Spanish Language Schools in Peru | Learn Spanish Worldwide with IPSA | IPSA Home

Study Abroad in Peru!

Welcome to the land of the mysterious Incas, high Andean mountains, steamy rainforests and inviting beaches.
Whether you’re after River Rafting or hiking the Inca trail, Peru has it all!
Enjoy Machu Picchu, the Manu or Tambopata rain forest reserve, Cusco, capital of the ancient Inca empire,
the Sacred Valley, Arequipa’s Colca Canyon, or Lake Titicaca.
With 103 possible ecological zones and a rich cultural heritage, Peru offers something for everyone.



Machu Picchu.

Peruvian territory was home to the Norte Chico civilization, one of the oldest in the world, and to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. Peru is a presidential representative democratic republic divided into 25 regions. Its geography varies from the arid plains of the Pacific coast to the peaks of the Andes mountains and the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin. It is a developing country with a medium Human Development Index score and a poverty level around 50%. Its main economic activities include agriculture, fishing, mining, and manufacturing of products such as textiles. Peru is approximately two-thirds the size of Mexico. It neighbors Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the southeast, Chile to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The Andes mountains run parallel to the Pacific Ocean, dividing the country into three geographic regions. The costa (coast), to the west, is a narrow plain, largely arid except for valleys created by seasonal rivers. The sierra (highlands) is the region of the Andes; it includes the Altiplano plateau as well as the highest peak of the country, the 6,768 m (22,205 ft) Huascar‡n. The third region is the selva (jungle), a wide expanse of flat terrain covered by the Amazon rainforest that extends east. Almost 60% of the country's area is located within this region.     With about 28 million inhabitants, Peru is the fourth most populous country in South America. Major cities include Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura, Iquitos, Chimbote, Cusco, and Huancayo, all of which reported more than 200,000 inhabitants. Peru is a multiethnic nation formed by the combination of different groups over five centuries. Amerindians inhabited Peruvian territory for several millennia before Spanish Conquest in the 16th century. Spaniards and Africans arrived in large numbers under colonial rule, mixing widely with each other and with indigenous peoples. After independence, there has been gradual immigration from England, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Chinese arrived in the 1850s as a replacement for slave workers and have since become a major influence in Peruvian society. This mixture of cultural traditions has resulted in a wide diversity of expressions in fields such as art, cuisine, literature, and music. Spanish, the first language of 80.3% of Peruvians age 5 and older, is the primary language of the country. It coexists with several indigenous languages, the most important of which is Quechua, spoken by 16.5% of the population. IPSA Consortium member Spanish language schools in Peru offer you a unique opportunity to explore the culture and the history of Peru and learn Spanish in immersion settings. We offer Spanish Language and Culture programs in Peru for anyone: Intensive Spanish for General Purposes: group, individual and combination courses. Total Spanish Immersion Programs. Spanish for 55+ Spanish for interested adults and adventure travelers. Spanish for professionals (Medical Spanish, Business Spanish, Law specific Spanish, etc.). Spanish for University Students. Spanish for Families. Spanish for Kids (7-12). Spanish for Teens (13-17). Spanish and Excursions. Christmas Course. Cultural Courses (Inca Civilization, Quechua - the original language of the Incas course). Volunteer Programs. Click on the school's name below to review the online brochures of the IPSA Spanish Language Schools in Peru, explore in details Spanish Language learning opportunities and apply to our Spanish language schools online!

Study Abroad in Peru with IPSA!

Spanish Language School in Lima
Click here to learn more about the School.	Lima, is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located on a coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean with the seaport of Callao. Lima, a city of history and culture, endless beaches, hills and mountains, nightlife, the possibility to know Cusco, Machu Pichu and much more! Although four hundred years have passed since its foundation, Lima, known as the 'City of the Kings', has managed to hold onto its traditions, fashion and religious celebrations from Pre-Inca and Inca times. Our School is located on the cost of Lima, in the prestigious Miraflores neighborhood, just a couple of blocks from the pacific shores the temperature is warm year round. Miraflores is one of the most secure and modern neighborhoods in Lima, with a wide variety of restaurants, hotels, discos, parks, modern shopping centers, beaches and tourist places to visit. The perfect place for a Spanish Experience! Our programs are designed so you will meet your Spanish goals in a short period of time. Through immersion programs students are normally able to reach in weeks the same level as several years of high school or university study.
Spanish Language School in Cusco and the Sacred Valley
Click here to learn more about the School.	The school is located in a colonial building at only one block from the main square, the 'Plaza de las Armas' Part of the building is dedicated to student accommodation. The school has 25 classrooms of different sizes, the smaller ones being uses for individual lessons. The school is equipped with a multimedia classroom, a very spacious meeting room, a sunny terrace, and a cafe "La Tertulia" the perfect meeting point for students. Currently, the school program runs at three locations: the beautiful city of Cusco, the picturesque village of Urubamba (in the Sacred Valley of the Incas) and the Rainforest of MANU. Take advantage of studying at either or all three locations, each highlighting a different aspect of Peruvian culture. The school also offers a Volunteer Program which provides the unique opportunity to live and work in Peru while cultivating a superior level of Spanish proficiency. The school is known for its interactive, communicative and personal teaching methods. Standard group or individual programs include four hours of instruction per day from Monday to Friday. The complementary cultural courses (freely included in all programs) are an excellent complement of the course since they are a great way of improving your Spanish in activities all directed towards learning in a dynamic environment where you will learn about Latin American and Peruvian culture.

Editorial inquiries concerning this site should be addressed to the Administrator at Study Abroad International.
15801 N. 45th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032, USA. Fax +1 (602) 942-6734
E-mail:admissions@studyabroadinternational.com
Copyright © 2000 - 2008 by IPSA - International Partners for Study Abroad. All rights reserved.