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Universidad de Buenos Aires
Spanish School in Buenos Aires
Learn Spanish in Buenos Aires
Spanish School in Buenos Aires
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Universidad de Buenos Aires
Spanish School Overview
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University Spanish School in Buenos Aires
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Student Residence |
Homestay |
Shared Apartment |
Non-shared Apartment |
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US$ 1250 |
US$ 1450 |
US$ 1650 |
US$ 1750 |
| 8 weeks |
US$ 2300 |
US$ 2750 |
US$ 3150 |
US$ 3350
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| 12 weeks |
US$ 3350 |
US$ 4050 |
US$ 4650 |
US$ 4950
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| 16 weeks |
US$ 4400 |
US$ 5350 |
US$ 6150 |
US$ 6550
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* Prices are in US Dollars and subject to change.
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Prices include:
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- University Spanish school tuition
- Accommodations
- Airport pick-up
- Welcome orientation
- Free cellular phone
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- Access to university facilities
- Weekly immersion activities
- Health club membership (*)
- Transcript and certificates
- Onsite staff 24/7
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(*) The sport-health club membership is provided by, and only included for, students staying in the student residence hall. |
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Host Spanish School
Universidad de Buenos Aires Spanish School
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Universidad de Buenos Aires is the largest and best known university in Argentina and is one of the most prestigious in Latin America.
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The Foreign Language Department offers an intensive Learn Spanish in Buenos Aires program for international students, as well as offers many other languages for Argentinean students. More than 20,000 students study foreign languages here every year.
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- Submit an online registration form.
- After we receive your program registration form, we will send you instructions on how to pay the US$75 registration fee.
- The deadline for registration for this program is at least three weeks before the program starts. Registrations submitted after the deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Spanish Course Descriptions
Spanish Class Syllabi
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On your first day at the University (Spanish language school), you will take an oral and written placement test in order to place you in the appropiate Spanish class. You can download the correspondent Spanish course description by clicking on the titles below:
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Universidad de Buenos Aires
Spanish School Start Dates
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New spanish courses in Buenos Aires at the University of Buenos Aires typically start the first Monday of each month for all levels. There are UBA Spanish school classes in Buenos Aires offered every month throughout the year. For exact University of Buenos Aires Spanish school start and end dates, please check out the university calendar below:
 2009 Universidad de Buenos Aires Spanish School Calendar
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Spanish Language (and English)
Conversation Partners
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GIC Argentina's Conversation Partner Program is a way to improve your Spanish conversation abilities and make friends too. Upon arrival, if you sign up for this program you will be paired with an Argentinean who is learning English. You will regularly meet at least once a week and alternate between Spanish and English. It is a great way to learn Spanish in Buenos Aires faster and to make new friends in Argentina! (learn more) |
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Spanish Language School in
Buenos Aires Class Schedule
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Your Spanish classes at the Universidad de Buenos Aires are held every day from Monday through Friday, usually starting at 1 pm. The university Spanish classes are generally taught by 2 teachers and cover grammar, writing skills, reading comprehension and oral communication. The University of Buenos Aires Spanish school is closed on national holidays. |
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Academic Credit for Your Spanish Course in Argentina
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Most people studying Spanish in Argentina with GIC earn 3 - 4 semester units for each 4-week Spanish course completed and 12 - 15 semester credits for each semester program completed. If you are in a college or university and would like to receive academic credit, you will have to pass all the Spanish courses in Buenos Aires, as most institutions require a grade of 'C' or better. |
| Transcripts are directly issued by the University of Buenos Aires Spanish language school (foreign language department). Your Spanish language courses will be held at a large and well-known university and it is highly likely that your university will give you course credit for our programs (we don't know of any previous students who were not able to transfer credits!). Talk to your advisor (or study abroad coordinator) and arrange this ahead of time if possible. |
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Weekly GIC Argentina Immersion Activities
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Spanish School in Buenos Aires
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There are always many interesting things going on both in and out of your Spanish classes in Buenos Aires. Besides the weekend trips and excursions, GIC Argentina programs include extra-curricular activities every week, where you will have the chance to get to better know your fellow students (or volunteers or interns). Among the activities are:
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- Visit to Recoleta, Plaza Francia and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
- Visit to La Boca, Caminito and Barracas
- Visit to the Museum of Latin American Art (MALBA) in Buenos Aires
- Visit to the Feria Gaucha de Mataderos (Gaucho Street Fair)
- Visit to the Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada and surrounding areas
- Tango Lessons and Tango Show
- Visit to the Parque Tres de Febrero in Palermo, Rosedal and Lagos de Palermo
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Scholarships for Study Abroad
and Financial Aid
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GIC Argentina awards international study scholarships each year for our summer programs (and semester programs). For more information about application requirements, please check out our Scholarship for Study Abroad page.
