Spanish Courses and Volunteer programs in Bariloche, Patagonia

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LA MONTAÑA - SPANISH IN BARILOCH
Bariloche, Patagonia, Argentina
VOLUNTEERWORK

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Volunteer Work
n We have been organizing opportunities in Patagonia for many
years as a complement for our Spanish programs. For our students,
this has been a great way to improve conversational Spanish. Many
people moved by the pleasure of traveling, meeting new people,
and seeing new places, joined our projects while making a
positive impact in the community.
n Along these years of positive experience, we have found many
local non-profit and charity organizations offering educational,
environmental, social and scientific projects. Among these, we
have selected a variety of interesting possible volunteer
placements, meaningful for the local community.
We believe volunteers can be part of the solution.
INTRODUCTION
Spanish in Bariloche

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Why volunteer in Argentina?
Help people & Make an
impact
Improve your Spanish
Learn more about
Argentine culture
Get work experience &
Contacts
Have an unforgettable
experience
Spanish in Bariloche

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Requirements
Ø 100% commitment – The projects have minimal resources and
locals work very hard to keep them running against all odds.
Ø Intermediate/advanced level of Spanish – You will be sent a pre-
arrival test. If your level of Spanish is basic/intermediate, we advise you
to take a Spanish course before taking part in a project.
Ø CV and motivation letter – send us your CV and a letter explaining
your motivation and preferences.
Ø Interview – the director of each project will interview candidates to
determine if they fit into the project.
Ø Pay the program fee – Part of the fee goes towards the project and part
of it towards the organization and administration of the volunteer
program. $100 for students who participate in Spanish course + Volunteer
program, $150 for students participating only in Volunteer program.
Spanish in Bariloche

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Important Information
n Length of program – All projects require a minimum stay of four
weeks. The recommended volunteer program is 8 weeks and
consists of 4 weeks of Spanish course and visiting different
projects and 4 weeks of voluntary work in the project chosen.
n Insurance – Make sure you have the necessary insurance that
covers you while doing volunteer work in Argentina.
n Guidance – Before you arrive you will be sent pre-arrival
information and when you arrive you will be given full details and
guidance about your project.
n Project placement– The projects listed on our website are
subject to availability. We can coordinate with you by email the
project that you will be most suitable for.
Spanish in Bariloche

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Type of Projects
Social
• Community
Center
• Local
Hospital
Educational
• Teach
English to
kids
• Cultural
center
Environmental
• Work in
Organic
Farm
• Volunteer in
National Park
Sample Projects*
* Projects are subject to availability. Pls check the projects described in our
website and email us the type of projects that you are most interested in.

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Course Overview
Private
Lessons
(h/week)
Group
Classes
(h/week)
Level Schedule
(Mon-Fri)
Price 2013
(US$/week)
Intensive - 20h All 9am-1pm $195
Intensive 30 10h 20h All
9am-1pm+2h
afternoon
$395
Private 10-20h - All Flexible $25p/h
Semi-
private(2stu
dents)
10-20h - All Flexible $20p/h
Students are distributed in small groups according to their level of Spanish.
MAIN COURSES*
*These prices are discounted apply for volunteers only.
Spanish in Bariloche

8. + Main Courses
ü Welcome Pack
ü Orientation
ü Spanish Course Materials
ü After class social and academic
activities
ü Coffee, tea and snacks
ü Local discounts and benefits
ü Wi-Fi and Computer with
Internet access
ü Free Airport Pick up*
n Program: 20h per week
n Levels: Beginner to Advanced
n Max Group Size: 6
n Schedule: 9am-1pm
n Duration: min 1 week
What is included?
Intensive
Super Intensive
n Program: 20h Group + 10h Private
n Levels: Beginner to Advanced
n Max Group Size: 6
n Schedule: 9am-1pm + 2h afternoon
n Duration: min 1 week *for courses of two weeks or more
Spanish in Bariloche

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After Class Activities
• 2pm
New
Students
Orientation
LUNES
• 2pm
City Tour
MARTES
• 2pm
Clase de
cocina
MIER
• 2pm
• Cultural
Quest
JUEVES
• 2pm
Juegos de
viernes
VIERNES
Other activities and half-day trips around Bariloche
n Every week we organize several free after class activities to facilitate Spanish
learning and introduce students to Bariloche and Latin American culture.
They are led by Spanish teachers and Spanish is the only language spoken!

