Our Spanish courses are specially designed for foreign students, covering all aspects of learning a new language (speaking, listening, writing and reading skills). Our flexibility, enthusiasm and communication-orientated classes ensure that you will be totally immersed in the Argentine life, learning the language more efficiently.
We believe in mutual respect among different cultures and nations, which leads us to create opportunities for inter-cultural learning through our study abroad programs. Our participants not only benefit at an intellectual level, but also at a human level, at the same time that we all collaborate with the development of society as a whole.
Our school has evolved into a dynamic organization, constantly thriving for the highest quality standards and looking for new inter-cultural opportunities to offer.
Spanish group Courses:
Six Levels: Our Spanish courses are divided into six levels. This broad range makes the placing process easy. You will be placed in the right level according to your knowledge of the language.
Intensive (20 group lessons/Wk): Lessons aim at developing the communicative competence in Spanish in the four main skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. They also provide contextualized grammar and expose the students to the local culture.
Super Intensive (30 group lessons/Wk): The super intensive program is designed for students wishing to deepen their learning experience and to accomplish a higher level of proficiency in Spanish in a shorter time.
Immersion (20 group + 5 private lessons/Wk): The lessons aim at developing the skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening, and the use of language in context and social appropriateness. The daily extra-curricular activities help the students become completely immersed into the culture, thus enhancing the acquisition process.
Private Course (10 Lessons): The private course is designed to meet your individual needs and expectations. During the course, you will be exposed to a wide variety of topics according to your own interests and pace.
Junior Program (20 lessons/Wk + FB): This program is specially designed for children and teenagers to improve their Spanish skills while they are challenged with the fun and excitement of discovering a new culture. Focusing on the topics of interest and relevance of this age, teachers provide the linguistic tools to help students communicate and to successfully interact with their host families. Students may opt to attend a regular high school! Includes family accommodation, full board, transfer and activities.
Senior Program (20 group lessons + 5 cultural activities/Wk): This course is specially designed for students aged 50 and up who want to learn the language at their own pace and to expand their knowledge of the local culture, based on topics of interest and relevance to this group.
Spanish And Culture (20 group + 8 cultural lessons/Wk): This program introduces students to the vast wealth of culture, history, literature and art in Latin America.
Spanish And Business (20 group + 8 business lessons/Wk): The Spanish & Business course combines the study of general Spanish with the specific knowledge to understand the work culture of Argentina. Topics include applying for a job, making phone calls, sending and receiving e-mails, writing business letters, faxes and reports, and business interviews.
Spanish and Salud (20 group lessons/Wk + medical observations): Specially designed for pre-med, medical or health related students. this program gives the chance to participate in observation visits to health-related projects (approx. 20 hours).
Spanish And Salud Plus (20 group + 5 medical terminology lessons/Wk + medical observations): Specially designed for pre-med, medical or health related students. this program gives the chance to participate in observation visits to health-related projects (approx. 20 hours). In addition the participant will have 5 medical terminology lessons which will provide him with the adequate knowledge of medical vocabulary.
Spanish And Tango (20 group + 8 tango lessons/Wk): Ideal for tango lovers since they will get to identify themselves with the locals who feel that tango is not just a dance, but a way of life.
DELE Certificate (20 group + 8 private lessons/Wk): Preparatory courses for the DELE exams, the official qualification certifying levels of competence in the Spanish Language, granted by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport.
De todo un poco: An alternative holiday for participants who want to sample the language, the culture, the tourist attractions and the social reality of a Latin American country. It includes 3 weeks of group lessons, accommodation, 2 to 4 afternoons of volunteering per week and 2 excursions package.
Our school wants to make sure you learn Spanish faster and get the most of your experience in Argentina, providing you with the best Spanish courses as a priority. Your experience with us will make an impact on the rest of your life.
Our guarantee:
Before you start learning:
- You will be tested and interviewed to find the best class for you
- You will receive a Welcome Pack with useful information
- You will be invited to join in a guided city walk tour
While you are learning:
- You will have qualified and experienced teachers
- You will improve learn various grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to master your Spanish
- You will receive interactive and student centered classes and feedback on your written work
- You will be part of a small class, having no more than seven students
Before you finish your course:
- You will sit for a final exam and you will get the corresponding Certificate of San Miguel Spanish School, stating course length and number of hours studied, goals and level achieved as well as a teacher's report
- You will receive academic advice upon request on how you should continue your studies
- You will be given a confidential questionnaire for feedback on our teachers and staff performance
Faculty Information:
Professional and Highly Trained Teachers: our teachers are passionate about teaching. They are qualified and extremely experienced in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
Other Activities:
Cultural Activities: A minimum of two recreational activities are organized per week making our program not only a language course, but also an immersion experience in the local culture.
Extra Services Offered:
- Free welcome brunch
- School information folder
- Guided orientation walk in the city
- Free Internet access
- Free coffee, tea and spring water
- Access to kitchen facilities at the school
- Telephone and fax machine access (small cost)
- 24 hour emergency phone
Facility Information:
The school is located in one of the most valued historic buildings of Buenos Aires, "Palacio San Miguel", on the famous corner of Bartolomé Mitre and Suipacha. Much of the nineteenth century architecture still survives in this corner.
- 20 spacious classrooms with large windows
- Computer Room with free Internet access
- Video room
- Cafeteria
- Terraces for recreation
- Balconies facing the city
- Air Conditioning and Central Heating
- Door security
Downtown Location:
- Very close to bars, shops, theatres, restaurant, and cinemas
- Near the Banking area
- A few meters away from the famous intersection Mayo and 9 de Julio Avenues and the Obelisco
- A 5 minute walking distance from the main square Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada (Government's House)
- 10 minutes on foot from the magnificent National Congress building
Metro line stops just five minutes away
- Transport is very convenient and within easy access
It is the biggest Spanish school in Buenos Aires, in a building with exceptional facilities. You will find a nice and familiar atmosphere to learn Spanish and meet other students from around the world. Our is the perfect place to be immersed in the history of Buenos Aires and the idiosyncrasy of "porteños".
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
A US$ 55 registration fee is required for all Spanish courses.
Courses Prices per Week:
- Intensive (20 group lessons) US$ 180
- Super Intensive (30 group lessons) US$ 240
- Immersion (20 group + 5 private lessons) US$ 270
- Private course (10 hours) US$ 290
- Spanish And Tango (20 group + 8 tango lessons) US$ 290
- Junior Program (20 lessons/Wk + FB ) US$ 650
- Senior Program (20 + 5 lessons/Wk ) US$ 400
- Spanish And Culture (20 + 8 lessons/Wk) US$ 290
- Spanish And Business (20 + 8 lessons/Wk) US$ 290
- Spanish And Salud (20 lessons/Wk + medical observation) US$ 280
- Spanish And Salud Plus (20 + 5 lessons/Wk + medical observation) US$ 370
- Spanish for DELE Certificate (20 + 8 lessons/Wk) US$ 290
- De todo un poco US$ 1485
Study trip and group program: Please contact us for detailed info!
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