Language Immersion Institute

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Mexico

The Cemanahuac Educational Community in Cuernavaca has a strong commitment to intensive Spanish language study through a varied program of intercultural and interdisciplinary educational experiences. As a result, the educational community offers supplementary seminars in Latin American history, art, and culture.

Headquartered in a large villa in the Las Palmas section of Cuernavaca, a 90 minute drive from Mexico City. The villa houses classrooms, an extensive Spanish & English library, a video viewing room, gardens, and a swimming pool. Located on a quiet secluded street, Cemanahuac is within walking distance of sidewalk cafés, and other commercial businesses. For more detailed information, visit their web site at cemanahuac.com

Programs of Study

Intensive Spanish ($240 per week)

  • 2 weeks and up (four weeks recommended)
  • levels: elementary to advanced
  • 25 hours per week; 5 hours per day, Monday- Friday
  • Field/study trips available
Alternate Program ($290 per week)
  • 2 weeks and up (four weeks recommended)
  • levels: elementary to advanced
  • 30 hours per week; 6 hours per day, Monday- Friday
  • Field/study trips available
Super-intensive Spanish ($663 per week)
  • 2 weeks recommended; two people per group
  • 40 hours per week; 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday
  • Field/study trips available
College Credit
  • 3 undergraduate credits for each two-week session upon successful completion of the course & examination.
  • $225.00 examination fee to receive credit for each two week session. Only undergraduate credit available, not available retroactively.
Class Size
  • 2 to 5 students
Accommodations & Local Travel
  • Choose between a carefully selected host family or hotel.
  • Home stays include three meals per day and your choice of single ($31 per night) or double ($22 per night)
  • Shuttle bus service leaves Mexico City airport for Cuernavaca every 90 minutes.
Start Dates
  • Any Monday year-round. Placement tests given every Monday morning
Approximate Prices (includes $95 Cemenahuac registration fee)

 


2 wks 3 wks 4 wks
Tuition 575 815 864
Single Rm. w/Host Family 434 651 868
Double Rm. w/Host Family 308 462 616

  Books and Materials

  • Books are $30.00 each
  • field trips range from $13.00- $40.00

Enrollment and Payment Policy

  • Register Here at least one month prior to the beginning of the course.

  • A non-refundable application fee ($45.00) and a non- refundable 25% deposit is payable to:
    Language Immersion Institute
  • $225.00 examination fee per 3 credits, if applicable.

25% will be deducted from your total charges to Cemanahuac. The balance of payment is due to Cemanahuac by personal check, cashier's check, credit card, or cash. Personal or traveler's checks are preferred.


LANGUAGE IMMERSION INSTITUTE
SCB 106, State University of New York at New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, New York 12561-2499
Phone: (845) 257-3500 Fax: (845) 257-3569
E-mail address: lii@newpaltz.edu