Spanish Institute of Puebla

The best Spanish Program in Mexico

The Spanish Institute is a highly regarded Spanish Language School specialized in teaching the Spanish language and its culture through 8 levels (3 weeks each) of Intensive Immersion program in México. We Follow the European Framework of Reference for Languaje learning and the ACTFL guidelines. Students may attend from 1 level to all 8 levels.

Our students learn from the outset to think and express themselves in Spanish as they participate in our exceptional International Award Winning Academic Curriculum and wide variety of extra curriculum activities.

Our Spanish Language School has provided an intensive Spanish immersion program for over 30 years to students, professionals (from all fields) and seniors from more than 60 countries.

Our functional approach to language acquisition emphasizes in using Spanish in authentic and diverse circumstances. We have a “communicative” focus, concentrating on verbal interaction in Spanish. Our formal classes are dedicated to learning the structure of the language (comprehension, linguistics, reading and writing) and the conversation portion of the program to using the Spanish language – the key to really mastering it!)

By participating in our Spanish Immersion program you will not just learn the Spanish language… you will live the Spanish language.

About Us

Thank you for you interest in our program. The Spanish Institute is a highly regarded Spanish Language School in Mexico, that won the worldwide 2017 Language School of the year award (all languages). Three years in a row has received the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) - Education Excellence Award. Has Received the Latin American Educational Board Award of Excellence (3 years in a row), has been named the best Spanish Immersion program in Mexico by “Language Learning Magazine”, it is recommended by “Let’s Go, Mexico Travel Guide”, by the book “When in Mexico, Do as the Mexicans do”, by the International Herald Tribune newspaper, is the Top-Pick Language School by Student Traveler, received the Excelsis Award for Excellence in Education from the New York based Global Quality Foundation, received the award for Mexican Educational Enterprise of the year three years running, participated actively in the Celebration of Mexico by the Library of Congress of the United States and is recognized by over 175 universities worldwide including Harvard, Yale, Cambridge, etc.

You may check out our Internet site at: www.sipuebla.com
Or call us at: 1-800-554-2951 (toll free)
Or 512-380-1030

About Puebla

It has the 3rd biggest Historic Center in the world. Has one of the lowest crime rates in Mexico. Puebla has spring-like climate year round. The Spanish spoken in Puebla is "pure" compared whit the of others states in Mexico and countries in the Caribbean, Central American and SouthAmerica: it is easily understood; all vowels and consonants are clearly pronounced, and there are no exaggerated sing-song or harsh-sounding intonations.

The Institute

Is located in an Ex-Capuchin Convent from the 17 Century that has been converted into a modern building whit a 17 century facade (the facade is an important part of the history of Puebla).

The Institute has the latest teaching equipment, sound protected wall for the best sound, ergonomic chairs, large desk, individual lockers, overhead projectors, flourescent lighting, etc. It has 1 big patio, 2 large terraces with view to the volcanes and 4 different church steeples, computer lab, video room, conference room, bathrooms, library, reception area, administration area, main office and 18 classrooms.

Internet

We offer Free access. Our computer room has 12 computers connected to the Internet (an exclusive T1 connectionfor fast Internet access) and to a laser printer for any homework or e-mails that nedd printing. We also have Free Wireless Internet available at the Institute for any student that whats to bring their laptop and be connected. We also have a room to connect laptops that to do not have wireless Internet cards to our LAN network.

Housing

We will ask you about your interests and pastimes to find an appropiate stay whit a Mexican family. We only place one student per host family, unless requested otherwise (in contrast to most other language programs). We want you to integrate into the family and really live the Mexico Culture.

Communicative Focus

Our functional approach to language acquisition emphasizes in using Spanish in authentic and diverse circumstances. We have a "communicative" focus, concentrating on verbal interaction in Spanish. This is the reason our program includes two hours per day of individual conversation.

The regular classes are dedicated to learning the structure of the language (comprehension, grammar, reading and writing) and the afternoon classes to using it - the key to really mastering it! Because the conversation portion of the program is one-on-one we can tailor it to meet the needs of the participants (i.e. medical Spanish, business Spanish, legal Spanish, Spanish for law enforcement, Spanish for social workers, Spanish for teachers and Administrators, Spanish for ministry, Spanish for travel, etc.).

Cost

Our program is basically an all-inclusive program, you will not be surprised with textbook cost, e-mail cost, Internet access cost, host family cost, meals cost, tips, etc. The only thing not included whih your program is your round-tip ticket from your home country to Puebla, Mexico

All program Includes

Registration and Books.
3 - 24 weeks of instruction (see Starting Dates).
30 hours a week of instruction (6 hours per day).
Pick up and drop off at the Puebla airport (Mexico City airport $135.00 extra).
Orientation of Puebla, customs and culture.
Homestay with family, 3 meals a day.
Free WiFi at the Institute.
Use of Computer Lab.
Free email access.
Trips to Teotihuacan and Cholula.
Daily trips to museums, theaters, parks and movies.
Closing ceremony banquet and Diploma.

Payment Methods

The most convenient and safe way to pay for the program is with a personal check from a United States bank account (if you are from the United States), but you may also pay with travelers checks or credit cards (Visa and Master Card). In contrast to most programs there are NO surprise exchange rate charges on US credit card payments.

Registration

To register for the program you may go to our web site at: https://www.sipuebla.com/registration.php. The $100 deposit for the program will be deducted from your program and you will not pay for the program until the fisrt day class (once you already in Puebla).

Arrival

Puebla can be reached by flying into the Puebla International airport (PBC) or into the Mexico City International airport (MEX)... there is a shuttle bus that goes from the Mexico City airport into Puebla every 30 minutes almost 24 hours per day, including holidays and runs only $50 usd for the round-trip, we will give you complete directions on how to take the shuttle and we will meet you at the shuttle station in Puebla, or if you wish we can send a representative of the Institute to pick you at the Mexico City airport.

Address

11 Oriente #10, Centro Histórico
1-800554-2951 (USA & Canada)
+52-222-242-2062 (Others Countries)
e-mail: info at sipuebla.com
web site: www.sipuebla.com

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