Spanish schools - Internships - Volunteer Program - Au Pair Spain SALUD Program - Teach Abroad - High School Exchange

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1 IMP_Brochure_All_Programs_17/02/2011 Spanish schools - Internships - Volunteer Program - Au Pair Spain SALUD Program - Teach Abroad - High School Exchange

2 Because you want to embrace the Spanish-speaking culture Havana (Cuba) Guanajuato (Mexico) Playa del Carmen, Mérida (Mexico) ses We offer you fitted-to-your-schedule Spanish cour Because you want to train your professional skills We offer you Internships in Latin Am Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) Cuba Mexico Sosúa, Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) erica and Spain Oaxaca (Mexico) ms where it is most needed We offer you Volunteer Progra Because you want to be part of a Host Family San José (Costa Rica) Copán, La Ceiba Because you want to help and make a difference Volunteer Program Internships Salud Program (Honduras) Antigua (Guatemala) Volunteer Program SALUD Program Travel, Learn and Help Heredia, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Flamingo, Tamarindo, Jaco Beach We offer you Au Pair progra (Costa Rica) Guatemala ms Cuenca, Quito (Ecuador) Because you want to share your language Dominican Republic Volunteer Program Cusco, Lima (Peru) Costa Rica Sucre (Bolivia) We offer you Teach Abroad programs Mendoza () Montevideo (Uruguay) Because you want to tune into Latin American students life Peru We offer you Academic Studies and High School programs Buenos Aires () Santiago (Chile) Because you know Latin America and Spain have a lot to offer and want to experience it! We are working locally and globally to promote intercultural experiences, social work and environmental concern in the Spanish-speaking world. Volunteer Program Internships Travel, Learn and Help High School Exchange Teach Abroad Córdoba () Chile Bariloche Volunteer Program Internships SALUD Program Travel, Learn and Help High School Exchange Teach Abroad () COINED International Enabling Life-changing experiences in Latin America and Spain since 1971 Ushuaia () Uruguay Volunteer Aboard Internships SALUD Program Travel, Learn and Help High School Exchange Teach Abroad Cadiz, Alicante, Barcelona, Granada, Ibiza, Madrid, Málaga Marbella, Pamplona Salamanca, San Sebastián Seville, Tenerife, Valencia (Spain) Volunteer Program Internships Teach Abroad Spain

3 Spanish courses in our schools These courses cover a wide range of levels according to your academic needs. Our schools follow standardized teaching methods and are located in popular cities. You will learn and live in authentic Latin American and Spanish surroundings. Recreational activities Course certificate 24 hrs emergency phone number Local mentor Internet access Access to kitchen facilities at the school Coffee, tea, spring water What s included? Spanish schools Accommodation details (Booked) Welcome package First day placement exam Spanish course : Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Ushuaia and Bariloche Bolivia: Sucre Chile: Santiago de Chile Costa Rica: Heredia, San José, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Flamingo Beach, Tamarindo and Jaco Beach Cuba: Havana Ecuador: Cuenca and Quito Spain: Cadiz, Alicante, Barcelona Granada, Ibiza, Madrid, Málaga Marbella, Pamplona, Salamanca San Sebastián, Seville, Tenerife and Valencia Guatemala: Antigua Honduras: Copán and La Ceiba Mexico: Playa del Carmen, Mexico DF, Mérida, Guanajuato, Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca Peru: Cusco and Lima Dominican Republic: Sosúa and Santo Domingo Uruguay: Montevideo week to 12 months Any Monday of the year 2 weeks before 45 schools in 13 countries

