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Standard Spanish Program

Spanish Experience Center Guanajuato
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Course description

Standard Spanish Program consists of three hours of grammar class. The student will learn the basics of the grammar according to his level, from beginning to advanced. The class is divided in 3 sections of 50 minutes each. Besides the grammar, the student will have the opportunity to practice what is being learnt at the moment. Reading, listening, and pronunciation will be practiced as well.
9am – 11.50am
3 grammar lessons per day
15 lessons per week
All skill levels

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Afternoon session
02:10 PM - 05:00 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. You may also take this test before your arrival in Guanajuato.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 95 years old
Average 20 years old

Certificate

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

Our accredited teachers have over 40 years of experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
We offer comprehensive Spanish classes at all levels and we are committed to introducing the students to our Mexican culture and traditions. We also offer out of school activities such as cooking classes, Salsa dancing workshops, or attending to different cultural events. We want our students to have a dynamic experience while they deepen their knowledge of the Spanish language

Year opened
2019
Number of classrooms
5

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Spanish Experience Center Guanajuato varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 20.

School holidays

SECGTO 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.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

The school is located in Marfil, 15 minutes from downtown Guanajuato. The school is surrounded by old mining estates. A peaceful place where neighbors gather to take walks or ride their bicycles through the old Marfil road. The little town´s restaurants are well known and busy.

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Reviews

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"It was good, teachers and were really nice and I learned a lot even though I only had a week."

Luca Candelaria, student from USA

The school and the homestay were really good, it would have been nice to have more field trips with school, like classroom in the morning and excursions in the afternoon. I was initially told that's how the schedule was but we stayed on site all day.

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Date of study
17 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Terrific very experienced and friendly teachers"

Martha Gillham, student from USA

Great classes in the school with just me and one other student. Afternoon conversational Spanish while visiting a museum or hacienda was really fun too

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Date of study
10 Oct 2022 - 14 Oct 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Lots of Catholics..."

David Powers, student from USA

I was in Guanajuato during the Easter holiday. The streets were full of Mexican tourist, street performers, parades and more. Many businesses were not open, but most of the activities we wanted to do were accessible.

The teachers were great! I did the executive program, which is 40 hours/week. Every day started with three hours of classroom oriented work memorizing and practicing verbs...which made my brain hurt. The second two hours was a little less structured and included discussions and provided some more contextual instruction, and the last 3 hours were conversation/dialogue oriented. Because of the holiday, there was no one else there, so they teachers tailored classes as we went and we did a lot of the conversation classes out in the city, visiting museums and other sites of interest.

The old portion of Guanajuato is like a medieval European town with alleys, cobblestone streets. Be ready to walk and climb steep hills. There's tons of history to explore and most of it is within walking distance. The school is in Marfil, which is not very close to the old town. The school picked me up and took me home each day, so it was not a big deal.

There are lots of housing alternatives, and I ended up staying in a room that an older lady rented out in her house. This was very nice and I encourage people that are interested in this type of an arrangement to do this. Next time, though, I will probably stay in a hotel because I just need a little more private time to decompress after a busy day.

I can't think of anything that I did not like about the experience and would look forward to going back to this school again.

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Date of study
11 Apr 2022 - 15 Apr 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Interesting, dynamic and focused"

Vicki Murphy-Kendall

The classes met me at my level, the teachers were dynamic, interesting and invested, the facilites were exceptional.....colorful, organized and clean and a lot of space....outside and inside.

I did not like how far it was from where Ilive but the staff helped me with information and how to get there.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
2 Dec 2019 - 13 Dec 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

SECGTO offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and lunch

NZ$ 108
weekly
Age range: 15 - 95 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Guanajuato
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and lunch (12 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 20 - 30 minutes by shuttle
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 108
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Guanajuato. These homes are often between 25-50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 16 years old and older.
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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 Guanajuato 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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