COURSES
How many students
will be in class?
The maximum
number of students in a group class is 6, but we have an average of 3 students
per group. If there are no other students at your level, the daily 4 hours of
group classes will be replaced by 2 hours of private classes, without
additional charge.
What level should
I take?
We do not work with fixed group
levels. Every week we analyze levels of all the students, to see which students
match up to be in the same class. Before you arrive you will have to fill in
our placement test, which will give us an initial idea of your level.
What is included
in the course?
The course includes all study
materials, three or four after class activities per week, free snacks and
coffee and use of our computers and library.
Do the teachers
speak English?
All the teachers speak
English, but students are encouraged to communicate only in Spanish during the
classes and after-class activities. We also have teachers who speak French,
Portuguese and German.
What is the class schedule?
The group classes for both the Intensive
Spanish Course and the Super Intensive Spanish Course take place from Monday-Friday,
9am-1pm. Around 10.45am, you will have a break of about 20 minutes. Students
taking the Super Intensive Spanish Course will have 2 hours of private classes
in the afternoon as well. The schedule for private classes is flexible.
Can I start any day?
Group courses start every Monday. In
emergencies and special cases, we can arrange for you to join a group during
the week.
Do I get any certificate of accomplished level?
Yes, you will get a certificate of attendance including dates and hours of Spanish lessons taken.
What is the qualification of the teachers and the accreditation
of the school?
All our teachers have University
Degree in Spanish and specialize in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
They are all native speakers and come from different regions of Argentina, so
students can notice the difference between different accents.
La Montana and Spanish in Bariloche
are accredited by AAECELE and SEA.
The schools works with and provides
teacher training courses.
ARRIVAL:
When do I have to
arrive in Bariloche?
One day before
the classes start would be enough, but most of the students arrive a couple of
days in advance.
How and when do I
pay?
The program fee has to be
paid by the first day of class. We accept bank transfers, cash Credit card and PayPal (5% fee applies for the last two). You can pay in $US, Euros, Swiss Francs and Argentinean
pesos.
Can you pick me
up from the airport?
Yes, we offer
airport pick-up service from the international airport of Bariloche. Every day
there are many flights from Buenos Aires, and there is bus service from many
cities in Argentina and Chile. The airport pick-up is included in the program
prices (For courses of two weeks or more). If you give us your flight details,
we will be waiting for you at the gate when your flight arrives.
Can you pick me
up from the bus terminal?
As the arrival time of the
buses can vary significantly, we do not offer bus terminal pick up. The most
convenient option for students is to catch a taxi or bus to the center. The bus
terminal is just out of town, only a 5 minute drive.
Is the school in the center
of Bariloche?
Yes, the school is in the heart
of Bariloche, just 2 blocks from the main street.
