EL BOSQUE DEL CARIBE SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL CANCUN

EL BOSQUE DEL CARIBE
SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL CANCUN
Dear Prospective Student,
Thank you for requesting more information about our language school. This brochure
describes in detail the various Spanish programs and cultural activities available at EL
BOSQUE DEL CARIBE, Cancun, Mexico
We offer our students:
Highly qualified professors
Small groups
Salsa dance, cooking classes ,
Diving (Padi Certificate)
Excursions to the Mayan Sites
Comfortable learning atmosphere and resource facilities
Multilingual Student Affairs coordinators (English-Spanish-French-German)
Library
Free coffee or other beverage during each break. At 11 am there is a Mexican snack
provided.
Fax-Phone-email, mail service, safe
Airport pick up
Free Internet
Please do not hesitate to call, email or fax should you have any further questions.
We look forward to hearing from you soon and welcoming you to CANCUN !
Best regards,
Eduardo and Natalie Sotelo , Directors

WHY CANCUN ?
• From Cancun one can easily visit every major archaeological site on the Yucatan
Peninsula.
• The beaches and ocean in this area are some of the best in the world.
• The weather is fantastic throughout the entire year.
• This region of Mexico offers some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world.
• Snorkeling and diving in “cenotes” (water sinks) is something that should be
high on your list of things to do.
• The Yucatan Peninsula is world renowned for the abundance of wildlife found in
this area. Close to Cancun are some fantastic natural reserves.
• Cancun is divided in 2 parts: The hotel zone with the beaches and were the night
life is happening and Downtown Cancun were the Mexicans live and work.
• Getting to Cancun is easy. There are many direct flights to Cancún from the
United States and from Europe.

School location:
THE SCHOOL AND THE PROGRAM
The school is a 2 story building with 12 classrooms. It is located in the old
part of downtown Cancun, very close to banks, supermarkets, bus stops,
etc.
There is also a student residence building on the school campus.
LANGUAGE PROGRAM
SPANISH INSTRUCTION:
We have found the best way to learn Spanish is for the student to have
total immersion in the language, culture, society and customs of Mexico.
Our method of using small groups (3-6 students per class) and the special
class dynamic will facilitate learning to speak and understand Spanish and
become acquainted with Mexican culture in the shortest possible time.
Instead of a traditional grammar program, classes are designed to provide
a fully balanced intensive immersion experience for our students. This
means that they incorporate all aspects of language acquisition:
conversation, grammar, reading, writing, general comprehension and
idiomatic expressions. In addition to formal textbooks, we use a wide
variety of current materials: newspapers, literature, audiocassettes, videos,
advertisements, music, short stories and more. Classes also incorporate
field-trips and out-of-class learning experiences by taking students to
practice their Spanish in marketplaces, museums, buses, restaurants, and
others areas where communication practice is a necessity. Thus classes
remain interesting as well as educational!

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:
El Bosque del Caribe professors have university degrees with teaching
certification. They have also completed our “Spanish as a Second
Language” intensive training course in addition to various professional
development workshops both nationally and internationally. These
include the ACTFL (American Council for the Teaching of Foreign
Languages)-sponsored seminar in the U.S.A.
CLASS PLACEMENT:
Upon arrival you will be given an oral and written placement exam to
determine which level is most suitable for you. These exams are given
every Monday at 7:45 am before classes begin; students need to be
punctual in order to be assigned a level for that week. The exams ensure
an effective learning environment in a class appropriate to your
knowledge of Spanish. The Academic Director is always available for
consultations and to reevaluate your placement should you feel that you
have been placed in an unsuitable level.
CLASS STRUCTURE:
Classes consist of groups ranging from 1 to 6 students, the average group
size being 3 to 4 for most of the year, except during high season ( June-
August), when 5 to 6 is the norm. The minimum age in order to be
considered for study is 18 (exceptions can be made under special
circumstances pursuant to interview and recommendations).
Classes run from 8:00 am to 1.00 or 2.00 pm, depending on the course
type.
STARTING DATES:
Programs start every Monday (see “National Holidays” for exceptions).
The average length of stay is from one to two months, but students may
elect to take anywhere from 1 week to 1 year depending on their needs.
Those students taking only one week often find that a schedule of group
plus some private classes enables them to get the most out of their stay
here.

