Location: The Spanish Language School in the Urubamba Valley is located right outside Urubamba, surrounded by snow peaked mountains in a
residential area.
School Size: The
maximum capacity of the Urubamba campus allows for 20-25 at one given time. The program will only take place if a minimum
of 4 students register for the program.
Class size: The
maximum class size is 6 students.
Minimum Age: 15
Timing: Peak season for the The Urubamba Valley campus is summer time
so register early if you intend to visit the Urubamba Valley this summer.
Start dates: Classes begin on any Monday and end on any Friday unless
there is a holiday. Classes that fall on a holiday will not be made up, however a fun activity will be held in its place.
Holidays: Classes
will not be held on the following holidays: Jan 1, Apr 9, May 1, Jun 24, Jul 28, Nov 1, Dec 24, 25 & 31
Duration: The programs
run in weekly increments. Each program begins on a Monday and ends on a Friday. Programs consist of 4 group lessons per day.
Each lesson is approximately 50 minutes. Classes run morning from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm. Class times depend on the level and
will be determined only upon arrival and placement.
Content: Materials
such as overhead projectors, videos, and other audio-visual materials are used as a support function. Visits to locations
such as the market, a school or a hospital, may be arranged during class. A large part of the study material are practical
activities and exercises through which the students will learn to understand and speak Spanish progressively. Study of grammar
such as theory and practice are also included. Students can expect to complete exercises to extend vocabulary and improve
pronunciation; focus on development of listening, writing and reading comprehension, through using newspapers, songs and local
literature; and participate in guided conversation, role playing and debates.
Books: The Spanish Language School in Urubamba works with its own Latin
America-orientated text books which form the basis of the course, in combination with other materials (e.g. newspapers, songs,
literature, cassettes, videos, grammar exercises etc.)
School Features: The school's building is divided into a sleeping and a study/teaching area
and has a lovely, sunny garden with fruit trees. There is a large common room with a fireplace.
College
Credit: College credit can be
issued based on pre-approval from
your university. Contact the admissions office, study abroad office or Spanish
department of your college before applying to COINED.
Excursions/Activities: The
Spanish Language School in Urubamba offers its students lectures on Peruvian Culture and History, movies, a welcome dinner,
and excursions to all the various attractions in Peru. Excursions and some activities are provided at an additional cost.
Amuata works in conjunction with a travel agency that can help make arrangements for various excursions such as a city
tour, visits to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, as well as help organize exciting activities like river rafting
and horseback riding.
Additional programs: The
Spanish Language School in Urubamba offers students an opportunity to participate in 30 different kinds of volunteer
projects. There are also cultural enrichment classes taught such as learning to play Peruvian music, cooking classes, dance,
and pottery lessons. For more information, please contact us.
Accommodations: Urubamba
accommodations include a residence that is part of the campus. Students in the residence can expect to share a bedroom with
one or two other students.
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