Learn Spanish at Solexico, in Oaxaca, Mexico. Full immersion Spanish language courses in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Solexico - Spanish Language School in Oaxaca, Mexico

The city of Oaxaca, located in the central valley of the state, is surrounded by the states of Puebla, Veracruz and Chiapas and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. With its ethnic, cultural and historic richness, Oaxaca is an ideal place to experience the beauty of Mexico and its people. Due to Oaxaca's appreciation for ancestral traditions and its colonial architecture, UNESCO has named the city a patrimony of humanity.

Oaxaca is known for its creative, talented artists and many different types of artisans. The artists use everything from clay and fabrics to leather, iron and jewelry, making Oaxaca one of the main producers of these goods.

Spanish Courses at SOLEXICO, Oaxaca

Solexico Spanish Language and Cultural Centers was founded in 1997. They now have three campuses in México: Soléxico Playa del Carmen, Soléxico Oaxaca and Solexico Puerto Vallarta. Their mission is to provide the best quality instruction of Spanish as a Second Language, and to offer students a meaningful and unforgettable cultural experience. One thing that sets Soléxico apart is the individual attention each student receives. The teachers, staff and host families provide around the clock attention, creating a family environment for every student.

Soléxico Language and Cultural Centers provide students with the best opportunity to learn Spanish in a short period of time while being immersed in the Mexican culture. The staff of professional Mexican teachers and effective teaching methods, combined with a friendly approach to teaching Spanish, helps maximize the student’s learning capabilities and makes learning a truly enjoyable experience.

Soléxico is a member of several international organizations, such as: IALC, FIYTO and ALTO, as well as Mexican Association of Spanish Language Institutes, CANACO and SEP in Mexico.

The Solexico Spanish Language Center is located in the heart of Oaxaca's Historical Center, two blocks from the beautiful Santo Domingo ex-convent and 4 blocks from Oaxaca's "Zocalo" (downtown square). Due to the Center's location, students are surrounded by a number of cafes, art galleries, museums, shops and internet cafes. Soléxico Campus Oaxaca is set in a typical colonial building with a large main patio where students get together during the breaks. This old style construction with thick colonial walls keeps the classrooms cool throughout the year.

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

Spanish Language Programs 2009 and 2010:

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

Standard Group Spanish Course: 25 Spanish Lessons per week. This program consists of small group Spanish classes with a maximum of 5 students per class. Courses are held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and are composed of three hours of Spanish grammar and two hours of lectures and/or Spanish conversation classes.
1 week USD 304; 2 weeks: USD 513; 3 weeks: USD 722; 4 weeks: USD 910; Extra week: USD 188; 6 weeks: USD 1,286;

8 weeks: USD 1,663; 12 weeks: USD 2,415.

Standard "Holiday" Group Spanish Course: 15 Spanish Lessons per week. Same as above but on a lighter schedule of only 15 Spanish lessons per week. Perfect for those students that want to learn Spanish at a leisurely pace and have lots of time to enjoy Playa del Carmen and the surrounding area.
1 week USD 244; 2 weeks: USD 393; 3 weeks: USD 542; 4 weeks: USD 676; Extra week: USD 134; 6 weeks: USD 944;

8 weeks: USD 1,213; 12 weeks: USD 1,749.

Note: Materials fee: USD 45 must be added to program fees shown above.

Individual Spanish Course -- This is an accelerated, personalized program that consists of 3 hours of private Spanish lessons daily and 2 hours of Spanish conversation and lectures in groups of no more than 5 students per class. The private Spanish lessons are given in the afternoon.
1 week USD 502; 2 weeks: USD 909; 3 weeks: USD 1,316; 4 weeks: USD 1,682; Extra week: USD 366; 6 weeks: USD 2,415;

8 weeks: USD 3,148; 12 weeks: USD 3,518.

Note: Materials fee: USD 45 must be added to program fees shown above.

Executive Spanish Course -- Students in the Executive Spanish Program receive three hours of intensive Spanish one on one instruction in addition to the five-hour course of our Regular Spanish Program. In addition to the eight hours of classes, an executive lounge, executive assistant services, and a virtual office are provided to meet the needs of these students. Private lectures with professionals in the student’s fields of interest can be arranged for an additional charge per hour of lecture.
1 week USD 632; 2 weeks: USD 1,169; 3 weeks: USD 1,706; 4 weeks: USD 2,189; Extra week: USD 483; 6 weeks: USD 3,156;

8 weeks: USD 4,123; 12 weeks: USD 6,055.

Note: Materials fee: USD 45 must be added to program fees shown above.

Private Spanish lessons -- Private Spanish lessons are also available at USD 25 per hour. Additional registration fee of USD 95 and 10 lesson per week minimum apply for students enrolling in private lessons exclusively. Additional fee and weekly minimum do not apply to students enrolled in any of the group programs that wish to add one-to-one lessons.

Starting Dates 2010: Courses begin every Monday year-round.

Holidays 2010: No classes will be held on the following days. Classes missed due to holidays are not made up. 1 Jan, 2 Feb, 15 March, 2 April, 1 May, 16 Sep, 2 Nov, 15 Nov and 25 Dec.

Accommodations 2010:

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 189; 2 weeks: USD 378; 3 weeks: USD 567; 4 weeks: USD 756; Extra week: USD 189; Extra day: USD 29

Host Family, breakfast only, single room:

1 week USD 168; 2 weeks: USD 336; 3 weeks: USD 504; 4 weeks: USD 672; Extra week: USD 168; Extra day: USD 26

Host Family, half Board (2 meals per day), double room :

1 week USD 168; 2 weeks: USD 336; 3 weeks: USD 504; 4 weeks: USD 672; Extra week: USD 168; Extra day: USD 26

Host Family, breakfast only, double room:

1 week USD 140; 2 weeks: USD 280; 3 weeks: USD 420; 4 weeks: USD 560; Extra week: USD 140; Extra day: USD 22

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

Alternate accommodations such as Posadas and Hotels available upon request. Prices vary depending on property rating, location, season and length of stay.

Airport transfers: from Oaxaca airport taxis and shuttles are readily available for USD 5 to USD 20 one-way.

Activities

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

Students can take part in other activities, such as trips to neighboring towns, visits to archaeological zones, mountain biking tours, rappelling, hiking, rock climbing or paragliding. You can enjoy a great variety of cultural and recreational activities. They offer one-day excursions to Monte Alban, Hierve el Agua, "el Tule" tree, Mezcal distilleries, and beautiful churches and convents.

One Day Excursions:

Monte Albán is the most important of the Meso-American archaeological zones. There is a museum on the grounds providing a detailed look into the Zapotecan culture. 10-minute drive.

"El Tule" tree is located in the town of Santa María. It is considered the widest tree in the world and is over 2000 years old. 20-minute drive.

Hierve el Agua is a beautiful waterfall that cascades over a mountain and offers an amazing view. Students can spend the day enjoying the view and swimming in the natural pools fed by the falls. There are cabañas available for those who wish to stay the night. 1 1/2 hour drive.

We will visit several mezcal distilleries to learn about the fermentation process in which Mezcal is made and taste the different flavors of this Mexican liquor. 30 minute drive

Students will explore one of Mexico's most beautiful churches, Santo Domingo, walk through its botanical garden and tour the Mexican History Museum found in the restored ex-convent. 5 minutes walking from Solexico.

Two-Day excursions:

Soléxico also offers two and three day excursions to Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel and Huatulco, where students can enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Pacific and the relaxed, fun atmosphere of the cities.

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