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What students say about this University (see below for more references)

“I really liked Bere. She did a great job improving my Spanish. I loved my family. I really liked the program.”
JACKIE ATTWOOD-DUPONT-Executive Program
September, 2006 Middleburry University - Student of English Literature San Antonio , TX

“Rosalba is an excellent teacher. Was very patient and clear with her explanations. I was very pleased to have been her student. Tere was very creative with her teaching methods. I thought she was an excellent teacher.  Cristina was creative in her methods, and she did an excellent job of coordinating the material from the other classes. Perla was a great asset- I cannot say enough about her other than she is a wonderful ambassador for not only the school but also for México.  Vicente is also an excellent ambassador. Without a doubt this program exceeded my expectations. I am extremely pleased that I came.  
September, 2006
ROBERT JOHNSON - Executive Program Cannon Hospital, Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Location - Cuernavaca 

Cuernavaca is recognized worldwide as center for Spanish language studies as well as Hispanic culture, humanities and business in Latin America. La Universidad Internacional is ideally located in a safe residential area of Cuernavaca. .

Cuernavaca has many natural and cultural sites for visitors to enjoy. Nearby Cuernavaca you can also find some Mexico's most famous fresh water springs such as "Las Estacas River" where many scenes from TARZAN were filmed. Within the city limits are found a natural waterfall known as the "Salto de San Antón". The city offers many interesting museums, colonial and archaelogical sites, a cathedral dating back to the XVI century, the Palace of Cortés and murals by the famous muralists David Alfaro Siqueiros, Diego Rivera and Rufino Tamayo. The city has been the home of many historical and political figures such as Barbara Hutton, Ivan Illich, Erick Fromm, Carlos Pellicer and David Alfaro Siqueiros.

Our University

Universidad Internacional was founded to 1980 as the The Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies (Centro Bilingue). Its mission was the teaching of Spanish Language and Mexican Culture exclusively to foreign students. Later Centro Bilingue expanded its academic opportunities to Mexican students as well. Today, Universidad Internacional has national recognition and accreditation and its students pursue both undergraduate (licenciatura) and graduate studies.

Presently Universidad Internacional graduates are highly trained professionals with an international background in many areas such as business administration, law, architecture, teaching, engineering, computer science etc. Simultaneously the language department continues to offer its excellent program in Spanish language for foreigners.

Accrediting bodies:
Mexican accreditation: Universidad Internacional is accredited by Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (UAEM as of 3/18/93 code 92-I-1) and The Secretariat of Public Education (SEP as tc 9710 70128),

Credits

In the United States, the Intensive Spanish Language Program at the Center for Linguistic & Multicultural Studies/Universidad Internacional is affiliated with over 100 colleges and universities, which accepts or transfers university credits that are given to enrolled student click here for list of Universities whom have previously accepted credits

Best Time to come Best Time To Go

The busiest time of the year is from May to middle August (summer season). The weather is really warm and sunny. A lot of foreign students come on these dates.
The best time to come for some students is in winter and spring (from November to April), because of the weather that is warm in daytime and a little chilli in nighttimes and the vacations of the students the school is not crowded.

Language Courses Outlines (see below for course prices):

SPN 101 INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH GRAMMAR I.
No prerequisite. This course is designed especially for students at the beginning level of Spanish. It serves as an introduction to Spanish grammar and pronunciation. The course is offered in Spanish. Exceptions are only made when it is necessary to explain difficult concepts that the student cannot yet understand in the foreign language. The students should speak with the Resident Director prior to the course regarding the number of credits they will receive for the course.

SPN 102 INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH GRAMMAR II.
No prerequisite. The course reviews Spanish grammar and some verbs in different moods including the indicative, the subjunctive and the imperative. The class is conducted in Spanish. Exceptions are only made when it is necessary to explain difficult concepts that the student cannot yet understand in the foreign language. The students should speak with the Resident Director prior to the course regarding the number of credits they will receive for the course.

SPN 111 BEGINNING SPANISH I.
No prerequisite. This course is designed to develop listening, oral and written aspects of the Spanish language. The course includes verbal comprehension, pronunciation exercises, sentence formation, vocabulary, verbs and simple readings. The course is given in Spanish. Exceptions are only made when it is necessary to explain difficult concepts that the student cannot yet understand in the foreign language. 4 credits.

