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.
Full weekend trips are offered to Acapulco and Puebla and Cholula. Many professions are represented, as well as students seeking academic credit. Many embassies, airlines and major corporations choose the Institute for the language and cultural training of their personnel. They have received special training in the Institute's philosophy on the natural approach to language acquisition. Students fly into the Mexico City International Airport.