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Study Abroad Opportunities in English in Latin America


ELS Language Centers

400 Alexander Park
Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, USA
Phone: 1-609-750-3500

Where: Curitiba in Brazil
When: Year Round

ELS Educational Services New sessions begin every two weeks, year round. Intensive and Semi-Intensive group courses; Study-Vacation and youth Programs; Private, customized lessons for business profesionals; Contract Training at your site or ours.

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English Abroad - TEFL Course

386 Ontario Street
Toronto, M5A 2V7, Canada
Phone: 416 925 2112

Where: Buenos Aires in Argentina
When: Year Round

Languages Abroad The vocabulary presented in our DVDs, texts, and cassettes has been studied and designed to be introduced gradually and systematically. This process helps you communicate easily and effectively.

Overview The schools direct approach means that the student and the teacher only speak English. There is never any translation in the classroom and this forces you to think in English. You will be surprised at how easily you will learn.

Setting Buenos Aires, is a complex, energetic, and seductive port city, which has been the gateway to Argentina for centuries. The city has an elaborate and rich cultural identity. A vibrant European heritage is obvious in a city whose inhabitants' names are markedly Italian and German.


English Abroad - TEFL Course

386 Ontario Street
Toronto, M5A 2V7, Canada
Phone: 416 925 2112

Where: Rio de Janeiro in Brazil
When: Year Round

Languages Abroad With the direct approach, you will learn to speak English quickly and naturally. We use an exclusive series of video laserdiscs and DVDs combined with dynamic classroom instruction and interaction.

Overview The schools direct approach means that the student and the teacher only speak English. There is never any translation in the classroom and this forces you to think in English. You will be surprised at how easily you will learn.

Setting Rio, once the capital of Brazil, is one of the most dynamic cities in the world. A visit to the city of Rio de Janeiro entails a day on the beach - virtually as a statutory requirement.


English Abroad - TEFL Course

386 Ontario Street
Toronto, M5A 2V7, Canada
Phone: 416 925 2112

Where: Costa Rica
When: Year Round

Languages Abroad With the direct approach, you will learn to speak English quickly and naturally. We use an exclusive series of video laserdiscs and DVDs combined with dynamic classroom instruction and interaction.

Overview The schools direct approach means that the student and the teacher only speak English. There is never any translation in the classroom and this forces you to think in English. You will be surprised at how easily you will learn.

Setting The training center in Manuel Antonio is uniquely situated overlooking the beach of a national park. The center has 12 open-air classrooms, a large lobby area in which to study or socialize, and a beautiful outdoor terrace that provides an extraordinary view of the rainforest edging up to the ocean. Inside the school, trainees have access to phone and fax services, as well as to computers and the Internet.


Academic Programs in Venezuela - VEN-USA

6542 Hypoluxo Rd. #324
Lake Worth, Florida, 33467, USA
Phone: 1-561-357-8802

Where: Mrida in Venezuela
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer

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C & S Language and Communication Service

11 de Septiembre 1363, Providencia
Santiago, CHILE
Phone: 011+56-2-2363324

Where: Santiago in Chile
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer

C & S Language and Communication Service All of our courses are tailor made according to our students specific needs that are detected as part of a Goals and Objective Statement.

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Comunicorp

11 de septiembre 1363 of. 301 , Providencia
Santiago, Chile
Phone: 011+56-2-236-3324

Where: Via del Mar in Chile
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer

Comunicorp All of our Spanish and English language courses are tailor made to the student's specific needs. The quality of our service is guaranteed: Goals and Objectives are designed together with students.

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English Abroad - TEFL Course

386 Ontario Street
Toronto, M5A 2V7, Canada
Phone: 1-800-219-9924 or 1-416-925-2112

Where: Santiago in Chile
When: Year Round

Languages Abroad With the direct approach, you will learn to speak English quickly and naturally. We use an exclusive series of video laser discs and DVDs combined with dynamic classroom instruction and interaction.

Overview The schools direct approach means that the student and the teacher only speak English. There is never any translation in the classroom and this forces you to think in English. You will be surprised at how easily you will learn.

Setting The school is conveniently located in Providencia, an upscale neighborhood characterized by tree-lined residential streets, high-rise office buildings, and plenty of shopping and restaurants. The center is also only a few blocks from the city’s sparkling metro system.


English Abroad - TEFL Course

386 Ontario Street
Toronto, M5A 2V7, Canada
Phone: 1-800-219-9924 or 1-416-925-2112

Where: Mexico
When: Year Round

Languages Abroad The vocabulary presented in our DVDs, texts, and cassettes has been studied and designed to be introduced gradually and systematically. This process helps you communicate easily and effectively.