SPN 112 BEGINNING SPANISH II.
Prerequisite: SPN 111; two years of high school or a semester of college or equivalent. This course is the continuation of SPN 111. It is designed to improve the development of different aspects of the language: listening, speaking, writing and reading. The course content includes the following: regular and irregular verbs; the imperfect, future, conditional, imperative and subjunctive; pertinent vocabulary; complex sentence structures and various readings. The course is given in Spanish. Exceptions are only made when it is necessary to explain difficult concepts that the student cannot yet understand in the foreign language. 4 credits.

SPN 211 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I.
Prerequisite: SPN 112; three years of high school or two semesters of college or equivalent. This course is designed to improve the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The main objective of the course is to provide the student with enough pertinent vocabulary and grammatical structures so that he/she can converse and practice everything learned in previous courses. The content is as follows: regular and irregular verbs in all tenses, advanced vocabulary, structuring of sentences, and readings permitting an understanding of cultural themes. The course is offered in Spanish. 4 credits.

SPN 212 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II.
Prerequisite: SPN 211; four years of high school or three semesters of college or equivalent. This course is designed to increase the student's abilities in oral comprehension, reading and writing in Spanish, so that the students can communicate and practice linguistic models which they have already learned. Students make a figurative and symbolic analysis of language using readings and short stories and idiomatic expressions. The class is conducted in Spanish. 4 credits.

SPN 222 COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES IN SPANISH.
Prerequisite: SPN211; four years of High School or three semesters of college or equivalent. This course is designed to further develop the student's skills in oral and written communication, as well as improve communication through description, narration, and the formulation of argument, hypothesis, suggestion and opinion. 4 credits.

SPN 294 HISTORY OF MEXICO.
Prerequisite: SPN 211; two years of high school or a semester of college or equivalent. This course provides a chronological study of Mexican history, politics, and economy along with the social and cultural development of México. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

SPN 301 ADVANCED GRAMMAR.
Prerequisite: SPN 211; four years of high school Spanish or three semesters of college or equivalent. This course is designed to help students assimilate certain subtle notions of the subjunctive mood in contrast to the indicative, relative pronouns, and prepositions. The course is offered in Spanish. 3 credits.

SPN 305 INTRODUCTION TO READINGS IN SPANISH.
Prerequisite: SPN 212; four years of high school Spanish, and/or three semesters of college or equivalent. This course is designed to help the student improve reading and comprehension skills using readings in Spanish and Latin American texts. The course is offered in Spanish. 3 credits.

SPN 306 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE.
Prerequisite: SPN212 or equivalent. This course is designed to provide a general knowledge of Latin American literature. Student learns to be able to distinguish between different literary genres and to analyze techniques of narrative, drama, and poetry. 3 credits.

SPN 308 MEXICO TODAY.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent. This course is an introduction to contemporary México its society; its institutions, history, geography, political and economic system. Discussions focus on art, literature and music in México. Videos and visual aids are a complementary aspect of the course. The course is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

SPN 309 LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent. This course is designed to develop an understanding of the Latin American countries in their political, economic, social and religious aspects including education, women’s roles, social services and indigenous groups. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

SPN 311 SPANISH CIVILIZATION.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent. This course is a study of political, social, economic, religious, literary and artistic history from pre-Roman days to the present. It is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge of the Hispanic world. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

SPN 312 SPANISH AMERICAN CIVILIZATION.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent. This course presents the historical, political, social, economic, religious and cultural aspects of Latin America from discovery and the conquest until present time. It especially emphasizes independent Latin America and its reality. The course is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

SPN 320 SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I.
No prerequisite. The course is designed for those students whose mother tongue is Spanish, but who have lived and have been educated in the United States. The course aims to develop certain general aspects of writing (orthography), reading (pronunciation and intonation) and grammar. Its goal also includes to increase Spanish vocabulary. 4 credits

SPN 322 SPANISH CONVERSATION I.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent. This course improves Spanish speaking skills through intensive vocabulary building. The practices enhance students’ conversational skills. The class is conducted in Spanish. 4 credits.

SPN 323 SPANISH COMPOSITION I.
Prerequisite: SPN 322 or equivalent. This course improves written communication in Spanish. The course focuses on further development of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions necessary for specific written themes. The class is conducted in Spanish. 4 credits.

SPN 324 SPANISH STYLISTICS I.
Prerequisite: SPN322 or equivalent. This course perfects Spanish grammar, through writing and conversation. Written and oral exercises focus on the organization of ideas, clarity of expression, and the development of logical conclusions. 4 credits.

