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Copan Ruins archaeological site has one of the most touristic of Honduras declared a World Heritage Site. You'll find yourself surrounded in one of the oldest cultures of humanity . The story of the Maya still beats in the heart of Honduras, you can visit several museums and pervade yourself of history. You can not lose the opportunity to see a place with incredible biodiversity and well-established traditions. Visit parks whose beauty and wildlife will take your breath away. From brightly colored birds, indigenous communities and waterfalls in the midst of nature, Copan is an ideal place to begin your adventure.

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The best of the city

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Transport

Copan has bus lines that will connect you with the rest of the country.

Climate

It is a wet area with temperatures of 20ºC to 35 º C. Tropical climate prevails.

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Available Accommodation Options in Copán

Families & Homestays

Our families know, due to their experience, what it means to be a real host. They have received many students from different nationalities, occupations and ages. We will take into consideration your likes and preferences.

Living with a local family is the best way to learn their customs, likes, flavors, while you learn a new language.

Host Families Features

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Honduras is bordered to the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the east by Nicaragua, to the south by Nicaragua and El Salvador, and Guatemala to the west. This is an increasingly growing country and a place of biodiversity that you could just dream of. Honduras has mountainous landscapes which trends to be a perfect setting for the development of several species.

Honduras is worth to visit because of the beauty of coral reefs and beautiful beaches it is providen. It also has ancient archaeological founds and protected areas to enjoy nature. Its weather is nice, with an average of 21º C that will make you enjoy this tropical country with more intensity. Honduras is a great place to start your intercultural adventure!

The best of the country

Food & Drinks	Music & Dance
The Honduran diet is based on rice, fish, beans and tortillas. The most traditional dish is shot and is a tortilla filled with beans.	Between the folk dances we find "La Tusa", "El Baile del Garrobo" and, "Cachazas con Leche".Popular music styles in Honduras include Jazz, rock and Latin music as would be the merengue. Names to focus on include Camilo Corea, Alta Mar, Delirium, Rafael Coello, Victor Donaire and Bana Blanca.
Plastic Arts	Cinema
Honduras stands out especially in the primitivist art, being José Antonio Velasquez being the first American artist in that genre. Other important painters are Roque Zelaya, Carlos Garay, Victoria Fontin Teresa Franco, Dante Lazzaroni Andino y Miguel Ángel Ruiz Matute.	Of the most important film directors should be noted Sami Kafati the author of the first movie of Honduras. Some titles that are worth to watch are "Anita Insect-hunter" or "Midnight Souls."
Science and technology	Sports
In addition to the Honduran Council for Science, Technology and Innovation, Honduras also has one of the biggest hydroelectric in America.	Soccer is the most popular sport in Honduras, but people also practice baseball, basketball, athletics, judo and swimming regularly.
Spare time	Literature
Free time is very important for hondurans. They often meet to take a drink with friends, but the family also plays an important role in life and shouldn't be left aside.	The literature on the territory of present-day Honduras dates back over 1500 years, was developed by the Maya civilization in the city of Copan. Some notable writers would be Froylán Turcios, Juan Ramón Molina, Rafael Heliodoro Valle, Clementina SuárezHelen Umaña and Argentina Díaz Lozano.

Your safety first...            Travel Cancellation           Transfer Service

Your safety first...

When engaging in any of our programs a travel and health insurance is essential for yours and your familiy's peace of mind. We want your experience to be as exciting as possible and in order for it to be like that, feeling safe and protected is a must. We offer an International Travel Insurance tailored specially for experiential travelers like you.
You can choose different plans according to your insurance needs and expectations. The plans Silver and Bronze feature Travel Health/Accident Insurance, Emergency Travel Insurance, Travel Accident Indemnity Insurance, Travel Assistance, Travel Luggage Insurance, Travel Third Party Liability Insurance limited to your desired coverage amount. The Gold plan features unlimited coverage (including extreme sports) at a really competitive market price.

Some of the benefits of booking your Travel Insurance with us are:

• You'll be making sure that your full experience is organized as a whole, taking care of each aspect of it
• We make sure that you get the best coverage, adapted to your individual needs.
• Our International Travel Insurance is known worldwide and accepted by health facilities and professionals all over the world.
• Our insurance provider offers the best cost/quality rates of the market with over 20 years of experience and has been taking care of our participants for many years.
• Our tutors will be able to assist you with the insurance usage, the contact with the company and the relation: hospital-insurance

For your safety, we will ask you your insurance information when you book your program. We recommend that you use our Travel Insurance provided by CareMed International Travel Insurance. You'll be able to enjoy your journey knowing that any sudden or unexpected situation will be taken care of. And your family will be able to feel happy for you and your life-changing experience instead of worrying during your stay abroad.

Prices insurance for destination Latin America

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Transfer Service
 

COINED provides airport transfer service to meet students at the airport and transfer them to their accommodation. We can meet students at the domestic or international airports.

Students must always inform COINED about the date and time of  arrival, even in cases where the transfer service has not been requested. Airport pick-up only transfers students from the designated airport to the designated accommodation.

