Solexico Language & Cultural Centers, Oaxaca, Mexico
General Information on Oaxaca
The city was declared Humanitys Cultural Patrimony by UNESCO and is famous for the beauty and harmony of its architecture, the richness of its cultural traditions, the wide variety of its typical foods, and its sub-tropical climate, making it spring-like throughout the year. Oxaca's lively markets are world famous, but the real highlight is Zócalo, the city's colourful town square.
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 Solexico Language & Cultural Centers
The language school Solexico Language & Cultural Centers was founded in Oaxaca, Mexico in 2001. The school is located in the heart of Oaxaca's Historical Center, two blocks from the beautiful Santo Domingo ex-convent and 4 blocks from Oaxaca's 'Zocalo' (downtown square). Due to the Center's location, students are surrounded by a number of coffee shops, art galleries, museums, shops and Internet cafes.
Facilities
Soléxico Campus Oaxaca is set in a typical colonial building with a large main patio. The patio has a small coffee shop for snacks. There is wireless access for those who bring their laptops, and also a small computer lab with two computers for Internet as well. There is a small library and a large conference room.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Solexico Language & Cultural Centers, Oaxaca
IALC, ALTO, FIYTO, Mexico SI, WYSE and ASESEO.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Oaxaca International Airport. It takes 25 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School Solexico Language & Cultural Centers in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 90 Adult courses throughout the year: 40 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 18 throughout the year: 9 | |
| Spanish teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 20 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 29 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 6 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 1 % England 3 % France 1 % Holland 16 % | Japan 1 % Switzerland 17 % USA 39 % |
| 1 Regular Program 15Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 5 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 137 | 274 | 411 | 539 | 667 | 795 | 1041 | 1277 | 1513 | 118 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:50 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Regular Program 25Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 5 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 198 | 396 | 594 | 778 | 962 | 1146 | 1500 | 1840 | 2180 | 170 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:50 Afternoon: 12:20 - 14:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Individual Program 25 (10 group+15 individual)Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 396 | 792 | 1188 | 1556 | 1924 | 2292 | 3001 | 3683 | 4365 | 341 |
| It is sometimes possible to offer morning classes, if requested upon registration. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 12:20 - 17:20 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Executive Program 40 (25 group+15 individual)Lessons per week: 40 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price US $ | 513 | 1026 | 1539 | 2016 | 2493 | 2970 | 3888 | 4770 | 5652 | 441 |
| Starting dates: | 2008: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 11:50 Afternoon: 12:20 - 17:20 | |||||||||
| 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 Solexico Language & Cultural Centers, Oaxaca 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: | 80.00 US $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 23 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, For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access and use of school computers, organized activities |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 45 US $. |
| School closed: | In 2008 (including national and regional bank holidays): 04.Feb.2008, 17.Mar.2008, 01.May.2008, 16.Sep.2008, 17.Nov.2008, 25.Dec.2008, 21.Mar.2008, 24.Mar.2008, 02.Nov.2008 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | German, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Spanish |
| 1 Homestay - Double room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 25 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 154 | 616 | ||
| Families might be located within five minutes walk, but the longest a person would be expected to walk is 25-30 minutes. If a family lives further away, they would drop off and pick up the student. A private bath is generally possible upon request if one registers at least one month prior to arrival. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 22 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 2 Homestay - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 25 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price US $ | 175 | 700 | ||
| Families might be located within five minutes walk, but the longest a person would be expected to walk is 25-30 minutes. If a family lives further away, they would drop off and pick up the student. A private bath is generally possible upon request if one registers at least one month prior to arrival. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 US $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Families might be located within five minutes walk, but the longest a person would be expected to walk is 25-30 minutes. If a family lives further away, they would drop off and pick up the student. A private bath is generally possible upon request if one registers at least one month prior to arrival. |
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| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 25 US $ (one way) |
| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 0 km | |||
| Golf | 0 km | |||
| Horse riding | 0 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 0 km | |||
| Music | 0 km | |||
| Squash | 0 km | |||
| Tennis | 0 km | |||
| Volleyball | 0 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | cafe social, movies, intercambios, salsa and cooking classes | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Solexico Language & Cultural Centers: | Salsa classes, cooking classes, intercambios, cafe social, movies in Spanish | |||
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