Cuernavaca, Mexico
June 9 to August 15, 2008
| Spanish Classes Just For Teens |
Teens are welcome at Instituto Chac-Mool year round, however in addition to our adult and children's programs, a SPECIAL Spanish immersion course for TEENS is scheduled for June 9 to August 15, 2008. Students may register for as many weeks as they like, please request Teen Program when registering. Since the emphasis is on learning Spanish, students will be required to speak Spanish not just during class time, but also during all activities. This situational practice is an important part of the learning process. Older teens may also select to study in the adult program.
| Spanish Study Weekdays 8:50-11:40 am: |
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The size of each Spanish study group is no larger than 5 teens, and students are placed in their small group based on their Spanish ability. This ability is determined by a placement test and an interview on the first day of class. Students will interact with all the teens in the program during the afternoon and evening activities.
| Example of Afternoon Activities for Teens 11:50-1:50 pm: | |
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this is a sample weekly schedule | |
| Monday | Guided visit around Cuernavaca |
| Tuesday | Conversation class |
| Wednesday | Interviews with local people in the zocalo, at the supermarket, mall, etc. |
| Thursday | Activity at school (games, plays, songs) |
| Friday | Let’s have fun! Movie theater, mall, bowling, and more |
| Example of Evening Activities for Teens 5:00-7:00 pm: | |
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this is a sample weekly schedule | |
| Monday | Ping pong, tennis, movies |
| Tuesday | Sports |
| Wednesday | Mexican cooking class |
| Thursday | Latin dance lessons |
| Friday | Fiesta |
Please budget an additional US$5-$10 per day for off-site activities and transportation. Students are welcome to join the school's optional weekend excursions, an additional fee applies usually $40-$45 each. Food and drinks can be purchased at the school cafeteria.
Instituto Chac-Mool is fully accredited by the Mexican Ministry of Education as a higher education institution. If students would like a transcript reflecting the Spanish credits completed, please request this while at Instituto Chac-Mool. Note: there is an additional fee for mailing transcipts.
Please note: We recommend that a parent or guardian travel with their teens and we welcome their registration in adult Spanish immersion classes. Solo travelers will be required to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement, a parent’s signature is also required. This agreement spells out that attendance is mandatory and that use of alcoholic beverages and illegal substances is grounds for being expelled from the program.
We have excellent host families available for teen students!
This program was such a blast and I learned more Spanish in two weeks than I've learned in 2 years of high school. See ya all next summer.
-Stephanie
My Spanish teacher is amazed at how much I learned at Chac-Mool and she is telling all the class they should go to Mexico to learn Spanish. Of course I am tell them Chac-Mool is the best.
-D.J.
There is so much I love about Cuernavaca and the school but most of all it was my host family. Gilda was awesome.
-Jennifer
I have such great memories of my trip and it was an eye opening experience to come to Mexico. I hope I can stay with my Mexican mama again next year. Please make it happen!
-Candace
I wasn't excited about coming to Mexico I thought it would be scarey to come on my own. My mom said she did a program like this when she was in high school and wanted me to have the same experience. Everyone at the school was so nice and I met other kids just like me. This is a very cool thing to do.
-Austin
Privada de la Pradera #108 Colonia Pradera
Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico 62170
