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Accommodation
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An important part of the total immersion program is to live with a Mexican host family while studying at the Cuernavaca Lamguage School. It is also possible to stay in a hostel, hotel or apartment but then a valuable portion of the experience is lost. Daily life with a host family offers students many opportunities to practice their language skills. Virtually all of our students stay with one of our host families.
Homestays
Daily life with a host family offers students many opportunities to practice their language skills and meet the culture first hand. Mexican food, costums, and warm hospitality will be part of everyday´s life while in Cuernavaca. The student will have private accommodations with a middle-class Mexican family, and three meals or breakfast, depending on what he/she chooses. When possible, we will place only one or two students per family, but during the Summer months the student will sometimes share the available facilities of the household. We always strive to minimize shared accommodations to preserve the lifestyle of each household. Should you not be completely satisfied with your host family, the school will arrange to change your accommodations.
Students with dietary requirements for purposes of health or religion are asked to please note this information on the lodging information request. The host family will exclude the products from their regular diet to meet these requirements. Special food or products that the student may ask for (e.g. organic or light products, sugar substitutes, lactose free milk, etc.) will be charged at an extra cost.
Students sometimes travel on weekends to other points of interest outside of Cuernavaca. During these periods of absence, the housing fees are not waived. However, when a student takes a brief recess from classes, e.g. after the eighth week, students do not need to pay for housing for this period when they are away from their host family.
Hostel
This option is offered for the more independent traveler. Hostel accommodations are provided in shared rooms (2 to 8 beds per room) and shared bathroom. The price includes bed and continental breakfast. These facilities are located about 3 km. from the school and public bus transportation is available.
Apartment
Furnished apartments are available upon request. Most of them require a minimum stay of 4 weeks and prices vary depending on facilities and length of stay. Locations are in different areas of the city.
Hotel
If you would prefer to stay in a hotel, we will recommend you one that fits with your needs. Hotel rates vary from $85-$200 U.S. per night, depending on accommodations.
