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Learn Spanish and<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

Authentic<br />

LATIN AMERICA<br />

and<br />

SPAIN<br />

ates<br />

nd<br />

rices<br />

2009


our programs<br />

Since 1971…<br />

...we have worked to offer our students an <strong>experience</strong> that<br />

would help them learn Spanish and live lifelong<br />

<strong>experience</strong>s. That is why our students have been coming<br />

from all over the world to study in our various school<br />

locations in Latin America, taking special care that our<br />

students feel like part of our family. Our schools provide a<br />

safe and caring environment with trained tutors, university<br />

teachers and bilingual advisory staff, all of them with<br />

broad <strong>experience</strong> in the field of the intercultural education.<br />

At COINED our participants can be sure that from the day<br />

we meet them at the airport, our staff will be there to make<br />

them live an unforgettable and successful <strong>experience</strong>.<br />

Our Programs<br />

Spanish Immersion Courses<br />

Spanish Immersion Courses: We offer varied<br />

courses designed to cover a wide range of levels,<br />

interests and goals. Our several schools in the most<br />

important Latin American cities keep uniform<br />

teaching standards, opening up the possibilities for<br />

our students to learn Spanish and live the genuine<br />

culture of a Latin American country.<br />

Professional Internship Program: Important<br />

organizations have joined us to offer our participants<br />

the possibility of expanding their careers prospects by<br />

doing an internship in a foreign country. COINED has<br />

the support of a large number of organizations in a<br />

wide variety of fields to meet students requirements<br />

and university background.<br />

Volunteer Program: A program that works with nonprofit<br />

and governmental organizations in Latin<br />

America and Spain which need the assistance of<br />

volunteers to contribute with their knowledge and<br />

help.<br />

Professional Internship Program<br />

Teach Abroad: With this program participants have<br />

the possibility of teaching their mother tongue to their<br />

host family while learning Spanish and getting a deep<br />

insight into the culture and traditions of Argentina,<br />

Chile, Costa Rica and Spain.<br />

2<br />

Volunteer Program<br />

Work & Travel: Participants have the opportunity to<br />

work in Spain and learn Spanish while they selffinance<br />

their stay. It is offered in and around<br />

Barcelona and Marbella, in popular summer resorts<br />

and other service industries.<br />

Au-Pair: A program through which participants<br />

provide child care assistance in exchange for fullboard,<br />

accommodation and pocket money. This is a<br />

great opportunity to get an insight into the Spanish<br />

culture and way of living.


PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS BY NATIONALITY<br />

STUDENTS AGE GROUP FOR ALL PROGRAMS<br />

Others<br />

35%<br />

French<br />

Japan<br />

Italian<br />

38%<br />

5%<br />

University Students<br />

Irish<br />

Swiss<br />

Australian<br />

Canadian<br />

10%<br />

Adults<br />

Pressionals<br />

12%<br />

10%<br />

9%<br />

7%<br />

5%<br />

4%<br />

4%<br />

4%<br />

4%<br />

2% 2% 1%<br />

1%<br />

Dutch<br />

British<br />

German<br />

Bazilian<br />

American<br />

Indian<br />

25%<br />

22%<br />

Teenagers<br />

Seniors<br />

Our Guarantees for a Successful Study Abroad Experience<br />

• COINED is the leading organization in Latin America in<br />

teaching Spanish as a foreign language.<br />

• The quality and success of our Spanish courses are<br />

supported by 38 years of extensive professional<br />

<strong>experience</strong>.<br />

• Variety of courses and innovative programs that<br />

consider the teaching of the Spanish language within the<br />

context of cultural and recreational activities.<br />

• 9 Spanish schools locations in the most important and<br />

representative cities of Latin America: Buenos Aires,<br />

Cordoba, Mendoza, Bariloche and Ushuaia in Argentina;<br />

Santiago de Chile in Chile, Antigua in Guatemala, Heredia<br />

in Costa Rica and Montevideo in Uruguay.<br />

• Possibility of combining cities giving the students the<br />

chance of taking their Spanish course in one or more<br />

cties according to their preferences, keeping the<br />

standards of our programs and equal levels of quality in<br />

our teaching methods.<br />

• Guaranteed number of 3 extra-curricular<br />

activities/excursions per week, all of them developed and<br />

organized by our team of professionals, especially trained<br />

to make the language <strong>experience</strong> go beyond the<br />

classroom.<br />

• All our teachers are natives with broad <strong>experience</strong> in<br />

teaching Spanish to foreigners.<br />

• COINED holds international accreditations and<br />

memberships: WYSE TRAVEL CONFEDERATION (The<br />

World Youth Student & Educational Travel<br />

Confederation), ALTO (Association of Language Travel<br />

Organizations), BELTA (Brazilian Educational &<br />

Language Travel Association), AMPEI (Mexican<br />

Association for International Education), STAY WYSE<br />

CONFEDERATION, ASELE (Asociación para la Enseñanza<br />

del Idioma Extranjero), CSN (Canada<br />

Studiestodsnamnden) and Swedish National Agency for<br />

Higher Education and EVS (European Voluntary Service).<br />

• Personal customer service and free student support<br />

for all concerns about our students study abroad<br />

<strong>experience</strong>.<br />

• Variety of accommodation near the school such as<br />

homestays, student residences and shared apartments.<br />

All carefully chosen and regularly controlled by our staff.<br />

• Multinational atmosphere since our students come<br />

from more than 50 countries.<br />

MEMBERSHIPS AND ACCREDITATIONS<br />

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our schools<br />

• Our Spanish schools are fully equipped, with<br />

comfortable classrooms, meeting room, Internet<br />

access, audio and DVD equipment.<br />

• Flexibility and continuity for all our classes, in any of<br />

our Spanish courses and programs that start every<br />

Monday, all year long.<br />

• Each class lasts 55 minutes.<br />

• Classes held from Monday to Friday (except public<br />

holidays) during the morning or the afternoon.<br />

• One life-time application fee valid for all locations and<br />

Spanish courses.<br />

• COINED learning methodology and highly qualified<br />

teaching staff allows our students to acquire the<br />

language easily.<br />

• Average of 3/4 students per class. A maximum of 8<br />

students per class in our schools in Buenos Aires and<br />

Santiago, up to 5 in Antigua and up to 7 in our schools<br />

in Cordoba, Mendoza, Ushuaia, Bariloche, Heredia and<br />

Montevideo.<br />

• 6 Spanish levels in all our courses:- Elementary<br />

(Beginner I & Beginner II)- Intermediate (Intermediate I<br />

& Intermediate II)- Advanced (Advanced & Superior).<br />

• COINED is recognized to provide Bildungsurlaub<br />

(Germany).<br />

• Possibility of obtaining credits in different international<br />

colleges and universities associated to COINED.<br />

• All our Spanish schools are ideally located to get the<br />

most of each culture, offering a cozy and unique<br />

atmosphere to learn and study.<br />

• 18 years old minimum age for all Spanish programs<br />

and 12 for private Spanish courses.<br />

Spanish Classes<br />

All courses start everyMonday,all year long.<br />

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What is included in the price?<br />

• One life-time application fee since our students can<br />

take any Spanish course any time in the future without<br />

paying a new application fee.<br />

• Placement test on the first day to determine the<br />

students’ Spanish level.<br />

• Welcome pack with useful information about the<br />

school and the city.<br />

• City tour and welcome lunch on the first day.<br />

• 24-hour emergency phone number.<br />

• A minimum of 3 extra curricular and cultural activities<br />

per week organized by the school.<br />

• Fax and telephone access at a small cost.<br />

• Access to kitchen facilities in the school.<br />

• Free coffee, tea and spring water.<br />

• 2 completion school certificates.<br />

• Teaching material.<br />

Our Method<br />

Methodology: Learning a language means acquiring the necessary<br />

knowledge and skills to communicate effectively in different<br />

situations. That is why COINED classes are student-centered based<br />

on the learner’s <strong>experience</strong>. As a result, our students gain<br />

communicative and social skills while being immersed in the local<br />

culture.<br />

Teachers: All our teachers are native speakers with extensive<br />

<strong>experience</strong> in intercultural programs, which make them highly<br />

sensitive to different cultures and students needs.<br />

Classes: An average of 3/4 students per class. All our groups are<br />

reduced in number so that students are guaranteed personalized<br />

classes and a close student-teacher relationship.<br />

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general spanish courses<br />

ONE LIFE TIME REGISTRATION FEE U$S 65 Lessons last 55 minutes each (maximum of 8 students and an<br />

average of 3/4 students per class). Courses start every Monday, all levels including absolute beginners.<br />

All prices are in US dollars. Combine different cities at no extra costs.<br />

ARGENTINA - Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Ushuaia<br />

Spanish Courses Lessons per week 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 10 weeks Extra weeks<br />

Intensive 20 Group Lessons U$S 195 U$S 390 U$S 585 U$S 780 U$S 1700 U$S 170<br />

Super intensive 30 Group Lessons U$S 260 U$S 520 U$S 780 U$S 1040 U$S 2250 U$S 225<br />

Immersion<br />

20 Group Lessons<br />

+ 5 private Lessons<br />

U$S 310 U$S 620 U$S 930 U$S 1240 U$S 2700 U$S 270<br />

Private 10 Private Lessons U$S 340 U$S 680 U$S 1020 U$S 1360 U$S 2950 U$S 295<br />

Spanish + Tango*/Salsa<br />

*(Only available in Buenos Aires)<br />

20 Group Lessons<br />

+ 8 Tango Classes<br />

U$S 340 U$S 680 U$S 1020 U$S 1360 U$S 2950 U$S 295<br />

ARGENTINA - Cordoba, Mendoza<br />

Spanish Courses Lessons per week 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 10 weeks Extra weeks<br />

Intensive 20 Group Lessons U$S 145 U$S 290 U$S 435 U$S 580 U$S 1300 U$S 130<br />

Super intensive 30 Group Lessons U$S 200 U$S 400 U$S 600 U$S 800 U$S 1700 U$S 170<br />

Immersion<br />

20 Group Lessons<br />

+ 5 private Lessons<br />

U$S 250 U$S 500 U$S 750 U$S 1000 U$S 2150 U$S 215<br />

Private 10 Private Lessons U$S 265 U$S 530 U$S 795 U$S 1060 U$S 2350 U$S 235<br />

Spanish + Tango/Salsa<br />

20 Group Lessons<br />

+ 8 Tango/Salsa Classes<br />

U$S 265 U$S 530 U$S 795 U$S 1060 U$S 2350 U$S 235<br />

CHILE / Santiago de Chile<br />

Spanish Courses Lessons per week 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 10 weeks Extra weeks<br />

