Study Spanish in Bolivia
Sustainable Bolivia Language School provides high quality instruction for students of all levels and ages. All of the profits from our language school are reinvested to help support the work of our organization. According to our philosophy of promoting sustainable practices in rural and urban communities throughout Bolivia, our teachers receive a sustainable salary, (over twice the going hourly wage), yet our prices are still lower than most language schools in Bolivia. Our philosophy facilitates a positive studying and working environment while allowing us to employ the most qualified teachers in Cochabamba.
Our goal is to create an optimal learning environment allowing our students to learn and fully enjoy their experience. All of our instruction is private one-to-one lessons with tailor-made curriculum to meet the needs of each student. Teaching is balanced between the areas of writing, reading, and grammar, but we place special emphasis on developing conversation skills. Our focus is not only on learning Spanish from a text book but also on the real world experiences of our teachers. Topics include Bolivian history, culture, and religion, as well as current social and political issues. In addition to time spent in class, students have the opportunity to explore Cochabamba and its surroundings accompanied by their teacher.
Intensive Language Program
Our intensive language program provides 20 hours per week, (4 hours per day), of one-to-one instruction. Classes take place during our office hours of 9:00 AM to 7.00 PM. We can arrange group lessons with advance notice, but most students find that private instruction is the most effective method to learn the language. If you would like to arrange a different class schedule, we can almost always accommodate your needs (see below). The price for our intensive Spanish, Quechua, Aymara and Guarani classes is set at 50 Bolivianos, or approximately $7.00 an hour.
Individualized Program
SB also offers students the opportunity to personally construct their own language study program. The same office hours apply but you can choose which days and times fit your personal schedule. The price for our individualized Spanish program is set at 55 Bolivianos or approximately $7.75 an hour.
Other Languages
Most students choose to take Spanish classes but we also provide instruction in Quechua, Aymara and Guarani, the three most commonly spoken indigenous languages in Bolivia. Regardless of what language you choose to concentrate on, all of our professors are native speakers with university degrees in linguistics.
- A professionally developed Spanish, Quechua, Aymara, or Guarani curriculum taught by highly experienced and motivated teachers.
- One-to-one classes tailor-made to correspond to each student’s level.
- All materials, books, notes and photocopies provided free of charge.
- Free additional materials for learning and practicing Spanish pronunciation, comprehension and vocabulary.
- Volunteering/ internship and cultural exchange opportunities through Sustainable Bolivia and other affiliate organizations.
- Experienced travel advice.
- Reasonably priced furnished apartments and rooms.
- A positive and socially engaging atmosphere.
- Free wireless internet access
- Free telephone calls to over 60 countries worldwide