Spanish Courses in Argentina
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
Ushuaia is the beginning of the end of the world. The untouched nature
of the islands of Tierra del Fuego unites high mountains, snowy glaciers
and the sea. Excursions to Antarctica will start and end right here.
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Ushuaia
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Ushuaia is the capital of the province Tierra del Fuego in Argentina and the most southern city of the country. It is located at the Beagle Channel, at the same time, Ushuaia is also the most southern city of the world. The city has approximately 65.000 inhabitants.
Ushuaia unites the mountains and forests of Tierra del Fuego with the ocean. With its untouched nature, the city is known to be the beginning or the end of the world, depending on perspective. The discovery of the islands by Ferdinand Magellan, at the beginning of the 16th century, the Spanish colonisation and the gold rush, during the 19th and 20th century, led to a population mixture of indigenous people and European settlers. Today only a small number of indigenous people are still living on the islands.
Excursions and expeditions to Antarctica start from here. Ushuaia is located at the bottom of the glacier Martial that offers the best view over the city, its beautiful surrounding area, the wide coniferous forests, with cypresses, spruces and cedars, and the Mountains of Chile. Different types of seals and Magellanic Penguins, named after the famous Portuguese explorer, can be seen while canoeing along the coastline. While hiking in the highlands, you can see Guanacos, a type of lama, and sometimes even pumas. Especially, the close national park ’Tierra del Fuego’ offers a fantastic insight into the flora and fauna of the islands.
You can also find the ’Carcel del Fín del Mundo’, the prison of the end of the world in Ushuaia, where criminals and felons were kept during the last century. Today the prison is a museum, where famous inmates are presented as wax figures. A further attraction of Tierra del Fuego is ’El Tren del Fín del Mundo’, the train of the end of the world. The train ride leads through many kilometres of the beautiful scenery of Tierra del Fuego.
The school
Our school is situated in the town centre and is close to the harbour. The school is located in a typical port building and offers 14 modern class rooms, a rest area, a small kitchen and a computer lab with internet connection. Our highly qualified tutors are fully trained to teach Spanish as a foreign language.
Combination Course
You will book a 4-week-language course of which you will spend 3 weeks in Buenos Aires and one week in Ushuaia/Tierra del Fuego. Flights are not included in the course price.
Brief information
| Average group size |
| 3, maximum 7 |
| Students |
| Adults of all ages, minimum age 18 |
| Language Levels |
| all; except beginner's level (A0) Business Course; from intermediate level (B2) |
| Internet access |
| free in school. Wireless LAN. Internet access is also available, if you bring your own computer / laptop. |
| Average temperatures |
| summer 18°, winter 1° |
LISA! Quality Mark
The LISA! language school is accredited by the following organisations: WYSE, ALTO, BELTA, AMPEI, NAFSA and STAYWYSE.
Sightseeing in Ushuaia
There are several sporting and recreational activities in Ushuaia. The plain, the high mountains and the beautiful glacier ’Martial’ offer fantastic trails for mountain biking and horseback riding, you can explore forests and snow covered fields. Anglers can hope for a big catch at the long costal stripe. Boat trips are offered on the Beagle Channel.
The 'Museum of the End of the World’ explains the history of Tierra del Fuego and the museum 'Prison of the End of the World’, right next to the Ocean Museum, shows famous inmates, of the last century, as wax figures. The local aquarium and a charming handicraft market wait for their visitors. With the ’train of the end of the world', you can explore the beautiful surrounding area of Tierra del Fuego.
Accommodation
Family: Single room (SR) or double room (DR) with breakfast (B&B) or half board (HB), no meals on Sundays. The average distance to the school is 10 minutes on foot.
Courses and prices
| Standard Course | ||||
| 20 lessons (55 minutes each) per week group tuition | ||||
| Prices in £ | Family | |||
| DR B&B | SR B&B | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 1 week | 397 | 436 | 446 | 485 |
| 2 weeks | 685 | 763 | 783 | 861 |
| 3 weeks | 907 | 1,024 | 1,054 | 1,171 |
| 4 weeks | 1,126 | 1,283 | 1,322 | 1,479 |
| extra week | 279 | 319 | 328 | 368 |
| Intensive Course | ||||
| 30 lessons (55 minutes each) per week group tuition | ||||
| Prices in £ | Family | |||
| DR B&B | SR B&B | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 1 week | 446 | 485 | 495 | 534 |
| 2 weeks | 763 | 842 | 861 | 940 |
| 3 weeks | 1,024 | 1,142 | 1,171 | 1,289 |
| 4 weeks | 1,283 | 1,440 | 1,479 | 1,636 |
| extra week | 319 | 358 | 368 | 407 |
| Star Course | ||||
| 20 lessons (55 minutes
each) per week group tuition + 5 lessons (45 minutes each) per week private tuition |
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| Prices in £ | Family | |||
| DR B&B | SR B&B | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 1 week | 485 | 524 | 534 | 573 |
| 2 weeks | 832 | 910 | 930 | 1,008 |
| 3 weeks | 1,122 | 1,240 | 1,269 | 1,387 |
| 4 weeks | 1,420 | 1,577 | 1,616 | 1,773 |
| extra week | 348 | 387 | 397 | 436 |
| Star Course 10 | ||||
| 10 lessons (45 minutes each) per week private tuition | ||||
| Prices in £ | Family | |||
| DR B&B | SR B&B | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 1 week | 505 | 544 | 554 | 593 |
| 2 weeks | 861 | 940 | 959 | 1,038 |
| 3 weeks | 1,161 | 1,279 | 1,308 | 1,426 |
| 4 weeks | 1,479 | 1,636 | 1,675 | 1,832 |
| extra week | 368 | 407 | 417 | 456 |
| Combination Course Buenos Aires & Ushuaia | ||||
| 4 weeks standard course, with 3 weeks spent in Buenos Aires and 1 week spent in Ushuaia/Tierra del Fuego | ||||
| Prices in £ | Family | |||
| DR B&B | SR B&B | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 4 weeks | 1,126 | 1,283 | 1,322 | 1,479 |
Dates and services
| Outbound travel day: | Return travel day: |
| Sunday | Saturday |
| Course start dates: | |
| Courses begin every Monday | |
| No lessons on the following dates: | |
| 01.01.; 24.03.; 01.04.; 02.04.; 25.05.; 21.06.; 09.07.; 16.08.; 11.10.; 08.12. | |
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 night without lessons: £ 44
- Single transfer from the airport to the accommodation: £ 44
Travel
We recommend that you book a flight to Ushuaia. A public transport service from the airport to your accommodation is available; a private pick up service may be booked additionally. Please contact our staff for further information and advice.