Also, did you know that you can use your financial aid to participate in our study abroad in Argentina programs? If you are participating in a GIC Argentina program and it is approved by your home institution for earning credit, you may likely qualify for the same financial aid assistance you are qualified to receive at your home institution. Ask your study abroad advisor or financial aid officer for requirements in order to receive financial aid (grants, scholarships etc) for study abroad. We will provide you with all the required documentation such us acceptance letters, copy of certificates and transcripts, etc.
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You Can Combine This GIC Argentina Study Abroad
Program With:
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Short Courses in Buenos Aires
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You can combine your program in Buenos Aires with any of the following short courses.
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FAQ - University Spanish School in Buenos Aires
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1. What is the minimum age required to learn Spanish in Buenos Aires?
We normally ask that students be 18 years of age or over to enroll in any GIC Argentina Spanish school program. Students under this age must have a written authorization from their legal guardians to apply for an exception. We also offer a High School exchange program for participants under age 18.
2. Is this Universidad de Buenos Aires Spanish school program only for college students?
No! GIC Argentina Spanish programs are for people of all ages. Half of GIC Argentina Learn-Spanish participants are finished with their undergraduate studies.
3. What is the average age of GIC Argentina students who learn Spanish in Buenos Aires, Argentina?
We have students of a varied range of ages. However, on average students are between 20 and 29 years old.
4. What level of language skill do I need to have to learn Spanish at the University of Buenos Aires?
None! Don't worry about that! Our Spanish classes in Argentina are for beginners to advanced speakers.
5. How long can I go to learn Spanish in Argentina?
We have Spanish courses in Buenos Aires that have a duration from four weeks to an entire semester or year. though there are Spanish schools in Argentina that offer programs on a weekly basis, longer immersion programs are the best way to learn Spanish in Argentin quickly. Multi-month programs less than a semester in length are also popular (and recommended for really improving your Spanish). Please let us know the preferred length of your program and we can likely accommodate your needs.
6. When do the Spanish courses in Buenos Aires begin?
Most GIC Argentina Spanish in Buenos Aires programs start the first week of every month at all levels. Check out the start date of each Spanish program in Argentina on our online calendar or contact us for more information.
7. What will be my Spanish class schedule at the Universidad de Buenos Aires Spanish school?
Classes at the university Spanish schools in Argentina outside of Buenos Aires start at 9:00 am. If you go to learn Spanish in Buenos Aires at the University of Buenos Aires Spanish school - they your classes will start at 1:00 pm.
8. Do I have to take a Spanish placement test in order to learn Spanish in Argentina?
Yes, on the first day of your Spanish classes in Buenos Aires at UBA, you will take a Spanish level test to place you in the appropriate university Spanish course level. After placement, your teachers will give you more detailed information about the Spanish course contents and learning materials.
9. How can I enroll to learn Spanish in Buenos Aires?
It is very easy. Simply fill out the application form by clicking here.
10. Can I combine the Spanish in Buenos Aires program with Tango lessons and/or other programs?
Yes! Since your Spanish lessons in Buenos Aires are in the afternoon you will have free time in the morning and evening for other activities. You can combine Spanish classes with both tango and cooking for example (or other short courses), but you should arrange this in advance to make sure that there are no scheduling conflicts and that there is space available. You can also combine any GIC Argentina Spanish course with a program in another location. Please, contact us if this is your situation.
11. Can I attend the university Spanish school in Buenos Aires and attend a university Spanish school in Argentina but in another city outside of Buenos Aires?
