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PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
INSTITUTO INTERNACIONAL

 

Instituto InternacionalInstituto Internacional is a quality Spanish language school located in a suburb (Bayamon) of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The mission of the school is to give you the language skills you need to help you develop yourself professionally or to allow you to better enjoy your travels. Students have the choice of enrolling in small group classes or opting for private instruction. Under the individual instruction format Instituto Internacional can offer specialized Spanish language courses. Whatever your reasons for learning Spanish may be, this school is a great choice.

Founded in the early 90’s, Instituto Internacional has a team of qualified and dedicated Spanish teachers with many years of teaching experience. The school has used this experience to train individuals from all over the world. Besides teaching Spanish, the school also teaches English to locals. This is important because it allows people to very easily meet locals there at the school, go out and do things with them AND practice Spanish. It doesn’t get much easier to meet locals than that!

Overall, Instituto Internacional has some of the better facilities found. Currently the school is situated in one of the city’s oldest historic buildings. The school has a spacious reception area and 8 air-conditioned classrooms, each with a TV/VCR. Classrooms are small, comfortable, and well lit. The school also has indoor parking and computer room with free internet access.

Front Lobby of SchoolThe school itself is located only 20-25 minutes away from the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean and the charming colonial heart of San Juan. Many of the host family are located in very nice neighborhoods in a relatively short radius around the school.

Instituto Internacional's location offers students easy access to San Juan's museums, shops, bars, etc. Bayamon itself provides a variety of activities for our students thanks to the influence of the local university which is only blocks away. The university district has an abundance of little bars, restaurants, and places that offer live music every night of the week. The diversity of places located nearby means that there is something to do for everyone!

We are confident you will find this to be an excellent school. Additionally you are sure to enjoy your stay discovering Old San Juan and the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.

 
Why San Juan?
 
  • San Juan is one of the most interesting and beautiful cities you will find in Latin America.
  • The city has a very high standard of living.
  • A few blocks from the school you will find bars, restaurants, shops, family neighborhoods, plus more. This means that it is very easy to get to know Puerto Ricans and practice your Spanish.
  • The city has a vibrant and exciting nightlife.
  • The city has one of the most beautiful colonial sections found anywhere in Latin America.
  • The city is a great jumping off point for other destinations on the island or around the Caribbean.
  • San Juan has an extensive range of restaurants, nightclubs, and bars.
  • The city is home to many colorful local markets where you can purchase just about anything.
  • Almost any location within Puerto Rica is only hours away by public transportation.
  • Just outside the city are many locations/destinations sure to be of interest to even the most avid outdoor enthusiast.
 
Program Options
 

Group 4 lessons: Course instruction is conducted 5 days a week, 4 lessons per day (if you are the only one at your level you will receive 3 private lessons daily). Classes will be held Monday - Friday 10:00am-2:00pm. Evaluations will be conducted at the end of each week to track student progress. Maximum group enrollment is 6 students, the average being 3 per group. Textbooks are not included in the cost of the program, but may be signed out with a major credit card for the duration of your program.

Private: 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 4 lessons a day. This program is available for every level and follows the same scheduling as the Group 4 program.

Extra Options:

Spanish language courses are available in the following areas:

  • Business People
  • Lawyers
  • Medical Professionals
  • Law Enforcement Officials
  • Internship Programs
 
What's Included
 
  • Cultural activities (small fee for certain activities)
  • Private room with a local host family.
  • 0 or 2 meals per day with host family.
  • Laundry service with host family.
  • Access to the Internet, phone, and fax service
  • Weekend Trips (based on student interest – there is a fee)
 
Start Dates and Holidays
 

Start Dates: Classes begin the second and fourth Mondays of the month, excluding holidays. It is possible to begin other Mondays, but you will not receive the formal orientation that is presented on the official start dates.

Note: The school is closed for the last 2 weeks of the year and reopens on the first Monday in January.

 
HOLIDAYS
January 1-7 Winter Vacation
January 21 Martin Luther King
February 18
Presidents Day
March 20-22 Holy Week
May 26 Memorial Day
July 4 Independence Day
July 25 Constitution Day
Sept 1 Labor Day
Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving
Dec 22 - 31 Christmas
 
Extras
 
  • Weekend Excursions
  • Academic credit available
 
 
 

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