Academia Latinoamericana de Español Sucre

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Volunteering

SOCIAL PROJECTS: VOLUNTEERING
There are many social projects where students can work, after having Spanish lessons with us.
We work with kindergartens, orphanages, scholar support centers, the prison, hospitals: handicapped children and mental hospitals; as well as volunteer work in the jungle with native comunitys or taking care of wild animals.

Volunteering 3+4: 60 group lessons + 4 weeks volunteer work in Sucre.
Volunteering 4+4: 80 group lessons + 4 weeks volunteer work in Sucre.
Volunteering 3+4: 60 group lessons + 4 weeks volunteering at a natural reserve.
Volunteering 4+4: 80 group lessons + 4 weeks volunteer work at a natural reserve.
4 weeks Bolivia Experience Program: 20 group lessons + volunteer work in Sucre + trips to
Potosi – Uyuni + volunteering at an Indigenous Community in the Jungle.
3 weeks Bolivia Experience Program: 20 group lessons + trips to Potosi – Uyuni + volunteering at an Indigenous Community in the Jungle.
Volunteering at an Indigenous Community:
4 weeks volunteer work.

Our School

OUR SCHOOL:

It provides easy orientation for students to access to a wide variety of public transportation, wonderful eateries, supermarkets, etc. Plaza 25 of May is only a minute walk where students can meet their friends or just sit and enjoy the views.

• Classrooms: spacious classrooms with comfortable furnishing provide an optimum learning environment.
• Computer facilities: the school is equipped with PCs, providing endless opportunities for self-study.
•  Library: a wide variety of books that contribute to a better learning.
• Book exchange office: our students have the opportunity to get new books in other languages.

ACCOMODATION:

• Home Stay: living in a private home is an excellent way to practice your Spanish skills with your host family and learn about Bolivian life and culture. The school’s home stay families are chosen for the quality of the accommodation they offer and the compassion they show to the students (half broad is included).
• Students’ residence: the school offers a flat share that gives you the freedom and independence of having your own space while enjoying the social benefits of living in a house with other international students. Self – catering kitchen and bathrooms are shared.

SOCIAL PROGRAMS:

A fun range of social program

s are available to make your life in Sucre as exciting as possible and give you the chance to make the most out of your time in the city. Meet fellow international students, learn about life in Sucre and practice your language skills.

Social activities include events at school, Sucre city tours, cultural and historical visits.

Sucre, Bolivia

The beautiful colonial city of Sucre, located in the heart of Bolivia, is considered by many to be the “Jewel of South America”. Its lower altitude (2750 meters) gives the city a warm temperate climate year-round.

Visitors to Sucre are enchanted by the city’s permanently blue sky, a striking backdrop for the brilliant white buildings that characterize the city center.

Sucre is also called “The City of Four Names”. Each of the well known names represents a specific era of the city’s history.

CHARCAS was the indigenous name for the place upon which the Spaniards built the colonial city.

LA PLATA was the name given to the emerging Hispanic city of privilege and honor.

The name CHUQUISACA was bestowed upon the city during the independence era.

SUCRE honors the Great Marshal of Ayacucho, Don Antonio Jose de Sucre.

In 1991, Sucre was declared a “WORLD CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE SITE” by the UNESCO. Its many well – preserved 16th century churches, such as San Lazaro, San Francisco and Santo Domingo are unique examples of local architectural styles blended with styles imported from Europe.

Sucre has 250,000 inhabitants. Its universities attract large numbers of students from around Bolivia and South America, giving it the reputation of a “university city”.

Sucre is a charming city where you can enjoy long walks along colonial streets or biking and hiking in the surrounding countryside. It’s sunny, warm weather invites you to explore the landscape, relax and of course, to learn Spanish.

The city is tranquil and safe. It’s an easy walk to cafes, bars and live music venues in the city center. Locals are friendly and happy to answer questions or offer information. The food in Sucre is inexpensive and diverse. The city has a good transportation system and many cultural museums including some of the most important museums in Bolivia.

Nearby, one can also visit the largest wall of dinosaur prints in the world, Cal Orck’o.

