Spanish Courses in Cuba:
Come to our Spanish language school and study Spanish in
Havanna
Havana is colonial, colourful and friendly. Surrounded by white beaches and lush tobacco plantations, the rhythm of salsa is always to be heard here.
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Havana
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Havana
Havanna is Cuba's capital city and is one of the largest cities in the Caribbean with around 2.2 million inhabitants. Cuba is known for its revolution, led by the famous Ernesto Che Guevara and Fidel Castro, in 1959 that overthrew the former Cuban dictator and the country has been a socialist state to this day.
Bays of turquoise water, white sandy beaches, plenty of sunshine, contented
people, picturesque villages and green tobacco fields, all that is Cuba.
The people are welcoming and dedicate their lives to enjoying themselves.
The buildings of the old quarter of Havana have countless stories to
tell: Havana is the place where Wilfredo Lam painted his pictures and
Ernest Hemingway drank the famous cocktail Mojito in the Bodeguita Bar
in Havana.
The school
Our Language School is situated in the beautiful suburb of Miramar in a villa with a green garden and a shaded terrace. The sea and the beach are within easy walking distance (about 10 minutes on foot). The school is run by a European and all tuition is given by qualified staff who specialise in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Our school has a cafeteria, 7 air-conditioned classrooms and a common room.
Brief information
| Average group size |
| 6, maximum 8 |
| Students |
| Adults of all ages, minimum age 18 |
| Language levels |
| all |
| Internet access |
| There is a small fee for internet
access (available in an internet café or in the school). Internet access for a small fee is also available if you bring your own computer / laptop. |
| Average temperature |
| 29° |
| Average water temperature |
| 27° |
LISA! Quality Mark
First, and only, (as of August 2006) state licensed and legally run private Spanish language school for foreign students in Cuba. Member of ALTO and FIYTO.
Sightseeing in Havana
Havana, the capital of Cuba, is the largest and most exciting town in
Cuba. The centre of Havana is marked by the Capitolio Nacional, a model
of the US Capitol in Washington D.C. It used to be a government building
for the Cuban Congress until 1959 and is now home to the Cuban Business
Academy and the National Library for Business and Technology.
We recommend a visit to Havana’s famous former nightclub Tropicana
which now hosts shows twice a day.
Havana is also famous for its cigars. We recommend a visit to the Upmann
cigar factory where you can watch cigars being made.
The Earl of Bayona’s palace was once home to the rum factory Havana
Club. It was built in 1720 and is the oldest building on the Plaza de
Armas. Nowadays, it is home to the Museo de Arte Colonial which displays
the Creole way of living.
Cuba’s most legendary pub, La Bodeguita del Medio, is situated
on the Calle Empedrado. It used to be a place for workers to have their
lunch, but in the past has attracted poets and intellectuals. Today,
you will find mainly tourists in this bar which also serves Ernest Hemingway's
favourite drink, Mojito.
In the evening, we recommend a visit to the old part of town and to Vedado.
You will find lots of bars and nightclubs as well as street cabaret in
this fantastic atmosphere.
Miramar is one of the most exclusive parts of town with expensive shops,
prêt-à-porter-fashion, jewellery and magnificent villas.
If you are interested in the cold war between Cuba and the USA, we recommend
a visit to the Museo del Ministerio de Interior which is also located
in Miramar.
Accommodation
Apartment: The
apartment complex is located in the famous 5ta Avenida in the middle
of Havana’s embassies and exhibition
centres. This is a very quiet and very beautiful location. The beach
is ca 300 metres away, Playas del Este (which is better for swimming
and sunbathing) is ca 35 minutes by public transport. The apartment
complex has a 24 hour snack bar, a lobby bar, a shopping centre and
a laundrette. Guests may use a swimming pool owned by a neighbouring
hotel.
All apartments have two bedrooms and a shared lounge with TV and telephone,
as well as a fully equipped shared kitchen, and usually a balcony.
Single room (SR) or double room (DR) with self-catering (SC).
All bungalows are ca. 30 mins walking distance from the school. There
is also a free shuttle service to the school (ca. 15 minutes).
