teaching second
languages. Instructors are able to recognize each student’s
learning ability, and thus can meet their needs with precision.
Instituto Chac-Mool believes that acquiring language through
immersion, along with the Natural Approach, will guarantee
all students will learn Spanish quickly. The small class
size and low anxiety atmosphere improve the language learning
experience. Homestays, excursions, and extra-curricular
activities are part of Instituto Chac-Mool’s popular
Mexican cultural program.
Cuernavaca Language School, founded in 1960, is one of Mexico’s
oldest and most respected language institutes. The intimate
campus is located in a gated community in one of the city’s
finest neighborhoods, allowing students to study in a peaceful,
secure environment. Their teaching methods facilitate rapid
improvement in Spanish language skills regardless of the
student’s current ability through the successful total
immersion approach, and their professional instructors have
a wealth of experience. Mexican host families and weekend
field trips are offered for the maximum immersion experience.
Guadalajara, Jalisco
As the second largest city in Mexico, Guadalajara, often
referred to as the “most Mexican” of cities,
is a buzzing metropolis, and is recognized globally for
its rich cultural heritage. The area is known as the birthplace
of the world-famous Mariachi bands and the popular Mexican
hat dance. Even today, the downtown area of Guadalajara
is filled with impressive colonial buildings dating from
the 1600s.
Instituto Mexico-Americano de Cultura A.C. (IMAC) is an
organization accredited by the Mexican Board of Education
and the Secretariat of Foreign Relations, (Mexican State
Department), devoted to promoting international goodwill
through education and the teaching of languages. IMAC’s
Spanish language programs are backed up with over 36 years
of experience in language instruction. At IMAC they are
100 percent committed to making studying Spanish in Mexico
as memorable and educationally productive as possible.
Linguas Centro de Idiomas is a language school and translation
center with 35 years of experience teaching foreign languages.
Linguas offers intensive Spanish immersion programs, and
also offers the option of a volunteer program. In addition,
they offer classes in English, French, Italian, German,
and Portuguese, as well as specialized classes in Business
English, and preparation for exams such as TOEFL and TOEIC.
Puerto Vallarta
Situated in the middle of Banderas Bay on the Pacific coast
of the state of Jalisco is the romantic city of Puerto Vallarta,
the second most visited resort in Mexico. This picturesque
colonial seaside town is an alluring city awash with golden
coastlines and lush tropical jungles. Between the fine dining,
variety of entertainment, beautiful bay, and excellent shopping
it is no wonder Puerto Vallarta attracts 2.2 million tourists
every year.
Soléxico have opened their newest Spanish school
in this beautiful city, adding to their language centers
in Oaxaca and Playa del Carmen. The PuertoVallarta campus
is located in the heart of old Puerto Vallarta, with cobble-stone
streets, and one block from the Pacific Ocean. Soléxico
offers high standards of academic instruction, and a personalized
service that has helped it earn recognition as one of the
leading Spanish language centers in the world. Some of the
attractions and activities offered in Puerto Vallarta include:
whale watching, hiking on the beautiful Sierras, kite surfing,
as well as many other cultural activities such as visits
to Guadalajara and the town of Tequila where the famous
Mexican liquor is produced.
Mexico City
Mexico City is the capital and the largest city in Mexico.
This complex and exciting capital is a historical megalopolis
filled with Aztec ruins and pyramids, as well as colonial
buildings and modern skyscrapers. The nightlife is the most
active of all Mexican cities with an endless choice of bars,
clubs, and discotheques for you to dance the night away
in.
Berlitz, which has been established for over a century,
has several schools in Mexico City. The exclusive Berlitz
Conversational Method® helps students learn quickly
and efficiently, while having fun. They offer a variety
of programs including Total Immersion® - individual
sessions of nine hours a day, which enable the student to
converse fluently in Spanish within a period of two to six
weeks, individually tailored programs, and cross cultural
programs so students can successfully interact within the
Mexican culture. There are also Berlitz schools in Cancún,
Oaxaca, Cuernavaca, and Guadalajara.
Centro Interactivo de Lenguas (CIL) is an independent, fully
accredited school with a national and international recognized
reputation for excellence in preparing students for experiences
abroad as well as cross-cultural communication within Mexico.
Their program is designed to offer students the opportunity
to meet people from all cultures, experience Mexico, and
gain insights into its cultural background, lifestyles,
ethnic diversity, and to embrace the Spanish language fully.
Language is viewed as a window to a culture; consequently
all CIL programs are conducted within a cross-cultural framework.
Finding the right Spanish immersion program can be a difficult
and time consuming process. Using a language travel consultancy
can save you time and money, while making the process of
enrolling in a program easy and safe. A good example is
Lingua Service Worldwide, based in Huntington, New York,
which offers over 20 different program locations in Latin
America. Lingua has been helping students choose and enroll
in foreign language programs since 1988. Over the years
they have selected some of the best schools overseas, screened
them, and inspected them regularly to make sure that they
adhere to strict criteria regarding quality instruction
and accommodations. Their staff can help you choose the
right program for you based on your specific needs and requirements.
They not only provide clients with information on the different
programs, references from former students and assistance
with the enrollment process before the program starts, but
also support during your program.
BridgeAbroad is another leading language travel consultancy,
with world-class programs in nine languages and nearly 50
cities worldwide. Over the last two decades, they have helped
thousands of students travel overseas to learn a language.
They offer immersion courses in five locations in Mexico:
Cuernavaca, Oaxaca, Guanajuato, Guadalajara, and Playa del
Carmen. All programs include language instruction, cultural
activities, specialized courses, and homestay accommodations.
Without a doubt, Mexico offers Spanish immersion destinations
to suit every learner, all of which seem enticing, so the
biggest question is not whether or not to choose Mexico,
but where in Mexico to choose.
