Buenos Aires, is a complex, energetic, and seductive port city, which has been the gateway to Argentina for centuries. The city has an elaborate and rich cultural identity. A vibrant European heritage is obvious in a city whose inhabitants' names are markedly Italian and German.

Their lifestyle and architecture are noticeably more European than any other city in South America. The city's physical structure is a mosaic as varied and diverse as its culture. The city has no dominating district, the city's neighborhoods are small and highly individualized, each with its own characteristic colors and forms.

Buenos Aires is a sprawling giant, with towering glass skyscrapers casting shadows on 19th century Victorian houses and a wealth of unique neighborhoods, each with its own personality. Even though Buenos Aires has a population of over 9 million people, it is Considered a safe city.

The San Telmo district, where Buenos Aires artists work and live, is noted for its mishmash of architectural styles, perfectly embodying Buenos Aires' multinational heritage in Spanish Colonial houses with Italian detailing and graceful French Classic buildings holding antique shops, tango bars and cafes.

La Boca's tin houses were painted a rainbow of colors by 19th century Italian immigrant families, colors which are still bright and set off by the colorful murals decorating the walls of side streets. The city's most chic neighborhood is the Barrio Recoleta, called the Beverly Hills of Buenos Aires for its art galleries and upscale restaurants.

Culture flourishes in this city. One of the world's finest opera houses, the Teatro Colon, is located here and the famous Museo de Bellas Artes is Argentina's finest art gallery with a great collection of modern Argentine painters, wood sculptured artifacts from the provinces, and Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings such as Monet, Degas, and Chagall.

This magical city called the Paris of the Americas, offers wonderful nightlife including cafes, bars and countless tango clubs that are open until sunrise. Imagine walking home in the early morning through the Plaza de Mayo, where the citizens of this great city gathered together to hear speeches by Juan and Evita Peron.

It is the participant's responsibility to have a valid passport and any necessary visas and permits to study abroad. Visit G3Visas for comprehensive information on visa, passport, permit and general country entry requirements.

Buenos Aires has a international airport and most airlines arrive here. The Ministro Pistarini (Ezeiza) International Airport of Buenos Aires is located 47 Km from the Capital.
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Palermo botanical garden and district
Numerous museums
A evening at the racecourse of Palermo
Visit a Tango club
The Neighborhood of La Boca
National Parks
Antique market
Gastronomic Paradise (some of the
best food in the world)
Avenida De Mayo(architectural styles
in this wide avenue)
Plaza Mayo
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Our school in Buenos Aires is conveniently located in Catalinas, close to Puerto Madero, which is one of the most exclusive areas of Buenos Aires.

The school is located in a beautiful modern glass building and it offers new facilities and very nice air conditioned classrooms and the latest learning technology including (TV's, DVD players, and computers). The school offers a nice yet very professional atmosphere and is very popular with more mature students, business people and executives.

All students have access to fax, phone, CD-ROM's, e-mail and the internet. The staff are a carefully selected team of professional instructors who work closely with their students in small class sizes.

The school is in an ideal location close to all facilities including many restaurants, cafes, bars, banks and stores. There is excellent public transportation nearby including train, subway and bus stations.
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Standard: 4 Lessons daily (20 lessons per week) Max. 5 students per class.

Intensive: 7.5 Lessons daily (37.5 lessons per week) Private instruction.

Our programs cater for all language levels from absolute beginners to the more advanced, include the use of course materials and provide a variety of options to enhance your program. For more information please see Prices and Start Dates.

Each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning of the course (unless a complete beginner), to determine the students language level and ensure placement in the correct class. Lessons are usually held in the mornings (all day if taking the intensive) or, starting at 9 am, which leave the afternoons free for social or cultural activities, trips, workshops, short excursions or free time to relax or explore on your own.

Teachers are native speakers and many are University educated with years of teaching experience. They will help enhance your speaking, listening, grammar and general comprehension skills. They will also use interactive techniques such as role-play, games and perhaps videos to support lesson content. Current political, social and cultural materials are integrated to add interest and increase knowledge of the host country and culture. Homework assignments are given and students will be tested. For more information please see Course Outline.

After classes are over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions, customs and everyday life. Our optional cultural and social activities allow you to make new friends among your new international classmates, experience cultural and social activities together, and also practice your new language skills in real life situations. In some cases, a small additional fee will be charged to cover local transport and entrance costs.

At the weekend many students can arrange to take optional excursions to local cities or local places of interest. These excursions are slightly more expensive than the daily activities ($10-$40), as they are normally full day or full weekend excursions and could include (transport, meals entrance fees and even accommodation). If you are interested in sight-seeing by yourself or with other class mates, our school staff are more than willing to assist you with any questions you may have and help you book local travel or excursions.

NOTES: School is closed on all public holidays, private lessons and options can be added to any program, lessons normally last 50 minutes, you will be studying with students from around the world, lessons run from Monday - Friday , you will be expected to arrive early on the first Monday morning to take the placement test, a language proficiency certificate is available at the end of the program. Please see the program info and resource links, for additional information or please contact us.
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Host Family: (private room) 2 meals daily.

Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country. All families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained. As many of our host families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, the trip to school, is usually not more than 20 to 30 minutes away.

Students have access to all living areas in the house and in most cases, will be expected to share the bathroom. All bed linens and pillows will be provided, however we suggest you bring your own towels. If your family does not provide a laundry service, they may allow you to use the laundry facilities for a small additional charge.

Staying in a family is a truly wonderful experience and many students make lifetime friends with their host family. However, you should also have realistic expectations and recognize that an element of flexibility is required to adjust to the local customs and way of life. Your host family may not have the same comforts as your own home but you will always be treated as a guest and free to come and go as you wish.

NOTES: Airport transfers to the accommodation may be included or available (at an additional cost, please check price page), the Sunday night accommodation before your course begins on Monday, is included. All meals will be local custom and meal times may be different to what you are used to, however you are not obligated to eat all your meals with the family, just notify them when you will not be returning to eat at home. Our families are diverse with young couples without children, couples with children (of all age groups) and older couples with grown children who are no longer at home. Extra nights are available at extra cost. Please see the Accommodation link for additional information.
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