SPN 346 ANALYSIS OF MEXICAN CULTURE.
Prerequisite SPN 322. This course develops the ability to interpret the historic symbols of the Mexican people. The course is comprised of the following topics: differences between the concepts of pre-Hispanic time and the Gregorian calendar; value and use of time and its ritualization; interpretation and significance of space as a mold for cultural behaviour; cultural transformation due to the influence of western culture; the changing sociocultural panorama, its symbols and manifestations in social life; and the manifestation of Mexico's past in its present time. 3 credits.

SPN 371 SPANISH FOR BUSINESS.
Prerequisite: SPN 322; SPN 323 or equivalent. This course is designed for those students interested in the area of business. It concentrates on the following aspects: business vocabulary, writing formal letters, preparation of oral presentations concerning the economic and commercial affairs in various Latin American countries. The course is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

SPN 405 SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE I.
Prerequisite: SPN 322 or equivalent. The course focuses on the study of Latin American literature from 1492 to 1800. Readings in poetry, prose and drama from the Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical and Romantic periods are also included. The class is in Spanish. 3 credits.

SPN 406 SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE II.
Prerequisite: SPN 323 or equivalent. The course is a continuation of SPN/LIT 405 course and focuses on Latin American literature from 1880 to the present. The readings are a selected compendium of poetry, prose and drama from the modernists, realists, naturalists and contemporary writers. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

SPN 407 LATIN AMERICAN SHORT STORY.
Prerequisite: SPN 323 or equivalent. This course is a comprehensive analysis of selected stories by contemporary authors of recognized significance in their national and international context. The course is designed to improve vocabulary, reading and increase knowledge of regional colloquialisms and idioms. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

SPN 408 MEXICAN LITERATURE.
Prerequisite: SPN 323 or equivalent. This course offers an understanding of Mexican literature in its historical, political and social context since its beginning to the present. Students analyze the literary movements in México through the reading of selected works. 3 credits.

SPN 409 CHICANO LITERATURE.
Prerequisite: SPN 323 or equivalent. This course analyzes the historical, political and social elements influencing the Chicano movement and its expression in literature. During the course, students analyze short stories, essays, poems, novels and plays within the Chicano movement. 3 credits.

SPN 420 SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS II.
Prerequisite: SPN 320 or equivalent. This course is designed for those students whose mother tongue is Spanish but who have lived and been educated in the United States and have studied Spanish grammar. The course focuses on increasing vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in Spanish. It also reviews general aspects of culture in Latin America. 3 credits.

SPN 421 SPANISH PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY.
Prerequisite: SPN 322 or equivalent. This course describes and analyzes the sound system of modern Spanish based on structural phonetic theory. The focus of the course is on intensive drilling on the various sounds and sound-variants of the Spanish language to correct problems of linguistic interference. The class is taught in Spanish. 4 credits.

SPN 422 SPANISH CONVERSATION II.
Prerequisite: SPN 322 or equivalent. This course improves and enhances Spanish speaking skills. The course focuses on informal and technical vocabulary for discussions of specific themes. The class is conducted in Spanish. 4 credits.

SPN 423 SPANISH COMPOSITION II.
Prerequisite: SPN 422, SPN 323 or equivalent. This course focuses on formal Spanish composition. The following topics are covered: style, narration and description. The class is conducted in Spanish. 4 credits.

SPN 424 SPANISH STYLISTICS II.
Prerequisite: SPN 322 or equivalent. This course focuses on the analysis and practice of the different modes of formal research. The student will apply the theoretical and practical foundations necessary for the planning, writing and presentation of oral and written speeches in Spanish. 4 credits.

SPN 434 ANALYSIS OF THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE MEXICAN.
Prerequisite: SPN 322 or equivalent. This course is a general introduction to the principal behaviors of the Mexican "being". It is a consideration of the national identity and a portrait of Mexicans, their personality, values and beliefs. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

SPN 581 EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS IN MEXICO.
Prerequisite: advanced level of Spanish or SPN 322. This course presents the development of themes related to education in Mexico from the pre-Columbian period to the present with emphasis on Mayan and Mexican cultures, religious education, secular and lay education, and also the development of contemporary urban and rural education, Special emphasis is placed on family participation in education and the parent/ teacher relationship. The class is conducted in Spanish. 1-3 credits .