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School Facilities
10 bright
classrooms
Free Wi-Fi
Library
TV&Video
Rooms
Coffee, Snack
Area and Kitchen
Access to
Computers and
Internet
Central Location
Student Services
Spanish in Bariloche

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Accommodation
n We have been working with local families and hostels for 10
years and all accommodation options are quality checked by
our staff.
✔Family Stay ✔Hostels ✔Apartments
n We can also arrange for students to stay in furnished
apartments, hotels or mountain cabins outside the city
center.
ª We encourage students and volunteers to
choose Family Homestay as this allows
them to learn more than just a language.
They will have the opportunity to share
regional home made meals, conversations
and experiences with locals, in a relaxed
and homely atmosphere.
Spanish in Bariloche

12. +Accommodation
n Live with an Argentine family
n Shared or Private Room
n Breakfast and Dinner
n Towels and Sheets
n Weekly cleaning
n Walking distance from school
n Shared Living Space
n Weekly Cost for volunteers:
$235 for shared room, $265 for private
room
n Dormitory Style Rooms
n Max 4 people per room
n Breakfast Included
n Towels and sheets
n Weekly cleaning
n Wi-Fi
n Shared kitchen and common area
n Walking distance from school
n Weekly Cost for Volunteers: $140
✔ Family Stay ✔ Hostels
Spanish in Bariloche

13. + Location
ª Prime location in a quiet spot in the heart of
the city, near internet cafes, banks &ATM’s,
Pharmacias, bars, pubs, restaurants, shops,
hotels and hostels, public transportation and
services.
Elflein 251, 2nd Floor
Bariloche, Rio Negro
Argentina 8400
§ 13.5 km from San Carlos de
Bariloche Airport.
§ 2.2 km from the Bus Terminal.
§ We recommend students to
use a Remis (Private car) or
schedule an Airport Pick up
with us.
ARRIVING AT LA MONTAÑA
Free Airport Pick
Up*
For courses 2 weeks or more
Spanish in Bariloche

14. + DISCOVER
BARILOCHE
MAGESTIC MOUNTAINS,
LAKES AND
BREATHTAKING VIEWS
LEARN SPANISH, LIVE
PATAGONIA

15. +San Carlos de Bariloche
n Location: Situated in the
foothills of the Andes, in
the heart of Nahuel Huapi
National Park, Rio Negro
Province, Patagonia.
n Population: 120,000
permanent habitants.
n 893m elevation, cool
climate, 4 seasons:
pleasant summers (Dec -
February) and white
winters (June- Aug).
QUICK FACTS:
§ The biggest ski resort in South
America and a heaven for all sports
enthusiasts and travelers.
NAHUEL HUAPI LAKE
BARILOCHE
Spanish in Bariloche

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Our Top 5’s from Endless
Things to Do
SPORTS
n Ski & Snowboard
n Trekking
n Mountain Biking
n Kayak
n Yoga
GREATVIEWS
n Cerro Otto
n Cerro Campanario
n Refugio Frey
n Circuito Chico
n Cerro Catedral
ADVENTURES
n Rafting
n Rock Climbing
n Kite and Wind Surf
n Canopy
n Horse Riding
DAY TRIPS
n Isla Victoria/Bosque
de Arrayanes
n Los Siete Lagos
n El Tronador
n El Bolsón
n Villa Angostura
LOCAL FOOD
n Chocolate artesanal
n Empanadas
n Cordero Patagónico
n Picada con cerveza
n Alfajores y helados
GETAWAYS
n Ruta 40
n Puerto Montt
n Puerto Madryn
n Glaciar Perito Moreno
n Volcán Villarrica
Spanish in Bariloche