Intensive 20 Group Lessons U$S 195 U$S 390 U$S 585 U$S 780 U$S 1700 U$S 170<br />

Super intensive 30 Group Lessons U$S 260 U$S 520 U$S 780 U$S 1040 U$S 2250 U$S 225<br />

Immersion<br />

20 Group Lessons<br />

+ 5 private Lessons<br />

U$S 310 U$S 620 U$S 930 U$S 1240 U$S 2700 U$S 270<br />

Private 10 Private Lessons U$S 340 U$S 680 U$S 1020 U$S 1360 U$S 2950 U$S 295<br />

Spanish + Salsa<br />

GUATEMALA - Antigua<br />

20 Group Lessons<br />

+ 8 Salsa Classes<br />

U$S 340 U$S 680 U$S 1020 U$S 1360 U$S 2950 U$S 295<br />

Spanish Courses Lessons per week 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 10 weeks Extra weeks<br />

Intensive 20 Mini Group Lessons U$S 130 U$S 260 U$S 390 U$S 520 U$S 1150 U$S 115<br />

Super intensive<br />

20 Mini Group Lessons<br />

+ 10 Private Lessons<br />

U$S 195 U$S 390 U$S 585 U$S 780 U$S 1650 U$S 165<br />

Private 20 20 Private Lessons U$S 195 U$S 390 U$S 585 U$S 780 U$S 1650 U$S 165<br />

Private 30 30 Private Lessons U$S 245 U$S 490 U$S 735 U$S 980 U$S 2100 U$S 210<br />

Spanish + Salsa<br />

URUGUAY - Montevideo<br />

20 Mini Group Lessons<br />

+ 8 Salsa Classes<br />

U$S 265 U$S 530 U$S 795 U$S 1060 U$S 2350 U$S 235<br />

Spanish Courses Lessons per week 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 10 weeks Extra weeks<br />

Intensive 20 Group Lessons U$S 195 U$S 390 U$S 585 U$S 780 U$S 1700 U$S 170<br />

Super intensive 30 Group Lessons U$S 260 U$S 520 U$S 780 U$S 1040 U$S 2250 U$S 225<br />

Private 10 Private Lessons U$S 340 U$S 680 U$S 1020 U$S 1360 U$S 2950 U$S 295<br />

COSTA RICA - Heredia<br />

Spanish Courses Lessons per week 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 10 weeks Extra weeks<br />

Intensive 20 Group Lessons U$S 270 U$S 490 U$S 690 U$S 890 U$S 1990 U$S 199<br />

Private 10 Group Lessons U$S 190 U$S 380 U$S 570 U$S 760 U$S 1900 U$S 190<br />

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special spanish courses<br />

PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE<br />

Price per<br />

week<br />

10 weeks<br />

and more<br />

Junior Program<br />

For students aged 12 to 18 who want to learn or<br />

improve their Spanish skills while discovering a new<br />

culture. Students may opt to attend a regular high<br />

school provided it is not summer holidays. It<br />

includes family accommodation, full board, transfer,<br />

20 group lessons per week, activities and<br />

transportation school-homestay.<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Cordoba<br />

U$S 750<br />

U$S 600<br />

U$S 650<br />

U$S 520<br />

Senior Program<br />

Specially designed for adults over 50 who want to<br />

learn the language at their own pace while expanding<br />

their knowledge of the local culture based on topics<br />

of interest and relevance to this age group. It includes<br />

20 group lessons and 5 cultural activities per week.<br />

The price includes the upgrade for premium<br />

accommodation (room with private bathroom).<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Cordoba<br />

U$S 480<br />

U$S 430<br />

U$S 410<br />

U$S 370<br />

Group Program<br />

This program is for participants of all ages travelling in<br />

groups who share the same needs, expectations and<br />

interests and require a customized program. The price<br />

is subject to the specific requirements of the group<br />

and the program can include different locations,<br />

countries combinations, special accommodation,<br />

variety of activities, and specific academic<br />

requirements such as university credits. For different<br />

possibilities, see www.intercoined.org/groups<br />

All locations<br />

Please contact us for a<br />

customized quotation<br />

ACTIVITY PROGRAMS<br />

Specially designed for students who want to learn<br />

Spanish while discovering the Argentinean world of<br />

tango. Our locations offer tango shows and real life<br />

opportunities to dance at popular milonga and tango<br />

bars. It includes 20 Group lessons + 8 Tango group<br />

lessons per week.<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Cordoba<br />

U$S 340<br />

U$S 295<br />

Spanish + Tango<br />

Mendoza<br />

U$S 265<br />

U$S 235<br />

Spanish + Salsa<br />

Suitable for all levels of Spanish and dance, one of the<br />

features of this program is the opportunity to learn<br />

Spanish, practise different salsa techniques, shines<br />

and turns while spending a fun time with classmates<br />

and friends. It includes 20 group lessons + 8 Salsa<br />

classes per week.<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Santiago<br />

