With the added requirement for a passport to travel to Mexico, Puerto Rico has become our only location for Spanish immersion where a passport is not required to travel for U.S. Citizens. As a U.S. Territory, Puerto Rico has many comforts of the mainland, while distinctly having Spanish as the major language of the island. This allows for great Spanish immersion experience while living in the safe capital city of San Juan. English is spoken by many inhabitants, but locals would much rather communicate in Spanish.
San Juan is a large enough city to live and study Spanish for many weeks, without becoming bored with your surroundings. There are many different neighborhoods and sites to visit that can keep you busy for a long term study program. Old San Juan presents an amazing historic view of colonial times on the island under Spanish rule. The fortifications of La Muralla and Fuerte San Felipe del Morro are stunning examples of the Spanish conquest that have stood the test of time. You can also spend a great amount of time relaxing at the city beaches including Condado right near the city center as well as Isla Verde.
Our Spanish school is located right in the center of the city in the upscale financial district of Hato Rey. The school is a few steps away from the train line that runs through the center of the city, as well as many major bus lines. You can reach Old San Juan from the school in about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic. The courses take place in a modern executive office building and provides the necessary facilities to hold small group class sizes, as well as private instruction. We receive students with a wide range of backgrounds, ages, and proficiencies who have raved about the quaint class room settings that allow for close interaction with their Spanish instructors.
The school offers host family accommodations. You have the choice to choose 2 meals per day with your host family or a no meal option. We can also arrange courses only if you want to stay in a hotel near the beach in Condado or another neighborhood. We strongly recommend the host family experience for the added advantages of the immersion experience and good value in terms of comparable cost.
Our standard Group Course includes 3 Spanish lessons per day from 9AM to 12PM, Monday to Friday. Conversation is the major focus of our program however reading and writing is utilized as a tool to guide the curriculum. It is also possible to add private instruction to the Group program or you can choose to only have private instruction through morning or afternoon sessions.
Our Spanish school offers many additional services that are included with any program. These services include Free Wifi, coffee, water, and tea selection, walking tours of Old San Juan, cooking classes, as well as 1 visit per week to sites of interest including: the Botanical Garden, Rum Distillery, and art museum. Additional services can be arranged at an added cost for airport transfers, and excursions such as: kayak tours in the bay, horseback riding, visits to the jungle, snorkeling trips, and much more.
San Juan, Puerto Rico is just one of the many destinations offered by Spanish Abroad for our Spanish Immersion Programs. However, we have found that it is becoming more and more popular due to its safe travel record, close proximity to the mainland, and wide cultural appeal. We know that our Spanish school in San Juan can provide you with an amazing experience abroad and ultimately an increase in your overall Spanish proficiency.
Contact Spanish Abroad for addition details or answers to your questions via phone at 1-888-722-7623 or by email at: info@spanishabroad.com
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