Study Abroad in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

About Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

From mountains to beaches, waterfalls and tropical jungles, Puerto Vallarta's stunning natural beauty is unparalleled. Located roughly half-way down Mexico's Pacific "Bahía de Banderas" coast, this port town enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year and average yearly temperatures of around 28ºC (83ºF)! Sounds like paradise, doesn't it?

If you're the active type, there's no better place to study abroad than in Puerto Vallarta. On land, enjoy hiking, golf, tennis or just strolling and perusing shops. Meanwhile, Puerto Vallarta - sitting on one of the world's largest bays - is also a haven of aquatic activities and watersports. Try your luck at fishing, scuba-diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, swimming, whale-watching, parasailing, kite-surfing, jet-skiing and even bungee jumping over the Pacific!

Add to that a vibrant nightlife and a beautiful Old Town brimming with picturesque colonial architecture, and the coastal city of Puerto Vallarta literally has it all!

The Spanish Language School

Located just one block from the Pacific Ocean, you'll find our Spanish school in Puerto Vallarta tucked on a picturesque street among other charming buildings dating back to the city's Spanish colonial era. Plus, located just outside of the very center, you'll be right by all the action and surrounded by restaurants, shops, cafés and energetic night-time hot spots.

As for the academic center itself, our school features 10 classrooms; a conference room with TV, DVD, VCR and stereo; an internet/ library room with computers and wireless connection; and an open terrace and cafeteria for fiestas, salsa and cooking classes and laid-back socializing.

Minimum age to study abroad in Puerto Vallarta: 16 years without a guardian, under 16 when accompanied by an adult.

Spanish Language Courses in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

  • Intensive Group Course (25 lessons per week)
  • Individual Intensive Group Course (10 group + 15 private lessons per week)
  • Part Time Intensive Course (15 lessons per week)
  • Private Spanish Lessons (1, 5, 10, 20+ lessons per week)
  • Spanish Teacher Course (10 group + 15 private lessons per week
  • Student Groups (8+ students)

Accommodations

Families

Staying with a host family in Puerto Vallarta and participating in their day-to-day life is the best way to learn the language and discover Mexico's culture. You will stay in a single or double room (only available for 2 students traveling together) with a bed and breakfast or half board meal plan.

Cultural Activities

Our school in Puerto Vallarta organizes all sorts of activities and weekend trips that you can choose to paricipate in.

During the week, we plan a social calendar which guarantees one movie night, one café social and one salsa dance class each week. Then, on weekends, you can sign up for excursions, such as to the city of Guadalajara or out to sea for whale and dolphin-watching.

Highlights

  • School location: on a picturesque street just steps away from the beach!
  • Discount if you study abroad in Puerto Vallarta for 10+ weeks and pay the total cost of the program at least 5 months before arrival.
  • Endless outdoor activities ranging from relaxing to extreme!

Prices & Dates

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