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Our Playa del Carmen Campus, located
just six blocks from the white sand beaches, is designed specifically for
our programs in the typical Caribbean style.
This open architecture creates a relaxed and inviting
atmosphere that encourages intensive learning. Due to the areas year-round
temperate climate, classes take place under thatched roof learning areas
surrounded by tropical gardens.
In addition to our excellent programs, beautiful
setting and professional staff, Soléxico offers a library stocked
with books on grammar, the Mayan culture, religion and travel in Mexico,
and many other publications.
The open aired and air conditioned conference rooms
are ideal for guitar and salsa classes, and our weekly gatherings. Soléxico
also has a cafeteria, volleyball court and garden areas for students to relax
during breaks or after a day of classes.
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The Programs
Soléxico provides students of all levels
with intensive, interactive programs designed to meet the needs of each student.
Courses begin each Monday year-round and consist of sessions of 50 minutes
with breaks in between.
Upon arrival, students are given placement exams
to determine their Spanish levels.
Regular Program (25 lessons per
week-Recommended)
This program consists of classes with a maximum
of 5 students per teacher. Courses are held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and
are composed of three lessons of conversational grammar and two lessons of
practical conversation and/or lectures.
Regular Program (15 lessons per
week)
This program consists of classes with a maximum
of 5 students per teacher. Courses are held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
and are composed of three lessons of conversational grammar.
Individual Program (15 individual lessons + 10 group
lessons per week)
This is an accelerated, personalized program that
consists of three lessons of individual instruction and two hours of conversation
and lectures in groups with no more than 5 students per teacher. The individual
instruction is offered in the afternoon.
Executive Program (25 group lessons
+ 15 individual lessons per week)
Students in the executive program receive three
hours of intensive, one on one instruction in addition to the five-hour course
of our Regular Program. Together with the eight hours of classes, an executive
lounge, executive assistant services, and a virtual office are provided to
meet the needs of these students. Private lectures with professionals in
the students' fields of interest can be arranged for an additional charge
per hour of lecture.
Soléxico's executive lounge provides executive
students with an area to read the newspaper, watch the latest news or simply
relax. During school hours, there will be a bilingual executive assistant
to take and deliver phone messages, send faxes and e-mails, type letters
and assist the students in anyway possible.
Private
Lessons
Private lessons are available in the afternoons
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Daily schedule
Group Classes 9:00am to 10:20am
Break 10:20am to 10:40am
Group Classes 10:40am to 11:50am
Break 11:50am to 12:20pm
Conversation classes 12:20pm to 2:00pm (without
breaks)
Break 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Individual Classes 2:30pm to 5:30pm
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Our Teachers
Soléxicos staff of professional Mexican
teachers, with more than 15 years of teaching experience, is specially trained
to maximize the students´ learning potentials. All of Soléxicos
instructors have taken courses on Spanish as a Second Language, and some
have Education, Business Administration and Marketing degrees as well. Each
instructor is amply qualified to instruct, but our instructors are also unique
in their patience, attentiveness and eagerness to interact with and assist
students, all of which creates a comfort level and friendship between student
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Our Courses
Our approach focuses on the conversational
ability of the students though writing, comprehension, pronunciation,
grammar and reading are also emphasized. Following are descriptions of
the grammatical points covered in each of our seven levels. We will
assess your entry level on the first day of classes and you will
be placed at the appropriate level.
Beginner Spanish I. - Gender and number, definite
and indefinite articles, adjectives, the verbs "estar", "haber" and "ser",
demonstratives, regular and irregular verbs in present tense, direct pronouns
(part I).
Beginner Spanish II. - Irregular verbs in present
tense (part II), present progressive, present perfect and preterit tense,
reflexive verbs, direct and indirect pronouns in the same
sentence.
Intermediate Spanish I. - Imperfect tense, imperfect
progressive and preterit progressive tenses, preterit and imperfect in the
same sentence, accidental verbs, comparisons, past perfect tense.
Intermediate Spanish II. - Future tense, conditional
tense, passive voice, comparisons of "por" and "para", familiar and formal
commands.
Advanced Spanish I. - Subjunctive mode (present
and past).
Advanced Spanish II. In depth analysis and
review of all the grammatical points seen in the previous levels.
Advanced Spanish III. - Analysis of literature,
newspapers, journals and other material, Grammatical review.
Lectures and
Activities
During the conversation hours, lectures are given
in Mexican history, Zapotecan culture, national holidays, etc
Our books and materials were written by our Academic
Director and have been improved over the years with the help of our qualified
instructors to create the perfect support for our classes. Our Academic team
updates the materials frequently and adds new worksheets, visual aids and
the latest methodology for teaching Spanish as a Second Language.
