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Program & Admission Information - La Ceiba, Honduras
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All students receive a oral and written language proficiency test on the first day of class. The test determines the student's individualized skill level and requirements. The student is then matched with other students of the same level to form a group or paired with a private instructor and a lesson plan is engineered to meet the student's goals. The student is also evaluated at various stages of his or her program to ensure that his or her maximum potential is achieved.
All classes are held in the mornings, Monday through Friday, with afternoons free for recreation and, most importantly, time to practice Spanish through immersion in the local culture. The teaching methodology emphasizes conversation, reading, grammar, and the experience of real life Spanish situations. Once a week, classes are held in an "eco" environment such as a beach, waterfall or river.
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Tutor Program
20 hours per week. The Tutor program includes 20 hours of Spanish lessons per week in a one-on-one setting for a full immersion program. The hours of study with the tutor can be designed to student specifications of special vocabulary or special interest.
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Standard Program
This program has the same characteristics as the Individual program, but is given in groups of up to 4 students maximum. For 4 hours each day for 5 days for a total of 20 class hours. The 20 hours of instructions include conversation, vocabulary, studies of grammar, reading comprehension, composition and a certificate upon completion.
Levels offered: Beginner to Advanced
Classes per week: 20 Length of each class: 50 minutes
Length of course: Minimum 3 weeks
Maximum number of students per group: 4
Note: If at the moment to start the classes there are not another student, the students will then receive 15 hours per week with a private professor.
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Teachers may choose to practice teach at an area school or college. Basic Spanish language level is required and commitment is a minimum of 4 weeks.
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Medical personnel have the opportunity to volunteer their services in the public hospital.
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Mayan and Beach Intensive Spanish Program
The Mayan and Beach program is for 4 weeks and is available for all levels of Spanish. It allows visitors to experience a variety of Honduran culture and geography.
* Begin in La Ceiba for 2 weeks of private lessons.
* Travel by bus (included) to Copan Ruinas for 1 week of private lessons
Just 12 kilometers west of the Guatemalan border lies the quiet town of Copán Ruinas, a pleasant, whitewashed and cobble-stoned village known for its Mayan ruins.
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* Travel by boat (included) to Utila Bay Island for 1 final week of private instructions (PADI diving lessons and certification available at additional cost.)
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Study & Volunteer Program
This Study & Volunteer program in La Ceiba combines a private study program and volunteer placement in the community for a minimum of 4 weeks.
All opportunities will work in partnership with local people in a variety of community-based projects.
This unique program offers exciting hands-on volunteering opportunities, meaningful cultural immersion, and an enriching language program.
There are several different projects students can choose to work on. Projects include the following:
Honduras Children
Honduras Children is a diverse group of volunteers and sponsors collectively working to make life better for children in the La Ceiba area of the north coast of Honduras.
Las Sonrisas de los Ninos
It is a kinder garden for kids that have to stay alone by themselves during the day, usually because both of the parents have to work.
Jungle School
This school currently has 56 students in grades 1-6 and 11 students in kindergarden and is located in a steep jungle area near the lower Cangrejal River Watershed, called Herradura in the Pico Bonito Mountains.
Hogar de Amor
At the moment it houses 21 orphan children who live in the home, with three live-in Honduran staff and rotating international volunteers.
Cruz Roja (Red Cross)
Ninos de la Luz
This orphanage is situated just outside of La Ceiba and takes care of more than 20 street boys.
Guarama
This project is busy with the education of youngsters in the mountains.
Hospital Atlantida
C.R.I.L.A
C.R.I.L.A offers help with emotionally disturbed kids, adolescents and adults with the goal of giving them a healthy state of mind and stabilizing their life in society.
Guaderia Infantil (Daycare)
Emilia D'Cuirre
This is a school for deaf children in La Ceiba where the children learn how to deal with their handicap.
Gemelos de Honduras
Gemelos de Honduras is a small Garífuna organization.
