Spanish Institute of Puebla

Our standard program has eight levels: from Beginner to close to Native Speaker. You can specify which level you would like to enter or you can take our placement exam (The result of this exam is approximate) which will determine which level to start at.
The duration of each level is 3 weeks. You may take one level or several consecutive levels at a time. Our courses are intensive 6-hours a day in which two of them are actually hands on Spanish.
Morning classes are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (maximum 6 students).
Our morning classes are completely interactive. In the morning you will cover different components of the language. You will have Spanish Grammar, Spanish Vocabulary and Practice, Interactive Lab, Spanish Reading, Pronunciation, Culture, Writing, etc.
Afternoon classes are from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (one student per instructor).
In the afternoon you will have one-on-one hands on practice of all the topics you learned in the morning classes as you practice your Spanish Conversation with a Native Speaker. The Native Speaker will escort you to places of interest and talk to you in Spanish as he or she corrects your pronunciation and builds your vocabulary.
Our Three Week Program includes:

• Registration and Books.
• 3 weeks of instruction (see Starting Dates).
• 30 hours a week of instruction (6 hours per day).
• Pick up and drop off at the Puebla airport
  (Mexico City airport $85.00 extra).
• Orientation of Puebla, customs and culture.
• Homestay with family, 3 meals a day.
• Free WiFi at the Institute.
• Use of Computer Lab.
• Free e-mail access.
• Trips to Teotihuacan and Cholula.
• Daily trips to museums, theaters, parks and movies.
• Closing ceremony banquet and Diploma.

You may start individual classes (one student per instructor) on any monday of the year. You may attend from one week to sixteen weeks. We will individualize the program according to your needs.
Our Individual Program includes:

• Registration and Books.
• 1 week of instruction.
  (You may start on any Monday).
• 30 hours a week of instruction (6 hours per day).
• Pick up and drop off at the Puebla airport
  (Mexico City airport $85.00 extra).
• Orientation of Puebla, customs and culture.
• Homestay with family, 3 meals a day.
• Free WiFi at the Institute.
• Use of Computer Lab.
• Free e-mail access.
• Daily trips to museums, theaters, parks and movies.
• Diploma.

Our home stay program is a very important part of your overall language experience. You will stay with a host-family, unless you request differently in which case we will work with you to find adequate hotel accommodations. Our host-families are carefully screened to have a very helpful attitude towards students. We have also selected homes that offer a level of comfort not too far from what you are used to finding in your home country.
Our selection process assures that all our students will have a comfortable and pleasant stay in Puebla. Although our host-families receive a compensation to provide you a home, they do enjoy having a foreign student as a guest.
All three meals will be provided. Normally you will eat the same food as the family; unless you have indicated special diet restrictions on your application form. In which case we will communicate to your host family about your needs.
In an orientation meeting you will be informed of any cultural differences that may exist between a mexican family and one from your home country. Sharing your time and meals with your family is one of the best opportunities you will have to practice your Spanish and learn more about Mexican culture and values.

The Institute is constantly upgraded with the latest in teaching equipment and materials, as well as, state of the art facilities. The Spanish Institute of Puebla is also strategically placed within walking distance of most of the tourist attractions of Puebla including: The Catedral, The Zócalo [main plaza], the Theater, the market, many museums, many colonial Churches, the library, the Post Office, and many restaurants and cafes.
Our Classrooms are equipped with ergonomic adjustable chairs, large desks, large whiteboards, overhead projectors, fluorescent lighting, WiFi, acoustic walls, etc.
Our Computer Lab is equipped with Multimedia, with the latest in software packages; programs ranging from pronunciation practice to vocabulary building. All our computers are connected to the Internet with a T2 connection for research, e-mail or for sending photos to your family and friends back home.
Our video/projection room is equipped with a theater style audio system as well as a Big Screen TV. The room is used for special presentations and for classroom viewing of videos or movies. We also have VCR/TV combos and DVD players so students can watch Spanish movies from our wide selection of movies.
Our facility has three terraces for relaxing or studying in between, before or after classes. Purified water (at no charge) is available all the time in our facility as well as coffee, refreshments and snacks.