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FAQ about studing spanish in Cuba.
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""Cuban Universities offer Spanish language and Cuban culture courses throughout the year.
Participants have the opportunity to learn and improve the Spanish language in one of the university campuses, which provides a unique experience in language learning.
Frequent asked questions about Studing Spanish in Cuba
Registration
Regarding the day you have to arrive for Spanish courses, at University of Havana, the courses begin on the first Monday of each month.Registration can be done every first Monday of each month, throughout the year.
On that day, you go to the school, write a classification test and pay your fees and register.
You don't have to go to the university at all before that day; in fact, it is not possible to register in advance.
The actual classes (i.e., instruction) begin the day after, on Tuesday.
Classes
Classes are from Monday Friday with a duration of 4 to 5 hours daily. The length of courses varies according to their characteristics.
Class size
Class size is 3 to 10 students. At the end of each course the participant receives a certificate.
Cuban Universities where you can receive a Spanish Language course:
Universidad de Pinar del Río
Avenida José Martí No. 270, esquina 27 de noviembre, CP 20100, Pinar del Río
Telefax: (53-82) 5479
Email: maricela@vrect.upr.edu.cu
Contact: Maricela González
Universidad de La Habana
Calle J No. 556, El Vedado, CP 10400
Ciudad de La Habana
Telefax: (53 7) 832 4245
Fax : (53 7) 33 5774
Email: dpg@comuh.uh.cu
Contact: Heidi Villalón
Instituto Superior Politécnico "José Antonio Echeverría"
Calle 127 s/n terrenos del Central "Manuel Martínez Prieto", Marianao, CP 19290.
Ciudad de La Habana
Tels. : (53 7) 20 7242/20 8454
Fax : (53 7) 27 7129
Email: agarcia@tesla.ispjae.edu.cu
Contact: Andrés García
Universidad Agraria de La Habana
Autopista Nacional y Carretera de Tapaste, Km. 23½, CP 32700, Apartado Postal 1819, San José de Las Lajas, La Habana
Tel.: (53 64) 62917, 63728
Fax: (53 7) 240942
Email: joa@main.isch.edu.cu, febles@main.isch.edu.cu
Contact: Rafael Joa
Universidad de Matanzas
Autopista a Varadero, km 3. Matanzas
Tel.: (53 52) 61992
Fax: (53 52) 53101
Email: bofill@cdict.umtz.edu.cu
Contact: Arturo Bofill
Universidad Central de Las Villas
Carretera de Camajuaní, Km 51 1/2
Santa Clara, Villa Clara
Tel.: (53 7) 81366
Email: jlv@uclv.etecsa.cu
Contact: Juan Luis Valdés
Universidad de Cienfuegos
Carretera Rodas Km 4 Cuatro Caminos
CP 59430
Tel.: (53 32) 23390
Email: rafdez@ucf.edu.cu
Contact: Raúl Alpízar
Universidad de Ciego de Ávila
Carretera de Morón km 9 1/2, Ciego de Ávila
Tel.: (53 33) 266113, 22748
Email: posgrad@unica.edu.cu; vrip@unica.edu.cu
Contact: Nancy García
Universidad de Camagüey
Carretera Circunvalación Norte, Km 5 1/2, CP 74650, Camagüey. Cuba
Tel.: (53 322) 62336
Fax: (53 322) 61126
Email: larrua@reduc.cmw.edu.cu, olgagp@reduc.cmw.edu.cu
Contact: Rafael Larrúa
Centro Universitario de Las Tunas
Ave. Carlos J. Finlay s/n, Reparto Buenavista. Las Tunas. CP 75200. Cuba
Tels.: (53 31) 46501, 46502, 46503, 48014
Fax: (53 31) 46503
Email: posgrado@ictcu.ltunas.inf.cu
Contact: Enrique Marañón
Universidad de Holguín
Ave. XX Aniversario S.N carretera Vía Guarda la Vaca
Apartado Postal 57 y 59
C.P. 80100
Tel.: (53 24) 481690, 481302
Email:frobles@uho.hlg.edu.cu
Contact: Ana María Quesada
Universidad de Granma
Carretera de Manzanilla Km 17 1/2, Bayamo, Granma
Tel.: (53 23) 92163
Fax: (53 23) 426336
Email: paco@udg.granma.inf.cu, marean@udg.granma.inf.cu
Contact: Francisco Velázquez
Universidad de Oriente
Ave. Patricio Lumumba s/n, Santiago de Cuba
Tel.: (53 226) 31832, 32689
Fax: (53 226) 86203
Email: atena@rect.uo.edu.cu
Contact: Alicia Martínez
Course length and registration fees
Spanish Language Courses
1 week: 100.00 USD 2 weeks: 200.00 USD 3 weeks: 250.00 USD
Business Spanish Course
2 weeks: 240.00 USD 3 weeks: 270.00 USD
Cuban Culture Course
2 weeks: 250.00 USD 3 weeks: 345.00 USD
Other courses are especially tailored to meet the needs and interests of the students.
Participation in the programs includes...
-Access to academic activities, laboratories, special lectures and academic practices.
-Transportation to all official activitiies of the program
-Specialized visits within the programs..
Homestay at Casa Particular
Education outside of the
classroom is an important element of one's personal development.Traveling
to a foreign country not only provides a new perspective on the world, it
also affords one the opportunity to learn more about others and about
themselves.
It serves as a wonderful compliment to the daily
lessons and nurtures friendships that can last a lifetime. Staying at Casa Particular allow students to
fully immerse themselves into the local culture. They can
assist you in organizing a tour or in planning any aspect of an itinerary
that will create a positive overseas experience.
There are various
alternatives for accommodation while attending a language institution;
however, the homestay system has proven to be the most effective way for
students to obtain greater understanding of the customs and traditions of
their host country. To ensure that everyone has an enjoyable experience,
each family that is listed at CASA PARTICULAR LIST is carefully screened for this task. Quite often, the
homestay experience is the most rewarding and memorable component of the
study abroad program.
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