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These Long Weekend Courses are specifically designed for people who find it difficult to disrupt their regular routine, but need to improve their Spanish conversation skills. Each course includes 20 hours of tuition, homestay accommodation with three meals a day and all academic materials. We base our weekend dates around national holidays in the USA and Canada.

With advanced notice we can arrange an intensive 3-day course most weekends of the year, please contact us to discuss this option.

Weekend dates for 2010

Friday 21 May - Monday 24 May Victoria Day (Canada)

Friday 28 May - Monday 31 May Memorial Day (USA)

Thursday 1 July - Sunday 4 July Independence Day (USA) & Canada Day (Canada)

Friday 3 Sept - Monday 6 Sept Labor Day (USA) / Labour Day (Canada)

Friday 8 Oct - Monday 11 Oct Colombus Day (USA) / Thanksgiving (Canada)

• Thursday 11 Nov - Sunday 14 November Veteran's Day (USA) / Remembrance Day (Canada)
• All courses include
• 20 hours tuition spread over three, four or *five days
• Aligned with the internationally recognised CEFR levels, our Spanish Weekend Courses concentrate on Spanish conversation, reading and writing skills.
• Unlike other schools our classes are very small, with a strict maximum of 6 students per group, we also insist on only having people of the same level in each class.

All our teachers are bi-lingual (Spanish and English or French), however the classes are usually given solely in Spanish in order to improve listening and comprehension skills.

During your stay we strongly recommend that you take advantage of our host family arrangements in order to make the most of your learning experience.

SUMMARY OF CLASSES:

• Bi-lingual teacher
• Bi-lingual support advisor
• Books and materials for your course
• Private classes: a personalized syllabus
• Personal contact details of the Directors in case of an emergency

SUMMARY OF HOMESTAY:

• Bedroom and bathroom
• Sheets and clean towels
• 3 hygenically prepared homemade meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• The opportunity to make friends with local people and practice your Spanish

OPTIONAL EXTRAS (additional costs):

• A 4-hour tour of Guadalajara's Historical Center, Tlaquepaque or Tonala for a truly Mexican shopping experience. One of our teachers will guide you around the area in Spanish and/or English. These tours offer unique opportunities to practice your Spanish skills in real situations with a teacher present to help you and your group.
• Collection from the airport and to be taken to your host family.
• Transportation to and from the classes by taxi.
• Laundry Services.

Private, Semi-private or Group Classes?
Private classes:

• Private classes are the fastest and most effective way to learn.
• Our one-to-one courses have flexible timetables to suit your needs.
• Your syllabus will be personalized to your aims and objectives (grammar, vocabulary, role plays, etc.)

Semi-private classes: (2 people)

• The semi-private classes are a fun way to study with a partner or a friend.
• This is a faster way to learn than in a group of 3 or more people, but with a little less pressure.
• Semi-private classes are timetabled at the school's discretion.

Group classes: (3-6 people)

• Our group classes are very small, with a strict maximum of 6 people.
• Only people of the same level can study in the same class.
• Group classes are timetabled at the school's discretion.

COSTS - (conversion currency chart)

We do not charge a registration fee on arrival and there are no hidden costs.

Tuition and Tuition & Tuition &
3 nights 4 nights
Materials homestay homestay

Extra homestay

US$ 15.00 per evening extra, includes three meals (dinner, breakfast and lunch)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Collection from the airport and introduction to your host family. approx. US$ 30.00

Transportation to classes by taxi approx. US$ 25.00 per week

Transportation to and from classes by taxi approx. US$ 45.00 per week

A 4-hour tour of Guadalajara/Tlaqupaque/Tonala/Zapopan US$ 50.00

Students are responsible for buying their own travel and health insurance.

Private	Tuition and Materials	incl. 3 nights homestday	incl. 4 nights homestay
Private Course ( 1 person )	$350.00	$395.00	$410.00
Semi-private ( 2 people )	$250.00	$295.00	$310.00
Group ( 3-6 people )	$190.00	$235.00	$250.00

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Collection from the airport and introduction to your host family. approx. US $30.00
Transportation to classes by taxi everyday approx. US $25.00 per week Transportation to and from classes by taxi each day approx. US $45.00 per week
A 4-hour tour of Guadalajara/Tlaquepauque/Tonala/Zapopan US $50.00

Extra evenings with the homestday family: US $15.00 per evening extra, including three meals ( dinner, breakfast and lunch )

Students are responsible for buying their own travel and health insurance.