Antigua<br />

Cordoba<br />

Mendoza<br />

U$S 340<br />

U$S 265<br />

U$S 295<br />

U$S 235<br />

Ski lovers with an interest in learning Spanish will find<br />

this program perfect. The program includes 16 group<br />

Spanish lessons + 2 private Spanish lessons + 2<br />

transfers in/out to the ski center + 2 passes included<br />

(one during the week and one during the weekend). *<br />

Mendoza<br />

Bariloche<br />

Santiago<br />

U$S 410 U$S 355<br />

Spanish + Ski<br />

* Ski lessons, equipment, meals and insurance not included in the price.<br />

Study Trips<br />

Specially designed for people who want to combine<br />

intensive training in Spanish with a complete touristic<br />

and cultural program. It includes a minimum of 1 week of<br />

group lessons in the morning, recreational/cultural<br />

activities in the afternoon and free weekends + 1 whole<br />

week trip to travel to the most picturesque regions of our<br />

locations. Possibility of combined trips and courses in<br />

different locations. For different possibilities, see<br />

www.intercoined.org/studytrips<br />

All locations<br />

Please contact us for a<br />

customized quotation<br />

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special spanish courses<br />

Price per<br />

week<br />

10 weeks<br />

and more<br />

Salud & Salud Plus (Spanish<br />

& Medical Observation)<br />

Specially designed for pre-med, medical or health<br />

related students. This program gives the chance<br />

to participate in observation visits to health-related<br />

projects (approximate 20 hours) and take part in a<br />

health placement at a private, public hospital or<br />

specialized clinics (3 week program: 30 hours or 4<br />

week program: 50 hours).<br />

Salud: It includes 20 group lessons per week +<br />

medical observation.<br />

Salud Plus: It includes 20 group lessons + 5<br />

medical terminology lessons per week + medical<br />

observation.<br />

Spanish + Salud Plus Spanish + Salud<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Antigua<br />

Cordoba<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Antigua<br />

Cordoba<br />

U$S 355<br />

U$S 280<br />

U$S 440<br />

U$S 370<br />

U$S 300<br />

U$S 250<br />

U$S 380<br />

U$S 320<br />

Designed for students interested in a work<br />

<strong>experience</strong> in a Spanish-speaking environment. It<br />

includes 20 group lessons + 8 mini group business<br />

terminology lessons per week.<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Antigua<br />

U$S 345<br />

U$S 300<br />

Spanish + Business<br />

Cordoba<br />

U$S 275<br />

U$S 240<br />

Specially designed for students who need a qualified<br />

preparation for the DELE exam. The program includes<br />

20 group lessons + 8 private lessons per week.<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Santiago<br />

Antigua<br />

U$S 345<br />

U$S 300<br />

Spanish for DELE Certificate<br />

Cordoba<br />

U$S 275<br />

U$S 240<br />

Spanish + Culture<br />

Designed for students interested in getting a deep<br />

insight into the Latin American culture, history,<br />

literature and art. The program includes 20 group<br />

lessons + 8 mini group culture lessons per week.<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Santiago<br />

Antigua<br />

Cordoba<br />

U$S 345<br />

U$S 275<br />

U$S 300<br />

U$S 240<br />

An alternative holiday for participants who want to<br />

sample the language, the culture, the tourist<br />

attractions and the social reality of a Latin American<br />

country. It includes 3 weeks of group lessons,<br />

accommodation, 2 to 4 afternoons of volunteering<br />

per week and 2 excursions package.<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Santiago<br />

Antigua<br />

Price per package<br />

U$S 1780<br />

De todo un poco<br />

Cordoba<br />

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combined programs<br />

Argentina: Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza, Bariloche<br />

Chile: Santiago<br />

Uruguay: Montevideo<br />

Guatemala: La Antigua<br />

This program combines the cultural and excitement of our top<br />

tourist locations with the high standards of our Latin American<br />

Spanish Schools in Argentina (Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza,<br />

Bariloche), Chile (Santiago de Chile), Guatemala (Antigua), Costa<br />

Rica (Heredia) and Uruguay (Montevideo).Possibility of studying<br />

Spanish and combining any of our COINED locations keeping the<br />

same standards with a flexible schedule!<br />

Spanish Group Course (Intensive 20 group lessons per week).<br />

Same syllabus and standards in all locations.<br />

• Minimum of 1 week per school with the possibility of<br />

combining two or more locations. Flexible schedule.<br />

• Accommodation - Homestay or Student Residence double with<br />

breakfast, except in Montevideo and Antigua (accommodation<br />

without meals). Accommodation upgrade available upon request.<br />

• First location: Students may start the immersion program in<br />

any location.<br />

• Start Dates: Every Monday of the year but public holidays, even<br />

complete beginners.<br />

Airfare no includeed, but we can book it for an additional cost.<br />

Prices include<br />

• Registration fee.<br />

• Intensive Spanish course (20 group lessons per week).<br />

• Accommodation Homestay or Student Residence.<br />

• Pick up service. Please ask for other combination possibilities.<br />

Locations Combinations<br />

Buenos Aires + Santiago From U$S 845<br />

Cordoba or Mendoza + Santiago From U$S 780<br />

Bariloche + Santiago From U$S 830<br />

Argentina + Santiago + Antigua From US$ 1100<br />

Montevideo + Buenos Aires + Santiago From US$ 1500<br />

Buenos Aires + Cordoba + Mendoza + Santiago From U$S 1475<br />

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10 intercultural programs<br />

