The Academia Latinoamericana resides in the heart of Cusco, just a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas. The school occupies a large building on one of Cusco's main avenues, Avenida El Sol, directly in front of the most important site from pre-Colombian Cusco, the Korikancha (Temple of the Sun). The building houses two full floors with about 15 classrooms, a video room, a full kitchen, an entertainment room and a sundeck. Overall we rate the facilities to be excellent, the teachers to be experienced and enthusiastic, and the administration very helpful. Within a block radius of the school are countless restaurants, shops, tour companies, cybercafes, museums, and other important points of interest in Cusco.

Academia Latinoamericana offers an extensive variety of Spanish language programs to prospective students. The standard program consists of small group instruction. In addition to the standard program, the school offers a variety of other programs including private classes designed to fit the needs of any individual. The variety of Spanish language programs offered by Academia Latinoamericana allows students to "tailor" their immersion experience.

Besides offering excellent Spanish language programs, Academia Latinoamericana also offers (and or assists in arranging) a variety of interesting cultural activities and weekend excursions allowing student the chance to really get to know Cusco and the rest of Peru. Some of the more popular activities include dance and cooking lessons, visits to sites of interest within Cusco and trips to museums. Weekend trips can include trips to the Sacred Valley of the Inca, Machu Picchu and other Inca sites, and trips to nearby towns and markets.

As with many of our other schools, Academia Latinoamericana not only provides general Spanish language study, but can also provide specialized programs for businesspeople, medical personnel, teachers, lawyers, etc.

• One of the most beautiful and historic locations found anywhere in Latin America.
• The city is the jumping off point to many different locations in Peru and Bolivia.
• If you are interested in Machu Picchu, the Inca civilization, and the descendants of the Inca, you have to visit Cusco.
• The city is home to a dazzling array of Spanish colonial art and architecture.
• Cusco is located in one of the most beautiful areas in Peru.
• From Cusco it is possible to get to some fantastic rainforest preserves.
• The city is home to some of the more interesting markets in Peru.
• Cusco is the jumping off point to get to Machu Picchu and many other interesting Inca ruins.
• Cusco is only an hour flight from Lima.

Group: Study Spanish for 4 lessons per day (4 students max per group). All classes will be in groups with a maximum 4 students per class, 20 lessons per week. Students will have highly structured grammar lessons, interactive activities, conversation and written exercises. Specific homework assignments are given daily and every student is evaluated and tested on a weekly basis.

Combined Program: Study Spanish 6 lessons per day (4 lessons per day in the small group setting, and 2 lessons per day of private classes). The morning section is identical to the Standard Group Program. However in the afternoon the student will receive an additional 2 lessons of individual instruction. This is an ideal program for individuals who require specialized instruction, or just want something more intensive.

• Private room with a local host family
• 3 meals per day with host family.
• Laundry service with host family.
• Access to email, the internet, phone, and fax service (some services not free).
• Books, handouts, etc.
• Airport pickup
• Cultural activities
• Weekend Excursions (not free)
• Academic credit available (see academic credit section)