Overview The schools direct approach means that the student and the teacher only speak English. There is never any translation in the classroom and this forces you to think in English. You will be surprised at how easily you will learn.

Setting Located in a Caribbean-style campus only six blocks from white sandy beaches, our training center in Playa del Carmen has an idyllic setting that's hard to beat. The open architecture and lush gardens on campus create a relaxed and inviting atmosphere conducive to intensive learning.


English Abroad - TEFL Course

386 Ontario Street
Toronto, M5A 2V7, Canada
Phone: 1-800-219-9924 or 1-416-925-2112

Where: Cusco in Peru
When: Year Round

Languages Abroad Candidates are required to do: 6 hours of Teaching Practice with students learning English, 6 hours of lesson observation of experienced teachers, maintain and submit of a Portfolio of course work.

Overview The syllabus includes a focus on: Language awareness; The learner, the teacher and the teaching/learning context; Planning for effective teaching of adult learners; Classroom management and teaching skills; Resources and materials; Professional development.

Setting Cusco, 3,400 meters above sea level is the most important pre-Columbian metropolis in the American continent and is heir to a cultural tradition developed all over the Peruvian territory since 18 thousand years B.C.


International House Belgrano

Arcos 1830 Capital Federal
Buenos, Argentina
Phone: 011+541 14 785 44 25

Where: Buenos Aires in Argentina

International House Belgrano We offer high quality English Language courses in comfortable and friendly surroundings.


International House Buenos Aires

Pacheco de Melo 2555
Buenos, 1425, Argentina
Phone: 011+00541-805-6393

Where: Buenos Aires in Argentina

International House Buenos Aires Intensive courses on Spanish and English (also Portuguese offered).

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International House San Isidro

Cosme Beccar 225 San Isidro
Provincia, 1642
Phone: 011+541 14 743 2518

Where: Buenos Aires in Argentina

International House San Isidro We offer high quality English Language courses in comfortable and friendly surroundings.

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International Office of the Universidad de Vina del Mar-Chile

Diego Portales 90, Agua Santa
Vina, 258-0042, Chile
Phone: 011+56-32-462740,462742,624019

Where: Chile
When: Year Round

International Office of the Universidad de Vina del Mar-Chile International Office of the Universidad de Vina del Mar-Chile

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Iracambi Atlantic Rainforest Research & Conservation Center

Fazenda Iracambi, Caixa Postal No 1
Rosário da Limeira, Minas Gerais, 36878-000, Brazil
Phone: (55) 32 3721 1436

Where: Brazil

Iracambi Atlantic Rainforest Research & Conservation Center Iracambi Rainforest Research Center works on cutting edge issues of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. We offer positions for researchers, volunteers and interns in our programs.

Overview Iracambi works on forest restoration, (taxonomic studies, lots of tree planting) community education and outreach, medicinal plants, GIS and land management. Research and action are closely linked so that you can see the results of your efforts and really make a difference.

Setting Situated in the forested mountains of Minas Gerais, Iracambi is six hours from Rio, at an altitude of 3000- 5000 which gives it a wonderful climate year round. Don't expect city comforts, do expect climbing, hiking, swimming in natural rock pools, playing soccer with the local community - you'll never beat them!

Value Iracambi provides a unique opportunity for students to become part of an international community all dedicated to saving the rainforest and having a good time doing so.

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Just in Time Idiomas

Av. Dr. Carlos de Moraes Barros 428
Osasco, 06023-000, Brazil
Phone: 011-7083-8094

Where: Osasco in Brazil

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Legal-Ease International, Inc.

244 Madison Ave., Suite 121
New York, New York, 10016, USA
Phone: 1-212-629-1978

Where: Santiago in Dominican Republic

Legal-Ease International, Inc. Legal English for Attorneys and Business Executives.

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Lisle, Inc.

900 County Road 269
Leander, Texas, 78641, USA
Phone: 1-800-477-1538

Where: Dominican Republic
When: Summer

Lisle, Inc. Each day, we will travel by bus to the nearby town of Barahona, where we will work along side the Haitian and Dominican cane cutters who live in the bateyes. Those with advanced Spanish may be able to create other service projects in areas such as health, education or creative arts.

Overview We will taste the local cuisine, enjoy the sunny beaches, get a glimpse into the variety of lifestyles of the Dominican people-and try out our Spanish and our ability to dance and sing with our generous and fun-loving hosts.