Bolivia

Bolivia is a landlocked country in central South America. It is bordered by Brazil to the North and East, Paraguay and Argentina to the South, and Chile and Peru to the West.

Prior to European colonization, the Andean region of Bolivia was a part of the Inca Empire – the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. The Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century. During most of the Spanish colonial period, this territory was called Upper Peru or Charcas and was under the administration of the Viceroyalty of Peru, which included most of Spain’s South American colonies. After declaring independence in 1809, 16 years of war followed before the establishment of the Republic, named for Simón Bolívar, on August 6, 1825. Bolivia has struggled through periods of political instability, dictatorships and economic woes.

Bolivia is a Democratic Republic, divided into nine departments. Its geography is varied from the peaks of the Andes in the West, to the Eastern Lowlands, situated within the Amazon Basin. It is a developing country, with a Medium Human Development Index score, and a poverty level around 60%. Its main economic activities include agriculture, forestry, and fishing, mining and manufacturing goods such as textiles, clothing, refined metals, and refined petroleum. Bolivia is very wealthy in minerals, especially tin.

The Bolivian population, estimated at 10 million, is multiethnic, including Amerindians, Mestizos, and Europeans. The main language spoken is Spanish, although the Aymara and Quechua languages are also common and all three, as well as 36 other indigenous languages, are official. The large number of different cultures within Bolivia has contributed greatly to a wide diversity in fields such as art, cuisine, literature, and music.

Our Programs

OUR COURSES:
A wide variety of programmes are available for students, families, professionals, children, looking to improve their fluency in Spanish.
Most courses can be taken on their own, or in different combinations with a variety of timetables, a choice of 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 lessons per week with the flexibility to start any day of the week.
 Standard Intensive Course: 20 lessons per week.
 Super Intensive Course: 30 lessons per week.
 One to One: 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 lessons per week.
 Active Program: 20 group or private lessons per week + 5 private activities
 Immersion Program: 20 group lessons + 20 private lessons per week + 5 lunches with the teacher.
 Flavors of the Andes: 20 group lessons per week + 5 lunches with the teacher.
 Teen Program: 20 group lessons per week (2, 3 or 4 weeks).
 Health Program: 20 group lessons per week + hospital visits and volunteering.
 Volunteering 3+4: 60 group lessons + 4 weeks volunteer work in Sucre.
 Volunteering 4+4: 80 group lessons + 4 weeks volunteer work in Sucre.
 Volunteering 3+4: 60 group lessons + 4 weeks volunteering at a natural reserve.
 Volunteering 4+4: 80 group lessons + 4 weeks volunteer work at a natural reserve.
 4 weeks Bolivia Experience Program: 20 group lessons + volunteer work in Sucre + trips to Potosi – Uyuni + volunteering at an Indigenous Community in the Jungle.
 3 weeks Bolivia Experience Program: 20 group lessons + trips to Potosi – Uyuni + volunteering at an Indigenous Community in the Jungle.
 Refuge for wild animals in Villa Tunari: 4 weeks volunteer work at a National Reserve.
 Volunteering at an Indigenous Community: 4 weeks volunteer work.
 DELE EXAM PREPARATION: Available soon.

Study Spanish with us!

The Academia is situated in the heart of Sucre just one block away from the main Plaza, easily explored on foot.

The school is set in a beautiful colonial house with 12 classrooms, a library, a book exchange office, a kitchen, a student’s lounge, two video rooms and an indoor patio.

Our school is within close proximity to the Liberty House, the central market, San Francisco University and much more.

EXCELLENT FACILITIES:

Our facilities include:

• Students lounge with internet access, TV show and games.
• Wi-Fi access
  
• Library and book exchange office.
• Cafeteria.
• A Travel Agency and tour Operator partner, which offers tours all around Bolivia, flight, bus and train tickets.

OUTSTANDING FLEXIBLE PROGRAMS:

Whether you are interested in Spanish for academic or professional purposes, or simply whish to combine study with exploring Bolivia or volunteering, you will find a course to match your needs and interests. We offer all levels of Spanish Language Proficiency and we run flexible morning and afternoon classes.

QUALITY TEACHING:

We meet the highest standards in quality teaching. All of them supported by continuous professional development and use the latest teaching methodologies and approaches.

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