Our Method and Structure.

Strong and efficient, planned for short time studies.

Our teaching method is rooted in communication skills. We believe this is the most natural process to learn a language. Our teachers, or facilitators as we call them, use interactive and communicative teaching techniques in order to motivate you to speak in Spanish. Our facilitators have a 'knack' for being able to figure out their students and apply effective teaching methods for that particular student.

Vocabulary, contextual materials, visual aids, and formal rules on how to achieve communication fluency, make up the majority of the content in classes. Among others, other contextual materials include common life activities, cultural and tourist knowledge. Additionally, Spanish School Arequipa has developed its own materials to support your learning process.

Your course of learning will be adjusted to your needs and to the length of time you will be staying. You will tell us your objectives, and we will recommend the best path to achieve them. One week is our minimum required length for each course and more time is always best when learning a new language.

Activities and immersion environment are used as reinforcement to your learning. Of course, nothing supplies your effort and devotion to learning. We are only the catalyst in your learning, giving you the tools, the proper environment and support, the rest is up to you! We recommend a structured schedule, no long night parties and a ready-to-work and be devoted attitude in order to achieve your goal of learning Spanish.

How we do it

Our strength at Spanish School Arequipa are our individual 1 to 1 classes. Due to the short time most students have to learn and our desire to offer you the personal devotion of your teachers, 1 to 1 classes are more effective than group classes. If money is your concern, remember, our private classes are the same or less than other Spanish schools in Lima and Cusco that charge you for group classes!!!

Group courses are offered upon request. If you are traveling with friends or family, and would like to take a group course, we would be happy to discuss your needs. The maximum number of students is four per group and all students should have the same level of Spanish.

Minimum length required for any course is one week, which breaks down into 20 lessons at four hours per day, five times a week.

The first class is two hours typically consist of grammar, then each student receives a 15 minute break and the second two hour class typically works improving on speaking and communication skills. Each student receives two teachers in order to increase exposure to different accents and teaching styles. Materials are paid separately. Accommodation is optional. Classes start every monday. Daily from 9 am to 1 pm. Extra courses available during the afternoon.

All students staying more than 1 week are eligible for free social job tours if they decide to. An extra activity for free is also included.

***Volunteer jobs available only for a one month or longer stay. Please ask for more details!

Institutions such as Universities and Colleges that are interested in special group courses to complete or augment their official or regular Spanish programs, please contact us. We can discuss how to handle from 4 to 20 students in each class if this is your requirement.

Spanish Schools from other cities or countries, tour operators, or other group situations looking for improving your teaching and learning options can also contact us in order to coordinate courses together or exchange students interested in studying in Arequipa and vice versa.

Courses are available all year round except for the following weeks:
- Last week of July 2006
- Last week of December 2006.

Usually classes are available during local Holidays. Some students require to enjoy that holiday, and then classes are postponed to Saturday.