- Flight details (date, time, airport, airline, and flight number) must be confirmed in writing before arrival; otherwise COINED shall not guarantee the transfer service and no refunds shall be given for this service.
- All costs incurred due to failure to notify COINED of arrival information in due time are the participant's responsibility.
- In case of flights delays, changes, and so on, COINED will provide the transfer service but will reserve the right to charge additional costs, if necessary.
- If any changes regarding flight details are not duly informed, COINED shall not take responsibility for the proper provision of the transfer service.

For more information regarding our transfer service please contact us. We will be happy to assist you!.

* Please contact us for more information about Arrivals / Departures Transfer Service.
** Price per person, per week.

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A variety of cultural recreational activities organized periodically by the school, where students can participate. Among them are: social gatherings in cafes, musical performances, singing and dancing, dance classes or cuisine, sports activities, guided visits to major cultural monuments and historic city and surrounding area and visits to places of most popular attractions of the city.

Students' favorite outdoor activities in Copán are, for example:   Visit the Maya Ruins. Adventures in Finca Heliconias. The Indigenous Culture. Eco-activities: Orquid tour, Chonco-Carrizalon tour, Coffee Finca (Plantation) tour, Los Sapos tour, Hacienda El Jaral tour, El Rubí waterfalls tour.

Spanish Courses   Special Courses and Programs   Tuition with Accommodation   Accommodation

Spanish Courses 2012:

Prices are in USD

*Copán Spanish Courses ONLY AVAILABLE with Accommodation.

How to Calculate your Spanish Course (example)

Special Courses and Programs

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What’s included

• Welcome package
• First day placement exam
• Spanish Course
• Recreational activities
• Course certificate
• 24 hrs emergency phone
• Local mentor
• Internet access
• Access to kitchen facilities at the school
• Coffee, tea, spring water

Registration fee USD 75. Courses start every Monday except on closed dates No lessons will be held on school’s closed dates and there will be no extra lessons to compensate for them Study material included.

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Tuition with Accommodation 2012:

Prices are in USD

References: WB = With Breakfast - HB  = Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner) - WM = Without Meals

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Accommodation 2012:

The Prices are in USD

References: WB = With Breakfast - HB  = Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner) - WM = Without Meals

What’s included

• Families & Homestay: Cleaning service once a week; telephone service to receive calls (available to make calls with prepaid cards); towels and bed linen (changed once a week). Upon requirement: Kitchen access; internet service; cable TV.

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How is my Spanish level determined?

You will take a placement test on your first day to establish the Spanish course level you will attend to. You may change levels depending on your learning skills.

What happens if there is not a course available for my level?

If there isn’t a Spanish course according to your level, a course will be opened for you specially and you will have individual lessons until other students with the same level of Spanish arrive. The price of these individual lessons will keep the same as the group ones.

Can I take my lessons in different destinations?

You can take your Spanish lessons in different places in various countries in Latin America. It is possible to combine destinations in any of our schools in Latin America or Spain without extra charge. You will find the same teaching method in all our Spanish schools.

Will I get a certificate after finishing the program?

Yes, you will get a certificate that specifies the level of Spanish achieved and the amount of hours you have taken. You will get also a progress report which includes the skills developed during your course and a recommendation letter from your teacher.

Will I receive university credits?

You can receive university credits for attending to our schools but you should first visit your school’s language department in order to know the specific requirements. Common requests from universities are: course syllabus, talking to other teachers who know the program, classroom hours, course levels, academic policies, receiving progress reports from your teachers while abroad and giving you a test upon your return. We will help you gather all the necessary paperwork and you may schedule an interview with your academic advisor if needed.

How am I going to develop my Spanish skills?

Our methods combine both theory and practice, addressing all of the linguistic and functional pragmatic aspects of the spoken language, along with key socio-cultural information essential for you to gain proficiency and in order to achieve your goals. Grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking and vocabulary are always integrated in order to approximate you to an authentic communicative environment.
You will begin with practical situations. Grammar lessons will be introduced gradually during the process. Lessons' topics and contents are related to daily life’s situations.

How many levels are there?

COINED offers 3 different levels following the requisites and guidelines from the Common European Framework of Reference. Each level is divided into 2 sublevels varying from lesser to greater linguistic capability: Basic (A), Intermediate (B), Advanced (C).

How many lessons do I need to reach a different level?

It depends on the level you already have, the one you want to reach and the kind of program you are taking. If you are a beginner, it takes approximately 40 to 60 group lessons per week to get you into the next level. But if you don’t have enough time you can reduce the time at half by achieving the same level with private lessons. For further information please contact us. We will be happy to help.

Is the study material included in the Spanish course?

In almost every destination the study material, according to your level, is included. In case you choose a destination that doesn't include it, we will let you know.

What is a typical day like?

You can take lessons from 9 AM to 1 PM or from 2 PM until 6 PM according to your schedule and your program.
Afternoon classes (2 PM to 6 PM) are usually reserved for students requesting additional hours or different programs.
Many days include school activities in the afternoon or the evening.

When do I have to register to the program?

You should register at least four weeks before the program starts to guarantee you a spot in our schools.  For bookins done lless than four weeks before the start date, we cannot guarantee your place in a group but you can write or call us to check for availability in such cases.

 If I want to combine destinations, do I have to register at each separate location?

No, if you are planning to combine your destination simply register at the location you will be at first, and then indicate which date you plan to switch to another school.