About Guanajuato, Mexico
Guanajuato, a picturesque university city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated in central Mexico and boasts incredible natural surroundings. Set at an altitude of more than 6,000 feet, the landscape includes a narrow gorge and magnificent vistas from sloping hillsides.
Characterized by winding pedestrian streets, tranquil plazas, abundant flowers and pastel-colored houses with iron balconies, Guanajuato instantly charms its visitors. Plus, it's less than 30 minutes from the international airport, allowing travelers and study abroad students easy travel throughout México and the rest of the world. Guanajuato is a 5-hour car ride from México City.
Study Spanish abroad in Guanajuato and discover one of Mexico's most beloved destinations!
The Spanish Language School
Located within a 15-minute walk of all the important sites of interest, our Guanajuato study abroad students will enjoy a school located a stone's throw from the city center.
Our academic center is housed in a traditional Mexican-style building, where you will enjoy such facilities as: a central patio, 16 classrooms, a common room, a reception area, a multimedia room and more!
Minimum age to study abroad in Guanajuato: 17 years old.
Spanish Language Courses in Guanajuato, Mexico
Intensive Group Course
- Program: 20 + 5 Spanish lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 50 minutes
- Starting dates: any Monday, all year round
- Levels: from beginner to advanced
- Students per class: maximum 8
Super Intensive Group Course
- Program: 30 + 5 Spanish lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 50 minutes
- Duration: Minimum of 1 week
- Starting dates: any Monday, all year round
- Levels: from beginner to advanced
- Students per class: maximum 8
Private Spanish Lessons
- Program: 1, 5, 10 or 20+ lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 50 minutes
- Duration: Minimum of 1 week
- Starting dates: any weekday, all year round
- Possibility of introducing special topic
- Levels: from beginner to advanced
DELE Exam Preparation Course
- Program: 2, 3 or 4 weeks (see below)
- 1 lesson = 50 minutes
- Starting dates:
- Initial CIE: April 23rd (3 weeks)
- Intermediate DIE: July 20th (4 weeks), August 6th (3 weeks), August 13th (2 weeks)
- Superior DSE: October 22nd (4 weeks), October 29th (3 weeks), November 5th (2 weeks)
Volunteer Program
- Put your Spanish skills to use by making an impact in the community surrounded you!
- Duration: required 4-week intensive Spanish course, followed a volunteer service project for a minimum of 4 weeks
- Levels: from beginner to advanced
Spanish Teacher Training
- Duration: 2 weeks
- 1 lesson = 50 minutes
- Starting dates for group course: July 1st and 15th
- Starting dates for individual course: any Monday of the year
- Levels: from beginner to advanced
Medical Spanish Course
- Duration: 2 weeks
- 1 lesson = 50 minutes
- Starting dates: July 8th & 22nd, August 5th & 19th, September 2nd
- Level: at least an intermediate Spanish level is required
Cooking in Guanajuato
- Program: One or two classes per week; includes obligatory 1 week Spanish Intensive 20 + 5 course
- 1 lesson = 50 minutes
- Duration: 1 week
- Available all year-round
- Levels: from beginner to advanced
Accommodations
Families
Staying with a host family in Guanajuato and participating in their day-to-day life is the best way to learn the language and discover Mexico's culture. You can stay in a single or double room. Meal plan options are: breakfast only, half-board and full-board.
Shared Apartments
A shared apartment is also a popular choice for our study abroad students. You will live alongside other international students in a pleasant, multi-cultural and stimulating atmosphere. The apartments are not luxurious, but they are fully furnished and have kitchens complete with anything you may need to prepare your meals. There is no meal plan available with this option.
Cultural Activities
At our Spanish school in Guanajuato, we offer our study abroad participants a plethora of weekly activities such as Mexican cooking classes, salsa lessons, movie projections and café socials at the school.
On the weekends, students can sign up for excursions to nearby colonial cities like San Miguel de Allende, Dolores Hidalgo and Guadalajara, the second largest city in Mexico.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Discount if you study abroad in Guanajuato for 12+ weeks
- Small and beautiful city- a perfect study abroad city!
2008 Prices & Dates
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