A Syllabus is available to anyone who needs one.
Please contact our main office in Playa del Carmen with your request, and
we will be happy to forward a syllabus via post or email.
Afternoon
Workshops
We offer afternoon workshops and activities that
include, cooking, arts and crafts, salsa classes, singing Mexican songs,
a fiesta or a picnic. Students at Soléxico meet once a week with the
staff and faculty for "Café Social". A movie is shown each week during
one of the conversation classes, and all students wishing to test and improve
their auditory comprehension are welcome to watch it.
~ REGISTRATION
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A deposit is required in advance to guarantee each
reservation.
This deposit is applicable to the $80 registration fee and some of your
tuition fee.
Solexico Playa del Carmen
2008
| ACADEMIC EXPENSES |
Regular Program 15 Hrs
(Small Group) |
Regular Program 25 Hrs
( Small Group) |
Individual Program
25 Hrs
(15 Private/10 Small Group) |
Executive Program
40 Hrs Private classes
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| 1 week |
$159 USD |
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| 2 weeks |
$318
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$448
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$852
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$1,128
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| 3
weeks |
$477 |
$672 |
$1,278
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$1,692
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| 4
weeks |
$625 |
$880 |
$1,674
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$2,217
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| 5
weeks |
Additional weeks available for all programs, inquire
for pricing |
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weeks |
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| Additional
weeks after week 12 |
Regular Program 15
(Small Group) |
Regular Program 25
(Small Group) |
Individual Program 25 (15 Priv/10 Small
Group) |
Executive Program
40 |
Per week
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$137 USD
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$193 USD
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$366 USD
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$485 USD
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| Other
expenses |
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$23
USD per hour |
| Materials
2008 |
$24USD each
book |
Homestay
2006
(Mexican family) |
Half Board
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B&B
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Private Room
(USD per night)
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$30
USD |
$26
USD |
Shared Room
(USD per night)
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$25
USD |
$23
USD |
We accept credit cards, traveller's checks, U.S dollars and Mexican pesos
for onsite payment. AVENTURAS will contact you regarding deposit
payments.
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
Cancun's International Airport - Playa del
Carmen
8 a.m.-6 p.m. (each way)
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Before 8 a.m. and after 6 p.m. (each
way)
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1 person: $40 USD per person
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1 person: $50 USD per person
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2 person: $35 USD per person
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2 person: $45 USD per person
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3 person: $30 USD per person
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3 person: $40 USD per person
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4 person: $28 USD per person
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4 person: $35 USD per person
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5 or more: $25 USD per person
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5 or more: $30 USD per person
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Budget
Apart from academic fees and lodging, the following is an estimated budget
of what students might spend per week during their stay at
Soléxico.
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$18-45 USD
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Personal Expenses
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$40-110 USD
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Laundry
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$8 USD
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Local transportation
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$20 USD
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| Telephone/Fax |
$8-30
USD |
Total
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$94-213 USD
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| Residence Prices for 2007 |
| Single Room: |
$35 USD per person |
| Double Room: |
$28 USD per person |
Includes: Mexican Breakfast, cleaning and Bath
towels
Prices are subject to change. Please confirm current rates.
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Soléxico is like a home away from
home! Basically a small family and some new friends for a life time... Thank
you for the good times we shared!
Karen, Switzerland
¡Desde el primer contacto mi experiencia
estuvo muy bien! La organización es muy buena... me gusto como todo
el equipo de Solexico atiende a los estudiantes!
Monica, Germany
I received a solid introduction to Spanish
and the Mexican culture through both my classes and my wonderful family-
this was perhaps the best part of my experience of studying Spanish, they
really helped me learn and were truly interested in my
progress-.
Kathryn, USA
Great people, great teachers, beautiful school.
Very happy with my time at Soléxico and I am planning to
return
Jim, USA
Thanks to everyone for a wonderful learning
experience; it was truly fabulous! In general, the campus, directors and
teaching personal, all contribute to a rich environment very conclusive to
optimal learning potential for students."
Margaret, USA
I was very positively surprised about the whole
school and the skill of the teachers...
Joseph, Germany
Living with my family was like living in my
own house, as you know this is my second time at Solexico, I hope this is
not the last one, because I really want to visit you again. Thanks for
everything.
Andrea, Switzerland
My Family was exceptional, the teachers are
very professional, and in general all the staff are very friendly. I learned
a lot in this time and had a great time in this beautiful place you got here.
Thank you very much!
Patrick, Switzerland
The people there were very nice and extremely
helpful. The classes-especially the conversation-made me feel more comfortable
and practice my Spanish out loud. The excursions were great and home stay
wonderful.
Kelly, USA |
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