Nestled in the lush hills of the coffee growing region in eastern Mexico, Xalapa - namesake of the Jalapeño chili pepper - is the beautiful capital city of the state of Veracruz. A cultural and educational centre, Xalapa is very popular with Mexican and international students, artists and tourists.

Xalapa offers an excellent opportunity for you to live and learn in Spanish with the best of teachers and facilities. Homestay and cultural programs let you immerse yourself in Spanish language and Mexican culture and guarantee that you will have the experience of a lifetime!

Arts, crafts, films, music, theatre, nightlife, museums, scenery, local cuisine and a short 60-minute ride to the beaches of Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico - Xalapa has it all!

The Program

The school offers five levels of Spanish instruction. Classes are small and communicative. You will speak Spanish from the start! Our teachers are fully qualified, native speakers. All programs and standards are approved by the Mexican government (SEP) . Whether it's Spanish for pleasure or business, we assure your success.

• Modern facilities, computer lab and methodologies
• All materials are included
• Certificates issued upon completion of studies
• Classes start every Monday
• Study period is two weeks or more
• 20 hours of classes per week plus exciting workshops in music, dance, cooking, history and crafts

Activities

• Latin dancing
• Hiking and camping
• White water rafting
• Museum of Anthropology
• Xalapa Philharmonic Orchestra
• Small towns rich in history and culture
• Trips to nearby cities like Veracruz and Puebla
• Visits to archeological sites
• Tours to see volcanoes
• Shopping in local markets
• Cinema, theatre, music

Homestay

Living with a Mexican host family is the best way to experience a total immersion in the Mexican culture. Mexicans are warm and friendly and you will have the chance to improve your Spanish. Mexican cuisine is exciting and diverse. Discover new flavours, fruits, seafood, sauces - some sweet, some hot, some spicy... All wonderful!

Getting There

• Fly to Veracruz International Airport ad take a 90 minute bus ride to Xalapa
• Fly to Mexico City and take a bus to Xalapa (4 hours) or a connecting flight to Xalapa
• The school can arrange to meet you at the airport in Veracruz or the bus station in Xalapa
  

Price : on request

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École de langues Immersion 
135, rue des Érables 
Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley 
Quebec (Canada) J0B 1W0 
Tel.: (819) 868-2656
rbedard@immersion.qc.ca