Special Spanish Programs

The SLI Spanish + International Cooperation program is a unique opportunity to combine a language course in Spain or Peru with volunteer work in Latin America (Peru). For students taking a gap-year, or wanting to go abroad for a substantial period of time, this is a chance to learn a language and give something valuable back to the community. Many of our volunteer placements do not require experience, just enthusiasm, such as work in orphanages or conservation work. However, some of the placements are for people with relevant experience or qualifications, such as engineering work or as a medical assistant.

There is only one requirement: that you have an adequate level of Spanish for community service. To ensure this, and to help you adapt to this new situation, it is essential that you have followed a Spanish course with us for at least 8 weeks. Throughout your period of international cooperation work, SLI will be on hand to ensure you have support and guidance. And you can tell us how things are working out.

After studying Spanish in Spain (Segovia) or in Peru (Satipo or Huancayo),you will do international cooperation work with one of the many local organisations we work with in Peru. Doing cooperation work in another country can be both challenging and rewarding, and one thing is for sure - you will come back with a real sense of personal achievement, to say nothing of a newfound confidence in Spanish.

Upon completion of the program, you will have to present a report on the work done to the SLI Program Coordinator. Guidelines for the report will be given to students at the beginning of the program. Students who are interested in doing cooperation work abroad should inform us of this, as well as the type of work they are interested in, at the time of enrollment. Cooperation work in Peru is normally for a minimum of 8 weeks.

If you are interested on this program, specify it in the enrollment form and an SLI Program Coordinator will get in contact with you to answer all your questions and to help you make the right choice.

What Should I Expect from SLI Spanish + International Cooperation Program in Peru

Invaluable practical work experience in an international setting
Opportunity to increase cultural awareness and improve communication skills
A unique resume that differentiates you from other applicants when you apply for a job

The SLI program “Spanish + International Cooperation in Peru” offers different placements that are described below.

The cooperation work will be done in Peru (Satipo or Huancayo). However, before that, you have the option of taking the Spanish course in Peru or in Spain (Segovia).

Upon request we can design a program that combines volunteer work both in Spain and Peru. If you are interested on this option, please consult with an SLI coordinator at contact@slisegovia.com.

Program duration varies from 6 months to 1 year depending on your language level and desired length of the cooperation work. We will make every effort to place you according to your needs and expectations. If you are interested in a shorter period of cooperation work, please get in contact with a Program Coordinator at contact@slisegovia.com.

Below you will find detailed information regarding the SLI program “Spanish + International Cooperation in Peru”, placements and fees. Each placement varies, in terms of responsibilities and skills required. Please contact our Program Coordinators to discuss a program most suitable for you.

Upon acceptance of your application, you will be required to pay an enrollment Deposit of 200 Euros €, which secures your placement in the program. The enrollment Deposit due date for your particular start date is one month before you start the Spanish Language Training.It will be deducted from your program fee. The rest of the payment will be as it follows:

6 to 9 month programs: 50% of the program fee one week before you start the language training; and 50% 2 months after the program started.
1 year program: 50% of the program fee one week before you start the language training; and 25%2months after the program started; and 25% 6 months after the program started.
For other program lengths, please consult with SLI.

Extra-academic activities are not included in the program. If you want to participate in any cultural or leisure activity, please consult with an SLI Program Coordinator (contact@slisegovia.com). We will do everything possible for assuring that your stay will be fruitful and enjoyable. At the end of the Volunteer Program students will have the unique opportunity of VISITING A WORK CAMP IN THE NORTH OF AFRICA (MOROCCO), and travelling around the area for six days. Speak to your Coordinator about this option and its fees.

Programs can start on any date. At SLI we make every effort to adapt to your needs.

If you are interested in a volunteer program, please discuss the details of the visa system for Spain and Peru with a program coordinator. Requirements vary from one country to another. Be sure to inquire with our program coordinators as soon as possible regarding the visas issues as they relate to the program in which you are interested.

We are happy to work with you to provide any information or certification that you may need. Be sure to contact your university far in advance to find out what they require for this process. Because many universities and colleges encourage, and even require, students to take some time abroad to complement their course of study, learn languages and experience the world around them, they often grant transfer credit for programs that are not directly sponsored by their university.SLI understands that obtaining credit is an important part of any international study or work experience. SLI will work with you and your home university to ensure that you receive the appropriate accreditation for your international experience.