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Arriving to Bariloche
n From Buenos Aires:
o By Plane: 2h flight
o Airlines: LAN, Aerolineas Argentinas/Austral
o By car or Bus: 1650 km
o 20h in comfortable buses
n Distance to other cities in Argentina:
o Mendoza - 1287km
o Córdoba - 1588
o Puerto Madryn- 960km
o El Bolsón – 131km
n Distance to cities in Chile:
o Santiago - 1140 km
o Osorno - 250km, 4h bus/car
o Puerto Montt - 390km, 6h bus/car
o Pucón – 353km, 4.5h bus/car
BARILOCHE
Spanish in Bariloche

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BARILOCHE
Secretaría Municipal de Turismo: Centro Cívico. (10 min walk from school)
Online Info: http://www.infobariloche.com/
USEFUL INFORMATION
Public transportation: Easy access to all bus lines http://3demayobariloche.com.ar/
Inter City: http://www.viabariloche.com.ar/ 10% off for our students
Airport: BRC http://barilocheairport.com/
Safety: - The schools is located in a very safe area.There are two Police Stations
nearby:Tiscornia 6 (5 min walk from school); Centro Civico (8 min walk from school)
Shopping:Traditional chocolaterías, cafeterias, breweries, bars, restaurants, artisanal
stores, supermarkets and mountain gear stores are located mostly around Mitre and
Moreno Streets, minutes away from our school.
Hospital Privado Regional - 20 de Febrero 598, (5 min walk from school)
San Carlos Emergencias - Av. Bustillo 1.000 (15 minutes walk from school)
Pharmacies – the nearest well stocked Pharmacy is 2 min walk from school
Spanish in Bariloche
Post Office: Correo Argentino, Moreno 175, (0294) 4423100,
www.correoargentino.com.ar, (2 min walk from school)

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Price List
INTENSIVE SPANISH
COURSE
PRICE
($US)
1 week $195
2 weeks $390
3 weeks $570
4 weeks $750
5 weeks $935
6 weeks $1120
7 weeks $1300
8 weeks $1475
SUPER INTENSIVE
SPANISH COURSE
PRICE
($US)
1 week $395
2 weeks $790
3 weeks $1170
4 weeks $1590
5 weeks $1935
6 weeks $2320
7 weeks $2700
8 weeks $3075
MAIN COURSES Spanish in Bariloche
*Volunteers get discounts on course fees and accommodation.

20. +Price List
PACKAGE PRICE ($US)
2 WEEKS INTENSIVE + ACCOMMODATION $890
4WEEKS INTENSIVE + ACCOMMODATION $1690
8WEEKS INTENSIVE + ACCOMMODATION $3275
4WEEKS SUPER INTENSIVE +ACCOMMODATION $2590
8 WEEKS SUPER INTENSIVE +ACCOMMODATION $5075
ª These packages include first week stay in Hostel and Family
Homestay for the rest of the course.
SPANISH & ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES
Spanish in Bariloche
*We are flexible about arranging different combinations.
*Volunteers get discounts on course fees and accommodation.

21. n La Montaña and Spanish in Bariloche – the two leading Spanish
schools in Patagonia are now partnering to maximize the quality of the
academic and cultural experience of each and every student.
“ At our Spanish school,the philosophy of tailor-made,one-to-one
courses is applied to small group classes” Verónica Leone,Director and
Founder of Spanish in Bariloche.
About Us
n Founded July 2002
n Specialized in tailor-made courses
n College Credits
n Founder of AACELE
n Founded November 2002
n Specialized in group courses
n Extensive social & cultural
activities
Spanish in Bariloche La Montaña
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Who we are:
Verónica Leone - Director and Founder.
Teaching and leading Spanish
immersion programs since 2002.
Our Teachers: è
Highly qualified, native speakers
teachers. Specialized in teaching
Spanish as a foreign language.
Our Team and Teachers
Victoria Soler
Excursions & trips
Mariya Nesheva
Marketing and Social Media
Mariano Morazzani
Adm. and Commercial Consultant
Spanish in Bariloche

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Get in Touch:
La Montaña Spanish School
251 Elflein, 2do Piso,
San Carlos de Bariloche,
8400 Rio Negro, Argentina
www.lamontana.com
www.Spanishinbariloche.com
info@lamontana.com
La Montaña
Spanish School
@LaMontanaBRC
@SpanishinBRC
lamontana.com
+54 294 4524212