COURSES
Spanish-Intensive course:
25 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8. 00 am – 1.00 pm
You will have 3 hours of grammar with oral and written skills and 2 hours of
conversation.
Mini-course:
15 hrs per week, Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 11:00 am
3 hours of grammar with oral and written skills.
Mini+Private,
Monday-Friday from 8.00-12.00 pm, 15 hrs group class and 5 hours private
Business program / Bildungsurlaub for German students:
30 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am - 2:00 P.M.
You will follow the normal program of the intensive course, 3 hours
grammar and 2 hours of conversation, the last lesson from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
private or half private.
Private course:
Monday-Friday, 4 hours private lessons per day.
Private lessons:
morning sessions and afternoon

Spanish-Diving Package
This is your chance !
In the morning you study Spanish and after classes you learn how to
dive…
When you cover all the objectives of the course, at the end, each student
will receive a certification from the largest agency of divers in the world
which is recognized in more than 110 countries, PADI ( Professional
Association of Diving Instructors). This is a license and a membership card.
You will be able to dive in all dive centers all over the world.
You also will receive a certificate for the Spanish intensive course.
What you will learn:
Diving:
The main objective is, that you discover a new world and you take a
wonderful and exiting experience home with you .
You will also need to learn from the instructor, the important safety rules
regarding breathing and equalization while scuba diving.
Our highly experienced dive instructors will hold the theory sessions here in
our school. Once you have studied all the required information, you will be
able to do your first dive experience in a swimming pool and afterward two
open water ocean dives.
Spanish course:
On your first school day you will make an evaluation test in order to know
your exact level.
You take your Spanish intensive course for the numbers of hours chosen
( 3 or 5 hrs per day)

What is required:
Scuba diving is an exciting and demanding activity. When performed
correctly, applying correct techniques, it is very safe. When established
safety procedures are not followed, however, there are dangers. To scuba
dive safely, you must not be extremely overweight or out of condition. If
you take medication, consult your doctor and the instructor before
participating in the program.
Prices Spanish/ Diving
1 week Spanish-package Diving includes:
Spanish Intensive course in the mornings, 5 or 3 hours per day,
Monday-Friday, groups not larger than 6 students.
PADI DIVE CERTIFICATE: 3, two hour classroom theory sessions, 2
confident water sessions and 4 open water ocean dives. The scuba
equipment is included.
Total Diving package:
U$ 545.- with 5 hrs Spanish per day ( 1 week)
U$ 495.- with 3 hrs Spanish per day ( 1 week)
Book: U$ 45.-
The American Council of Education (ACE) recommends college credit for
certain PADI scuba diver courses. The ACE credit recommendations for
PADI courses may help you in receiving college credit at an America
university or college – even if the courses aren’t conducted on a university
or college campus. Contact your college or university before applying for
credit to see if credit is accepted a t the institution. Some institutions may
not accept PADI course.
Check at: http:// www.padi.com for more information

ACCOMMODATIONS:
The school can arrange a variety of accommodations for you (rates below
on application form):
HOME STAYS:
A key part of our program is the home stays we offer with selected
families.. All students are encouraged to participate in this opportunity, as it
provides an invaluable source of Spanish instruction as well as a wonderful
interpersonal experience. In general, home stays are regarded as the most
effective way to put into practice the Spanish you learn in the classroom.
Living with a family who speaks no English, in combination with intensive
study, provides a wholly integrated exposure to both the language and the
culture. In this way the learning process is greatly facilitated, as is the
speed with which fluency is acquired.
Home stays also provide an economical alternative to hotels, as breakfast,
dinner, private room are all included in the price. Probably the most
valuable aspect of the home stay experience, however, is the opportunity
to really get to know a Mexican family, making many new friends and
experiencing first-hand the famous Mexican warmth and hospitality!

