View all courses at this school »

Taste of Peru

Peru Volunteer and Travel

Q&A
Price
school-reference
detail

Course description

Peru Volunteer & Travel offers a unique experience of learn Spanish and get to know the most delicious Peruvian dishes, tasting the local cuisine while you continue practicing your Spanish.

Students will have the opportunity to take Chocolate course, and Learn how cocoa beans are produced and participate in the intricate process of turning them into delicious chocolate.
Learn about preparation of Pisco Sour making with your choice of four different varieties culled from hundreds of Pisco already vetted by our resident experts. You’ll get an up close and personalized introduction to its history, diffusion, the process and how to best appreciate Peru’s national drink. Choose from a single grape varietal, a Master Distiller’s inspirations across various varietals, Elevation, North to South or our house favorites.
and least but not last, will have a specialized cooking class, where you will go Shop for your own fresh ingredients at the central market and prepare them into a typical Peruvian meal of your choice.

This is the best you can get in Peru!!

Included:
• Morning or afternoon individual classes for 1 hour a day Monday to Friday
• Assistance from our academic director
• Certified Spanish teacher
• Free Spanish placement exam
• Free Spanish textbook and materials
• Free Conversation exchange program
• Management and administration for your selected program length
• Spanish certificate on your level
• Cooking class
• Chocolate cooking class
• Pisco Sour and Pisco History class
• 24/7 support from our staff in Peru
• Free coffee and tea

Not included:
• Accommodation in Cusco
• International/national flights

Peru Volunteer & Travel can help you find the best option in accommodation in Cusco!

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
5 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 06:00 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 Cusco.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 16 - 75 years old
Average 22 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
Read more...
school

School description

We use an innovative, results-driven methodology which we continue to refine. Reflection is an important part of our job and both the teacher and the student are asked for input. It is important that our courses are not only developed by the teachers but also by the students' opinions, difficulties, and questions.

Teaching another language is not only about the transmission of concepts; the student also has to apply the concept, both verbally and in writing. Spanish grammar is very extensive and from our experience, we know the frustrating gap between 'school Spanish' and the Spanish of everyday life. Understanding everything you have been taught does not mean you are able to apply all the rules and vocabulary while speaking. We help you get there!

Year opened
2006
Number of classrooms
3

Facilities

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

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 Peru Volunteer and Travel varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 22.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
30%
UK
20%
Belgium
10%
Brazil
10%
Canada
10%
Netherlands
10%
Other
10%

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.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Our School in Cusco is located in the best part of the city, close to markets, shopping, art galleries, museums. at only 1 block from Cusco's main square, you couldn't get any closer!

Read more...
photos

Photos

  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 1/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 2/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 3/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 4/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 5/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 6/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 7/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 8/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 9/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 10/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 11/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 12/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 13/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 14/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 15/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 16/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 17/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 18/19
  • Peru Volunteer and Travel 19/19
housing

Housing

Peru Volunteer and Travel offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 3-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 395
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Cusco
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 3-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
NZ$ 395
Accommodation
Students will stay in a homestay where they will live with a local family. Students can expect to share a room with one or two other. We highly recommend staying with a family; that way you will also learn the Peruvian way of life, meet local people, eat typical food, speak the language (Spanish) and engage in local customs and traditions.

Students will be sharing bathroom and common areas with other volunteers and members of the family.

Accommodation is from Sunday to Saturday, check out at 10:30am

Food & Beverages
2 meals are included (breakfast and dinner). Students can expect to experience a variety of flavors and meals during their experience as Peruvian food is diverse. We will be glad to let the family know if you have special eating needs. Please let us know ahead of time so that we can make arrangements for you.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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 Cusco 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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

Read more...
questions

Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from Peru Volunteer and Travel staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

Ask a question
Show prices