Montevideo lies on the northern shore of the Rio de la Plata Estuary. It is also the capital of Uruguay, and the largest city in the country. Montevideo is a spacious community known for its broad boulevards lined with enormous trees. Also known as the principal economic, administrative, and cultural centre of the country, Montevideo has an active European-like lifestyle.
Montevideo is the youngest city of South America, and known for the high levels of education and lifestyle. In 2006, Montevideo was ranked as the city in Latin America with the highest quality of life. Montevideo stands out from other cities for the cosmopolitan style that permeates the city in the middle of a relaxed atmosphere. Art performances, ranging from music, dance, and theatre are continually updated and renewed. A wide variety of pubs, restaurants and bars are disclosed around the main square, and discos are set, mostly, in the outskirts.
Because of its strategic geographical position, Montevideo has grown as an important seaport-city, from where all international commerce, as well as close cultural links with its neighbouring countries, are developed. The city takes the lead among its South American neighbours in its levels of environmental quality, with hundreds of parks scattered throughout the city, and dense vegetation surrounding all streets and avenues.
Spanish school in Montevideo
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The Montevideo Spanish School is an old house ideally located in the residential area of Parque Rodo, where you can find bars, restaurants, scenic areas and many shops. The area is also home to the National Library and the College of Architecture.
From the Spanish school you can reach the main beach and the city center by foot in only 5 minutes. It is also near a sport center where students can exercise and play various sports.
Among its facilities, it has 4 well-illuminated classrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a common area with a TV, a library, a terrace and a yard where students can spend their free time.
In their free time, students can also participate in different activities organized by the Spanish school such as jeep excursions, boat trips, coast explorations, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping, rock climbing, canoeing, and cooking lessons, along with many other activities. Every Friday, students can enjoy barbecues or paellas in the Spanish school.
Airport Transfer Service: Available from Montevideo International Airport at an extra cost.
School Capacity: 30 students per day.
Port in Montevideo
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Courses Available in Montevideo
Private Course (10 lessons/wk)
The Private Spanish course is designed to meet the student’s individual needs and expectations. During the course, students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics according to their own interests and pace. This course is available at all levels, from Beginner to Advanced, and students can choose the number of hours they want to take. Classes are organized according to the students’ schedule, depending on the availability of classrooms and teachers. This course is ideal for students planning to take a specific Spanish exam, to gain work experience or who are preparing to go to a local university.
