Student Support Services
The following are the Student Support Services offered at our partner Spanish school in Buenos Aires.
ViaSpanish stresses the comfort and safety of all students studying Spanish abroad at our partner Spanish school in Buenos Aires. From airport pick-up on the very first day to the last day of a students program, Spanish students can count on assistance no matter what the circumstance.
Here is a general list of some of the student support services offered to each student:
Student Services Help Desk
For all questions on the student end, an established Student Services Help Desk is open during business hours, 5 days a week. The bilingual office and Spanish school staff is available each business day to address any concerns that may arise and students additionally have a 24-hour emergency contact number provided to them on the first day of arrival.
Health and Traveler's Insurance
All students are recommended to have comprehensive international health and travel insurance for the full duration of their program. For those who wish to purchase insurance, CareMed International offers students two comprehensive travel and medical insurance packages at affordable monthly rates to ensure international coverage for students. Plans for insurance abroad include medical, legal and technical services, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and are valid for study in Buenos Aires, along with travel around South America.
Health and Safety Information
All health and safety concerns as well as safe travel practices are taken very seriously on all Spanish programs abroad. International concerns and all emergency information available are taken into heavy consideration when developing programs and are at the forefront of concern throughout the length of each student's program. Please visit the Health and Safety page for more information regarding safety abroad.
Student Visas
Depending on their nationality, some students may be required to apply for a student visa if studying Spanish in Argentina. Please visit the Student Visa page for specific requirements about your home country.
Airport Pick-Up
Airport pick-up is an optional service, only available at Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires. Please check the Price page for more information.
Pre-Arrival Pack and Welcome Materials
Students receive an electronic pre-arrival pack the week before their program begins to help students prepare for their trip. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, students can request further welcome and orientation materials or ask the Spanish school staff to help acquaint them with the city. The staff is equipped to provide a variety of information after their arrival, including tourist info about the destination, program and class information, and activity information such as city tours to be used during their stay in Latin America.
Conversation Partner (Intercambio)
Students wishing to practice their Spanish with a native Spanish speaker who is learning their native language can be introduced to an Intercambio language exchange partner (subject to availability based on native language). Students can practice both languages while meeting at their leisure throughout the duration of their stay (minimum one month). For students studying for shorter amounts of time, the Spanish school plans weekly activities to participate in intercambios with locals.
