Experiential Course: Spanish and Culture for Foreigners - Program Details| General Information | Institution | Universidad San Buenaventura - Cali |
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| Program C and Virtual Program Status | Open | |
| Program Information | Program Name | Experiential Course: Spanish and Culture for Foreigners |
| Program Type |
Program C
Type: Short-term program |
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| Program Description | The Spanish Language and Culture for Foreigners training program is designed to enable foreign students to practice and improve their Spanish language skills through interactive immersion with various individuals in Cali's cultural and educational communities, based on a Bonaventurian approach. Students will develop their communication and teaching skills through authentic contact with Cali's reality and culture. The course is therefore designed around three areas, each with a different experience. | |
| Contact Information | DIANA MARIA RINCON , RELACIONES@USBCALI.EDU.CO | |
| Teaching Language | Spanish | |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate or Graduate | |
| Language Proficiency Requirements | Accept Native English | Yes |
| English Language Requirements: | None | |
| Other English Language Requirements | None | |
| Other Language Requirements | None | |
| Academic Field | Agriculture, Architecture, Area Studies, Biology, Business, Communication, Computer and Information Systems, Education, Engineering, English Language and Literature, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Health Sciences, History, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, International / Global Studies, Law / Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Library and Information Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Natural Resources, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sport Studies, Sustainability / Climate Change Studies, Trades, Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Facilities and Resources | The programme fee includes: - Hours of academic programming, including city tours with a professor - A certificate of participation - Cultural activities - A welcome lunch - Ground transportation for cultural activities *The program fee does not include accommodation, meals or personal purchases. | |
| Scholarships Available: | No | |
| Scholarship Information | N/A | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $640.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $385.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $60.00 average per month. This can include cost of buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. | |
| Other Program Fees | $0.00 excluding tuition. These may include activity, lab/materials, or other fees. | |
| Cost of Living | $100.00 average per month. This can include meals, pocket money, and entertainment. | |
| Medical Insurance | $0.00 per month. | |
| Visa | $0.00 | |
| Additional Program Information | *The immersion program is two weeks long. It is from Monday to Friday. The hours are from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. *The total number of hours spent on experiential and academic activities is 80. cultural experience focuses mainly on “Salsa Caleña” and dance practices. *Services available for international students: - Pool - Library - Music groups - Sport groups - Volunteering opportunities | |
| Program C Information | Notification of Acceptance Date | N/A |
| Application Opens | 28/Apr/2026 | |
| Application Closes | 30/May/2026 | |
| Program Start Date | 22/Jun/2026 | |
| Program End Date | 27/Jun/2026 | |
| Credit/No Credit | Credit | |
| Number of Credits for Program |
3 UCTS Calculator |
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| Number of Participants | 20 | |
| Visa Process | Most international students do not need a visa for a semester. Universidad san Buenaventura Cali, issues a letter for a special permission for a semester to be presented in Migration Colombia. | |