The city of Córdoba was founded on July 6, 1573 by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera. It became a center of education during the colonial period; one of the first universities of the Americas was established here in 1613.

This is a town that is proud of its history and its long tradition of learning. Today Córdoba is one of the university cities of Argentina, and it is also the capital of the province. Spanning both sides of the Suquía River, and lying at the foot of the magnificent Sierra Grande mountain range, Córdoba is a charming metropolis where the new and the old blend together, contributing to the attractive character of the city. Neo-gothic churches from the colonial period stand beside new high-rise buildings and modern shopping malls.

It is a city for the humanities, which hums with cultural activities. At the same time, Córdoba embraces some of the old traditions. In all Argentina, it is one of the cities most representative of typical Argentine culture.

Córdoba is located in the very center of Argentina. Because Argentina is such a large country, being situated in its center is advantageous. From Córdoba it is possible to visit several important tourist attractions, including Cuyo and the western provinces which lead to the Andes and then on to Chile. For those who would like to travel further, there is easy access to the old traditional northern provinces that form a bridge to Bolivia and Perú with the magnificent Machu Picchu.

In the Northeast, the breath-taking Iguazú Falls are also only a few hours from Brazil and Paraguay. Because Córdoba is so central, students who come to study here have a unique living experience, which is further enhanced by the warmth of the people of Córdoba, and the possibility of making interesting excursions from this starting point.

Córdoba is also ringed by small villages where the vestiges of Spanish colonization can be observed, especially the Jesuit contribution. These forgotten sites in the hills were important outposts of the Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata, and they are included in the field trips of Argentum´s classes on culture and history.

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.

All flights arrive at In Tallavera Airport, about 30 minutes ($8) by cab from downtown Cordoba. The airport has direct links the main cities in Argentina and Latin america.
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Museum of Religious Art
San Martin Square
Visit the narrowest building in the world.
Folk music and Tango clubs
Excursions to Iguazú Falls
Lake District
Great climate and safe city
University city, enjoy the student campus and life
Academic credit
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Our School is located in downtown Córdoba, only 5 minutes walking distance from the main square (Plaza San Martín) and very close to the historical places and shopping district Our school offers a cozy, friendly yet professional atmosphere.

Housed in a typical styled 2 story building, the school offers 5 classrooms, a social area with books and videos, kitchen, small cafeteria with lounge and a roof top deck, with beautiful views across the city.

Outside the school offers a relaxing patio within a nice garden, which also offers a swimming Pool.

The school holds about 60 students and many come from Europe and North America. Free facilities include internet access, receipt of faxes, coffee/ tea or spring water and access to kitchen facilities at the school. Telephone and fax machine access is available for a small fee.

All our teachers are Argentine native speakers of Spanish, trained and experienced in teaching Spanish to foreigners. All of them hold a university degree and we assign a teacher who speaks the student's native language, to facilitate the communication between them.
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Standard: 4 Lessons daily (20 lessons per week) Max. 5 students per class.

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, 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.

Courses also include an introduction to Argentine culture and customs, in addition, we offer 2-3 organized activities every week and students will find a daily schedule of cultural events in Córdoba and surrounding areas. Activities could include: dance classes, cooking classes, parties & fiestas, Spanish languages videos & movies and seminars & discussion groups.

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: Private lessons and additional options can be added to any program, lessons normally last 50 minutes in length and you will be studying with international students from around the world. Lessons run from Monday - Friday, you will be expected to arrive early on the first Monday morning to take a placement test and orientation meeting. During class only the local language will be spoken, the emphasis is to speak and think in the new language, a language proficiency certificate is available at the end of the program. The school is closed on all public holidays. Please see the program info and resource links, for additional information or please contact us.

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 10 to 30 minutes away. Participants may buy their own food and prepare their own meals. Usually, there is more than one language student staying at these homes

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 may be included or available, also extra nights can be booked before / after course (at an additional cost), please check price page for details. The Sunday night accommodation before your course begins on Monday, is included in the program price. 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. 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. Please see the Accommodation link for additional information.
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