Courses and prices
| Standard Course | ||||
| 20 lessons (45 minutes each) per week group tuition | ||||
| Prices in £ | Apartment | Apartment | ||
| 29.03. - 04.07./ 30.08. - 19.12. |
01.01. - 28.03./ 05.07. - 29.08./ 20.12. - 31.12. |
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| DR | SR | DR | SR | |
| 2 weeks | 750 | 969 | 848 | 1,067 |
| 3 weeks | 1,048 | 1,377 | 1,195 | 1,524 |
| 4 weeks | 1,234 | 1,675 | 1,430 | 1,871 |
| extra week | 260 | 371 | 309 | 420 |
| Intensive Course | ||||
| 30 lessons (45 minutes each) per week group tuition | ||||
| Prices in £ | Apartment | Apartment | ||
| 29.03. - 04.07./ 30.08. - 19.12. |
01.01. - 28.03./ 05.07. - 29.08./ 20.12. - 31.12. |
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| DR | SR | DR | SR | |
| 2 weeks | 975 | 1,187 | 1,083 | 1,295 |
| 3 weeks | 1,391 | 1,708 | 1,552 | 1,870 |
| 4 weeks | 1,812 | 2,235 | 2,028 | 2,451 |
| extra week | 420 | 526 | 474 | 580 |
| Star Course Plus 5 (only available on request) |
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| 20 lessons (45 minutes
each) per week group tuition + 5 lessons (45 minutes each) per week private tuition |
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| Preise in £ | Apartment | Apartment | ||
| 29.03. - 04.07./ 30.08. - 19.12. |
01.01. - 28.03./ 05.07. - 29.08./ 20.12. - 31.12. |
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| DR | SR | DR | SR | |
| 2 weeks | 946 | 1,165 | 1,044 | 1,263 |
| 3 weeks | 1,312 | 1,642 | 1,459 | 1,789 |
| 4 weeks | 1,577 | 2,018 | 1,773 | 2,214 |
| extra week | 358 | 469 | 407 | 518 |
| Star Course Plus 10 | ||||
| 20 lessons (45 minutes
each) per week group tuition + 10 lessons (45 minutes each) per week private tuition |
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| Prices in £ | Apartment | Apartment | ||
| 29.03. - 04.07./ 30.08. - 19.12. |
01.01. - 28.03./ 05.07. - 29.08./ 20.12. - 31.12. |
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| DR | SR | DR | SR | |
| 2 weeks | 1,122 | 1,342 | 1,220 | 1,440 |
| 3 weeks | 1,567 | 1,896 | 1,714 | 2,043 |
| 4 weeks | 1,969 | 2,410 | 2,165 | 2,606 |
| extra week | 456 | 567 | 505 | 616 |
| Star Course 20 | ||||
| 20 lessons (45 minutes each) per week private tuition | ||||
| Prices in £ | Apartment | Apartment | ||
| 29.03. - 04.07./ 30.08. - 19.12. |
01.01. - 28.03./ 05.07. - 29.08./ 20.12. - 31.12. |
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| DR | SR | DR | SR | |
| 2 weeks | 1,240 | 1,459 | 1,338 | 1,557 |
| Star Course 30 | ||||
| 30 lessons (45 minutes each) per week private tuition | ||||
| Prices in £ | Apartment | Apartment | ||
| 29.03. - 04.07./ 30.08. - 19.12. |
01.01. - 28.03./ 05.07. - 29.08./ 20.12. - 31.12. |
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| DR | SR | DR | SR | |
| 2 weeks | 1,612 | 1,832 | 1,710 | 1,930 |
Dates and services
| Outbound travel day: | Return travel day: |
| Sunday | Saturday |
| Course start dates: | |
| 04.01.; 18.01.; 01.02.; 15.02.; 01.03.; 15.03.; 29.03.; 12.04.; 26.04.; 10.05.; 24.05.; 07.06.; 21.06.; 05.07.; 19.07.; 02.08.; 16.08.; 30.08.; 13.09.; 27.09.; 11.10.; 25.10.; 08.11.; 22.11.; 06.12.; 20.12.; 27.12. | |
| No lessons on the following dates: | |
| 01.01.; 01.05.; 26.07.; 25.12.; 31.12. | |
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: £ 69
- Salsa dance course: £ 118 per week
- Return transfer from the airport to the accommodation: £ 34
Travel
We recommend that you book a flight to Havana airport. We strongly recommend you to book the school’s transfer service.