Social Science and History

SOC 308 MEXICO TODAY.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent. This course is an introduction to contemporary Mexico, its society; institutions, history, geography, political and economic system. Discussions focus on art, literature and music in Mexico. Videos and visual aids are a complementary part of the course. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

SOC 309 LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent. This course is designed to develop an understanding of Latin American countries in their political, economic, social and religious aspects as well as education, women, social services and indigenous groups. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

SOC 346 ANALYSIS OF MEXICAN CULTURE.
Prerequisite: SPN 322. This course develops the ability to interpret the historic symbols of the Mexican people. The course is comprised of the following topics: differences between the concepts of pre-Hispanic time and the Gregorian calendar; concepts, value and use of time and its ritualization; interpretation and significance of space as a mold for cultural behavior; cultural transformation due to the influence of western culture; the changing sociocultural panorama, its symbols and manifestations in social life; and manifestations of Mexico's past in its present. 3 credits

HST 311 SPANISH CIVILIZATION.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent. This course is a study of political, social, economic, religious, literary and artistic history from pre-Roman days to present times. It is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the Hispanic world. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

HST 312 SPANISH AMERICAN CIVILIZATION.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent. This course presents the historical, political, social, economic, religious and cultural aspects of Latin America since discovery and the conquest until present time. It especially emphasizes Independent Latin America and its reality. The course is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

HST 494 HISTORY OF MEXICO.
Prerequisite: SPN 211 or equivalent. This course provides a chronological study of the political and economic history of México, as well as its social and cultural development from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Special emphasis is placed on the cultures of Meso America, the colonial period, the Revolution of 1910 and the post-revolutionary period. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

PLS 345 THE MEXICAN POLITICAL SYSTEM.
Prerequisite: SPN 322 or equivalent. This course provides a historical analysis of the sociopolitical evolution of México from the Meso America theocracies and the priestly power of the Aztecs, to the power structure of New Spain to the strongmen and dictators of contemporary Mexico. It also deals with the Mexican Revolution, and the return of the military as leaders, the consolidation of the official Party (PRI), pluralist ideology, the opposition, and the control and manipulation of mass communication media. 3 credits.

PSY 434 ANALYSIS OF THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE MEXICAN.
Prerequisite: SPN 322 or equivalent. The course is a general introduction to the principal behaviours of the Mexican "being". It gives a profile of the national identity as well as a portrait of the Mexicans, their personality, values and beliefs. The course is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

RLG 401 HISTORY OF RELIGION IN MEXICO.
Prerequisite: advanced level of Spanish or SPN 322. This course provides the student with an understanding of Mexican religion with a focus on indigenous, Christian and contemporary Catholic dimensions. The course also addresses repercussions in the political, social, cultural and economic development of México of yesterday and today. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

ART 421 INTRODUCTION TO MEXICAN ART.
Prerequisite: SPN 322 or equivalent. This course is an analysis of Mexican Art, starting from the pre-Columbian friezes, sculpture and architecture, and the pre-Columbian murals, through the Sixteenth Century frescoes and Eighteenth Century Baroque art, to conclude with the great Mexican muralists of the twentieth century. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

EDU 581 EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS IN MEXICO.
Advanced level of Spanish or SPN 322. This course presents the development of themes related to education in México from the pre-Columbian period to the present with emphasis on Mayan and Mexican cultures, religious and secular education, and the development of contemporary urban and rural education. Family participation in education is also considered, emphasizing the parent/teacher relationship. The course is conducted in Spanish. 1-3 credits.

Literature and Linguistics

LIT 306 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent. This course is designed to provide a general knowledge of Latin American literature. The student learns so distinguish between literary genres and to analyze techniques of narrative, drama, and poetry. 3 credits.

LIT 405 SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE I.
Prerequisite: SPN 322 or equivalent. This course focuses on the study of Latin American literature from 1492 to 1800, including readings in poetry, prose and drama from the Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassic and Romantic periods. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

LIT 406 SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE II.
Prerequisite: SPN 323 or equivalent. The course is a continuation of SPN/LIT 405 and focuses on Hispano-American literature from 1880 to our times. The readings for the course are a selected compendium of poetry, prose and drama from the modernists, realists, naturalists and contemporary writers. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

LIT 407 LATIN AMERICAN SHORT STORY.
Prerequisite: SPN 323 or equivalent. This course is a comprehensive analysis of selected stories from contemporary authors of recognized significance in their national and continental contexts. The course improves vocabulary and reading skills so that the student can master regional colloquialisms and idioms. The class is conducted in Spanish. 3 credits.

