Cost and funding for Study Abroad in Patagonia

Transportation

Bariloche, Argentina is a small slice of paradise located in the Rio Negro province of Argentina. As a year-round travel destination, there are a multitude of ways to get here. Here at La Montana, we are well-versed in planning travel for students and would be happy to assist in the planning and preparation stages of your trip to Bariloche, Argentina. Students will be held responsible for the travel costs of getting to Bariloche.

Accommodation

We offer students variety of lodging options during their time with us. Prices listed above are to calculated under the assumption students will be staying with a local Argentine family in a homestay. This price includes two meals per day, breakfast and dinner. If a student would prefer a different lodging situation, please reach out via the Contact Us page.

Funding

Potential scholarships exist in partnership with Brookhaven College’s MAP program. Funding opportunities can be organized through contact with them, which can be organized by reaching out via the Contact Us page of our website.

Argentina National Holidays

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS There will be no classes on public holidays. Classes will be compensated with extra after-class hours making up 50% of the time lost for holidays. When there are two or more holidays in the same week, the school will be closed only one of those days.

Check the public holidays for 2018

Enero

1 de enero -  Año Nuevo (FI)
 
Febrero

27 febrero - Carnaval (FI)
28  febrero - Carnaval (FI)
 
Marzo

24 de Marzo - Día Nacional de la Verdad y la Justicia (FI)
 
Abril

2 de Abril - Día del Veterano y de los Caídos en la Guerra de Malvinas (FI)
14 de abril - Viernes Santo - Festividad cristiana (FI)
 
Mayo

1 de mayo -  Día del Trabajador (FI)
25 de Mayo - Día de la Revolución de Mayo (FI)
 
Junio

17 de Junio - Día Paso a la inmortalidad del Gral. Don Martín de Güemes (FT)
20 de Junio - Día Paso a la Inmortalidad del Gral. Manual  Belgrano (FI)
 
Julio

9 de Julio - Día de la Independencia (FI)
 
Agosto

21 de Agosto - Paso a la Inmortalidad del Gral. José de San Martín (17/08) (FT)
 
Septiembre N/A

Octubre

16 de octubre - Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural (12/10) (FT)
 
Noviembre

20 de Noviembre - Día de la Soberanía Nacional  (20/11) (FT)
 
Diciembre

8 de diciembre - Inmaculada Concepción de María (FI)
25 de diciembre -  Navidad  (FI)
 
2018: 1 de enero. Then classes will start on Jan 2nd 2018

Earn University credits in Patagonia

At La Montaña Spanish School students can obtain 3 types of certification. For the three of them, the minimum length is 4 weeks. We have courses available for all levels of Spanish.

Depending on your nationality you can choose from:

US College or US University Credits:
Students enrolled at any college or university in the US holding a tourist visa can obtain between 3 to 11 College or University Credits with our Spanish courses.


 

Universidad Nacional de San Martin University credits: UNSAM is an argentine national university offering credits for students of any countries.
Any student enrolled at any university in the world can obtain university credits with our Spanish courses. Student visa is required.

University Certification:
Any student, from any country holding a tourist visa can obtain a University Certification by taking our Spanish courses via Universidad Nacional de San Martin.
 

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If you want to learn more or have further questions contact us here!