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Language School
Sustainable Bolivia provides a Language School, a high-quality training for students of all levels and ages. Standard instruction is private, allowing for a tailor-made curriculum to meet the needs of each student.
Study Spanish in Bolivia
Teaching is balanced between the areas of writing, reading, and grammar; however we place special emphasis on developing conversation skills. In addition to learning Spanish from a textbook, we incorporate topics such as Bolivian history, religion, and current social/political issues into the curriculum. Students also have the opportunity to explore Riberalta accompanied by their language professor.
As a registered non-profit all the proceeds from our language school are reinvested to help support the work of our organization. Our professors receive a sustainable living salary, allowing us to employ the most qualified teachers.
We offer two types of study programs, allowing the student to attend classes which suit their availability and needs: Intensive Language Program or our Individualized Program.
Intensive Language Program
Our intensive language program provides 20 hours per week (4 hours per day) of one-to-one instruction. Classes take place between 8:00 AM to 12.00 PM, as well as 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM, allowing students to choose between classes in the mornings or afternoons. The price for intensive classes is 60 Bolivianos, approximately $8.5 an hour.
We can organize group classes, however, most students choose private classes as they are seen as the most effective way to learn the language. If you wish to take classes outside the stated itineraries, let us know, and we will try our best to create a schedule that works for you.
Individualized Program
SB students can also determine their own language study program. The same schedule applies, you can choose to attend classes between 8:00 AM to 12.00 PM, as well as 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The minimum requirement is two hours per day, however many days you wish to study per week. We’ll work around busy personal schedules to provide language instruction at your convenience. The price for our individualized classes is 70 Bolivianos, approximately $10 an hour.
Other Languages
In additional to Spanish, Sustainable Bolivia provides high-quality instruction in Cavineño, Chacaobo and Esse Ejja. All SB professors are native speakers with amble experience. SB works alongside professors, graduate students, volunteers, and anyone else interested in learning these indigenous languages of the Americas.
Some of the advantages of studying with Sustainable Bolivia include:
- Spanish or Cavineño, Chacaobo and Esse Ejja lessons taught by highly experienced and motivated teachers.
- One-to-one classes tailor-made to correspond to each student’s level.
- Additional materials for learning and practicing Spanish and native languages 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 or family homestays (read more about our accommodations)
- A positive and socially engaging atmosphere.
- WiFi access
Sustainable Bolivia admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarships, admissions policies and other school-administered programs.
