Spanish Language School
Spanish College Credit in Mexico |
Spanish immersion students in Ensenada can earn up to 6 fully transferable US college credits through Arizona Western College (AWC) of Yuma, AZ. Students who satisfactorily complete all coursework, including homework, can earn 2 credits per 30 hour week at the Baja California Language College in Ensenada.
Important If credits are intended for transfer, Spanish immersion students must first confirm with the receiving institution that they will be fully accepted.
Prices
The cost of the program is $88 for 2 credits for non-Arizona residents under the age of 60 plus a $25 fee ($113 total per every 2 credits).
These costs are subject to change.
To arrange payment by phone contact the AWC Business Office at (928) 344.7528. Credit card accepted. The hours are Monday through Thursday, from 7 AM to 5 PM MST.
*The above mentioned costs are in addition to the tuition paid to the Baja California Language College.
Registration
Students must register with Arizona Western College at least two weeks prior to attending the Baja California Language College.
- Once placement is confirmed with the Baja California Language College, contact Dr. Linda Elliott-Nelson at 928 344 7516 or Linda.Elliott-nelson@azwestern.edu to register at AWC. Prospective students can also access AWC’s website at http://www.azwestern.edu for schedule and admissions information.
- Students earn 2 credits of SPA 197 or SPA 297 (Spanish for Special Purposes) per week in Ensenada. No more than 6 credits in these classes will be awarded by AWC per semester.
- Tuition for credit is paid directly to Arizona Western College. Please check with Dr. Linda Elliott-Nelson for current tuition and fees. Tuition varies based on age and residency status.
AWC does not mail report cards. Students can request a transcript at no charge through the following website: http://www.azwestern.edu/enrollment/transcript.php
The college credits earned through AWC are elective credits. They have pass/no pass status and no letter grade will be awarded by AWC. The transcript will denote “credit received” or “no credit received.”
“I am a 56 yrs old female and have a Family Practice clinic in Florida. In 2010 I wanted to learn medical Spanish to assist the patients who visit my clinic from the USA and from abroad as I am located in a prime tourist. My previous background in Spanish was just one year of high school Spanish and I could only say a few phrases. After my first week at the Baja California Language College, and living with a host family, I was able to start talking in phrases to my patients with minimal use of a telephone translation service. After my second week of immersion 6 months later, I now rarely use a medical translation service with my Spanish patients and have even picked up some Portuguese phrases.
I am not always perfect in my conjugations and still have to ask “Como se dice… (how do you say….) sometimes, but my patients really appreciate my efforts and I am complimented on my Spanish language abilities! I have found that just attempting to talk in someone else’s language is a huge gesture of good will, and the way that I have gotten even better is to not be afraid to try! If someone is bilingual, it is better to approach them in their native language, and they also will give me invaluable feedback on my pronunciation and vocabulary when I ask them to please let me talk to them in Spanish for my own practice.
The travel to and from Ensenada, Baja California Mexico was very safe – I flew into San Diego and took all public transportation BY MYSELF each time. I walked through USA customs/bridge in and out of Tijuana and walked to the ABC bus station. In nice weather, I would walk the 3 miles from my host family’s home, or get a ride from them for a nominal cost. I also walked a lot around the town when not in school just to see the fabulous scenery. I would use an internet café a few blocks away from the house that I was staying in into the evening. The host families are all very nice with excellent meals and accommodations.
I would highly recommend this program to anyone of any age.”
Dr. Pat Wahrenberger Family Practice Physician Minneola Florida
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