The program offers 100 hours of instruction and total immersion in school and at home. Homes A number of host families offer unsurpassed Mexican hospitality where the friendship and warmth of a second home is enjoyed, including full house privileges with daily meals, language practice with the family, and exposure to the life and culture of Mexico. All families have experience with hosting American students and each student is placed in a home that will be most compatible. The standard program requires double occupancy in a private bedroom. If a single room is desired, the cost is somewhat higher.
Optional housing is available.
City of Zacatecas, a national monument Zacatecas, yet to be discovered by American tourists, is a colonial city whose aqueduct and cobbled, steeply-inclined streets give it a medieval aspect. Although it is surrounded by agricultural and cattle-raising lands, Zacatecas has always been a silver mining center. Zacatecas is rich in tradition, history and culture and is considered a national monument. Excursions on weekends are optional at extra cost. These excursions are designed to expose the students to other historical cities in Mexico.