Classes are 60 minutes in length. Students enroll for 4 hours a day. 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).

Handling of advanced and superior levels of Spanish: Pre-approved subject material is possible for both advanced-superior students who need specialized vocabulary (lawyers, doctors, teachers, etc). If the student wants to study literature they should try to bring texts with them and give advanced notice.

Arrival first day of class: 8:25am

Placement test: First day of class. Oral and a written test. Usually able to have two hours of classes the first day, depending on the number of students.

Orientation: First Monday. A talk about school facilities, homestays, language program, cultural info, do's & don'ts, city tour of Cusco.

Class schedule:

Low season: 8:30-10:30, break from 10:30-11:00, 11:00-13:00.

High season: also afternoon session 14:00-16:00, break from 16:30-18:30, School closed for siesta from 13:00-14:00.

Teachers' schedules: Rotated every week. Friday exam given to place appropriately for following week.

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