Spanish Experience Center Guanajuato
Hospitales 37D Marfil, centro, Guanajuato, Guanajuato 36250, Mexico
Spanish Experience Center Guanajuato
This course includes 15 hours per week of grammar every day in group and 10 hours per week of private lessons after the lunch break. During the first 3 hours everyday, the student will be able to study and practice the grammar of the day. The student will have the opportunity to listen, repeat, write, and practice at the same time he is learning new forms. During the private lessons, the student is free to request the teacher for extra information or to reinforce what is learned in the morning.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 6 students |
Maximum | 6 students |
Age range | 16 - 95 years old |
Average | 20 years old |
Our accredited teachers have over 40 years of experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
We offer comprehensive Spanish classes at all levels and we are committed to introducing the students to our Mexican culture and traditions. We also offer out of school activities such as cooking classes, Salsa dancing workshops, or attending to different cultural events. We want our students to have a dynamic experience while they deepen their knowledge of the Spanish language
The nationality and age mix at Spanish Experience Center Guanajuato varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 20.
SECGTO does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
The school is located in Marfil, 15 minutes from downtown Guanajuato. The school is surrounded by old mining estates. A peaceful place where neighbors gather to take walks or ride their bicycles through the old Marfil road. The little town´s restaurants are well known and busy.
The school and the homestay were really good, it would have been nice to have more field trips with school, like classroom in the morning and excursions in the afternoon. I was initially told that's how the schedule was but we stayed on site all day.
Show details » Read more...Great classes in the school with just me and one other student. Afternoon conversational Spanish while visiting a museum or hacienda was really fun too
Show details » Read more...I was in Guanajuato during the Easter holiday. The streets were full of Mexican tourist, street performers, parades and more. Many businesses were not open, but most of the activities we wanted to do were accessible.
The teachers were great! I did the executive program, which is 40 hours/week. Every day started with three hours of classroom oriented work memorizing and practicing verbs...which made my brain hurt. The second two hours was a little less structured and included discussions and provided some more contextual instruction, and the last 3 hours were conversation/dialogue oriented. Because of the holiday, there was no one else there, so they teachers tailored classes as we went and we did a lot of the conversation classes out in the city, visiting museums and other sites of interest.
The old portion of Guanajuato is like a medieval European town with alleys, cobblestone streets. Be ready to walk and climb steep hills. There's tons of history to explore and most of it is within walking distance. The school is in Marfil, which is not very close to the old town. The school picked me up and took me home each day, so it was not a big deal.
There are lots of housing alternatives, and I ended up staying in a room that an older lady rented out in her house. This was very nice and I encourage people that are interested in this type of an arrangement to do this. Next time, though, I will probably stay in a hotel because I just need a little more private time to decompress after a busy day.
I can't think of anything that I did not like about the experience and would look forward to going back to this school again.
The classes met me at my level, the teachers were dynamic, interesting and invested, the facilites were exceptional.....colorful, organized and clean and a lot of space....outside and inside.
I did not like how far it was from where Ilive but the staff helped me with information and how to get there.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Guanajuato. These homes are often between 20 - 30 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Guanajuato based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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