Setting After an initial orientation to the program, the country and the people of the Dominican Republic, the group will tour this exciting island with its many colors, flavors and rich history.

Value This intercultural, intergenerational program will be a pilot project between Lisle, Inc. and SELIDER of Santiago, D.R. A group of youth, adults and elders from several countries will work and sweat, talk and share, argue and laugh and become friends and a "family" of diverse backgrounds.

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MAI ENGLISH

Av. Getúlio Vargas, 699
Belo, 30.530-280, Brazil
Phone: 011+55 31 261-7002

Where: Belo Horizonte in Brazil

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OTEC Viajes

275 norte Teatro Nacional
San, Costa Rica
Phone: 1-506-256-0633

Where: Costa Rica

OTEC Viajes We offer a designed program of volunteering options for participants from any country older from 18.

Overview We have been running the Volunteering Program since 2000. We have received around 350 people in those years and the quality of the service is very important to us.

Setting We have an offer of 18 projects and growing

Value Legally based volunteering options and attractive prices from 2 to 18 months

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Polyglot Language Institute

Villavicencio 361 of. 102
Santiago, Chile
Phone: 1-562-639-8078

Where: Santiago in Chile

Polyglot Language Institute Interactive crash course providing quick fluency in the target language. Other languages taught include English, German, Portuguese, French, Italian, Russian and Swedish. For Spanish Crash Course students from overseas, homestay at Chilean families can be provided.

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Proverbo Institute of Languages

2750 NW 25th Way
Boca Raton, Florida, 33434, USA
Phone: 1-561-487-1804

Where: Mexico
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year

Proverbo Institute of Languages In-depth study of language for specialists (professors or translators) and college level students.

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Pura Vida Language Institute Spanish Immersion

San Joaquin, Heredia, Costa Rica
Phone: (866) 490-0559

Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Year Round, Rolling Starts, MayMester Intersession, Spring Break

Pura Vida Language Institute Complete Spanish Immersion programs customized to each individual student's needs. Learn through class, home-stay, and travel throughout beautiful Costa Rica!

Setting San Joaquin is a beautiful suburb of San Jose, Costa Rica's capital, and it is minutes from Heredia which is a bustling college town fulled with college students both from Costa Rica and abroad

Value We are a low cost program that believes sincerely in providing the most rewarding language experience possible.


Rollins College - Summer

International Programs, 1000 Holt Ave, Box 2652
Winter Park, Florida, 32789-4499, USA
Phone: 1-407-646-2217

Where: San Jose in Costa Rica
When: Summer

Rollins College - Summer Sustainable Development in Costa Rica is a 6-week summer, interdisciplinary study-abroad program of the Associated Colleges of the South. . It provides participants with opportunities to study tropical rain forest destruction and preservation deep in the forest itself, as well as other projects such as working to improve the lives of Costa Ricans while living in their communities.

Overview Visits to the Guanacaste National Park, Santa Rosa National Park and Monteverde, the Nicoya Peninsula and Puerto Viejo.

Setting This program is designed for serious students interested in rigorous academic work in the field and should be prepared for very busy days that start early and end late. The program will not appeal to those looking only for an opportunity to travel abroad, who do not enjoy living, at times, under austere conditions, or who have difficulty handling the unexpected.

Value The program is guided by the philosophy that people learn most effectively by experiencing what they study. Students have the opportunity to meet and discuss sustainable development issues with Costa Rican policy makers, academics, professionals, peasants, entrepreneurs, and many others.

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St. Luke's University School of Medicine

PO Box 557
Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
Phone: 011+501-226-2912 1-877-545-8537

Where: Belize
When: Spring Semester

St. Luke's University School of Medicine Equipping motivated students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become consummate, compassionate physicians.

Overview A U.S. based curriculum with a focus on the tactile, theoretical and technological forms of diagnosis.

Setting Ambergris Caye, surrounded by teal Caribbean waters and the longest barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere.

Value Current and former professors and assistant professors from the Universities of Wisconsin, Tulane and Manitoba.

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St. Luke's University School of Medicine

PO Box 557
Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
Phone: 011+501-226-2912 1-877-545-8537

Where: Belize
When: Spring Semester

St. Luke's University School of Medicine St. Luke's University offers an international medical degree (MD) program located in Belize.

Overview Open to US and foreign students with clinical training at accredited US hospitals. Financial Aid is available.

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Setting Belmopan, the capital city of Belize also called the Garden City. The geographic center of Belize.

Value Current and former professors and assistant professors from the Universities of Wisconsin, Tulane and Manitoba.