Internship Program<br />

Participating in this program is the best way of acquiring<br />

working <strong>experience</strong>, while learning a new language. This<br />

<strong>experience</strong> will prepare the participants for the future and<br />

immerse themselves into the local culture and working<br />

environment.<br />

Standard Internships: The interns should apply for one of the<br />

placements available from the most important areas offered by<br />

our host institutions.<br />

Customized Internships: This implies a specialized search<br />

according to the interns’ expectations and needs, the area in<br />

which they would like to develop their professional <strong>experience</strong><br />

and the type of position to undertake, based on the tasks they<br />

would like to do.<br />

The program includes: Internship position; paperwork edition<br />

and/or translation of the letter of intent and cv; pre-departure<br />

orientation; 24-hour emergency telephone number; welcome<br />

pack; COINED permanent tutorship; social and cultural activities<br />

and free Internet access, mailbox and fax receptions.<br />

Volunteer Program<br />

Registration fee of U$S 65 / € 65.<br />

Location Customized Internship Standard Internship<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Cordoba<br />

Santiago<br />

Antigua<br />

Heredia<br />

Barcelona<br />

U$S 980<br />

U$S 760<br />

U$S 980<br />

U$S 760<br />

U$S 980<br />

€ 1100<br />

U$S 550<br />

U$S 415<br />

U$S 550<br />

U$S 415<br />

U$S 550<br />

€ 600<br />

This program provides a new outlook on the world with a<br />

focus on what is really meaningful, and through it, people<br />

from around the world can find the right place to volunteer.<br />

Our volunteers can participate in a wide variety of projects<br />

within community development, education, health care, and<br />

environment care fields in Argentina, Chile, Guatemala,<br />

Costa Rica and Spain.<br />

Registration fee of U$S 65 / € 65.<br />

The program includes: Volunteer placement; paperwork<br />

edition and/or translation of the letter of intent and cv; predeparture<br />

orientation; 24-hour emergency telephone<br />

number; welcome pack with important information about<br />

the placement and location; permanent tutorship and<br />

guidance from our representatives in each location; social<br />

and cultural activities with other COINED participants and<br />

free Internet access, mailbox and fax reception.<br />

Location<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Cordoba<br />

Santiago<br />

Antigua<br />

Heredia<br />

Barcelona<br />

Price<br />

U$S 275<br />

U$S 195<br />

U$S 275<br />

U$S 195<br />

U$S 195<br />

€ 440<br />

Dates and Length of our Internships and Volunteer programs:<br />

Our internship and volunteer placements are available all year long. The maximum length is 12 months and minimum<br />

commitment of 2 months. Once the application documents are received, it takes a minimum of 8 weeks to confirm the<br />

placement. All our placements require intermediate level of Spanish.<br />

Classes for Volunteers and Interns (Optional):<br />

4 Spanish group lessons with emphasis on grammar and general communication and 2 complementary lessons<br />

which focus on the specific topics the participant will be dealing with such as politeness, telephone conversations,<br />

presentation, writing and speaking skills. These lessons are not included in the prices listed above.<br />

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intercultural programs<br />

Teach Abroad<br />

The Teach Abroad Program is for young people who want to<br />

get a deep insight into the culture.This program implies<br />

sharing daily life with a host family, learning their language and<br />

culture and adopting it as their own for a period of time. At the<br />

same time, the participants will share their own language and<br />

culture with the members of the local family. This program<br />

includes: Placement in a host family; room and board in<br />

exchange for lessons of 15 hours per week; COINED<br />

permanent tutorship; orientation workshop and material upon<br />

arrival; 24-hour emergency phone number; access to social<br />

and cultural activities.<br />

Paid Work Experience<br />

Location 1 - 3 months 4 - 6 months<br />

Spain<br />

Argentina<br />

Chile<br />

Costa Rica<br />

€ 850<br />

U$S 750<br />

U$S 750<br />

U$S 750<br />

€ 1050<br />

U$S 1050<br />

U$S 1050<br />

U$S 1050<br />

This program includes: Spanish level test; welcome-orientation<br />

talk; assistance in obtaining the NIE (Número de Identificación<br />

de Extranjeros) and social security number; social and cultural<br />

activities; free Internet access and Wi-Fi connection; free<br />

reception of mail and faxes; 24-hour emergency number,<br />

assistance to open a local bank account and work <strong>experience</strong><br />

certificate. *It is compulsory to hire accommodation for 1<br />

month in Barcelona and 3 months in Marbella.<br />

In this program the participants will practise their Spanish<br />

skills while they self-finance their stay in Spain. This program<br />

is offered in and around Barcelona and Marbella in popular<br />

summer resorts, hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, amusement<br />

parks, retail shops, boutiques and supermarkets. Both<br />

locations can be combined.<br />

Program<br />

Barcelona<br />

Marbella*<br />

Combination Supplement<br />

Price<br />

€ 450<br />

€ 450<br />

€ 170<br />

Au Pair<br />

The Au Pair in Spain will allows our participant to gain a deep<br />

insight into the Spanish culture. The participant will become a<br />

member of the host family, providing in-home child care and<br />

creating bonds with the family’s children. In return for some hours<br />

of childcare and light housework, the au pair will receive full<br />

board, accommodation and pocket money.The program includes:<br />

Placement in a host family; full board, accommodation and pocket<br />

money; pre-departure orientation; workshop and material upon<br />

arrival; 24-hour emergency telephone number; COINED<br />

permanent tutorship; free Internet access, mailbox, Wi-Fi Service<br />

and fax reception; cultural and social activities.<br />

Location<br />

Price<br />

All over Spain € 400<br />

Dates and Lenght of these programs<br />

• Teach Abroad runs throughout the year and can be started any time. However, families normally accept participants<br />

during the school period (September up to June) and summer period (July and August).<br />

