Amigos Spanish School
Q: Is the school close to the town centre?
A: Yes, it is only a 10minute walk from the main square the "Plaza de Armas".
Q: Where is the money that I pay my Spanish classes with going to exactly?
A: Since the beginning of Amigos in 2000, we've been spending all our profits on the Youth Program, bt now the funds are being channelled into buying a building to expand the school, and to pay the teachers. With small and private donations we are financing our Youth Program for this year.
Q: How much will I pay for a taxi to the school from the Plaza de Armas?
A: 2 soles
Q: How close are the host families to the school by taxi and walking?
A: Generally all host families are near to each other and it takes around 25 minutes to walk to Amigos and by taxi 5 minutes (2 soles).
Q: What do I need to bring to the school for Spanish classes?
A: You will need to bring with you a Spanish dictionary, notebook and a pen. The school will provide you with a folder for your lessons work. If learning Spanish for more than 4 weeks, the textbook Espanol Enmarcha will be recommended, which will cost you approximately USD$25.
Q: What extra activities are there to get involved in at the school?
A: Activities offered are weaving, cooking classes, salsa classes, and our personal favourite the "Real City Tour", where you get to visit a local school, mud brick making, chicheria (fermented beer house), San Pedro market and a local house in one of the poorest areas of Cusco.