Clinica de atencion integral al adolescente
Youngsters attend the project for many reasons like pregnancy, SOA tests and psychological problems.
For more information about this program, contact us!
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Language & Eco-Tours
This program was created for people that want to study Spanish and are looking for an opportunity to do a lot activities and enjoy the time while are study Spanish.
The Ecological Spanish Program is available around the year, for 1 week, and for all levels in Spanish, we offer the opportunity our students stay in ecological Lodge in the National Park Pico Bonito, take Spanish lessons in the morning and some eco-activities during the program.
The Spanish Program:
One-on-One Intensive Spanish instructions include conversation, vocabulary, studies of grammar, reading comprehension, composition.
Classes are held in the mornings, with the afternoons and weekends eco-activities and recreation, time to practice Spanish, through immersion in the local culture.
* Levels offered: Beginner to Advanced.
* Classes per week: 20
* Length of each class: 50 minutes
* Length of course: Minimum 1 week
* Minimum age: 6 (All students under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
* Arrival date: on Sunday.
* Starting dates: any Monday
* Certificate upon completion
Included:- 20 hours of private Spanish lessons 3 hrs daily, from Monday to Friday.
- Grammar text, vocabulary text and work book.
- Accommodation in a dormitory, shared bathroom, 6 night a week (7 days) in the Jungle River Lodge in the National Park Pico Bonito.
- 3 meals per day, 7 days a week.
- 6 eco-activities, 5 activities in the National Park Pico Bonito and 1 activity in Cacao Lagoon, accommodation in Casa Roselin near to Cacao Lagoon for 1 night of. (Rafting, Hiking, Canopy, Rural Tour and Bicycle ride in the National Park Pico Bonito, Hiking in Rio Maria)
- Daily transportation, and expert guides, all equipment.
- Airport transfer from and to the Lodge.
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Example of Itinerary Program:
Sunday: arrival day to La Ceiba.
Monday:
9:00AM to 10:30AM Spanish lessons
10:30AM to 11:00AM Breack
11:00AM to 12:30AM Spanish lessons
12:30PM to 1:30PM Lunch
2:00PM Canopy tours
Tuesday:
9:00AM to 10:30AM Spanish lessons
10:30AM to 11:00AM Breack
11:00AM to 12:30AM Spanish lessons
12:30PM to 1:30PM Lunch
2:00PM Rafting tours
Wednesday:
9:00AM to 10:30AM Spanish lessons
10:30AM to 11:00AM Breack
11:00AM to 12:30AM Spanish lessons
12:30PM to 1:30PM Lunch
2:00PM Hiking in the National Park Pico Bonito
Thursday:
9:00AM to 10:30AM Spanish lessons
10:30AM to 11:00AM Breack
11:00AM to 12:30AM Spanish lessons
12:30PM to 1:30PM Lunch
2:00PM Rural and Ride Bicycle in El Naranjo
Friday:
9:00AM to 10:30AM Spanish lessons
10:30AM to 11:00AM Break
11:00AM to 12:30AM Spanish lessons
12:30PM to 1:30PM Lunch
Hiking in Rio Maria
Departure time from Jungle River Lodge at 1:30PM
Arrival time to Rio Maria at 2:30PM
End the tour at: 4:30PM
5:00PM arrival to La Ceiba
5:30PM departure from La Ceiba to the Casa Roselin,
Arrival time to Casa Roseling at: 6:15PM
Dinner at: 7:30PM
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Admissions & Academic Credit
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Students age 16 years and older are welcomed regardless of educational background, occupation or nationality. No previous knowledge of Spanish is required.
Students desiring credit for their study program should contact their home school or request the NRCSA Credit Fact Sheet. Generally, U.S. universities consider 15 hours of study to be equal to 1 semester credit.
For more information about academic credit in Spanish speaking countries, please click here.
For general information on academic credit, please click here.
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