School Facilities in our Sucre Spanish School

LOCATION - SUCRE SPANISH SCHOOL

Academia Latinoamericana is located in the heart of Sucre, one block away from the city center (Plaza Central 25 de Mayo) and within close proximity to virtually everything of interest within the city. Classes are held in a 2 story building with fourteen classrooms, kitchen, communal room for videos etc., interior patio, a small area to get a sun tan, entertainment room and the beautiful cafeteria "El Café Quito".

Capacity: 40 students. Participants are about 50% from Europe and 50% from North America.

ACADEMIA LATINOAMERICANA DE ESPAÑOL

Sucre - Bolivia
Address: Dalence # 109 esquina Nicolás Ortiz
Postal Address: P.O. BOX. 992
Telephone & Fax: (+591 (0) 4) 6439 613 and (+591 (0) 4) 6427 085
Cell phone (emergencies outside business hours), Mary Guereca. (+591) 791 23 223
E-mail: info@latinoschools.com

BUSINESS CENTER

Academia Latinoamericana provides a special area full of services for their students: Full time bilingual secretary, computers and printer, internet access, fax machine, study and work area.

ACCESS TO EMAIL / INTERNET

Academia Latinoamericana is 100% wireless and students can take advantage of this wonderful WI-FI service. You only need to bring your own laptop and have unlimited internet access for FREE!

There is email / internet service available at the school for a reasonable price ($ 0.50 for 30 minutes) and there are also several reasonably priced internet cafes close to the school and all over the city.

HOMESTAYS IN SUCRE - BOLIVIA

Accommodation in a host family includes two meals per day (breakfast and lunch), a private room and laundry service once a week.

Our host families: Families belong to Bolivia's middle class, although you should take note that living standards in Bolivia are much lower than in Europe or North America. Family homes are usually located no more than a 20 to 30 minute walk to school. If you choose to stay with a family you should recognize that a certain degree of flexibility will be required to adjust to Bolivian customs and way of life.

Family consideration: One of the most important parts of your learning and cultural experience is the homestay. Costs of your homestay accommodation are included in the weekly course rates. You don't have to bring gifts for the family, but it is a nice gesture to do so (some ideas: chocolates or candy, a picture frame or something local from your home town). If you need an extra sheet, blanket, a new light bulb or anything else for your room, just ask your family. Overall, the homestay should be one of the highlights of your trip, but sometimes problems do arise. Notify the director of the school of any problems or if you wish to change families (there is no charge for this).

You will receive a key to the outside door and will be able to come and go as you please. You are not obligated to have your meals with the family, but you should notify them when you will not be eating at home. Food and drink served by your host family is safe.

Your host family respects your beliefs and we ask that you show that same respect for theirs. You can discuss anything with your teacher, but some subjects regarding religion, culture or politics may be inappropriate to discuss with your family. It is a good idea to bring some pictures of your family, friends, your house and even a map that shows where you live. These can be used to begin conversations with the host family.

For those of you who may want to bring gifts for your foreign hosts, here are a few suggestions: For the Señora: Box of chocolates, fresh flowers, towels, table cloth, etc. For the Children: Balloons, gums, cassettes of current popular music, local city/state T-shirts, baseball cap.

Groups of families staying together: A few homestays can accommodate you.

Private bath: Very few homes can provide a private bath for the student.

Extra homestay nights: Available at extra cost. Homestay included in cost starts the day before classes and ends the day after classes.

Laundry service: Provided by host family.

Airport pickup: Upon request your host family will pick you up from the airport. Extra fee: $ 20.

Distance to school: Most families live a 10-20 minute walk from school.

Apartment rental: Students can try to arrange for it on their own, on arrival. Not that easy.

COURSE OPTIONS AT THE ACADEMIA LATINOAMERICANA IN SUCRE - BOLIVIA:

Intensive Spanish Course

Super Intensive Spanish Course

Semester and Quarter Spanish Abroad

Individual Spanish Lessons

COURSE OPTIONS WHICH INCLUDE SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:

Flavours of the Andes Program

Activa Program

Medical Service Learning Spanish Program

COURSE OPTIONS WHICH INCLUDE TOURISM AND EXCURSIONS:

Student Groups