Yes, you can combine any Spanish courses in Argentina that you like. Keep in mind that the shortest Spanish language program in Buenos Aires is one month. If you wish to combine two Spanish language courses in Argentina, please, let us know ahead of time. Learn Spanish in Argentina in two different cities and you'll really get to know the country!
12. Do I receive a certificate at the end of my program at the university Spanish language school in Buenos Aires?
Yes, the Universidad de Buenos Aires Spanish school will issue a transcript that you can use to obtain academic credit from your college or university. The transcript will contain the courses you took, the total number of hours, and your grade. The transcript will be signed by a university authority.
13. How much course credit can I earn with this Spanish program in Buenos Aires?
The amount of credit you can earn in the Spanish program depends on the policies of your home institution. Of course, you have to pass all the courses you take (you will be required to obtain a 'C' or better in each course in order to receive the credit).
14. How can I transfer college credit from the Spanish languaage school in Buenos Aires?
You must make arrangements with your home institution to transfer credits. We recommend that you talk to your Study Abroad Advisor at your home institution before applying to GIC Argentina if time permits. Our Spanish language school in Buenos Aires is part of a large and well-known university and it is highly likely that your university will give you course credit for the time you spent to learn Spanisn in Argentina. We don't know of any previous program participants who wanted to transfer credit and were not allowed by their home institution.
15. Do you arrange excursions on the weekend?
Yes!! We arrange optional trips to many parts of Argentina - however costs for these excursions are not included in the GIC Argentina Spanish program price. Your program does include cultural activities such as walking tours around Buenos Aires, theaters, museums, etc. For more information, please visit Weekend Trips.
16. Will I meet anyone if I go alone to learn Spanish in Buenos Aires?
Yes! Most GIC Argentina participants travel independently and are looking to meet other people with an interest in learning a language and discovering another culture. Not only will you meet other program participants learning Spanish in Buenos Aires, but you will meet locals as well at the university, in your home stay or student residence, and in your travels.
17. Is airfare included in the price of the GIC Argentina Spanish language course?
Your flights to and from Argentina are not included in the Spanish program price. When you have made your flight arrangements, let us know so we may arrange your airport pickup.
18. Is medical insurance included in the price of the Spanish language course in Argentina?
No, it is not included. We strongly encourage GIC Argentina Spanish school students to get travel and health insurance. GIC Argentina will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the student relating to medical illness, accidents or other reason that may result in the student's early return from Buenos Aires.
19. Is financial aid available to learn Spanish in Buenos Aires?
Most financial aid can be transferred to your Spanish language program in Argentina. Talk to your financial aid advisor to determine how much financial aid you can expect to apply towards the University of Buenos Aires Spanish language schools program price. Your home institution makes the final decision in regard to your aid package, and policies change from university to university. Call your home university study abroad advisor if you run into problems transferring your financial aid.
20. (*) What are the "Free Spanish conversation classes"?
Our Spanish school in Buenos Aires offers free Spanish conversation classes to our program participants. These Spanish conversation classes are intended to help you improve your Spanish speaking habbilities. The Spanish conversation classes are in addition to your regular Spanish course in Buenos Aires and they are held once a week. Each Spanish conversation class lasts 2 hours.
21. Is the University of Buenos Aires Spanish language school closed on national holidays?
Yes. Spanish classes in Buenos Aires are typically cancelled due to holidays are not rescheduled for another day.
22. What does "Spanish Immersion" in Argentina mean exactly?
"Spanish Immersion" is a way of learning Spanish that involves learning Spanish both in and out of the classroom. Typically a Spanish immersion program in Argentina, in Buenos Aires or elsewhere, involves learning intensive Spanish at least 3 hours per day in a Spanish school, plus learning spanish at "home" at your student residence, shared apartment or homestay, and, in GIC Argentina's case, also learning Spanish in regular sessions with your Argentinian conversation partner. Spanish Immersion in Argentina can also include learning Spanish outside your spanish class in a volunteer or internship as well.
23. Can I augment my Spanish lessons in Buenos Aires with tutoring?
Yes - we have one-on-one tutoring with highly qualified instructors. Taking tutoring in the morning followed by University of Buenos Aires Spanish lessons at the UBA Spanish school, is a great way to learn faster. Inquire for more details about tutoring and prices.
