Program Start Dates

All of our English, Spanish and TEFL language programs are designed as four-week sessions. Programs are a minimum of one week, but you determine the length of your studies.

Although 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.

The TEFL course starts on the dates specified. It is not a course that can be joined on any Monday. TBE and TEC are programmes that can be started any day of the week. These programmes are optional and as such, our school attempts to make them fit into your schedule.

2012 Start Dates

REGULAR	SATURDAY
January 9 February 7 March 5 April 9 May 7 June 4 July 2 August 6 September 3 October 1 October 29 November 26	January 7 March 3 May 12 July 7 September 7 November 8

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 5 Día de la Constitución - Constitution Day
March 21 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
October 12 Día de la Raza -Commemoration of Columbus' discovery of the New World
November 2 Día de los Muertos - Day of the Dead
November 20 Día de la Revolución - Revolution Day

For information about these school holidays, please refer to our
School Holiday Calendar.