Classes offered at different levels, from beginner to advanced. Classroom instruction plus local immersion in the Spanish language. Visit cultural centers. Live with a host family and enjoy hospitality, family meals, language practice, and exposure to the life and culture of México.

The Institute offers several levels of beginning through advanced Spanish instruction including Mexican and Latin American literature. Upon arrival at the Institute, students are given an oral interview and a written exercise to determine their language level.

Monday through Friday, students have three hours of grammar, culture and literature, complemented by two-hour cultural workshops. The workshops are conducted in Spanish by local experts, and they are designed to increase the understanding of Mexican and Latin American culture as well as to expand language acquisition and retention.

In addition to language classes and cultural workshops, there are weekly lectures or cultural presentations at the Institute. To fully maximize this learning experience, we have also included a weekend cultural excursion to Balneario Valladolid, as well as visits to local museums in Zacatecas. Additional cultural excursions will be made available at extra cost.