LIT 408 MEXICAN LITERATURE.
Prerequisite: SPN 323 or equivalent. This course provides an understanding of Mexican literature in its historical, political and social context since its beginning to the present. Students analyze the literary movements in Mexico through the reading of selected works. 3 credits.

LIT 409 CHICANO LITERATURE.
Prerequisite: SPN323 or equivalent. This course analyzes the historic, political and social elements influencing the Chicano movement and its expression in literature. During the course, students will analyze short stories, essays, poems, novels and plays within the Chicano movement. 3 credits.

LIN 421 SPANISH PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY.
Prerequisite: SPN 322 or equivalent. This course describes and analyzes the sound system of modern Spanish based on structural phonetic theory. The focus of the course is on intensive drilling on the various sounds and sound-variants of the Spanish language to correct problems of linguistic interference. The class is taught in Spanish. 4 credits.

Internships

INT 352 INTERNSHIP FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 and courses at the 300 level related to the student's career goal. This internship provides field work experience in a Latin American healthcare setting. It serves as a means to help medical students achieve immediate ability to function in Spanish and to explore cultural similarities and differences affecting communication and Latino groups or individuals. 1-3 credits.

INT 353 INTERNSHIP IN SOCIAL WORK.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent and courses at the 300 level related to the student's career goal. This internship provides a supervised work opportunity within a Mexican private or public social agency in areas pertinent to the student's interests. This experience helps the students to understand cultural variables in Latin-American ethnic groups and how these factors influence social work practice. 1-3 credits.

INT 354 INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent and courses at the 300 level related to the student's career goal. This internship serves as a means for business and economics professionals to achieve immediate ability to function in Spanish. It provides supervised experience in a Mexican business environment. It also serves as a means to review and improve conversational skills and to master the technical Spanish vocabulary necessary to function successfully in the field. 1-3 credits.

INT 355 INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATION.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent and courses at the 300 level related to the student's career goal. This internship provides an opportunity for observation and teaching in selected private and public Mexican Schools and colleges under the supervision of a classroom teacher and university supervisor. This experience helps participants to gain a better understanding of culturally diverse students and families. 1-3 credits.
Please note: Internships in Education are not available during the months of June, July and August due to the fact that local schools are not in session at that time.

INT 356 INTERNSHIP IN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent and courses at the 300 level related to the student's career goal. This internship serves as a means for hotel & restaurant management students to achieve an immediate ability to function in Spanish. It provides supervised experience in a Mexican hotel or restaurant environment. This experience also serves as a means to review and improve conversational skills and to master the technical Spanish vocabulary necessary for the student's career. 1-3 credits.

INT 357 INTERNSHIP IN MEXICAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
Prerequisite: SPN 212 or equivalent and courses at the 300 level related to the student's career goal. This internship enables the student to learn the basic operations of a Mexican criminal justice agency and to understand the history and sociology of Mexican culture, Mexican criminal justice system and Mexican criminal law. 1-3 credits.

Special Course 1 (per week)

Intensive Spanish Language Class (3 hrs.)
Students are placed in small Spanish classes of homogeneous students grouped according to their previous level of Spanish fluency , their ability to communicate, their origin, and their ages. We subscribe to the "Group Five System" in which no more than 5 students are assigned to one professor. Thus, professors can give their students personal attention. The Spanish Class focuses on 4 main skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Latin American or Grammar Courses (2 hrs.)
This is a flexible option that allows the students to choose from an assortment of classes in the following areas of study: Art, Business, Education, History, Latin-American Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, and Spanish grammar.

Cultural Lectures or Conversation (1 hr.)
This component is designed to improve students' listening and conversational Spanish Language skills and cultural awareness by corrected discussions on topics like holidays, festivities, and family life. Students are encouraged to compare and contrast their own culture with their experiences in Mexico. The class targets specific vocabulary development and conversational skills.

Optional Classes.

Boost your Spanish knowledge by enrolling in one of the many optional classes available in the afternoon from 2:20 p.m. - 4 p.m., Monday to Thursday at no extra cost. These classes provide additional enrichment and better understanding of the Spanish language. Classes range from pronunciation to advanced grammar and/or conversation workshop. Upon request, students may enrol in one hour per week of individual attention in grammar, concentrating on areas of individual weakness.

Additional Information

Classes start every Monday of the year.

Classes are from Monday to Friday from 08:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

From Monday to Thursday, we offer optional classes from 2:20 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. without additional cost.

Every Saturday, new students have an Orientation course from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Students have and oral interview and a written test, in order to know their level of Spanish and place them in the correct group.