Downtown Apartment:
They are located only 5 minutes walking distance from the school,
equipped with 2 queen-size beds, kitchen, and air-conditioning. Very close
to supermarket, restaurants and banks.
Campus Housing - shared with other students:
The school residence is located right on the school campus. You will have
your own room and share the kitchen and living room with other students.
The rooms are equipped with single/double bed and fan ( no air
conditioning)
Student house:
Only 10 minutes walking from the school is our student house located with
8 individual and double rooms, each room with it´s own bathroom. The
students share the kitchen and the roof terrace for sun bathing, eating,
studying etc.
Apartment on the beach:
Apartments on the beach are located at the hotel zone, aprox. 20 minutes
by bus from downtown Cancun. They are equipped with 2 double beds,
kitchen, air conditioning, phone, TV. In the price included is a continental
breakfast. Very close to several shopping malls.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES:
SALSA DANCE CLASSES
You have the opportunity to participate in classes where you will learn salsa
and merengue. This enables you to go out to discos and dances with
confidence and interact on a fun social level with Mexicans.
The cost per class is U$ 5.-
MEXICAN COOKING CLASS:
Once a week we teach students how to make typical Mexican dishes a nice
skill to take home and share with friends and family!
(minimum 5 participants)
The cost per class is: U$ 6.-
EXCURSIONS:
On weekends we host excursions to the most famous Mayan
archaeological sites: Tulum, Cobá and Chichén-Itzá. Other excursions
include the colonial cities of Merida and Valladolid that can be combined
with the Mayan sites as well as some of the beautiful ecological parks such
as Xcaret and Xel-Ha.
From U$ 55.-

CLIMATE:
Summer in CANCUN runs from May –September during which it is sunny all
day with average temperatures between 90-95°F (32-35 °C )
The rainy season is running from August through November. During this
time it is usually sunny in the mornings with showers in the afternoons or
evenings. You can swim in the beautiful Caribbean Sea through the year.
REFUNDS AND LIABILITY:
El Bosque del Caribe does not give refunds once students have started the
program.
The responsibility and liability of El Bosque del Caribe is limited to the
program and what it includes. No responsibility is accepted for loss or
additional expense due to delay or change in schedule, negligence,
omission, theft, medical, legal, customs regulations, or due to any other
cause.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
Transportation: We are happy to provide you with transportation from the
airport to your accommodation. Please advise us of your flight date, airline,
flight number and arrival time so that we may be at the airport to meet
you.
Because class placement begins at 7:45 am on Monday mornings we
request that students plan their flights so as to arrive by then. Most arrive
either Saturday or Sunday.
Payments:
Payments may be made to our US bank, Paypal system or upon your first
school day by credit card, cash or traveler checks.
A non refundable enrollment fee of U$ 100.- has to be paid in advance in
order to reserve the place at school and accommodation.
Visa:
Tourist visa:
You need to go to a Mexican consulate abroad to ask about the
requirements and to take the necessary steps to get your visa. The
requirements differ from country to country.
If you are a citizen of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium,
Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Island, Israel, Italy,
Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand,

Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia,
Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, United States of America,
Uruguay or Venezuela, you don’t need a visa to enter Mexico, although you
must present a valid passport and fill out an immigration form for tourists
and business trips, which can be obtained in travel agencies, airlines or at
the point where you enter Mexico.
The immigration department of Cancún offers a 30 - 90 day tourist visa for
most of the countries in the world. The visa form will be given to you on
the airplane before landing in Mexico. Students who take courses lasting
more than the length of time indicated on their visa will need an extension
issued by the Mexican immigration office in Cancún. The school can help
you obtain it, the cost of the extension is U$ 22.- which is charged by the
government
For more information regarding visa requirements you can check the
following web site :
http://www.sre.gob.mx/english/services/visasforeigners.htm#1
Special visa:
There are some countries who need a visa in order to enter to Mexico. The
visa has to be required in your home country. Often times the request is,
that a physical person living in Mexico has to be responsible for the visa
applier during his/her stay in Mexico. The school can not offer this
responsibility as there is a an over U$ 3000.- Dollar amount to be paid to
the government as a deposit.
HOW TO PLAN YOUR TRIP :
The best way to plan for your trip is to buy a comprehensive travel guide,
which will inform you on the history of the country, the people, sociopolitical
trends, and other important information. This will also give you
concrete ideas about what you want to see while in Mexico and about trips
for weekends, afternoon tours, and anything else you would like to plan.
The next step is to find a reliable travel agent who can help you with
tickets. We recommend using local travel agencies for tours as it generally
significantly cheaper than arranging them from abroad, and you will also

