Argentina ... land of extremes
Argentina, a land of extremes, has hectic urban centers
and a staggeringly remote hinterland. It can be simultaneously hot in
one region and cold in another. The people possess a curiosity, passion,
and fervor for life, most visible when it comes to football, the
national obsession. What strikes visitors most is that life here is for
living; the fast pace only lets up for the afternoon siesta.
Buenos Aires is a sophisticated capital brimming with character and an
excellent spot for shopping and watching the world go by. Nightlife is
second to none and the restaurants are a food-lover’s delight.
Argentina’s national parks teem with wildlife and incredible mountainous
vistas. Patagonia is stunningly barren and mystifying and the Tierra del
Fuego feels like the end of the world. The Andes offer excellent skiing.
Horse riding, adventure sports and bird-watching are just a few of the
other activities available throughout the country.
Family Life
South American families are very close knit, often consisting of several generations living in one house. Aunts, uncles and grandparents often either live in the same house or very close by, and families spend a lot of time together. It is very common for entire families and friend groups of several generations to celebrate special occasions together. Young people commonly live under their parents' roof until they marry ... and even then may stay or live right next door. Living with a South American host family will provide you with an instant extended family, with many relatives to take care of you and make you feel right at home.
School Life
There are seven years of primary school, followed by five secondary years. The school year starts in early March and ends in late November or early December. Students from North America and Europe will attend private schools, many of which are bi-lingual -- they teach classes in both English and Spanish. There are also some tri-lingual schools that include German, Italian or Hebrew. Nearly all private schools are International Baccalaureate approved in all of the languages. In addition to challenging academic curricula, schools offer many other activities such as soccer, rugby, basketball, field hockey, theater, radio production and study, TV production and study, arts, dance and much more.
Click HERE to see a description of our South American Programs
South American Students wishing to learn about programs to the USA should contact:
Daniel Karlin
Director Sudamerica
Cespedes 3624 2B
Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires
Argentina
(5411) 4555-3474
(5411) 5820-1868
or visit our South American Website: