Máximo Nivel, Cuzco, Peru
General Information on Cuzco
Cuzco was the capital of the INCA empire from its beginning in the 14th century until the Spanish conquest in 1533. Being a big tourist attraction, the city is known for its Inca ruins and Spanish colonial architecture. Situated at an altitude of 3,416 m (11,207 ft) in a broad valley of the Andes, it is the busy hub of a thickly populated agricultural region where sheep are raised and cereals and tobacco are grown.
General Information on Máximo Nivel
The language school Máximo Nivel was founded in Cuzco, Peru in 2003. The school is located on Cuzco's main commercial strip, just 3 blocks from the historic Plaza de Armas, and right across the street from Q'oricancha; the Inca Temple of the Sun.
Facilities
The school is located in a modern office building. There are 20 classrooms, a library, and computers with high-speed Internet connections. Each morning there is free coffee and tea available.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Cuzco. It takes 10 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School Máximo Nivel in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 40 Adult courses throughout the year: 20 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 8 throughout the year: 8 | |
| 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: 24 years throughout the year: 24 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 8 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | England 30 % France 10 % Holland 10 % | Japan 3 % Korea 2 % USA 35 % |
| 1 Native Spanish Program - GroupLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 55 | 110 | 165 | 190 | 240 | 290 | 390 | 490 | 590 | 50 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Native Spanish Program - Private 10Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 90 | 180 | 270 | 335 | 420 | 505 | 675 | 845 | 1015 | 85 |
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Native Spanish Program - Private 15Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 130 | 260 | 390 | 505 | 630 | 755 | 1005 | 1255 | 1505 | 125 |
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Mini Adventure (10)Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 4 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | 900 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 2 weeks. This program consists of 10 days of Spanish language classes and 4 days of travel and exploration in Peru. Housing and meals are included. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Mini Adventure (15)Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | 1020 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 2 weeks. This program consists of 10 days of Spanish language classes (2 group lessons and 1 private lesson per day) and 4 days of travel and exploration in Peru. Housing and meals are included. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Full Adventure ?(10)Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 4 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | 1200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 4 weeks. This program consists of 15 days of Spanish language classes and 7 days of travel and exploration in Peru. Housing and meals are included. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Full Adventure ?(15)Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 4 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | -- | -- | 1550 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 4 weeks. This program consists of 15 days of Spanish language classes (2 group lessons and 1 private lesson per day) and 7 days of travel and exploration in Peru. Housing and meals are included. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 Andean AdventureLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | -- | 780 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 2 weeks. This program consists of 10 days of Spanish language classes and 4 days of travel and exploration in Peru. Housing and meals are included. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 Volunteer & Internship ProgramLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 4 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 320 | 640 | 830 | 1025 | 1215 | 1405 | 1785 | 2165 | 2545 | 190 |
| The school offers both volunteer and internship projects in Peru. These projects allow you to experience the rich cultural diversity of the country first-hand, while building your proficiency in Spanish and contributing to global society. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by Máximo Nivel, Cuzco 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. | |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 10 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: | For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, Language level placement at first day of course, Free airport pickup for all adult courses, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , IELTS , Michigan ECPE |
| Average examination results: | 250 at TOEFL B at Cambridge First B at Cambridge Advanced 6.5 at IELTS Pass at Michigan ECPE |
| School closed: | National holidays in Peru: 01.Jan, 20.Mar, 21.Mar, 01.May, 29.Jun, 28.Jul, 29.Jul, 30.Aug, 08.Oct, 01.Nov, 08.Dec, 24.Dec, 25.Dec |
| Languages taught at the school: | Spanish |
| 1 Homestay | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 25 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 180 | 540 | ||
| All of the host families are middle-class and live in attractive homes and areas. Many families offer you a private bathroom instead of a shared one. Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 2 Shared Apartment | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 / Distance from school: 25 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 70 | 270 | ||
| These are all modern, comfortable, and fully furnished apartments with two bedrooms. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 3 Private Apartment | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 25 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 120 | 420 | ||
| These are all modern, very comfortable and fully furnished apartments. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 4 Hostel (2or 3 stars) // Single rooms | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 250 | 680 | ||
| The school works with three different hostels, all of them clean and safe with excellent service and amenities. Includes: TV, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 5 Hotel (3 stars) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 420 | 1620 | ||
| The school works with two hotels, both of which are modern and comfortable with all the necessary amenities. Includes: Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 6 Family House | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 150 | 480 | ||
| Similar to a traditional family-stay, but with more independence and privacy. It gives excellent opportunities to practice Spanish with the Peruvian staff. Normally 8 to 12 other international travellers/students also stay in the house. It is located in a safe neighborhood with 24-hour security. The meals are prepared by our professional chef. Includes: TV, Phone, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | always |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 0 km | |||
| Horse riding | 2 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 0 km | |||
| Music | 0 km |
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