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Solexico - Spanish Language School in PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico

Playa del Carmen is located in the center of Mexico’s Cancun-Tulum corridor in the state of Quintana Roo.  In the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula, this small city is approximately 35 minutes from Cancun’s international airport.  Playa del Carmen attracts people from all over the world because of its relaxed, tropical atmosphere and its unmatched beautiful beaches.

“Playa”, with its 60,000 permanent residents, is a great place to enjoy the cultural and historic richness of Mexico and the Mayan people.

Learn Spanish at SOLEXICO

Soléxico Spanish Language and Cultural Center provides students the opportunity to learn Spanish in a short period of time while being immersed in the Mexican culture. Their staff of professional Spanish teachers, combined with effective Spanish teaching methods, helps maximize the student’s learning capabilities.  Soléxico's staff of professional Mexican Spanish teachers, with more than 10 years of experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language, is specially trained to maximize the students´ learning potentials. Their friendly approach to teaching Spanish makes learning a truly enjoyable experience. At Solexico you can learn Spanish in one of the more picturesque locations of the Riviera Maya.

In addition to the excellent Spanish programs, beautiful setting and professional staff, Soléxico offers a Spanish language lab to assist with the students' communication skills. There is an on-campus library stocked with Spanish books on grammar, the Mayan culture, religion and travel in Mexico, and many other publications. The open air and air conditioned conference rooms are ideal for guitar and salsa classes, and their weekly gatherings. Soléxico also has a cafeteria, volleyball court and garden areas for students to relax during breaks or after a day of classes.

At Soléxico they focus on the communication and conversation ability of the students with emphasis on writing, comprehension, pronunciation, grammar and reading Spanish.  Soléxico provides students of all levels with intensive, interactive programs designed to meet the different students needs. Upon arrival, students are given placement exams that are evaluated by the academic director to determine their current Spanish levels.

Solexico now offers 2 additional destinations for Spanish Language courses in Mexico:  Solexico Oaxaca and  Solexico Puerto Vallarta.  Students can combine courses at any of all three locations.

Spanish Language Programs 2012:

(All programs: Please add USD 100.00 Lingua Service Worldwide Application fee. See Application Procedures.)

Starting Dates in 2012 for all types of Group Courses:  Every Monday year-round.

 New: Private Spanish lessons -- Private Spanish lessons are also available any time of the year and can be booked starting any Monday.  Three different options are offered: 10, 15 or 20 private Spanish lessons per week:

Private Lessons 10:  10 private lessons per week.   Prices  2012:  1 week USD 345;   2 weeks: USD   595;   3 weeks: USD   845;    4 weeks: USD 1,070;   Extra week: USD 225.

Private Lessons 15:  15 private lessons per week.   Prices  2012:  1 week USD 455;   2 weeks: USD   815;   3 weeks: USD 1,175;   4 weeks: USD 1,499;   Extra week: USD 324.

Private Lessons 20:  20 private lessons per week.   Prices  2012 :  1 week USD 555;   2 weeks: USD 1,015;   3 weeks: USD 1,475;   4 weeks: USD 1,889;   Extra week: USD 414.

Holidays 2012:  No classes will be held on the following days. Classes missed due to holidays are not made up. 1 Jan, 6 Feb, 19 March, 6 April, 1 May, 16 Sep, 2 Nov, 19 Nov and 25 Dec.

Special Programs:

  Scuba Diving and Spanish!:  These programs were designed for those who would like to learn and/or perfect their Spanish while also taking advantage of one of the most beautiful scuba diving areas in the world. The second largest reef in the world is located in Playa del Carmen (the Mayan Riviera), and the Yucatan Peninsula also offers cavern diving to those who have their Open Water certification.

Scuba Diving and Spanish - Package 1 *
This package includes: one week of private Spanish lessons held from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday in Soléxico, inscription fee, materials, transfers from and to Cancun International Airport, PADI Open Water Diver Certification in 4 days during the mornings.
Price 2012:   USD 825.00 per week.

Scuba Diving and Spanish - Package 2 (Only for certified divers) *
This package includes 15 private Spanish lessons in one week held from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday in Soléxico, inscription fee, materials, transfers from and to Cancun International Airport, eight DIVES in total (two per day over four days) six dives in Playa del Carmen and two dives in the "cenote" caverns.
Price 2012:    USD 808.00 per week

Scuba Diving Package 3 (PADI Advanced Certification, Only for certified divers)*
This package includes 15 private Spanish lessons in one week held from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday in Soléxico, inscription fee, materials, and transfer from Cancun International Airport, PADI Advanced Certification in 4 days during the mornings.
Price 2012:     USD 768.00 per week

* Important:   Prices are subject to change for these programs as Scuba Diving is provided by a third party. Please confirm current rates before making reservations.