4 General Spanish courses Intensive The Intensive course includes 20 to 25 Spanish Group lessons depending on the chosen destination. It aims at developing your communicative competences in the four main skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. This course can include 30 Group lessons or 20 Spanish Group lessons plus 10 Private lessons depending on the chosen destination. It is meant to help you deepen your learning experience and to accomplish a higher level of proficiency of the Spanish language in a shorter time. You will improve your learning experience following the regular syllabus but with more lessons per week you will be able to work on your weak points and other topics of interest. All our locations except in Guanajuato, La Ceiba and Copán This course includes 20 Spanish Group lessons plus 5 Private lessons or 4 Group Cultural lessons depending on the destination. The Immersion course gives you the possibility of learning a language with a deep insight into the culture. You will develop the main skills of communication and the use of language in context and social appropriateness. Private Super Intensive Intensive Programs for all s Immersion Depending on what school you choose you can take courses from 10 up to 30 Private lessons. This course is designed considering your individual needs and expectations. It is perfect if you do not have much time to study and want to focus on a specific area. Junior Program This program is designed for students from 12 to 18 years old. It includes host family accommodation, full board, transfer service, 20 Spanish Group lessons per week as well as leisure time activities.there is also the option of attending to a regular high school in a predetermined school year (to learn more about our High School program please check our website or contact us at info@intercoined.org). Senior Program This program gives the generation over 50 the opportunity to learn Spanish and to expand their general knowledge through lessons about cultural topics. It offers you the combination of 20 Spanish Group lessons, 5 Group Cultural activities per week plus an upgrade in your chosen accommodation (Private Bathroom). Super Intensive Immersion Private Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Bariloche, Ushuaia, Santiago de Chile, Montevideo, Antigua, Sosúa, Santo Domingo, Flamingo Beach, Monteverde, San José and Manuel Antonio Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Bariloche, Ushuaia, Santiago de Chile, Cuenca, Jaco Beach, Guanajuato All our locations Junior Senior Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Córdoba Córdoba

5 Spanish & Activity Spanish & Ski Spanish & Medicine Spanish & Salsa This is a learning option specially designed for all winter-sport enthusiasts with a weakness for Spanish language. It includes 16 Spanish Group lessons, 2 Private Spanish lessons, 2 transfers to/off the ski resort plus 2 skiing passes (1 weekday and 1 weekend day). Course created for pre-med, medical and health related students to learn Spanish as well as the specific medicine related terminology. This course includes 20 Spanish Group lessons per week plus 8 Private Medical Terminology lessons. This program is suitable for all levels of Spanish and dancing skills. A special feature of this program is the combination of the acquisition of different salsa techniques while learning Spanish and having a good time with friends and classmates. The program includes 20 Spanish Group lessons plus 8 Salsa Group lessons per week. Spanish & Tango This program offers the possibility of discovering the Argentinean world of tango while learning Spanish. Our locations offer you tango shows as well as the opportunity to dance at popular milongas and tango bars. This program includes 20 Spanish Group lessons plus 8 Tango Group lessons per week. Spanish & Business Spanish for Professionals DELE Certificate This course is designed for students who need to prepare for the DELE Exam. The program contains all relevant topics, tasks and exercises of the test. It includes 20 Spanish Group lessons plus 8 Private lessons per week. This program gives business administration students the opportunity to gain both study and language related experiences. This is supported by 20 Spanish Group lessons plus 8 Group Business Terminology lessons per week. Spanish & Culture This program provides a deep insight into the culture, history, literature and art of Latin America. It includes 20 Spanish Group lessons plus 8 Group Cultural lessons per week. Spanish & Salsa Spanish & Tango Spanish & Ski DELE Certificate Spanish & Medicine Spanish & Business Spanish & Culture Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Santiago de Chile, Antigua Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza Mendoza, Bariloche, Santiago de Chile Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Santiago de Chile, Antigua Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Antigua Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Antigua Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Santiago de Chile, Antigua

6 Internships The Internships program offers you the chance to live in a different culture while gaining international experience. Through this program, we work in conjunction with a variety of local Host Organizations, aiming to be able to implement your knowledge and transform them into job skills. What s Included? Welcome package Intercultural workshop, including a welcome lunch/snack Escort of the participant on his or her first day of work to the organization Internship placement Social & cultural activities Internship certificate 24 hrs emergency phone Local mentor What s not Included? Flight tickets Personal expenses Optionals Accommodation and Spanish Course Medical insurance Transfer service Destinations : Buenos Aires, Córdoba Chile: Santiago de Chile Costa Rica: Heredia, San José Guatemala: Antigua Spain: Barcelona Requirements : University student or graduated Profile: flexible, responsible, adaptable to other cultures, lifestyles and conceptions of work Commitment to the Host Organization, its rules and tasks Respect start and end dates of the program Level of Spanish: intermediate + Medical insurance Fulfill with all legal and formal requirements for your Internship Standard and Customized Non-Paid: minimum length of 8 weeks; maximum of 12 weeks. Standard and Customized Paid: minimum length of 12 weeks or 24 weeks. Latin American students applying for Internships in Spain must have a valid EU passport Placements Finance / Design Law / Engineering Public Relations Sales / Logistic Media / MKT & Advertisement Art & Culture / Education Architecture / Administration Natural Science / IT Health / Human Resources Tourism & Hospitality Sports & Recreation Modalities We offer Paid and Non-Paid Internships. For any type you can choose between a Standard and a Customized Internship. for the Standard Internship Program you can make a selection from the online list of areas and sub-areas. For the Customized Internship Program, we look for a position that fits your needs and expectations. Any Monday of the year Standard: 8 weeks before Customized: 10 weeks before, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Spain

7 SALUD Program This program has been created for pre-med students, medical students, doctors, dental students, dentists, nursing students, nurses, physician assistants, EMTs and those involved in public health. Its aim is to give participants an insight into the daily work in a clinic or any other health-related organization in a Latin American country while acquiring the specific terminology for health jobs. Personal expenses Airport transfer service in Welcome Package Intercultural workshop, including a welcome snack/ lunch Escort of the Participant on his or her first day work to the organization SALUD placement Accommodation, Families & Homestay, Individual room Half board in & full board in Guatemala Social & cultural activities SALUD program certificate 24 hours emergency telephone number Local mentor What s included? Requirements Health insurance Education: 1st year Med Student, 2nd year Med Student, 3rd year Med Student, 4th year Med Student, EMTs, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Pre-Med students. Destinations : Buenos Aires, Córdoba Guatemala: Antigua What s not included? Registration Fee Airport transfer service in Guatemala Airfare & taxes Components Guatemala Country Group Spanish Lessons Group Medical Terminology SALUD Independent 4 week program SALUD Independent 4 week program - PLUS 40 SALUD Independent 8 week program 40 SALUD Independent 8 week program - PLUS 40 SALUD Independent 10 Days program 20 SALUD Program type Registration free SALUD Independent 3 week program* Private Spanish Lessons 80 Family & Homestay Individual - HB/FB Excursions 10 4 weeks 25 8 weeks 25 8 weeks 4 1 week weeks weeks weeks Airport Transfer Service 4 weeks 8 4 Observation SALUD Independent 3 week program PLUS* SALUD Independent 4 week program* Visits + 18 All over the world 1 to 8 weeks Any Monday of the year* 8 weeks before the program starts Guatemala *Any Monday of the year from January to October for Guatemala Salud Independent 3 & 4 weeks

8 Combined program This program offers you cultural highlights of main tourist attractions and a flexible schedule within the high level standard of our Spanish schools in Latin America. What s Included? First location: students may start the program in any location : classes start any Monday except for the official holidays of the distinctive locations during the year Registration fee Transfer service Intensive Spanish course A minimum of one week in each destination with the possibility of combining 2 or more destinations Flexible schedule Accommodation: Families & Homestay or Residences + Chile + Guatemala Bariloche + Santiago Mendoza + Santiago Buenos Aires + Santiago Buenos Aires + Córdoba + Mendoza + Santiago Córdoba + Mendoza + Santiago Start date to 12 weeks Any Monday of the year 4 weeks before All over Latin America

