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Program Overview: OLÉ
 
OLÉ Spanish Language School was founded in 1996. Since that time OLÉ has earned a reputation as one of the best Spanish language schools in Mexico. Located in a charming building in the heart of historic Querétaro, participants are just minutes away from all points of interest within this beautiful city. Over the years the school has taught Spanish to people from all over the world. The feedback from these individuals regarding have been excellent.

In order to meet the diverse learning needs of their clients, OLÉ has designed 13 practical and dynamic Spanish language programs. The school accepts students of all ages and all levels of Spanish language proficiency. As with most of our programs in Latin America, classes at OLÉ start every Monday of the year unless a holiday falls on that day. Students can study for a period as short as a week up to a period of months. In addition to their excellent Spanish language programs, OLÉ offers a wide variety of cultural and extracurricular activities in order to facilitate the immersion with the Spanish language and Mexican culture and society.

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.

Besides offering excellent Spanish language programs, OLÉ 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 this part of Mexico.

As with many of our other schools, OLÉ not only provides general Spanish language study, but can also provide specialized language instruction.

 
Why Querétaro?
 
  • Querétaro 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.
  • Querétaro is a great jumping off point for sites of interest in the state of Querétaro and the rest of central Mexico. This region of Mexico has quite a few other interesting colonial cities such as Guanajuato, Morelia and San Miguel de Allende.
  • The city has a wonderful small town feel to it despite its larger size.
  • Querétaro is world renowned for the quality of arts and crafts produced by the local artisans.
  • Querétaro has an abundance of bars, restaurants, shops, and discos, enough to satisfy any taste.
  • Getting to and from Querétaro is very easy. The city is only 124 miles north of Mexico City.
  • This region of Mexico is famous for the festivals and culture of the local inhabitants.
  • Nearby Querétaro there are many natural attractions ranging from beaches, mountains and hot springs.
 
Program Options
 
Group Program 3 Lessons Per Day: With a maximum of five students per group, your participation is assured and progress guaranteed. Classes are given from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. with a small five minute break each hour. During times of high enrollments, afternoon classes may be given. This program offers you a lot of Spanish instruction while still allowing you enough free time for other activities.

Group Program 5 Lessons Per Day: With a maximum of five students per group, your participation is assured and progress guaranteed. Classes are given from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. with a small five minute break each hour. During times of high enrollments, afternoon classes may be given. This program offers you a lot of Spanish instruction while still allowing you enough free time for other activities. Perfect if you want a more intensive program than the Group 3 Hour Program.

Private Classes 5 Lessons Per Day: If you have very little time available or have specialized language needs, you may prefer to concentrate on Spanish in one-to-one tutoring sessions. We offer private classes for 5 lessons a day. This program is available for every level and follows the same scheduling as the Group 5 programs. Visits can be scheduled related to a certain profession when you start your study. The emphasis of this program lies on improving general language skills and, depending on your needs, on building skills and vocabulary specifically related to your profession. Included is a language competence report covering listening and reading comprehension, writing and speaking skills, and if applicable, professional speaking skills.

Extra Options

Executive Program: 25 Hours per week. This program is a combination of 15 hours per week in a group class setting PLUS 10 hours per week in private classes.

Kids & Teens Program: The program is for ages 7-12 & 13-17 years of age. The program consists of 15 hours per week in a small group setting.

 
What's Included
 
  • Cultural activities (at least 1 per week). If you want the full activity program you will need to register for it.
  • Private room with a local host family.
  • 3 meals per day with host family.
  • Access to the Internet, phone, and fax service. Small fee for these services
  • Books, handouts, etc. Must purchase or rent books
 
Start Dates & Holidays
 

Start Dates: Classes begin every Monday of the year. Except when Holiday's are on Monday.

HOLIDAYS
January 1st New Year
February 4th Mexican Constitution anniversary
March 17 21st Holy Friday & Benito Juárez anniversary
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May 1st Labor day
September 16th Mexican Independence anniversary
November 2 20th Mexican Revolution anniversary
December 25th Christmas Day
 
Extras
 
  • Weekend Excursions
  • Certain cultural activities
  • Airport pickup (fee)
 
 
 

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