• No more than 5 students in a Spanish Class. (group five system)
• Up to 38 hours a week
• Complete Cultural immersion
• Classes with students of similar level, ages and interests.
• Lectures and Courses according to the Spanish level
• Immediate Individual attention to academic and personal needs.
• Native Spanish speaking professors
• Variety of methodology
• Complete flexibility.
• Structured guided conversation classes
• Internships
• Earn credits

Special Course 2: (per week)

The Executive Program is a tailor-made program, broken up into 4 options ranging from 6 to 9 hours, equipping business professionals with the necessary tools to effectively communicate professionally in Spanish with their Latin-American clients in the shortest amount of time possible. In doing so, the program focuses on 4 main skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing. Each subsequent One-on-One session is led by a different teacher.

The Intensive Spanish Executive Program can be tailored according to each individual's work schedule. Holidays in Mexico will not affect your program.

We can also accommodate personal request, such as a focus on special vocabulary or terminology related to your profession. Furthermore, if you have certain materials that you want to work with, we would be more than happy to receive them in advance in order to prepare for your arrival.

PROGRAM BENEFITS 

  Establish an Effective Platform into the Robust Hispanic Market

  Total Program Flexibility

  Complete Culture Immersion

  Private and Semi-Private Classes

  An Executive Lounge to keep you in touch with the business world

  A linguistic assistant to ensure proper transition

  Cross Cultural Classes

TAKEAWAY VALUE

Our program provides a globally relevant framework for addressing communication barriers executives experience with the Latino community by:

  Encouraging Spanish language acquisition to be used as a powerful tool for effective communication; ultimately creating competitive solutions

  Exploring the forces that shape the Latin-American business climate

  Broadening the perspectives of businessmen- then using this enhanced vision to formulate effective management decisions

Additionally:

  Students enrolled in our Intensive Spanish Executive Program may take advantage of giving a 50 minute lecture on the topic of his/her preference to a native audience. (Optional)

  Students enrolled in our program may benefit from round table sessions organized with native undergraduate and graduate professors from Universidad Internacional. (Optional)

·  Students participating in our Executive Program may lead an interactive presentation with native undergraduate students. (Optional)

Additionally, private sessions may operate on weekends with a minimum of three hours per day for an extra cost

Course Summary

(All courses below are $235USD per week. Please see below for full pricing details)

Other University credit courses

(these classes are taught in Spanish, within the main campus)

Courses:

CIENCIAS POLÍTICAS Y GESTIÓN PÚBLICA
RVOE 2006P02303/2006-05-12

TECNOLOGÍAS DE LA INFORMACIÓN
RVOE 2006P02300/2006-05-12

ECONOMÍA Y FINANZAS
RVOE 2006P02302/2006-05-12

ADMINISTRACIÓN DE EMPRESAS
SSE/RVOE 0098P02060/98-12-04

ADMINISTRACIÓN DE EMPRESAS TURÍSTICAS
SSE/RVOE 2000P02128/2000-06-16

COMERCIO EXTERIOR
SSE/RVOE 0097P02002/97-02-14

CONTADURÍA
SSE/RVOE 2000P02143/2000-07-18

MERCADOTECNIA
SSE/RVOE 2000P02166/2000-09-06

INGENIERÍA EN SISTEMAS COMPUTACIONALES
SSE/RVOE 2000P02261/2004-08-27

INGENIERÍA INDUSTRIAL Y DE SISTEMAS DE CALIDAD
RVOE 2006P02301/2006-05-12

ARQUITECTURA
SSE/RVOE 2000P02170/2000-09-06

COMUNICACIÓN
SSE/RVOE 2000P02168/2000-09-06

DISEÑO GRAFICO
SSE/RVOE 2000P02168/2000-09-06

IDIOMAS
SSE/RVOE 0098P02056/98-12-04

ENSEÑANZA DEL ESPAÑOL Y LITERATURA
SSE/RVOE 2005P02287/2005-11-14

RELACIONES INTERNACIONALES
SSE/RVOE 0098P02057/98-12-04

DERECHO
SSE/RVOE 2000P02141/2000-07-18

Services Summary

Language taught in: Spanish

Nearest Airport: Mexico´s City Airport (2 hours by bus)

Airport transfer :

We offer a convenient and efficient private taxi service from the Mexico City International Airport or anyplace within the Mexico City metropolitan area directly to your Mexican family's home or any other destination in Cuernavaca . Our University repreentative carrying a sign with your name will meet you in the airport as you exit international customs. (Prices depend upon the number of people and destinations. ) Service available 24 hours.