9 Volunteer Program This program supports non-profit and governmental organizations in Latin America and Spain through volunteers who contribute with knowledge, operational skills and readiness to help in these associations. You will be immersed in a new environment and learn about the language and the reality of the destination you choose. What s Included? Accommodation / Course details (Booked) Welcome package Intercultural workshop, including a welcome lunch/snack Escort of the Participant on his or her first day of work to the organization* Volunteer placement Social & cultural activities Volunteer certificate 24 hrs emergency phone number Local mentor Requirements Health insurance High school degree Flexibility, adaptability, responsibility, and sensitivity towards other cultures, ways of life and work philosophy Volunteers should be in good health Committed to respecting the rules and regulations of the program and the Host Organization Destinations Chile: Santiago de Chile Costa Rica: Heredia, San José and surrounding areas; including nature parks throughout the country Guatemala: Antigua and surrounding areas Spain: Barcelona Placements Care: - Children - Elderly - Disabled - Conditioned Education Nature Repairs & Renovations Community Work : Buenos Aires, Córdoba to 12 months in Latin America and 6 months in Spain Any Monday of the year 6 weeks before starting the program in Latin America, 8 weeks in Spain, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Spain *Except projects out of the city.

10 Group Program This program is for Participants of all ages traveling in groups who share the same needs, expectations and interests and who also require a customized program. It includes different destinations, country combinations, special accommodation, a variety of activities and specific academic or special requirements. Group leader free of charge (depending on the number of people in each group) 24-hour emergency telephone number Great variety of activities: the posibility to experience activities other than typical tourist ones Welcome package End of program certificate Local mentor What s Included? Destinations Spanish Group lessons Accommodation (specially selected) Customized weekend trips Possibility of combining multiple and different destinations in Latin America : Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Ushuaia and Bariloche Bolivia: Sucre Chile: Santiago de Chile Costa Rica: Heredia, San José, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Flamingo Beach, Tamarindo and Jaco Beach Cuba: Havana Ecuador: Cuenca and Quito Spain: Cadiz, Alicante, Barcelona Granada, Ibiza, Madrid, Málaga Marbella, Pamplona, Salamanca San Sebastián, Seville, Tenerife and Valencia Guatemala: Antigua Honduras: Copán and La Ceiba Mexico: Playa del Carmen, Mérida, Guanajuato, Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca Peru: Cusco and Lima Dominican Republic: Sosúa and Santo Domingo Uruguay: Montevideo No minimum age and no age limit Upon request All Mondays of the year Depending on the chosen program 44 destinations in 13 countries

11 Teach Abroad The Teach Abroad program is a unique way of sharing educational experiences with locals, getting to know their culture as they learn about yours. Either teaching at a home, at a school or at a company you ll be integrated to the environment as soon as you arrive. No prior teaching experience is necessary. What s Included? Courses details (Booked) Welcome package Intercultural workshop, including a welcome lunch/snack Teach Abroad placement Accommodation in Families & Homestay Full Board Social & cultural activities Program certificate 24 hrs emergency phone number Permanent mentor 2 nights at the city of arrival (Buenos Aires, Santiago, Barcelona), with Residences accommodation Bus tickets from city of arrival to the host family s city located in a different city Transfer from and to the airport* Requirements Argentinean, Chilean and Spanish host families Health insurance High School degree Low intermediate level of Spanish English, German or French as first language or having a high level of proficiency Teaching your mother tongue to the members of your host family, providing lessons and conversational activities 15 hours per week Flexibility and tolerance Adjustment to the host family Living and sharing their daily life as a real member of the host family Alyssa Vassiliadis Greece I was surprised at the organization and dedication from the tutor and the director. I felt at home and I loved the students I met. Besides, I got to know a beautiful and very peaceful city. The best part: the people I met. Destinations : All over Chile: All over Spain: All over to 6 months *Not included for arrivals at bus stations. Placements Any Monday of the year 8 weeks before, Chile, Spain