Accommodations 2012:

Soléxico´s students have several housing options. In our homestay program, carefully selected families provide a home away from home. This gives students the opportunity to further appreciate the beauty of Mexico and its people.

Host Family -  Stay with a Mexican family.

Host Family, half board (2 meals per day), single room :  1 week USD 238;   2 weeks: USD 476;   3 weeks: USD 714;   4 weeks: USD 952;   Extra week: USD 238;   Extra day: USD 34

Host Family, breakfast only, single room: 1 week USD 210;   2 weeks: USD 420;   3 weeks: USD 630;   4 weeks: USD 840;   Extra week: USD 210;   Extra day: USD 30

Host Family, half board (2 meals per day), double room :  1 week USD 210;   2 weeks: USD 420;   3 weeks: USD 630;   4 weeks: USD 840;   Extra week: USD 210;   Extra day: USD 30

Host Family, breakfast only, double room: 1 week USD 189;   2 weeks: USD 378;   3 weeks: USD 567;   4 weeks: USD 756;   Extra week: USD 189;   Extra day: USD 27

NOTE:  Double rooms can only be booked by 2 students traveling together.

Solexico Residences (two locations): Students that desire more independence may choose to stay at one of the school residences.

One Residence is a beautiful Mexican Caribbean style house, with 10 big rooms all with A/C and private bathroom. Located in a very quiet area and only a 10 minute walk from Solexico and a 15 minutes walk to the beach and the Fifth Avenue area. This Residence has a nice big Mexican kitchen which everyone can use and a comfortable sitting room and dining area, where students can meet, do their homework, eat meals and watch DVD’s together. The friendly staff serve a buffet style breakfast on the terrace daily. The lush tropical garden has a pool and BBQ area. WiFi  connection is available to help you keep in touch.
The second Residence was originally a small, very charming hotel. It has 10 double rooms, all with A/C, cable TV and private bathroom. There is also a cafeteria where a continental breakfast is served every day for the students to enjoy. A very friendly staff operates the residence. They live on site, are very service oriented, and make sure that everything is running properly. The Residence is located on 10th avenue, 2 blocks from the beach and 10 minutes walking distance from Solexico. Its location is perfect, as students are only a short walk away from everything that Playa del Carmen has to offer.

Residence Prices 2012: 

Single room: USD 280 per week (includes continental breakfast).
Double room:  USD 224 per person/week (includes continental breakfast).

NOTE:  Double rooms can only be booked by 2 students traveling together.

Private accommodations such as condominiums, houses and hotel rooms are also available upon request. Prices vary depending on property rating, location, season and length of stay.

Airport transfers:  from Cancun are available at additional cost (prices are one way):  1 person USD 55 if arriving between 8AM and 9PM, USD 60 at any other times.  2 persons USD 45 each  if arriving between 8AM and 9PM, USD 50 per person at any other times.

Activities  

(Excursions and activities are optional ant  NOT included in academic fees).

With Playa’s great location, our students can enjoy a great variety of activities that enhance their knowledge of the Mexican culture. These excursions and social activities are educational and entertaining. We offer the following excursions:

Tulum and Xel-ha--Students visit the only ancient Mayan center built beside the sea and snorkel in a natural marine park. 35 minute drive.

Sian-ka´an– Students take a tour through a huge natural biosphere where they can see many endangered species and crocodiles. 1 hour drive.

Cancun– Students tour the city and hotel zone and go shopping. They also visit restaurants and enjoy the nightlife. 45 minute drive.

Xcaret– Students go to a natural Mexican theme park where they can swim with dolphins, visit an aviary, enjoy a Mayan show and the Mexican Folkloric Ballet. 10 minute drive.

Coba and Cenote- Students visit and impressive Mayan center imbedded in the jungle and go swimming and snorkeling in one of the most beautiful Cenotes in the region. 1 hour drive.

Two-Day excursions:

Chichen-Itza and Merida- Students visit one of the most important Mayan centers and visit the beautiful colonial city of Merida. Were they will visit the anthropology and history museum will eat in a typical Yucatecan restaurant and will be able to do shopping for handcrafts and hammocks.

Diving and Snorkeling- The Mexican Caribbean is one of the best places in the world to scuba dive and snorkel. Arrangements can be made for those who would like to experience the natural wonders of the Caribbean Sea.

Diving Courses- Students can learn to dive in a few days. All levels of certification are available.  There are many other activities such as horseback riding, skydiving, windsurfing, etc. to make this the experience of a lifetime. 

Excursions and activities are optional and  NOT included in academic fees.

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