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Regular Spanish Lessons

Instituto Jovel

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Course description

Our Spanish language classes are designed to develop linguistic competence at every level from beginning to advanced, integrating Spanish language instruction with conversation and appreciation of the Mexican cultural context. A variety of materials are used in instruction in order to help students to develop their communicative skills.

REGULAR PROGRAM

In this program students take 15 hours per week, 3 hours a day divided into two lessons. The classes cover grammar adapted to the students’ level, conversation based on the grammar taught, listening, writing, reading, as well as vocabulary, pronunciation and instruction of some aspects of the language and Mexican culture.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1 week
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 90 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
04:00 PM - 07:00 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. You may also take this test before your arrival in San Cristóbal de las Casas.

Class size

Average 2 students
Maximum 5 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old

Certificate

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

At Instituto Jovel, we have been teaching Spanish to students from all over the world since 1993.
We offer one-on-one Spanish instruction and group instruction. Our Spanish classes are set up to accommodate individual learning styles, personal interests, and preferences. All of our teachers are specially trained second language teachers, all Mexicans, but they all also speak fluent English, necessary sometimes to explain some concepts. Some of our students would like to learn “Survival Spanish” for their travels, other would like to study the language in all its complexities, others need their Spanish as bilingual teachers, physicians or other professions.

Year opened
1993
Number of classrooms
15

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • IELTS Test Center
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

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

University partners

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

Kennesaw State University

Nationality and age mix

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

Jovel teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
65%
Canada
10%
Germany
10%
Netherlands
10%
Australia
5%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Instituto Jovel is located at only 2 1/2 blocks from the main square. It is really close to the main services in downtown and closes to the main pedestrian streets such us Guadalupe and el Carmen. All the services are in walking distances from the school. It is in front of the Antigua Hotel.

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

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 San Cristóbal de las Casas 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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