Baden-Powell Institute (founded in 1987) is a prestigious school conscious of the needs of foreign language students. The institute offers its students the opportunity to study Spanish in a friendly atmosphere, and at the same time puts the students in touch with the richness of Mexican culture.

The school, built in the architectural style of Mexico, has 21 study rooms as well as patios, terraces, a computer room with Internet and multimedia, a video room, recreational areas, offices and restrooms. Due to its central location, all sights of interest within Morelia are within walking distance.

Most of the teachers have studied at the university and they all have several years of experience in teaching Spanish. Furthermore, teachers receive in house training to assure a high quality language course adapted towards your needs. All of the Spanish teachers are Mexican but with knowledge in the English language, thus ensuring that communicating with you will be no problem.

The main offering at Baden-Powell is private instruction. During the summer months the school also offers group instruction on specific start dates.

• Morelia is one of the most charming and beautiful colonial cities found in Mexico.
• The city is world renowned for its excellent weather, impressive history, and rich culture.
• Morelia is a great jumping off point for sites of interest in the state of Michoacan and the rest of central Mexico.
• The city has a wonderful small town feel to it.
• Morelia and Michoacan are world renowned for the quality of arts and crafts produced by the local artisans.
• Morelia has an abundance of bars, restaurants, shops, and discos, enough to satisfy any taste.
• Getting to and from Morelia is very easy.
• This region of Mexico is famous for the festivals and culture of the local inhabitants.
• Nearby Morelia there are many natural attractions ranging from beaches, mountains and hot springs.

Group Program: The school offers an excellent group program. Classes have a maximum size of 6 students. Study Spanish for 4 lessons per day. All classes will be in groups with a maximum 6 students per class, 20 hours per week. Students will have highly structured grammar lessons, interactive activities, conversation and written exercises.

Standard Private Program: Study Spanish for 4-6 lessons per day (private instruction). If you need to learn Spanish fast, this is your best choice. This program is a private 4-6 lessons course directed towards the student's individual needs. It is designed for people who need to learn as much Spanish as possible in a short period of time or prefer something very intensive, and is structured to meet the student's specific needs regarding grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Programs for Medical Professionals
Programs for Business People
Programs for Social Workers
Programs for Teachers
Other specialized programs can be customized to fit your need

• Private room with a host family
• 3 meals per day with host family
• Access to the Internet, phone, and fax (some services not free)
• Access to the Internet and e-mail
• Academic Credit

Start Dates: Private Classes at Baden-Powell start EVERY MONDAY throughout the year.

• Airport pickup
• Weekend Excursions