Spanish Courses in Argentina

Córdoba

Córdoba’s culture is the pride of South America. Imposing houses,
student areas and a huge cultural scene make this friendly city
a very attractive option for a Spanish language holiday in Argentina.

Córdoba

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Combination Course

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LISA! Mark of Quality

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Córdoba

Córdoba lies centrally in Argentina and is the second largest city in the country after Buenos Aires, with a population of 1.3 million. The flourishing metropolis was established by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera in the late 16th century and has housed many educational institutions throughout the years, which has earned the city the nickname of 'la docta', the academic. In Córdoba’s centre, you will find historical buildings and monuments, some Baroque and others in Spanish colonial style, as well as a host of grand religious buildings too. When walking around the city centre, you will soon hear the chiming of bells from churches all around the city. One of Córdoba's most significant cathedrals lies right at the heart of Córdoba on 'Plaza San Martin'. The cathedral was built in 1782 and in 1914, it was renovated by the famous Emilio Caraffa: one of Córdoba’s most important museums, 'Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Emilio. E. Caraffa', was opened in his honour. This museum is home to a great collection of art and also offers a variety of rotating exhibitions.

It can be found in 'Nueva Córdoba', which is an area very popular amongst students and offers a great range of events for day and night due to a diverse cultural programme. The city's fusion of modernity and tradition made this metropolis the American Capital of Culture of 2006 and consequently became ever more popular amongst tourists and new settlers too. Córdoba is a place of famous theatres, some of the world's best orchestras, a huge range of museums and large green spaces, such as 'Parque Sarmiento'. The city provides lots of opportunities for playing sports, especially for basketball and football. There is also a large selection of tempting shopping precincts and boutiques in Córdoba, as well as art galleries, bars, pubs, restaurants and clubs in the artistic district 'Alta Córdoba' and trendy district of ‘Parque San Martín' in the 'Zona Chateau Carreras'. During the evening in Córdoba, you can always hear people dancing to the fascinating musical style of 'Cuarteto', which became popular in central Argentina over 60 years ago. These types of music, typically Córdoban, and the dance to go with it are an integral part of the local culture and their identity. Something also typical to Córdoba is a big evening dinner at a 'parilla', which is a traditional grill bar, after which you can finish the evening on the dance floor at a 'Bailes', a sort of dancing evening, to the tune of South American melodies along with other keen dancers.

The school

Our first-class language school is in Córdoba's city centre is located near to the famous 'Plaza San Martin', its inviting bars and restaurants as well as many shops. The school has 11 well-furnished and spacious classrooms, a computer room with free internet access and video room, while also boasting a beautiful garden, table tennis table and swimming pool, perfect for cooling off during the breaks on hot days. All tutors are native speakers and highly-qualified teachers. They have been teaching Spanish as a foreign language at the highest level for years.

Combination Course

Combine 4-, 8- or 12-week language course in Córdoba with half the time in Buenos Aires. Further combinations are possible between Santiago de Chile, Mendoza and Montevideo. A combination with Ushuaia is also possible. Please call us for more information.

Basic information

LISA! Mark of Quality

The LISA! language school is accredited by the following organisations: WYSE, ALTO, BELTA, AMPEI, NAFSA and STAYWYSE.

Sightseeing in Córdoba

Córdoba is one of Argentina’s cultural centres and offers a great range of museums, theatres, opera houses, cinemas, bars and clubs for a great time here, day and night. At the heart of the city centre, there is the ‘Plaza San Martín’; Córdoba’s central meeting point. The large square is surrounded by numerous streets, shopping areas and pedestrianised areas with wonderful little boutiques, fashion stores, bars and restaurants. The imposing buildings from the colonial area make for a great stroll around the city, which may be interrupted on several occasions by locals wanting to chat with visitors; a classic example of the inviting and welcoming manner of Argentineans. Córdoba offers lots to discover such as the historic ‘Manzana de los Jesuitas’, which was built in the 17th century by the Jesuits. This large block of houses was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in the year 2000. Just a few minutes walk away, you can find the imposing cathedral, known as ‘Iglesia Catedral’, which has immaculate carvings inside. Another must-see is the ‘Santa Teresa’, an 18th century monastery painted in pink. The colourful monastery now houses the ‘Juan de Tejeda’ museum, which exhibits a large array of religious artwork.

The city, which was the American Capital City of Culture in 2006, boasts a huge park with beautiful grounds called the 'Parque Sarmiento', which accommodates a zoo, an amusement park and a lake. This green space is popular amongst locals and tourists alike as it has lots of room to go jogging, cycling and play football, for example. Other sights to see are the law courts in the government district, the impressive 'Paseo Sobremonte' square with its fountain, the 'Santa Domingo' basilica, the historic 'Cabildo' administrative building, the observatory and the yearly carnival.
In the evenings, people meet in the 'Nueva Córdoba' district, a student area with many bars and clubs; the particularly noble area of 'Cerro de las Rosas' or on the bank of the 'Rio Suquía'.

Accommodation

Family: Single room (SR) or double room (DR) with either breakfast (B&B) or half board (HB). Please note that no food will be provided at weekends if you opt for half board. Average distance to the school: 25 minutes by public transport.

Residence: Single room (SR) in an international dorm with breakfast (B&B) or self-catering. Kitchens and bathrooms are shared by several residents. Average distance to the school: 20 minutes with public transport.

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Exam Courses

At our language school in Córdoba, we offer the following exam preparation courses: Preparation for the D.E.L.E exam.

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Please note:

• The D.E.L.E. course in Córdoba is suitable for complete beginners, as no previous knowledge of the language is required.
• You should register for the D.E.L.E. exam in Córdoba at least 2 months in advance at www.dele.org.
• The exams normally take place in the last week of the course, therefore we can only offer limited teaching in that week.
• You must pay the exam fee while in Córdoba. Please consult the table regarding how much the exam fee will cost.

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Package includes:

• Language course as booked
• Accommodation as booked
• Loan of course materials
• Organised social/activity programme
• Travel advice and information
• Certificate on course completion

Additional services:

• Extra nights without lessons: £ 46
• Breakfast at the residence: £ 18 per week
  
• Single transfer from the airport to the accommodation: £ 51

Travel

We recommend that you book a flight to Córdoba (Ezeiza). An organised airport transfer can be booked in addition. A taxi from the airport to the accommodation will cost around £ 41. Please contact our staff for further information and advice.