• Paid Work Experience has a maximum stay of of three months. The start dates for Summer are March, April, May,<br />

June and July and for Winter September, October and December.<br />

• Au pair specially runs during the school months (September up to June) and school holidays (July and August).<br />

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accommodation<br />

COINED offers several accommodation options to cater for all our students preferences and needs.<br />

ARGENTINA<br />

Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Ushuaia and Mendoza<br />

No Meals Breakfast* Half Board*<br />

Homestay Single Room -<br />

U$S 175 U$S 230<br />

Homestay Double Room -<br />

U$S 130 U$S 185<br />

Student Residence ** Single Room*** U$S 190 U$S 215<br />

-<br />

Student Residence ** Double Room U$S 110 U$S 130<br />

-<br />

Student Residence ** 3 or more U$S 90<br />

U$S 105<br />

-<br />

Premium Accommodation U$S 50 U$S 50 U$S 50<br />

Extra Day U$S 45 U$S 45 U$S 45<br />

* No meals provided on Sundays.<br />

** Extra charge high season for Buenos Aires (Jan 4th to Feb 14th & Jun 14th to Aug 9th ) U$S 40 per week, Bariloche (May 31th to Aug 1th).<br />

Mendoza (Jun 1st to Sep 15th and Wine Harvest Festival) and Ushuaia (Nov 1st to Apr 31st ) U$S 80 per week.<br />

The student residence is not exclusive for students in Bariloche, Mendoza and Usuahia.<br />

***Only in Buenos Aires.<br />

Cordoba<br />

No Meals Breakfast* Half Board*<br />

Homestay Single Room -<br />

U$S 135 U$S 180<br />

Homestay Double Room - U$S 90 U$S 130<br />

Student Residence Single Room ** U$S 180 U$S 195<br />

-<br />

Student Residence Double Room ** U$S 95 U$S 110<br />

-<br />

Student Residence 3 or more ** U$S 75 U$S 95<br />

-<br />

Premium Accommodation U$S 50 U$S 50 U$S 50<br />

Extra Day U$S 45 U$S 45 U$S 45<br />

* No meals provided on Sundays.<br />

** The student residence is not exclusive for students.<br />

CHILE<br />

Santiago<br />

No Meals Breakfast* Half Board*<br />

Homestay Single Room - U$S 175 U$S 230<br />

Homestay Double Room - U$S 130 U$S 185<br />

Student Residence Double Room<br />

U$S 110 U$S 130 -<br />

Student Residence 3 or more<br />

- U$S 105 -<br />

Premium Accommodation<br />

U$S 50 U$S 50 U$S 50<br />

Extra Day U$S 45 U$S 45 U$S 45<br />

* No meals provided on Sundays.<br />

GUATEMALA<br />

Antigua<br />

Homestay Single Room<br />

Student Residence Single Room<br />

Student Residence Double Room<br />

Premium Accommodation<br />

Extra Day<br />

* No meals provided on Sundays.<br />

No Meals<br />

-<br />

U$S 110<br />

U$S 75<br />

U$S 30<br />

U$S 30<br />

Full Board*<br />

U$S 95<br />

U$S 140<br />

U$S 110<br />

U$S 30<br />

U$S 30<br />

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accommodation<br />

URUGUAY<br />

Montevideo<br />

Homestay Single Room<br />

Student Residence Single Room<br />

Student Residence Double Room<br />

Premium Accommodation<br />

Extra Day<br />

* No meals provided on Sundays.<br />

COSTA RICA<br />

Heredia<br />

Student Residence Single Room<br />

Student Residence Double Room<br />

Student Residence Extra Day<br />

Homestay Single Room<br />

Homestay Extra Day<br />

* No meals provided on Sundays.<br />

SPAIN<br />

Barcelona<br />

Share flat single room<br />

Share flat double room<br />

Extra day<br />

No Meals<br />

-<br />

U$S 180<br />

U$S 95<br />

U$S 50<br />

U$S 45<br />

No Meals<br />

U$S 130<br />

U$S 85<br />

U$S 30<br />

Half Board<br />

U$S 130<br />

U$S 40<br />

No Meals<br />

€ 185<br />

€ 160<br />

€ 45<br />

Half Board*<br />

U$S 180<br />

-<br />

-<br />

-<br />

U$S 45<br />

Breakfast*<br />

-<br />

-<br />

-<br />

Half Board<br />

-<br />

-<br />

€ 200 refundable deposit is required upon arrival.<br />

Extra charge high season (June/September) € 25 per week.<br />

Other accomodation options available on request<br />

Private Apartments and Hotels*<br />

* Please contact us for prices and availability.<br />

All types of accommodation include<br />

Bed linen and towels.<br />

Telephone service only to receive calls (available to make calls with telephone cards).<br />

Free access to kitchen. Laundry service is not included; there are launderettes close to the accommodation.<br />

The accommodation will be charged from 10 AM on the first day requested. The check-in to the assigned accommodation must be made from 10<br />

