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Patagonia Andina Spanish School

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Course description

Spanish courses for every level:
The school performs a levelling test the first day of arrival, in order to divide students in the right level based on their language skills.
Principiante A1/A2
Intermedio B1/B2
Avanzado C1/C2

The Lessons
Most of the lessons take place during the morning, some of them at school, and others will be given during outdoor excursions and activities, in which you will experience alternative learning methods and also practice what you’ve already learned.

Excursions & Activites
The school offers several cultural activities and excursions per week in order to maximize the students immersion into Argentine culture

-Visit to Lago Puelo (Puelo Lake):

To relax and get to know better “La Comarca” we will visit Lago Puelo Natural Reserve, one of the nearest lakes from El Bolsón, where we will be able to do some Kayaking, Swimming, Trekking .

-Rio Azul Patagonia Argentina

Río Azul River surrounds El Bolsón and ends in Puelo Lake. It is a great place to get to know more about the geography of the place and to take a cold refresh, since its water comes from the melt ice and snow from the mountains.

-Trekking to Cerro Piltriquitron:

Trekking is one of the most popular activities in El Bolsón, we will get to a Mountain Shelter where we can see the entire valley surrounded by the Cordillera de los Andes mountain range from the top of the highest mountain in the area.

Visit to Puerto Patriada, Epuyén Lake:

Another lake near El Bolson is Epuyén, we will visit this incredible place called Puerto Patriada, where the water is blue and where we will also able to do Kayaking.

Activities

-Tango Night:

To get to know more of argentinian culture we will go to Tango lessons once a week.

-Cultural Exchange Night

To have a great time sharing with the school partners and people from Bolson, we will spend one night a week having an interchange of cultures in a local beer point.
Football match in the Afternoon

Once a week we get together to play a mixt football match. It is important that you to bring sport clothing and shoes!

Ping Pong Night

To relax and get to know more the school partners and people from Bolson, one night a week we will have a night of free ping pong and Metegol.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-6 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 24 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

We work with small groups to achieve personalized attention for students.
The classes are taught entirely in Spanish and have been prepared specifically for foreign students.
The interaction with local culture and people plus the ecological and adventure tourism are the pillars of our school in order to get a complete immersion into the language.

Our students have the opportunity to visit the most incredible places by the great Cordillera de Los Andes Mountain Range and try optional adventure excursions at a very low cost such as trekking to mountains, horse riding, kayaking, paragliding, rafting, canopy and more!
The love for traveling and learning are combined in this project so that students have one of their most amazing and unforgettable experiences of their lives.

The school is normally open from April to November.

Year opened
2015
Number of classrooms
2

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Patagonia Andina Spanish School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 24. In the summer, the average age is 24.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Brazil
30%
USA
20%
Italy
15%
UK
10%
Other
25%

School holidays

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.

School holidays
None

School location

The Spanish School Patagonia Andina is located in El Bolsón, Patagonia, Argentina, by the great Cordillera de los Andes Mountain Range.
The magic land of Patagonia opens its doors every year to people from all over the world. El Bolsón is the perfect place to visit and learn Spanish since it is a friendly and quiet place, surrounded by mountains and near to the most beautiful lakes and rivers.

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Housing

Patagonia Andina Spanish School offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 449
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of El Bolsón
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and garden
Distance to school: 1 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 449
apartment

Shared apartment - 4-person shared room - No meals - 4 students must book together

NZ$ 323
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of El Bolsón
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and garden
Distance to school: 1 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 4 students must book together
NZ$ 323
hotel

Hostel - 4-person shared room - No meals

NZ$ 251
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of El Bolsón
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 1 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 251
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Visa support

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.

Flights and airport transfer

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 El Bolsón based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

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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