What our students do have in common is a shared sensitivity to the myriad of problems facing Central America and a desire to learn more about the region and its peoples through language training and experiential learning. Our instructors are highly qualified native speakers with years of experience teaching students of all age groups and levels. All professors attend regular workshops which emphasize creative use of new materials and teaching techniques. The appropriate administrator at the student's home university must agree to his or her participation in the program. One semester unit of credit is granted for each 15-20 hours of class time.
Students staying for less than four weeks pay a weekly rate which is slightly higher.
All deposits and tuition payments are refundable up to two weeks before classes begin. Once classes begin, no refunds will be made. Payment of the balance must be made in full on the first day of the program in the form of a personal check, traveler's cheques or cash. We recommend that students apply at least two months in advance for the summer months and the month of January. Each four-week cycle of classes and lectures begins on the first Monday of each month.