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The International Language Centre

3 Warner Street
Newtown, Port, Indies
Phone: 1-868 628 1731 1-868 628 1731

Where: Trinidad in Trinidad and Tobago

The International Language Centre Intensive immersion courses in English as a Foreign Language. Accommodation in family homes to maximize the language learning process. Option of accommodation in guest house or hotel also available.

Overview English courses from Elementary to Advanced Levels. Training for international examinations - Pitmans, TOEFL, TOEIC

Setting Comfortable, air conditioned pleasant environment situated less than 8 minutes away from the capital. Small groups - a maximum of 6 students to a group.

Value An English program of inestimable value in the beautiful, tropical twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago. Students can explore the rich cultural life of the country in English plus Vacation programmes. Family groups can be accommodated.

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The Martin Buber Institute For Dialogical Ecology

203 Rockingstone ave
Larchmont, New York, 10538, USA
Phone: 1-914-439-7731

Where: Buenos Aires in Argentina
When: Summer, Year Round

The Martin Buber Institute For Dialogical Ecology The People's University of the Mothers of Plaza De Mayo in conjunction with the Martin Buber Institute offer academic courses on Human Rights and more Social and Human Sciences from the perspective of the Third World and one of the leading Human Rights organization in Latin America

Overview Human Rights, Sociology, Psychoanalysis, Economics, Internatinal Relations, Conflict Resolution, Environmentalism, Gender Studies.

Setting Urban Campus in the heart of Buenos Aires

Value Strong academics, unique social and activist setting.

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The New Victorian School

13, Avenue N
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Phone: 305-899-0488

Where: Caribbean
When: Summer, Academic Year

The New Victorian School Candidates will have opportunity to work with children and adults in various classroom settings.

Overview The program includes an American Christian-oriented program, as well as extensive ESL materials

Setting The school campus is located in the heart of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Value Program packages include airfare, private room and board, insurance, utilities, internet as well as a generous monthly stipend.

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Travellers Worldwide

7 Mulberry Close
Ferring, West Sussex, BN12 5HY, UK
Phone: 011+44 0 1903 502595

Where: Brazil
When: Year Round

Travellers Worldwide Teach Spoken English, or art, music, drama, coach sports, IT, maths, in fact you can teach almost anything you are passionate about! We work only with deserving schools, orphanages, care homes and some adult centres. Your work is very much appreciated and valued.

Overview Flexible placements tailored to individual requirements, including any combination of placements. You really can make a big difference to local children, communities, animals and environment and you will be remembered years later

Setting Live and study in the heart of Buenos Aires, in lovely accommodation with other volunteer students, close to transport and entertainment such as restaurants, clubs and pubs.

Value No qualifications necessary - just enthusiasm and motivation! We have experienced staff in all our destinations and a 24 hour emergency telephone. At all times your wellbeing, safety and happiness are our primary concern. We're dedicated to ensuring a smooth and wonderful experience for you!

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Travellers Worldwide

7 Mulberry Close
Ferring, West Sussex, BN12 5HY, UK
Phone: 011+44 0 1903 502595

Where: Cuba
When: Year Round

Travellers Worldwide Teach Spoken English, or art, music, drama, coach sports, IT, maths, in fact you can teach almost anything you are passionate about! We work only with deserving schools, orphanages, care homes and some adult centres. Your work is very much appreciated and valued.

Overview Flexible placements tailored to individual requirements, including any combination of placements. You really can make a big difference to local children, communities, animals and environment and you will be remembered years later

Setting Live and study in the heart of Buenos Aires, in lovely accommodation with other volunteer students, close to transport and entertainment such as restaurants, clubs and pubs.

Value No qualifications necessary - just enthusiasm and motivation! We have experienced staff in all our destinations and a 24 hour emergency telephone. At all times your wellbeing, safety and happiness are our primary concern. We're dedicated to ensuring a smooth and wonderful experience for you!

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Travellers Worldwide

7 Mulberry Close
Ferring, West Sussex, BN12 5HY, UK
Phone: 011+44 0 1903 502595

Where: Guatemala
When: Year Round

Travellers Worldwide Teach Spoken English, or art, music, drama, coach sports, IT, maths, in fact you can teach almost anything you are passionate about! We work only with deserving schools, orphanages, care homes and some adult centres. Your work is very much appreciated and valued.

Overview Flexible placements tailored to individual requirements, including any combination of placements. You really can make a big difference to local children, communities, animals and environment and you will be remembered years later

Setting Live and study in the heart of Buenos Aires, in lovely accommodation with other volunteer students, close to transport and entertainment such as restaurants, clubs and pubs.

