Classes are 55 minutes in length. Students may enroll for as many weeks as desired. In order to make sufficient progress and gain the maximum benefit from the course we recommend the following minimal duration: Beginner (2-12 weeks), Intermediate (4-8 weeks) and advanced (2-8 weeks). Courses lasting for more than 3 months will require a visa from the Bolivian government which the school can easily help the student secure.

Dates: Classes may begin on Monday, and are available on a year round basis. The school is closed only for May 1, Labor day; 24-26, Independence celebrations; Sept 8, Virgen de Guadalupe; Dic 25, Christmas Day; Dic 31 and January 1, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day if occurring during the week.

Handling of advanced and superior levels of Spanish: If the student has special needs inform us in advance (i.e. special vocabulary, Bolivian history or literature, etc.).

Arrival first day of class: 8:30am

Placement test: A written, and oral proficiency test (OPI) test the first school day.

Orientation: The first Monday. A city tour and information about the city, school, family life and culture. No formal Spanish classes take place the student's first Monday.

Class schedule: Classes 8:00-10:20, break 10:20-10:50, classes 10:50am-12:50pm. Sometimes in high season classes may take place in the afternoon too.

Teachers' schedule: Teachers are rotated every week.

Getting to school the first day: The host family takes the student to school the first day (walking or driving).

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