Credit may also be obtained for the variety of cultural courses. An important part of your experience is living with a Mexican family. This provides real life situations, not only in the language, but in the culture as well. Our families are caring hosts, specially screened and chosen to provide excellent attention. Families are middle and upper middle class by Mexican standards.
Houses are smaller and less luxurious, but some have beautiful gardens and servants.
The family provides three meals daily and transportation to and from school, if not within walking distance. Cuernavaca is a centrally located city, from which much of Central Mexico can be easily explored. The Institute offers guided excursions in private transport after classes for half days during the week and full days on weekends. There are also 3-day weekend trips. Excursions are optional and at an additional cost.