COINED, Mendoza, Argentina
General Information on Mendoza
Mendoza is a city in the west of Argentina, situated at the foot of The Andes. To enjoy adventure travel and high mountain sports like andinism, ski or rafting, Mendoza offers various circuits to go on these excursions. In the surroundings of the city is the "Ruta de los Vinos" (Route of the Wines) where you can visit ancient cellars and taste excellent yields which are product of carefully chosen grapes. When visiting Mendoza, one is going along the land of the good sun and the good wine.
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 COINED
The language school COINED was founded in Mendoza, Argentina in 1971. The school can be found half a block away from Colon Avenue and 7 blocks from Aristides Villanueva Avenue, famous for top bars and restaurants.
Facilities
The school has 5 classrooms, a big backyard with a barbecue pit, a large dining room and common room, library, Internet access.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of COINED, Mendoza
WYSE, FIYTO, GWEA, ALTO, BELTA, AMPEI, NAFSA, STAYWYSE.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Aeropuerto Internacional Mendoza. It takes 30 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School COINED in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 20 Adult courses throughout the year: 10 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| Spanish teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 80 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 18 years throughout the year: 20 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years 15 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 10 % England 7 % France 1 % Holland 5 % | Italy 2 % Japan 2 % Switzerland 4 % USA 12 % |
| 1 IntensiveLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | 700 | 840 | 1120 | 1200 | 1440 | 120 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 2 Super IntensiveLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 185 | 370 | 555 | 740 | 925 | 1110 | 1480 | 1600 | 1920 | 160 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 3 One-to-OneLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1840 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 4 Spanish + Salsa / TangoLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1840 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 |
| 20 Spanish lessons + 8 tango or salsa lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 5 Spanish + SkiLessons per week: 18 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2320 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
| 16 group lessons + 2 private lessons + transfer in/out to the ski center + 3 ski days per week (2 passes included, one during the week and one during the weekend). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 6 ImmersionLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1680 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 |
| 20 group lessons + 5 private lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by COINED, Mendoza 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: | 55.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Individual tuition can only be booked in a whole individual course package. Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 30 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 at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| School closed: | National holidays in Argentina: 01.Jan, 21.Mar, 02.Apr, 01.May, 25.May, 16.Jun, 09.Jul, 18.Aug, 13.Oct, 08.Dec, 25.Dec And also on the following dates 24.Mar |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Spanish |
| Languages taught at the school: | Spanish |
| 1 Homestay | ||||||||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price US $ | 110 | 440 | ||||||||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 15.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 80 US $ High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 2 Homestay | ||||||||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price US $ | 160 | 640 | ||||||||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 15.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 80 US $ High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 3 Homestay | ||||||||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price US $ | 150 | 600 | ||||||||
| Includes: Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 15.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 80 US $ High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 4 Homestay | ||||||||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price US $ | 195 | 780 | ||||||||
| Includes: Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 15.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 80 US $ High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 5 Student Residence | ||||||||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price US $ | 150 | 600 | ||||||||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 15.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 80 US $ High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 6 Student Residence | ||||||||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price US $ | 165 | 660 | ||||||||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 15.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 80 US $ High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 7 Student Residence | ||||||||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price US $ | 215 | 860 | ||||||||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 15.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 80 US $ High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 8 Student residence | ||||||||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price US $ | 110 | 440 | ||||||||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 15.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 80 US $ High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 9 Student Residence | ||||||||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price US $ | 125 | 500 | ||||||||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 15.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 80 US $ High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 10 Student Residence | ||||||||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price US $ | 175 | 700 | ||||||||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 15.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 80 US $ High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 11 Student Residence | ||||||||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price US $ | 75 | 300 | ||||||||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Triple room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 15.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 80 US $ High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 12 Student residence | ||||||||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price US $ | 90 | 360 | ||||||||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Triple room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 15.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 80 US $ High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| 13 Student residence | ||||||||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||||||||
| Price US $ | 140 | 560 | ||||||||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Triple room. Price extra night: 40 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun - 15.Sep | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 80 US $ High season supplement per month: 320 US $ | |||||||||
| Comment | All accommodations include use of the telephone to receive calls or make calls with a telephone card. Premium accommodation (private bathroom) US$ 50 supplement per week. No meals provided on Sundays. High season supplement is also applicable during the Wine Harvest Festival in March. Exact dates t.b.a. The students should arrive into their accommodation between 10am and 12pm and between 6pm and 8pm. NO exception. If your flight arrives between 10pm and 6am, you will have to take the TRANSFER SERVICE with COINED, and send, 3 working days before, your flight details. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 45 US $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Examples of social activities organised by COINED: | Visit to wineries, landmarks and museums, lunches, tango. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 4 |
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| To see the detailed evaluations of former language study participants for COINED, Mendoza click here | |
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