Value No qualifications necessary - just enthusiasm and motivation! We have experienced staff in all our destinations and a 24 hour emergency telephone. At all times your wellbeing, safety and happiness are our primary concern. We're dedicated to ensuring a smooth and wonderful experience for you!

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Universidad San Francisco de Quito-Summer Archaeology Field School

PO Box 17-12-841
Quito, Ecuador
Phone: 1-

Where: Ecuador
When: Summer

Universidad San Francisco de Quito-Summer Archaeology Field School Students of USFQ's Summer Archaeology Field School will acquire first-hand experience in archaeological investigation. They will actively participate in surveying, mapping, excavations and lab analysis while accompanied by an experienced team of archaeologists.

Overview Students receive a combination of theoretical and methodological training, in addition to fieldwork, in one of the most archaeologically rich areas of Ecuador. During weekends, students will visit many sites and areas of interest along the Ecuadorian Pacific coast.

Setting The field school takes place in the southern province of Manab , Ecuador, in an area both in and immediatly surrounding Machalilla National Park. The region is known for its very early cultural development and is rich in archaeological remains.

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University of Georgia

College of Education, Elem. Education, Aderhold Hall
Athens, Georgia, 30602, USA
Phone: 1-706-542-4318

Where: Mexico
When: Summer

University of Georgia -Mexico Students will begin and end this Maymester and Summer course with seminars on the UGA campus and will spend 3 weeks in Xalapa, Mexico and its surroundsing areas studying Spanish and learning about Mexican culture and Schooling. At the end of the experience, we will develop workshops for colleagues in schools so that we can share what we have learned about working with students from different cultural backgrounds.

Overview While in Mexico, there will be group seminars on educational issues related to culture and language. This program is designed to prepare educators for teaching students and working with families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Setting Afternoon mealtimes, evenings and weekends will be spent with host families exploring the rich cultural heritage of the Xalapa area. There will be optional weekend field trips to ancient sites.

Value Good Value.

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University of Georgia -Caribbean

College of Education, Science Education, Aderhold Hall
Athens, Georgia, 30602, USA
Phone: 1-706-542-1763

Where: Caribbean
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester

University of Georgia -Caribbean This introductory course, during the Maymester, is intended to actively invite education majors and applicants from all disciplines. Emphasis will be placed on coastal comparative analyses, field work and methods utilized in marine studies as well as maritime ecological investigations from an introductory level.

Overview Laboratory work and lectures will be included as well as spending several days in a classroom on the island's school gaining teaching skills from the teacher/mentors.

Setting Extensive time will be spent in the water, where participants will snorkel to investigate near-shore environments and the extensive reef system associated with this unique island.

Value Good Value

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

1237 R St, Box 880221
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588-0221, USA
Phone: 1-402-472-5358

Where: Cuernavaca in Mexico
When: MayMester Intersession

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Three week study of family and community life in Mexico. Participants will develop work plans to incorporate cultural experiences gained into local educational programming on their return.

Overview Study Spanish in the mornings and participate in field trips during the afternoons. Site visits will focus on women's health, migration and current events.

Setting Cuernavaca will be the base for the program but visits to Mexico City and a rural community are planned. Housing will be with host families and in hotels.

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Vancouver English Centre

250 Smithe Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B, Canada
Phone: 604-484-2994

Where: Guadalajara in Mexico
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer

Vancouver English Centre Our goal is to help you improve your English as rapidly as possible. Teachers encourage full participation in class with role plays, presentations, and one-to-one conversations. We offer short-term and long-term programs to students from all over the world.

Overview Videotapes, role-plays, class interaction and group participation are everyday methods of teaching in our classrooms. This program may be full-time or part-time. You may study from 3 - 30 hours per week.

Setting Guadalajara is the perfect place to experience authentic Mexican traditions, while enjoying a safe, comfortable Spanish immersion experience. The city is blessed with a climate that is as warm as the smiles of its outgoing inhabitants.

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Violetta Parra Escuela de Idiomas or Academia Latinoamericana de Espanol

640 East 3990 South, Ste. E
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, USA
Phone: 1-801-268-4608

Where: Various
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer

Violetta Parra Escuela de Idiomas or Academia Latinoamericana de Espanol Foreign language instruction , travel, Patagonia, ski Andes, beach Vina del Mar, Bohemian center of capital city called Bella Vista, college of credit. Or one-on-one instruction by university degree teachers, elegant mansion with pool in lovely residential area. Internships, Galapagos-Amazon travel. College Credit.

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