24. I want to study Spanish in Buenos Aires, Argentina - but I'm looking for a specialty Spanish program that specializes in medical Spanish (or business Spanish, legal Spanish etc). Is anything like that available?
Specialty Spanish language classes are not available at the University of Buenos Aires - however GIC Argentina has many ongoing tutoring and group classes including for specialized areas. Inquire for more details.
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Learn Spanish in Argentina: tips
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Tips for how to best learn Spanish in Buenos Aires
There are many learn spanish in Argentina and many agencies that offer Spanish language courses in Buenos Aires. When choosing a language program you should consider the following: Spanish school facilities, Spanish school location, degree of the teachers, number of levels offered. By signing up for a GIC Argentina program, you are guaranteed that your Spanish course in Argentina will be held at a well known university ensuring modern facilities, comfortable classrooms, well experienced Spanish instructors, various Spanish levels, etc
Whether you are a beginner Spanish student or you are an advanced speaker, a little preparation can help you get the most out of your Spanish language course in Buenos Aires. Below you can find some pieces of advice from the book "How to Be a More Successful Language Learner", by Joan Rubin and Irene Thompson.
Set Realistic Goals
Learning the Spanish language isn't easy (for most of us); it involves time, practice and many mistakes. Go into a Spanish program in Buenos Aires with the goal of increasing your communication skills! Never assume that you are going to perfect the language in a certain number of weeks or months, it's too much pressure!
Bolster Your Vocabulary:
If you are an absolute beginner, get a phrase book (preferably with a tape to accompany it) and learn some basics like : "Please", "Thank you", "Where is...", "How much...", etc. Knowing these phrases in Spanish and some hand gestures will get you by in a pinch. For intermediate or advanced Spanish students, we recommend learning as much vocabulary as possible before you go, including common idioms. Your Spanish language instruction will focus mainly on Spanish grammar, Spanish conversation and listening. The more Spanish language vocabulary you have going into the Spanish program, the more ways you will get to apply the language. All participants should bring a comprehensive Spanish dictionary (not only a pocket dictionary) and may consider a guide book that has a section listing local colloquialisms.
Be Able to Conjugate Important Verbs:
Learn to conjugate, COLD, those really important verbs like "to wish/want" "querer", "to be able/can" "poder", the two forms of "to be" "ser" and "estar" and "to go" "ir" (this verb gives you an instant future tense plus the infinitive of any verb). These kinds of verbs conjugated in the present or past combined with infinitives instantly increase your ability to communicate. If you are an absolute beginner focus on the "I" and "you" forms of the really important verbs.
Think The Language:
Don't try and translate everything word for word. It just doesn't work! You will drive yourself crazy looking for a Spanish word that just doesn't exist.
When In Doubt, "Literature-ize":
This means try to use larger words. For example, "need" doesn't translate but "necessity" turns into "necesidad", requisite becomes "requisito" and exigency blossoms into "exegencia". Since these words sound very similar, you will be understood.
Romance Languages Are Similar:
If you know another romance language, you have a leg up on learning. You already know the difference between the two "to know" words - "conocer" and "saber". You've already learned the time distinctions - "vez", "hora" and "tiempo". Many words ending in "Y" like "liberty" will end with: "ad" in Spanish, "e" in French, "ade" in Portuguese or "^" in Italian. Similarly, words ending in "ion" in English often sound and mean the same thing in Spanish.
Stay Open-minded:
The best tool for learning a language at any level is a good attitude. Understanding the culture helps language acquisition. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, they are a great way to learn and can be funny too! A sense of humor really helps.
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University Spanish School Quick Links
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Internship Program Quick Links
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Volunteer Work in South America Quick Links
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Argentina and Buenos Aires
Maps, Travel Guides, Music, Spanish Dictionaries
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Need a travel guide? Looking for a souvenir on Argentina? GIC Argentina has selected a variety of reading and listening materials for you to help you plan your trip or start exploring the joys of Argentina!
| Argentina and Buenos Aires Travel Guides |
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| Study Spanish, Learn Spanish |
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| Spanish Translators - Study Spanish, Learn Spanish |
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| Photos of Argentina and Buenos Aires, Study Spanish, Learn Spanish |
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| Tango Music in Spanish, Study Spanish, Learn Spanish |
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| Novels |
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