AM to 12 PM or 6 PM to 8 PM on Sunday and students must leave the accommodation until 10 AM on Saturday. If the check in and check out<br />

times are not fulfilled, COINED will charge the corresponding additional days.If students do not arrive within the stipulated times, COINED does<br />

not guarantee that someone will be waiting for them. Students arriving between 10 PM and 6 AM will be received only if the arrival time has been<br />

duly communicated to our representatives or to the emergency cell phone number 96 hs in advance and if the transfer service has been hired.<br />

Otherwise, students will have to wait to be received in the accommodation during the scheduled reception times previously mentioned.<br />

Transfer Service<br />

Upon request, COINED offers in all our school locations, a 24-hour transfer service from and to the airports directly to the accommodation.<br />

Buenos Aires, Santiago, Montevideo<br />

Cordoba, Mendoza, Bariloche, Ushuaia, Antigua<br />

Heredia<br />

Barcelona<br />

U$S 65<br />

U$S 50<br />

U$S 35<br />

€ 75<br />

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terms and conditions<br />

REGISTRATION<br />

An advanced deposit of U$S 150 is required. This amount will be deducted from the total<br />

cost of the program when full payment is made. - The deposit can be made in COINED’s<br />

bank account or by credit card. But an extra charge of 5% will be added due to credit card<br />

fees.- A copy of the bank deposit or the authorization to debit the amount from a credit card<br />

must be sent to booking confirmation.- An application form must be forwarded by fax or<br />

post. Also, the COINED web site application forms must be filled out and sent to COINED.-<br />

The payment of the program must be received 2 weeks before the student arrives.- Last<br />

minute bookings and changes, COINED reserves the right to accept last minute bookings<br />

and apply any additional charges.<br />

COINED Head Office<br />

San Jose de Calasanz 151 X5000LHC. Cordoba, Argentina.Phone number: (+54) 351 422<br />

7590. Fax: (+54) 351 429 9402 Toll Free (USA & Canada only): 1 800 897 9631 Local Call<br />

(Brazil) (+ 55 113 717 3867)Our e-mail address: info@intercoined.orgFill out our on line<br />

registration form at: www.intercoined.org/registration<br />

PAYMENT<br />

In order to confirm a reservation, a minimum payment of U$S 150 is required. The<br />

payment can be made through a wire transfer or credit card online payment. Please<br />

remember to clearly indicate the name of the beneficiary, personal information and the<br />

purpose of the payment. Available bank accounts details can be found at.<br />

www.intercoined.org/payment - It is possible to make the payment online through Pay Pal<br />

at http://www.intercoined.org/payment or with the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard,<br />

Diners and American Express. Please clearly indicate the exact amount authorized to charge<br />

to the credit card.<br />

CANCELLATIONS<br />

Cancellations are applicable to Spanish Courses, Accommodation and Fees. - Full payment<br />

of the program must be received at least 2 weeks before the course starts. If COINED does<br />

not receive the payment, we will cancel the booking and keep the initial deposit. The bank<br />

charges will be incurred by the student. - Cancellation fees are as follows: a) 5 weeks<br />

before the course starts, no charges; b) 2 weeks to 5 weeks before the course starts, lose<br />

deposit of U$S 150; c) Less than 2 weeks, 30% of the program + deposit of U$S 150; d)<br />

After the course has started, no refunds provided. - All refunds have an administrative<br />

charge of 10% on the amount refunded. - Cancellations are valid only when they are made<br />

by email to the following address: registration@intercoined.org by letter or fax. In each<br />

case, cancellation fees and administrative charges are applicable. - COINED will not review<br />

its cancellation policies in any situation, even if cancellations are due to personal<br />

emergencies, illnesses, or accidents. - All students must hold a medical insurance before<br />

starting the course. - In order to assure a pleasant stay, COINED has established behavior<br />

rules applicable at the school, accommodation as well as Volunteer, Internship or any other<br />

COINED program. In case of breaking the rules, COINED has the right to cancel the<br />

program with no refund possibilities. For details, see www.intercoined.org/rules<br />

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS<br />

Cancellation fees are as follows: a) Cancellation made prior to the internship position is<br />

confirmed, lose deposit of U$S 150; b) after the internship position is confirmed and 12<br />

weeks before the internship starts, a minimum cancellation fee of U$S 65 applies and lose<br />

the deposit of U$S 150; c) after the internship position is confirmed and 6 weeks before the<br />

internship starts, lose the deposit of U$S 150 and 50% of the program costs incurred; d)<br />

after the internship position is confirmed and less than 6 weeks before the internship starts,<br />

lose the deposit of U$S 150 and 75% of the program costs incurred;<br />

e) after the internship has started, no refund provided. The program begins when the<br />

participant starts to make use of COINED’s services (eg. Transfer service or first meeting<br />

with the COINED tutor). - In the case that and an Internship program has to be cancelled or<br />

suspended for reasons outside of COINED’s control, COINED offers the participant a<br />

program with equivalent terms and conditions. Alternatively, COINED will offer the<br />

participant the equivalent economic compensation providing that the cancellation terms and<br />

conditions are satisfied. COINED will not be held responsibility for any damages caused in<br />

the above situation. - The participant is responsible for notifying COINED in writing of any<br />

problems that may occur during the placement period within 72 hours that the problem<br />

took place. The notifications shall be submitted at the school in writing. - Each service that<br />

is contracted by the participant during the period of the program has its own cancellation<br />

policy. In the case where the participant wants to cancel a special program or promotion,<br />

the general cancellation policy will apply for the cancellation of the internship program.<br />

