Austral Idiomas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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General Information on Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the third largest city in South America and has 47 neighbourhoods in which more than three million people live. Situated in the east of Argentina beside the Rio de la Plata and surrounded by seemingly never ending flat land known as the Pampas, the vast sprawling conurbation is a true 24-hour city. There is always something going on to occupy the senses. The down town area is as noisy and congested as any other major city but the city is really a pleasant place to walk around, designed as it is along a grid system that is soon easy to master.
Cost of living in Argentina
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Argentina is around US$ 0.79.
General Information on Austral Idiomas
The language school Austral Idiomas was founded in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2004. The school is located in the heart of Buenos Aires, near 'Avenida 9 de Julio' the world's largest avenue.
Click here for a detailed Buenos Aires city guideFacilities
School facilities include: Business Center facilities with Wireless Internet, computer, printer and fax are at the student's disposal, Currency Exchange, Mailing Service, Cafeteria with Free water, tea, coffee, FREE cell phone SIM Cards (we lend local SIM Mobile phone card).
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is International Airport of Buenos Aires - Ezeiza. It takes 40 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School Austral Idiomas in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 40 Adult courses throughout the year: 15 Junior courses in summer: 5 Junior courses throughout the year: 1 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 7 throughout the year: 7 | |
| Spanish teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 28 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 35 % England 10 % France 5 % Holland 10 % | Italy 5 % Japan 10 % Switzerland 15 % USA 5 % |
All prices in US $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
| 1 Group Intensive ProgramLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | 900 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 01.Jan.2008 - 31.Jan.2008, 01.Jul.2008 - 31.Jul.2008 | |||||||||
| 2 Private Intensive ProgramLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 475 | 950 | 1425 | 1900 | 2250 | 2700 | 3600 | 4500 | 5400 | 450 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 01.Jan.2008 - 31.Jan.2008, 01.Jul.2008 - 31.Jul.2008 | |||||||||
| 3 Spanish & TangoLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 |
| 1 private and 5 group Tango lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 01.Jan.2008 - 31.Jan.2008, 01.Jul.2008 - 31.Jul.2008 | |||||||||
| 4 Spanish & History and Culture (20 group+ 8 individual)Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 15:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 01.Jan.2008 - 31.Jan.2008, 01.Jul.2008 - 31.Jul.2008 | |||||||||
| 5 Spanish Junior Program (6-16 years)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 4000 | 5000 | 6000 | 500 |
| Includes: accommodation in homestay, full board (accompanied by teacher or host family), all course material, transports between residence and school on weekdays, special attendance on excursions and activities. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 01.Jan.2008 - 31.Jan.2008, 01.Jul.2008 - 31.Jul.2008 | |||||||||
| 6 Spanish & Volunteer WorkLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 |
| 4 Spanish group classes in the morning and Volunteer Work in the afternoon. For beginners it is possible to start volunteer work after a 4 week Intensive Spanish Course. A placement fee is required for volunteer work: USD 150. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 01.Jan.2008 - 31.Jan.2008, 01.Jul.2008 - 31.Jul.2008 | |||||||||
| 7 Super Intensive Combined ProgramLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1800 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 360 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 15:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 01.Jan.2008 - 31.Jan.2008, 01.Jul.2008 - 31.Jul.2008 | |||||||||
| 8 Spanish for BusinessLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 420 | 840 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 420 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 15:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 01.Jan.2008 - 31.Jan.2008, 01.Jul.2008 - 31.Jul.2008 | |||||||||
| 9 Spanish for MedicineLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 420 | 840 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 420 |
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 15:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 01.Jan.2008 - 31.Jan.2008, 01.Jul.2008 - 31.Jul.2008 | |||||||||
| 10 DELE PreparationLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 430 | 860 | 1290 | 1720 | 1950 | 2340 | 3120 | 3900 | 4680 | 390 |
| 3 private Spanish classes are held in the afternoon, or if possible in the morning. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:50 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 01.Jan.2008 - 31.Jan.2008, 01.Jul.2008 - 31.Jul.2008 | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by Austral Idiomas, Buenos Aires can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 40.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 25 US $. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement before arrival, Language level placement at first day of course, Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways), Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access and use of school computers, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | DELE |
| Average examination results: | 100% at DELE |
| School closed: | In 2008 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2008, 21.Mar.2008, 02.Apr.2008, 01.May.2008, 25.May.2008, 16.Jun.2008, 09.Jul.2008, 18.Aug.2008, 13.Oct.2008, 08.Dec.2008, 25.Dec.2008, 24.Mar.2008 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Portuguese, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Spanish |
| Group Courses: Minimum number of participants per group: 2 Only the first set of text and exercise books are included | |
All prices in US $ (convert currency)
| 1 Homestay - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 190 | -- | ||
| Access to the telephone with telephone cards. Laundry service is NOT included, but a list of laundry facilities is provided. Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 32 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 2 Student Residence - Triple room, Breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 112 | -- | ||
| Access to the telephone with telephone cards. Laundry service is NOT included, but a list of laundry facilities is provided. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Triple room. Price extra night: 16 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Student residence - Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 119 | -- | ||
| Access to the telephone with telephone cards. Laundry service is NOT included, but a list of laundry facilities is provided. Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 17 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Student residence - Single room, Breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 154 | -- | ||
| Access to the telephone with telephone cards. Laundry service is NOT included, but a list of laundry facilities is provided. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 22 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 5 Homestay - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 150 | -- | ||
| Access to the telephone with telephone cards. Laundry service is NOT included, but a list of laundry facilities is provided. Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 32 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 6 Homestay - Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 150 | -- | ||
| Access to the telephone with telephone cards. Laundry service is NOT included, but a list of laundry facilities is provided. Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 25 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 7 Homestay - Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 / Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 110 | -- | ||
| Access to the telephone with telephone cards. Laundry service is NOT included, but a list of laundry facilities is provided. Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 25 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | ** Options for: hotels, hostels and apartments are available upon request. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 35 US $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Diving | | 0 km | ||
| Golf | | 0 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 0 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 0 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Sailing | | 0 km | ||
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| Squash | | 0 km | ||
| Tennis | | 0 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 0 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 0 km | ||
| Examples of social activities organised by Austral Idiomas: | Tango Classes; Argentinean barbecue and soccer; bike tour, etc | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 6 |
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Austral Idiomas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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