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Learn Spanish in Merida, Venezuela

Merida is a vibrant University city, which still holds onto its beautiful colonial history and architecture. Merida has a constant spring temperatures of about 25oC / 77oF all year round. It is surrounded by 5000 meter mountains and has the longest and highest cable car in the world (rising to 4600 meters).

Merida is known as the staging point for wildlife trips (especially to Los Llanos), and it is also the adventure tourism capital of Venezuela. Rafting, canyoning, mountain-biking, alpine and rock climbing, and excellent paragliding are all available. Learn Spanish in Merida, and experience the wonder and culture of the Venezuelan Andes.

Spanish School in Merida, VenezuelaTop

School Location: The Spanish school in Merida is located in the historic city center and directly across from the Teleferico (cable car) at Plaza Las Heroínas, one of the two main plazas in Merida. This is one of the chief meeting places for the city, so the atmosphere is quite vibrant. Various events and festivals are also held here. The school is centrally located for easy access to restaurants, bars, shopping, banks, museums, cinema and theatre.

School Facilities: Recently renovated, this beautiful three story colonial building serves as accommodation and instructional facilities for the students. It is comfortable, bright and quiet, despite having the bustling plaza immediately outside. There are four classrooms, a communal area and a very large terrace for relaxing.

Teachers: All Spanish professors at the school are well experienced, native speakers with University degrees.

Materials: Free - just provide your own notebook and pen.

Spanish Courses in Merida, VenezuelaTop

Course Types: Group, Individual, Combined group/individual.

Classes per Week: Group - 20; Individual - 20; Combined - 20 + 5.

Course Duration: Minimum one week.

Lessons: 50 minutes.

Class Size: Maximum of six

Levels: All.

Start Dates: Spanish courses in Merida begin every Monday.

Courses Include: Guided tour of the city to orient you upon arrival, certificate of completion upon request, class materials.

Specialized: Spanish and volunteering.

College Credit: Available - consult your school for requirements.

Booking Fee: None.

Spanish Learning + Cultural ActivitiesTop

Merida combines a vibrant city and University with the traditional feel and culture of Andean people. Students frequent the bars and restaurants creating a nice atmosphere in which it is pretty easy for our students to mix and put their new found language skills to use.

Merida is the adventure and activities capital of Venezuela and this is reflected in the many activities on offer; hiking, horse riding, para- gliding, canyoning, rafting, mountain biking and excursions to the famous and remote Los Llanos wild life area.

All these activities can be organised for you at reasonable prices to make the most of your time in Venezuela.

Merida AccommodationTop

Options: Posada at the school.

Type: Double, Triple.

Description: Combining aspects of a home stay and shared student residence, the school offers this service to its students only. The Posada, in the same building as the school, is run by a Venezuelan family who only speak Spanish and live there as well. You eat your meals with them, and in this way, you get the advantages of being encouraged to use your newly acquired Spanish skills and of being exposed to aspects of Venezuelan culture. Yet, you have the bonus of having the independence of staying in a hostel.  Rooms are half board double or triple with shared bath. Cable TV is available in the large common area. See the “facilities” description above for additional information.

Meal Plans: Half board (breakfast and dinner).

Travel time to school: On site.

Airport pickup: Merida airport has recently closed, so flights are to El Vigia followed by a 40 minute taxi to Merida (USD 30). 

Merida School AccreditationsTop

• 2007; voted one of the top four Spanish schools worldwide (STAR awards).
• 2008; Spanish and volunteering program voted one of the top four volunteering programs worldwide (STAR awards).

Merida Student TestimonialsTop

“Had an amazing time. Learning Spanish in the morning and volunteering with Orphans in the afternoon. The school was well run, and located very very centrally. My teacher was excellent.” Debbie Lipton, England

“My stay in Merida was highly enjoyable. I was given the opportunity to work with some of the locals for a month in various jobs. This helped me hone the Spanish skills that I learnt .Merida is a student city with a vibrant nightlife and plenty of once in a life time opportunities such as, travelling up the world’s highest gondola and staying in a real life castle.” A. Doorbos, Netherlands

“I had a great time learning Spanish in Merida. The teachers were very professional, and my Spanish improved out of site. I really felt my time volunteering with street kids was worthwhile and made a difference. There was also many activities to become involved in. I spent my time Salsa, horse riding, rafting, paragliding and had an amazing wildlife trip to Los Llanos. Merida is a fun, and safe city, with many students enjoying themselves. Thank you!” T. Thebing, Switzerland

Merida Course and Accommodation Fees (USD)Top

BookingTop

Begin the booking process to learn Spanish in Merida by completing details here. We will check availability and get back to you with confirmation and deposit payment details within 24 hrs.

The administration of the Spanish school in Merida work limited hours at weekends and therefore weekend bookings may take a little longer to process.

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For a list of Spanish school locations in Venezuela, please visit this page Learn Spanish in Venezuela.