have the advantage of not being stuck to a pre-set schedule. The Internet
also has a wealth of information on every aspect of travel in Mexico.
Other well-known agencies include Council Travel and STA, which have
offices in most major cities in North America and Europe. Another option is
to go directly through the airline, although international regulations may
prevent them from direct-selling at the wholesale prices that travel agents
can offer you.
HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE SCHOOL :
Students may receive email, mail, faxes and emergency telephone calls
(English, Spanish, French and German) as follows.
MAIL: Avenida Nader # 52, SM 3, Cancun, Q.Roo, Mexico 77500
PHONE/FAX: +(52) 998 884 10 65 Fax: (52) 998 892 75 48
EMAIL: info@cancun-language.com.mx
Web site : www. cancunlanguage.com
Regular calls should be made to the student’s home stay telephone.
Internet access and personal email accounts are available for free at school.
There are also many nearby Internet cafés.
Where do most students come from?
The school offers an international atmosphere: El Bosque del Caribe
enjoyed students from Germany (20%), Switzerland (25%), Austria (10%),
United States (15%), Japan (10 %), Canada (12%), others (8 %). Students
of all ages are encouraged to attend. Minimum age 16 years. Average age
is 25 -35 years.

FORMER STUDENT REFERENCE LIST:
If you want to have some references from former students, please contact
them, they will be happy to reply and tell you their experience here in
Cancun.
EUROPE
Caron Möbius, Germany
caronmoebius@yahoo.com
Alexandru Mihai, Rumania
alecs_mihai@yahoo.com
Heleen Hagendijk , Holland
Heleenhagendijk@hotmail.com
Marcel Waller, , Switzerland,
marcel.waller@gmx.ch
Natalia Fahrenbruch, , Germany/Russia
nafah@web.de
Alexander Wiegelmann, Germany
alex.wiegelmann@web.de
JAPAN
Keiko Ishiguro, Japan
vezcali1116@hotmail.co.jp
Masako Morita , Japan
mskmrt@hotmail.com

Hisao Satoh, Tokyo, Japan
hisaosa@mb.infoweb.ne.jp
USA/CANADA
Diana Solis, USA
missdianasolis@aol.com
Ben Thourgood , USA
Thurgood2222@cox.com
Silvie Gilbert, Canada
gilbsy@hotmail.com
Selene Arensberg, USA
lavidadura@aol.com
ABOUT CANCUN AND ITS SURROUNDINGS:
Cancún is located at the south-eastern tip of the Yucatan peninsula, in the
state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The Hotel-Zone is situated on a peninsula,
approximately 20 km long and 400 m wide, surrounded by the turquoise
waters of the Caribbean sea. All the beaches are free to the public. Buses
run every 3 to 5 minutes between the Hotel-Zone (beaches) and
downtown. Cancún has an excellent climate with plenty of sunshine and
temperatures around 29 degrees Celsius (85 F.), and ocean temperatures
about 25-28 degrees (78-83 F).
Islands:
Isla Mujeres is a small island about 12 miles from the coast of the Yucatan
peninsula. It is a nice place for snorkeling only 20 minutes by boat from
Puerto Juárez in Cancún.
Cozumel is a beautiful island with spectacular coral reefs and great nature.
A one-hour drive from Cancun takes you to Playa del Carmen where you

can take the ferry that leaves every hour for a 45 minute boat ride to
Cozumel.
Mayan Sites: Tulúm is the only Mayan site located on the coast, a little over
one hour south of Cancun by car or bus. Cobá is in the middle of the
jungle, 30 minutes beyond Tulúm. Chichen-Itzá, one of the most important
Mayan sites with spectacular pyramids, is a two-hour drive from Cancún on
the road to Mérida.