If you sign up with a friend each of you will receive a 150 € off of your program price. Pleasemention the person's name that you are signing up with in the application form itself. The discount will be applied to the final balance of fees paid. Please be sure to inform our programcoordinator of your intent to apply with a friend and note the name of your friend(s) in the Comments section of the application form. Please, contact us with any questions you may have.

“Spanish + International Cooperation in Peru” represents a unique oportunity for those seeking to learn or improve their Spanish language skills at the same time that they participate in international cooperation. The program combines training in Spanish language and in international cooperation, and cooperation work in Pe

ru. It stands apart from other Spanish courses in its practical approach to language training and international cooperation. The program aims at training students in international cooperation for enabling them to operate in both the public and private sector. Students will develop the necessary skills to prepare, analyse and direct cooperation programs and projects for the promotion of growth in developing countries. Students will also be prepared to support internationalization activities of businesses to be set up in developing countries.

Training on International Cooperation is conducted in Spanish and English. It is based on the most recent economic and social theories, enabling students to acquire an in-depth understanding of economic development issues, to develop analytical skills and methods in applied research on poverty, inequality, labour, credit and gender issues. The methodology used is interactive and task-based giving students the opportunity to use their knowledge in practical situations. After a training period of at least 10 weeks in which participants will have intensive training in Spanish language and in International Cooperation, they will conduct cooperation work in Peru for a minimum of three months. Students will have the opportunity to use their newly acquired skills and knowledge in renowned institutions, government and non-government bodies, etc.

An SLI Coordinator will be in the area where the volunteer work takes place. Students will have a tutor assigned from their field. The program is targeted to students and young professionals pursuing careers in international organizations, public and private companies engaged in international activities and non-governmental organizations, and persons who want to contribute to creating a better world. This program has enjoyed international recognition and attracts students worldwide.

This program will suit you if you are interested on international cooperation and want to:

Improve your Spanish while taking individual lessons in the beautiful city of Segovia (Spain), in the Andes (Huancayo, Peru) or in the Central Jungle of the Amazonia(Satipo, Peru)
Have the opportunity to learn in a rigorous and innovative academic framework
Learn in a stimulating and dynamic environment with leading experts
Contribute to the development of communities through volunteer work
Travel around Spain and Peru
Gain vision, knowledge and analytical skills to make a difference

Economic, institutional and social problems –and their interdependence– which characterize developing countries, and the political policies necessary to tackle them;
Techniques for the formulation, analysis and pre/post evaluation of cooperation programs and projects regarding the promotion of growth and the problems of their management;
Rules and practices governing access to the markets in developing countries, the localization of activities for the production of goods and services in these countries, the development of partnerships with local businesses, and the integration of these markets in the process of globalization.

Teaching Staff

The Teaching Staff of “Spanish + International Cooperation in Peru” is composed by college professors and experts from institutions and companies operating in the fields of development,,, economics and international cooperation.

Ricardo Zacarías, Economist working at FAO (Peru)Germán Rodríguez, MS in Banking and Finance,MS in International Cooperation

Mauro Arroyo, Expert on development and management of social projets (Peru)

Prerequisites

There is only one requirement: that you have an adequate level of Spanish for community service. To ensure this, and to help you adapt to this new situation, it is essential that you have followed a Spanish course with us for at least 8 weeks. Students will take a Spanish language test on the first day in order to determine their most adequate level of Spanish training. Upon the completion of program, students will have to present a report on the work done to the SLI Program Coordinator.

How to Apply

If you are interested on the Program “Spanish + International Cooperation in Peru”, indicate this on the enrollment sheet that you will find in our web page enrollment form, and we will facilitate further information

Program Contents: ACADEMIC PROGRAM IN SPAIN OR IN PERU

Introduction to International Cooperation (5 hours)
Spanish Language (80 hours)
Spanish Language for International Cooperation (5 hours)
The ethical and social approach to development (5 hours)
Planning sustainable development: Project and program evaluation (40 hours)

Project evaluation: Analysis and techniques
Logical framework and project monitoring

Workshops (25 hours)

Project and program design
Project and program evaluation

Business (Management)
Business (Development)
Social Work
Medicine
Architecture
Agriculture and Ecology
Import/Export Business
Consulting and Engineering
Telecommunication Engineering
Civil Engineering
Finance/Economics
Journalism
Child Care/Early Child Education
Primary/Secondary Education
Special Education

