Spanish Program Start Dates

Classes begin every Monday, (unless it is a holiday), it is best to start your language program on the start dates listed below. If you are coming from out-of-town, try to arrive in Guadalajara two or three days before classes begin so you are familiar with the school, the City and buses.

Intensive Spanish Program

This program is a combination of both grammar and conversation.

Grammar: Monday to Friday 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
Conversation: Monday to Friday 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Spanish Grammar Courses
Monday to Friday 9:30-11:30 AM

Spanish Conversation Courses
Monday to Friday 12:00-2:00 PM

Survival Spanish
Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m

Afternoon Spanish Clases
Grammar & Conversation
Moday through Friday, 3:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m or 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m

PROGRAM START DATES

Spanish, English, TEFL , TBE & TEC 2012 Start Dates
January 9 February 7 March 5 April 9 May 7 June 4	July 2 August 6 September 3 October 1 October 29 November 26

VLC School Holidays

TEC and TBE Electives run subsequent and concurrent with the TEFL Program.

When planning your studies, please note that classes will not be held during the following periods:
· Christmas
December 21, 2011 - January 7, 2012
· Semana Santa (Easter)
April 1-8, 2012
· Summer brake
July 29 - 4 August 2012

VLC is also closed for the following Mexican cultural holidays every year. For many students and residents these holidays often provide ideal long weekend opportunities to visit beaches and nearby towns.

January 1 Año Nuevo - New Years Day
February 4 Día de la Constitución - Constitution Day
March 17 Día de Nacimiento de Benito Juarez - Benito Juarez's Birthday
May 1 Día del Trabajo - Labor Day
May 5 Cinco de Mayo - Battle of Puebla Day
September 16 Día de la Independencia - Independence Day
November 2 Día de los Muertos - Day of the Dead
November 17 Día de la Revolucion - Revolution Day

Take advantage of these school holidays to plan your sightseeing trips around Mexico. Although these times are also popular travel times for Mexicans, it is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in Mexican culture.

Others Specialized Courses

• Advanced Spanish Workshop
• Mexican History and Culture
• Spanish for Lawyers
• Medical Spanish
• Mexican Literature
• Hispanoamerican Literature