PRICES AND CONDITIONS<br />

- The prices of our programs are published in our web page www.intercoined.org/prices<br />

They are valid from 1st January 2008 to 31st December 2008, and replace any other<br />

previous version.<br />

- The cost of the program includes the registration fee and the course chosen. The<br />

participant must also include the cost of other services that may be requested (insurance,<br />

accommodation, transfer service, etc).<br />

- Coined shall determine the classes schedule depending on availability. Both group and<br />

private classes may take place during the school schedule from 8 AM up to 7 PM, from<br />

Monday to Friday.<br />

- Coined shall consider the behavior rules breaking as valid to cancel a participant`s<br />

program with no refund possibilities.<br />

- The payment of the registration fee is always required, except if the student attends<br />

classes in more than one COINED’s locations, he/she will only be charged one registration<br />

fee. From 2008, COINED will charge one life time registration fee for courses.<br />

- The average number of students per group classes is 3/4 and the maximum number is 7.<br />

- If there is only one student at a level, he/she will take individual classes and there will be a<br />

daily reduction of 50% of group class hours.<br />

- The price of the course includes: a) Study material. b) Placement test. c) The<br />

corresponding class hours of the chosen course.<br />

HOLIDAYS<br />

Please check the holidays of each location at www.intercoined.org/holidays - Classes will<br />

not be held on holidays, and there will not be extra classes to compensate for them. - If<br />

there are two holidays during the same week, there will be an extra class to compensate for<br />

one of them. - Holidays change every year; therefore, it is necessary to check on our web<br />

site www.intercoined.org/holidays in order to be informed about the holidays for the current<br />

year.- If there are individual classes on a holiday, there will be always an extra class in the<br />

same week to compensate for this.<br />

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS<br />

Buenos Aires: +54 9 11 56407542,<br />

Cordoba: +54 9 351 5938106,Mendoza: +54 9 261 6644210,<br />

Bariloche: +54 9 2944 641994,<br />

Ushuaia: +542 901 430247,<br />

Santiago de Chile: +56 9 81797610,<br />

Antigua: +502 52031731 / +502 58023253, Heredia +506 837 2285 or landline +506<br />

2629947,<br />

Montevideo +598 2 99699030<br />

Barcelona +349 660 409 930.<br />

ACCOMMODATION<br />

Accommodations have been carefully selected by members of our staff in order to<br />

guarantee not only the infrastructure but also the services offered by our host families. The<br />

participants as well as the host families must abide by the rules of conduct given by<br />

COINED. - In case that students residences and apartments are fully booked, participants<br />

may be placed in other type of accommodation.- In case of bookings made two weeks<br />

before the program starts, COINED will not guarantee availability of the accommodation<br />

requested by the student since COINED gives priority to bookings made in advance.<br />

Moreover, COINED may change the price in order to provide an adequate accommodation<br />

for the student. - If students are not pleased with the assigned accommodation, they may<br />

request to change it. COINED will make every effort to look for another accommodation of<br />

the same type and characteristics when there are valid reasons for such a request. Any and<br />

all accommodation change request must be addressed to the school director via email or in<br />

writing. According to the accommodation availability, COINED accepts a maximum of three<br />

changes, each one of which will be processed within a minimum of 72 hours after receipt to<br />

make the accommodation change.- COINED will not pay for changes in accommodation<br />

made on the student’s behalf. If a problem with the accommodation arises, the student<br />

should call the appropriate COINED 24 hour emergency phone number. - Even if COINED<br />

pick up service is not requested, the student must always inform COINED about the arrival<br />

time and date via e-mail or telephone at least 72 hs in advance. If the requested information<br />

is not provided, COINED can not guarantee that someone will be waiting at the<br />

accommodation for the student upon arrival. - The accommodation will be charged from 10<br />

AM on the first day requested.The check-in to the assigned accommodation must be made<br />

from 10 AM to 12 PM or 6 PM to 8 PM on Sunday and students must leave the<br />

accommodation until 10 AM on Saturday. If the check-in and check-out times are not<br />

fulfilled, COINED will charge the corresponding additional days. If students do not arrive<br />

within the stipulated times, COINED does not guarantee that someone will be waiting for<br />

them. Students arriving between 10 PM and 6 AM will be received only if the arrival time<br />

has been duly communicated to our representatives or to the emergency cell phone number<br />

96 hours in advance and if the transfer service has been hired. Otherwise, students will<br />

have to wait to be received in the accommodation during the scheduled reception times<br />

previously mentioned.<br />

TRANSFER SERVICE<br />

Flight details (date, time, airline, and flight number) must be confirmed in writing one week<br />

before arrival, otherwise COINED will not guarantee the transfer service and there will be no<br />

refunds for this service.- If any changes as regards flight details are not duly informed,<br />

COINED will not take responsibility for the proper provision of the service.- If students<br />

arrive at a different time from the one already informed to COINED due to delays, flight<br />

changes, etc. COINED will provide the transfer service but will reserve the right to apply any<br />

additional changes if necessary.<br />

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CONTACT US<br />

info@intercoined.org / www.intercoined.org

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