Public Transportation Service from and to the Airport

The Pullman de Morelos Bus Station at the Mexico City International Airport is located on the second floor behind the food court. Any porter can assist you, or just follow the signs for Cuernavaca transport.

Location Type

Universidad Internacional is located in a very safe and quiet residential area 10 minutes walking distance to downtown and about 5 minutes by car.

Public Transport  

Yes, taxi cabs and public buses

Buildings

University Campus

Snack Bar / Canteen / Restaurants on Campus 

Disabled Access  Yes, for some locations.

Garden / Terrace  Yes, gardens, terraces fountains and swimming pools

Library  Yes

Newspapers / Magazines   yes

Message Service  yes

Computers   yes, over 150 PCs available

Internet Access  yes free Internet access in all our computer labs and also Wireless

Nearest Cybercafé  All around the city. About 5 minutes walking distance from any place

Multimedia Facilities  Many

Course Materials normally 30 to $ 50 U.S.

Student Nationalities  United Status  86%, Switzerland  4%, Germany 3%, Japan 2%,Canadá 1%, México  2% (**) Other 2%

Holidays.  The Spanish School observes several national holidays each year in which no classes are held. NB No student refunds for classes missed due to holidays.

Public Holidays for 2007

Students in the Executive Spanish Program do attend their one-on-one classes.

Activities Available

Half day (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

Xochicalco and Hacienda de Cortes: The pyramids , located 42 kilometres south of Cuernavaca, are one of the most important archeological zones in Morelos dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries A,D . The Hacienda, within the city limits of Cuernavaca , was established by the conquistador in the 1520s.

Cacahuamilpa Caverns: Are among some of the largest caves in the world. They extend two kilometres into the heart of the mountain and present a variety of interesting geological formations.

Rio las Estacas: Is a river rising from a natural spring in the midst of a tropical jungle with abundant flowers. This recreational site was used to film many scenes from the "Tarzan" films.

Tepoztlan and Hacienda de Cortes: Tepoztlan is situated at the foot of a mountain and is a typical Mexican pueblo. Students will visit the birthplace of Quetzalcoatl (The feathered serpent) and Principal God of the Aztec Culture as well as a native folk market. The excursion ends at the Hacienda of Cortés described above.

Ballet Folklorico: is a mosaic of Mexican folklore and traditions. Typical dances from across Mexico are performed in the Palacio de Bellas Artes ( Palace of Fine Arts ) in Mexico City .

Full day Weekends (Saturday & Sunday)

Teotihuacan Archeologiacal site (Pyramids): is the most important, archaeological zone in Central Mexico due to the magnificent pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon.

Mexico city Museo de Antropología: is the largest museum in Mexico. The museum houses a broad collection of works from the rise to the fall of all Mesoamerican cultures. It is regarded as one of the best of its kind in the world.

Taxco: is Mexico’s renowned city of silver which was built on the side of a mountain. Almost all houses have red tile roofs; the streets are paved with cobblestones and are very hilly. It is a UNESCO cultural heritage site.

Museo de Dolores Olmedo and Xochimilco gardens are located in Mexico City: This colonial building museum holds the largest private art collection of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Xochimilco is famous for its colourful gardens and traditional boats (trajineras).

Weekend trip (Friday to Sunday)

Acapulco 3 days and 2 nights: Students will visit Mexico’s most famous bay and stay in a four-star hotel to enjoy the warm, beautiful, calm beaches of Acapulco and its vibrant night life.

Student Nationalities  The the majority of students on campus are Mexican. With the The Center for Linguistic & Multicultural Studies it ahs been: United Status 86%, Switzerland  4%, Germany  3%, Japan  2%, Canadá  1%, México 2% , Other 2%

Accommodation options

Summary
Option 1: Plan “AA” Executive
Option 2: Plan “AA” Luxury
Option 3: Plan “A” Superior
Option 4: Plan “B” Economic
Option 5: Plan “A” B&B (Bed & Breakfast)
Option 6: Guest Residence

Accommodation details:

For 25 years our Housing Office has been placing students with “Mexican Host Families" as a means to enhance students' Spanish skills and their understanding of Mexican culture.

Our goal is to insure your complete satisfaction with the host family by means of a thorough selection process and careful review of student evaluations .Should you be unsatisfied with your host family, please feel free to visit us in the Housing Office so that our staff may assist you in making a smooth immediate transition to your new host family.

