Location Bolivia is situated between Peru, Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil and Chile.  It also straddles the Andes.  Bolivia is the highest and most isolated of the Andean nations in the whole of South America.  Bolivia has a versatile climate and terrain, expressing all kinds imaginable in parts, from the snow capped peaks of over 21,000ft to the semi-tropical lowlands, or the steaming jungles of the Bolivian Amazon Basin.  Bolivia is home to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable inland sea in the world.  This sea is home to crystal blue waters, reed boats and islands known for pre-Columbian ruins. As well as its great scenery, Bolivia gives the opportunity to see many different plants, insects, exotic birds and animals. The School At our school, you can study Spanish in the heart of the vibrant city of Sucre, Bolivia.  The programs here are known to be perfect for those who want to quickly develop a working knowledge of Spanish, and also learn Bolivian and Spanish culture and customs in this fascinating area. Whether you know a little or a lot, you will get an experience of a lifetime interacting with the culture.  Our simple testing systems, means we are sure to place any student at their own level of knowledge and comfort.  Weekly evaluations mean each student is moved through the classes at their own pace, yet ensuring they are continually challenged but not frustrated being slightly ahead or behind their classmates.    Highlights Bolivia is amongst the safest countries in the world with a low crime rating. Sucre is classed one of the safest cities in Bolivia. It’s cheap to live here, especially compared to North America and Europe. It’s also a cheap place to go to and from, with cheap domestic flights.  This makes it great as a base for discovering other parts of Bolivia. Relatively undiscovered by travelers, Bolivia gives a true cultural immersion experience.  The city of Sucre is full of old churches, museums, parks, shops, bars and restaurants. Dinosaur tracks: located just 5 kilometers outside Sucre at the cement factory, the world's largest dinosaur tracks site, with over 150 varieties of tracks, and over 5000 impressions from the Cretassic period. The Programs We offer many programs here, including: Intensive course  All classes will be in groups with a maximum 4 students per class, 20 hours per week. They will have highly structured grammar lessons, interactive activities, conversation and written exercises. Specific homework assignments are given daily and every student is evaluated and tested on a weekly basis. Program/weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 Extra 20hrs/week $275 $550 $825 $1100 $1650 $2200 $3300 $4400 $275 Registration Fee $40 Course starting dates: Every Monday. Every weekly rate includes 5 days of classes (from Monday to Friday), 7 days with your host family, 2 meals (breakfast and lunch), laundry service, airport transfer upon arrival, and weekly activities with the school. Mail service, money exchange, safety box, luggage storage, and use of facilities are also included. Super Intensive Course  In the morning 4 hours of Spanish classes in small group with a maximum of 4 students per class, and in the afternoon 2 hours on a one-to-one basis. Program/weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 Extra 30hrs/week $385 $770 $1155 $1540 $2310 $3080 $4620 $6160 $385 Registration Fee $40 Course starting dates: Every Monday. Every weekly rate includes 5 days of classes (from Monday to Friday) 4 hours in small group in the morning and 2 hours on individual basis in the afternoon, 7 days with your host family, 2 meals (breakfast and lunch), laundry service, airport transfer upon arrival, and weekly activities with the school. Mail service, money exchange, safety box, luggage storage, and use of facilities are also included. Activa Program  A full day's fun is scheduled for this course, combining morning classes with afternoon activities to museums, cathedrals, fruit markets, etc. All transportation costs and entrance fees are included for you and your teacher guide. Price per week $470 Activities 08:30 - 10:30 (classes) 11:00 - 13:00 (classes   13:10 (lunch) 14:30 to 17:30 (programmed activities) Registration Fee $40 Every weekly rate includes 5 days of classes (from Monday to Friday), 20 hours of group classes and 15 hours of individualized activities, 7 days with your host family, half board (breakfast- lunch), laundry service, airport transfer upon arrival, and weekly activities with the school with transportation included. Mail service, money exchange, safety box, luggage storage, and use of sports facilities are also included. A volunteer program is also available, please ask us! Accommodation  Homestays Includes two meals (breakfast and lunch), private room, bathroom, laundry service once a week Our host families: Families belong to Bolivia's middle class, although students should take note that living standards in Bolivia are much lower than North America or Europe. Family homes are located in neighborhoods usually not more than a 20-30 minute walk to school. Participants choosing to stay with a family should recognize that a certain degree of flexibility will be required to adjust to the Bolivian way of life. Family consideration: One of the most important parts of your learning and cultural experience is the homestay portion.