12 Au Pair Spain Living with a host family as an Au Pair is a unique opportunity to gain a deep insight into the Spanish culture. You will become a new member of a Spanish speaking family, creating strong bonds and gaining lifetime experiences. As an Au Pair you will provide childcare assistance and light housework in exchange of full board accommodation and pocket money. Intercultural workshop, including a welcome lunch/snack Au Pair placement Accommodation in Families & Homestay Full Board Pocket money Euros 55/60 per week Social & cultural activities Program certificate 24 hrs emergency phone number Permanent mentor What s included? Spain: All over Requirements Health insurance Being single and without children Being committed to the program, flexible, easy going and energetic Placements Spanish host families Destinations Amanda Taylor Course detail (Booked) Welcome package England Working in a foreign country helped me grow up and learn Spanish at the same time. I think being an au pair is a great opportunity for young people who are getting ready to leave their parent's house and meet the real world. I am a smarter and stronger person now. This great experience helped me build my character and learn so much about others!!! Thank you very much! EU citizens or from Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Malta and Cyprus 1 to 12 months School year: September to June School holidays: July and August 8 weeks before Spain

13 High School Exchange This is an intercultural exchange experience in which you will live like a typical Latin American teenager. You will share daily life with a friendly local family and will attend an Argentinian or Chilean host school. For 3, 5 or 10 months you will enjoy the wonderful culture and landscapes while you learn Spanish. What s Included? Welcome package (Airport pick up; accommodation Full Board, 20 Group Spanish lessons, arrival information, course material, recreational activities) Host family placement High School placement Student handbook 24 hour emergency telephone number Permanent mentor Requirements Placements Health insurance A minimum grade of "C" in all subjects for the past year No previous Spanish skills are required Maturity, flexibility and adaptability Agree to follow COINED's High School Exchange program rules and regulations Excellent physical and mental health No criminal record Argentinean and Chilean host families Students will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the program 14-18* France I had a great time! I met a lot of Argentinian places, and I loved Destinations them all. The family I lived with was the best. They were all very nice and cared a lot about me. : Center region of the country Chile: Santiago de Chile Sandra, the mom, used to cook my favorite meals all the time. Now that I m back home, I m thinking of going back some day. I really miss milanesas! Modalities Pierre Arnaud Academic Semester Year School Type Variant I Standard school Variant II Private school Variant III Double session o bilingual school Variant IV International bilingual school Term (3 months) 3 to 10 months February and July of each year. March, June and September for 3 week programs. April 30th (programs starting in July) and October 31st (programs starting in February), Chile * Students must not turn 19 within 5 months of their arrival to

14 Quick program references Requirements Minimum length Maximum length Spanish Courses week 12 months 2 weeks before Combined program weeks 12 weeks 4 weeks before weeks 12 months in and 6 months in Spain Standard: 8 weeks before starting the program. Customized: 10 weeks before starting SALUD Program week 8 weeks 6 weeks before Volunteer Program weeks 12 months in and 6 months in Spain 6 weeks before in Latin America and 8 weeks in Spain Travel, Learn and Help weeks 12 months 6 weeks before No minimum age Upon request Upon request Depending on the chosen program Teach Abroad month 6 months 8 weeks before Au Pair EU citizens or from Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Malta and Cyprus 1 month 12 months 8 weeks before * 3 months 10 months April 30th (programs starting in July) and October 31st (programs starting in February) Programs Internships Group Program High School Exchange Programs start every Monday of the year, except on local holidays. *Students must not turn 19 within 5 months of their arrival to

15 - Bolivia - Chile - Costa Rica - Cuba - Ecuador - Spain Guatemala - Honduras - Mexico - Peru - Dominican Republic - Uruguay Contact us Head Office: San José de Calasanz 151 X5000LHC - Córdoba, International Contact Center: info@intercoined.org