Criteria For All Host Families

• Willingness to incorporate students into daily family life.
• Provide clean, comfortable, affordable accommodations.
• Be located no more than 15 minutes from the school by car.
• Provide transportation to students not within walking distance.
• Have a telephone for students to receive calls.
• Provide 3 meals daily.

All plans include transportation to and from the school and three meals daily.

Plan "AA" Executive & Luxury:
This plan is recommended for adults who prefer a spacious deluxe home with a private room and bath. These homes offer beautiful gardens for rest or study and a swimming pool.

Plan "A" Superior & “A” B&B (Bed & Breakfast):
This plan provides a private room and shared bathroom with another student of the same gender in a mid-sized home with or without a garden.

Plan "B" Standard:
This plan is recommended for young students who choose to economize by sharing a bedroom and bath with another student of the same gender.

ALL room and board fees are charged PER PERSON.

Guest Residence (limited availability):
Universidad Internacional offers a Guest Residence that is located only two blocks from the main campus. There are private fully furnished rooms with individual bathrooms. The residence is a peaceful place with beautiful gardens, and a swimming pool. This lodging option is offered for those who prefer independent living. Meals may be included or not, in accordance with your preference. This lodging option also offers housekeeping.

The Guest Residence is NOT available from May 15th. to July 30.
Reservations should be made in advance due to limited availability.

Prices

Registration fee $100.00 usd

Registration fee Kids Program $50.00 usd

 
References

About my expectations? It has actually exceeded my expectations. I appreciate the prompt manner in which my concerns were addressed.”
September, 2006
CHRISTINE LAO PEÑA - Executive Program Student
World Bank- PH Economist
Arlington, VA, USA

Paty Brito was very prepared and ready to teach me the things I wanted. She taught me very well. Fabiola was always there on time & ready. The program was my choice. She gave me good explanations & corrections. Felipe was prepared & had us interact with him. In the lounge facilities the attention was great & were very helpful.
September, 2006
THOMAS GOODMAN - Executive Program Student
Goodman Construction
Flagstaff, AZ

Paty is an excellent Spanish teacher, she is truly the best. Perla is a sweet heart. The Bieberach were very, very nice. I loved my experience.”
September, 2006
OLIVIER JACQUES - Executive Program
Consulate General of Canada
Miami , FL

“I enjoyed Xochitl´s energetic way of teaching. Anita was very well prepared. Bere class was great; she taught grammar very well. Perla & Paco are fantastic. They made you feel at home. Beautiful campus. I think I probably had the best family. They made my two weeks very special. The program is amazing! Great teachers & wonderful services. I can´t imagine a better program. I feel very grateful to all the staff. I will certainly recommend the program to others”
September, 2006
HELEN MEDINA - Executive Program
International Dairy Products
Washington , DC

“Rosalba is an excellent teacher. Was very patient and clear with her explanations. I was very pleased to have been her student. Tere was very creative with her teaching methods. I thought she was an excellent teacher.  Cristina was creative in her methods, and she did an excellent job of coordinating the material from the other classes. Perla was a great asset- I cannot say enough about her other than she is a wonderful ambassador for not only the school but also for México.  Vicente is also an excellent ambassador. Without a doubt this program exceeded my expectations. I am extremely pleased that I came.  
September, 2006
ROBERT JOHNSON - Executive Program
Cannon Hospital
Spruce Pine, North Carolina

“As ex estudiante (1995/1996) it was a pleasure to come back for a refresh of my Spanish. School has grown tremendously with many young guys…For myself was great to experience Universidad Internacional again. It was a pleasure to meet many of the teachers/staff from my last stay, which shows stability. Keep going!
September, 2006
ROMAN DURR - Executive Program
Buchler AG
Niederzwil , Switzerland

“I enjoyed my conversation class and found Nancy very helpful! Perla is outstanding! She is extremely organized, responsive and pleasant. I would strongly recommend the executive program, in large because of her excellent work.”
August, 2006
LAURA BERGER - Executive Program
Federal Trade Commission, Lawyer
Washington, DC

I was pleased with effort the school made to accommodate my needs to sit a professional language exam at the end of my course. The Teachers here excellent- Friendly. But firm in correcting consistently my mistakes and helping me to break some of my bad habits Which was just what I needed!
August, 2006
CAROL HOLMES - Executive program
3rd Secretary Australian Embassy Mexico City

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