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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 />
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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