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GATE to Mexico:

Summer Immersion in Mexico

Where?

Colima, Mexico The capital of Colima, Colima, is a vibrant, traditional Mexican city. It's streets are filled with music and traditional food throughout the summer. GATE to Mexico is based a few miles outside of the city on a peaceful and colorful campus. A safe and friendly environment, Colima offers our students the comfort and peace of mind of a family oriented atmosphere. Click on map for more information on Colima.

 

 

When?

Summer - generally mid-June to mid-July

 

Who?

Eligible students: High school students with a cumulative GPA of 3 or higher, having completed a minimum of level 2 in Spanish. Students must be mature and responsible, creating for appropriate ambassadors of their school and country. Leaders: Students are accompanied and supervised by the Program Director and the Trip Leader, who remain with the students for the duration of the program. Host Families: Students are carefully matched with select host families. Families are selected by the Program Director to ensure a warm, caring home for each student.

Why?

Language immersion: Through a combination of language intensive classes, activities and adventures, students are exposed to and taught selected host families teaches students regional culture and allows for accelerated language acquisition. practical Spanish in context. A month-long stay in selected host families teaches students regional culture and allows for accelerated language acquisition.

How much?

Tuition: The tuition for this program is generally near $2,750.

	Included in tuition:	Not included:
	First-rate academic instruction	Airfare
	Textbooks and school supplies	Spending money for souvenirs
	Accommodation in host family
	All food
	Travel within Mexico
	Admission to museums and sites visited
	Travel insurance

To apply: Applications are available at our website. To download an application, click here for a Microsoft Word application or here for a PDF. Completed forms are due to Give And Take Education by March 15th. Late applications are considered depending on availability.

Academics: Each day, students have two classes:

 

Spanish: Spanish language development is the focal point of the academic program. Each student is placed in a level-appropriate class with students of similar ability. Class size is between three and five students. Practical vocabulary along with precise grammatical usage is taught using interactive com- munication methodology. The material in the language classes is designed to compliment the Cultural Study classes. Cultural Study classes: As a complimentary academic curriculum, Cultural Study classes are designed to explore Mexican culture through different Modules:

Module 1: Agriculture - sustainable practices

Module 2: The Aztecs - archeology

Module 3: Local culture through art - ceramic

Module 4: Local biology - flor y fauna

 

Each Module is designed and taught by teachers from the region and include travel to visit the related sites of interest.

More information:

You may request more information by mail:

Give And Take Education 1025 3rd Avenue, Suite 1 Longmont, CO 80501

Email: admissions@giveandtakeeducation.com

Phone: (303) 746-2474

 

Last modified: 06/28/09