El Bosque del Caribe, Cancun, Mexico
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General Information on Cancun
From ruins to riches, Cancun has it all. In fact it is hard to imagine a site better endowed with natural, archaeological, and man-made attractions. Technically an island, the resort zone is a 14 mile long slender ribbon of sand, shaped like the number seven. Its stunning beaches must be seen to be believed: silky smooth sugar-white sand, lapped by the turquoise and emerald waters of the Caribbean.
Cost of living in Mexico
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 Mexico is around US$ 2.22.
General Information on El Bosque del Caribe
The language school El Bosque del Caribe was founded in Cancun, Mexico in 1993. The school is located downtown Cancun, within walking distance to bus station, supermarket, restaurants, banks etc.
Facilities
The school offers free Internet service, fax/phone service, library, TV/video.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of El Bosque del Caribe, Cancun
Incorporado a la S.E.y Q. reconocimiento de validez oficial Según acuerdo 94012/02 de 15.8.94. Clave: ICAT 03012IT Member of Mexico Si ( association of Spanish languges schools in Mexico)
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Cancun International Airport. It takes 30 minutes by bus to school.
2.1. Language School El Bosque del Caribe in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 70 Adult courses throughout the year: 35 | |
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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: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 28 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 2 % England 5 % France 2 % Holland 12 % | Italy 1 % Japan 6 % Korea 1 % Switzerland 25 % USA 24 % |
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 IntensiveLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 |
| Course consists of both grammar and conversation, best for beginners. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:00 - 13:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Mini CourseLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 145 | 290 | 435 | 580 | 725 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 145 |
| Course consists mostly of grammar with some conversation, best for students with some knowledge. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:00 - 11:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 3 Executive BildungsurlaubLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Course is recognized by the Bildungsurlaubsgesetz Hamburg and consists of 3 lessons grammar group, 2 lessons conversation group and 1 lesson private or half private. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:00 - 14:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 PrivateLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 340 | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2720 | 3400 | 3740 | 320 |
| The schedule can be arranged upon request, otherwise class starts at 8.00am. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:00 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Spanish Intensive + PADI (Diving)Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 630 | 825 | 1020 | 1215 | 1410 | 1605 | 1995 | 2385 | 2775 | 195 |
| Diving for beginners that leads to the PADI Open Water certificate for dives up to 18 meters. Course book not included (USD 45). Includes theory, 2 swimming pool sessions and 4 open water dives. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Spanish Mini Course + PADILessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 580 | 725 | 870 | 1015 | 1160 | 1305 | 1595 | 1885 | 2175 | 145 |
| Diving for beginners that leads to the PADI Open Water certificate for dives up to 18 meters. Course book not included (USD 45). Includes theory, 2 swimming pool sessions and 4 open water dives. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:00 - 11:00 Afternoon: 12:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Spanish and Flamenco danceLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 239 | -- | -- | 938 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 5 Spanish lessons + 1 private flamenco dance lesson daily. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:00 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 Mini + Private courseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 245 | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 |
| 3 group lessons with grammar, oral and written exercises + 1 private lesson. Recommended for students who prepare for an exam or wish to clarify specific themes. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:00 - 12:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by El Bosque del Caribe, Cancun 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: | 100.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 20 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, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, meals, accommodation, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 20 US $. |
| Exams offered: | DELE |
| School closed: | National holidays in Mexico: 04.Feb, 17.Mar, 01.May, 16.Sep, 17.Nov, 25.Dec And also on the following dates 01.Jan, 05.Feb, 21.Mar, 23.Mar, 20.Nov |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | German, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Spanish |
All prices in US $ (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 42 US $ week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Cancun | ||||
| 2 Homestay // Single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 182 | 728 | ||
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 26 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Homestay // Single room, breakfast | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 161 | 644 | ||
| Includes: Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 23 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Homestay // Double room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 161 | 644 | ||
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 23 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 5 Homestay // Double room, breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 133 | 532 | ||
| Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 19 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 6 School Residence // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 1 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 140 | 560 | ||
| Rooms have a fan (no air conditioning). Shared living room. 2 rooms have private bathrooms, 2 rooms have a bathroom to be shared with 1 other student. Supermarket, banks, restaurants within 5 minutes walking distance. Bus stop to the beach within 10 minutes walking. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 7 Student House // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 105 | 420 | ||
| Rooms have a fan and there is a roof terrace. Supplement for a room with air conditioning is 5 USD per night. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 15 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Reservations of hotel rooms on the beach or in downtown Cancun (near the school) are possible upon request. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 25 US $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Diving | | 3 km | ||
| Golf | | 4 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 3 km | ||
| Music | | 1 km | ||
| Sailing | | 4 km | ||
| Tennis | | 3 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 3 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 4 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Water-skiing, snorkeling | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by El Bosque del Caribe: | Mexican cooking classes, excursion to Mayan ruins. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 37 |
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El Bosque del Caribe, Cancun, Mexico
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