Students will receive SPANISH LANGUAGE LESSONS WHILE THEY ARE DOING COOPERATION WORK IN PERU (2 hours per week –One to One), for reinforcing and improving their Spanish language skills. Students will receive an STIPEND OF 50 US DOLLARS EACH MONTH to cover for their expenses. This amount will be paid by the Municipalidad (local goverment) where they are assigned to. Once the students have completed 10 weeks of cooperation work, they will have two choices

Students enrolled in the 6 month “Spanish+International Cooperation Program in Peru” will have this opportunity once; 2 times for students enrolled in the 9 month program; and 3 times for those in the 12 month program. The program fee will not vary, and students will be responsible for any extra expenses. If you decide to travel around, SLI can facilitate you, upon request, a trustworthy guide who will travel with you.

Accommodation

Staying with a host family* in Spain and Peru
Shared apartment in Spain and host family in Peru
Shared apartment in Spain and Peru
Host family in Peru
Shared apartment in Peru

*Staying with a Host Family includes: Single room, 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), sheets and towels, and laundering of clothing.

Prices include the following

160 hours of Academic and Return Programs in Spain
20 hours of One-to-One Spanish lessons in Peru
Accommodation in Spain and Peru
Laptop
Learning Materials
Visa for Peru
Certificate for the Spanish course and the international cooperation program
Supervision in Peru by an SLI Program Coordinator
Tutor in Spain and Peru
Free access to Internet in Spain
24 hours emergency phone in Spain and Peru
Pre-Departure Packet
Volunteer placement in Peru during 3 months
Round trip transportation from the Lima airport to your project site
Transportation from Madrid airport to Segovia, when you arrive from Lima

Extra-academic activities are not included in the program. If you want to participate in any of the many activities organized by SLI, please consult with a Coordinator (contact@slisegovia.com).

Students with a Beginner level of Spanish language skills may consider the possibility of taking a 3 month course of Spanish and a 3 month international cooperation work period. This can be decided during your first week in Spain. The price of the program may vary.

Students will be responsible for extra expenses derived from their decision of travelling for two weeks at the end of their cooperation work period in Peru, according to the conditions described in the Program Contents section (see above).

At the end of the International Cooperation Program students will have the unique opportunity of VISITING A WORK CAMP IN THE NORTH OF AFRICA (MOROCCO), and travelling around the area for six days. Speak to your Coordinator about this option and its fees.

Accommodation

Staying with a host family* in Spain and Peru
Shared apartment in Spain and host family in Peru
Shared apartment in Spain and Peru
Host family in Peru
Shared apartment in Peru

*Staying with a Host Family includes: Single room, 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), sheets and towels, and laundering of clothing.

Prices include the following

160 hours of Academic and Return Programs in Spain
40 hours of One-to-One Spanish lessons in Peru
Accommodation in Spain and Peru
Learning Materials
Visa for Peru
Certificate for the Spanish course and the international cooperation program
Supervision in Peru by an SLI Program Coordinator
Tutor in Spain and Peru
Free access to Internet in Spain
24 hours emergency phone in Spain and Peru
Pre-Departure Packet
Volunteer placement in Peru during 6 months
Round trip transportation from the Lima airport to your project site in Peru
Transportation from Madrid airport to Segovia, when you arrive from Lima

Extra-academic activities are not included in the program. If you want to participate in any of the many activities organized by SLI, please consult with a Program Coordinator contact@slisegovia.com.

Students with a Beginner level of Spanish language skills may consider the possibility of taking a 3 month course of Spanish and a 3 month cooperation work period. This can be decided during your first week in Spain. The price of the program may vary.

Students will be responsible for extra expenses derived from their decision of travelling during their cooperation work period in Peru, according to the conditions described in the Program Contents section (see above).

Accommodation

Staying with a host family* in Spain and Peru
Shared apartment in Spain and host family in Peru
Shared apartment in Spain and Peru
Host family in Peru
Shared apartment in Peru

*Staying with a Host Family includes: Single room, 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), sheets and towels, and laundering of clothing.

Extra-academic activities are not included in the program. If you want to participate in any cultural or leisure activity organized by SLI, please consult with a Program Coordinator contact@slisegovia.com.

Students will be responsible for extra expenses derived from their decision of travelling during their cooperation work period in Peru, according to the program conditions described in the Program Contents section (see above).

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SPANISH & INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PROGRAM

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Prerequisites

How to Apply

Program Contents: ACADEMIC PROGRAM IN SPAIN OR IN PERU