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Intensive Spanish Program

Mente Argentina

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Course description

Mente Argentina has designed this program for participants who would like to learn or improve their
Spanish while exploring Buenos Aires. Our program seeks to teach you Spanish in an innovative way by
combining regular classes with cultural activities and excursions which are included in the program fee.
Our Intensive Spanish Program in Buenos Aires can accommodate people at any Spanish level:
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Your Spanish language courses, combined with the unique Mente Argentina immersion experience in
Buenos Aires will help you improve your Spanish skills, as well as explore the Argentine culture.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-20 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 17 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(22 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Mente Argentina has designed this program for participants who would like to learn or improve their Spanish while exploring Buenos Aires. Our program seeks to teach you Spanish in an innovative way by combining regular classes with cultural activities and excursions which are included in the program fee.

Our Intensive Spanish Program in Buenos Aires can accommodate people at any Spanish level: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. On your first day at the Mente Argentina Spanish School, you will have to take a placement test so that we can measure your Spanish level and offer you the right course. Each Spanish course takes 40hs to complete.

Mente Argentina also offers individual classes so that you can address any particular topics of interest or work on any specific points of weakness.

Year opened
2004
Number of classrooms
20

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Elevators
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Argentina. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Universidad de Buenos Aires

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Mente Argentina varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 22.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
50%
Brazil
20%
France
15%
Germany
15%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

The Mente Argentina Spanish School is located in the heart of Buenos Aires, easily accessible by public transportation and close to many main tourist attractions. The school has been teaching Spanish as a second language for more than 10 years and is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience as well as personalized assistance so that students can achieve their language goals. Mente Argentina’s Spanish School Program provides you with a book, and other instructional material, which were designed exclusively for the participants of the program. The professors at the Mente Argentina Spanish School are all professionals who graduated from the most respected universities in Argentina. All of them are native Spanish speakers who can speak at least other two languages and have extensive experience working with foreign students.

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Housing

Mente Argentina offers the following housing types:
apartment

Mente Argentina Shared apartment

Included
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Buenos Aires
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, hardwood, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
Included
The apartments are located in Palermo, one of the best areas in Buenos Aires near bars, restaurants, nightlife, and public transportation. They come fully furnished and equipped with internet and cleaning service. It is the perfect mix of privacy (private room) and meeting people from all over the world.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Buenos Aires based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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