AmeriSpan- Mexico Academic Teen Program

  Mexico

• Cuernavaca: 
Cuernavaca

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: The Mexico Academic Teen program is open to high school juniors and seniors (sophomores will be accepted on a case by case basis), as well as high school Spanish teachers. It is ideal for students with an international focus such as those enrolled in an International Baccalaureate high school. It is especially appropriate for student who want to achieve high scores on AP exams or placement exams upon entering college. Also, for those who wish to earn some Spanish credits before they enter college, transfer credits are available from the University of Southern Mississippi.

The program takes place in Cuernavaca, Mexico located about 50 miles south of Mexico City and is run by Cemanahuac Educational Community, a highly respected, fully-equipped Spanish institute that has been providing quality language programs to the educational community for over 10 years.

Highlights: The main goal of the program is to give teenagers a chance to learn and improve their Spanish in preparation for the AP exam, or to earn early college credit. The following is included in the program costs:

* Placement and final exams
* 4 hrs/day Spanish classes (maximum of 5 students per class)
* Afternoon cultural activities
* Weekend field study trips
* Shared room and board with a Mexican family
* Adult supervision is provided by the host family and the school staff in the form of curfew.
* Airport pick-up and return (included only during certain hours and only on the Saturday before/after the program. Transportation may be provided outside of these dates/times for an additional $100 per direction).
* Secure AmeriSpan services (travel insurance, travel assistance, emergency message service, factsheets on Mexico...)

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information.

Possible Options (extra cost):
- Private room
- One-on-one classes
- Field Study Trips (afternoon and weekend) - each trip is led by an anthropologist with experience in the study area to be visited
- Airport pick-up and return

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Since 1993, AmeriSpan has sent more than 23,000 people abroad. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. We have traveled to more than 65 countries - every continent except Antarctica - and speak 10 languages. We are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every AmeriSpan staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We understand your questions and concerns because we have personally dealt with the same issues. We have gone to great lengths to make it easier for you than it was for us. After enrolling in a program, you will receive a copy of the "Need-To-Know" fact sheets on the country or countries that you will be visiting. These fact sheets include information about entry requirements, climate, health and many other "Need-To-Know" things. If you still have questions, we'll be happy to answer them. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent we're a hybrid of the two, a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer. Our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of the programs. We do not just list what is included, rather, we clearly state our opinions. Each program description contains a program review that describes what we like and what we don't like about the program. Aside from assisting you with which program to choose, we work hard to make the whole process as simple as possible. AmeriSpan pre-arranges your school, lodging, airport pick-up and other services. With AmeriSpan, you will not have to worry about international wire transfers, international phone calls or dozens of other possible complications with arrangements and money.

Year Founded: 1993