• No added fees when registering through us. Why pay more?
• Nationally recognized for our professionalism...a mention in National Geographic Traveler, for example
• Easy, fast, knowledgeable and no cost to you communication
• Personal attention - we’re great at graciously answering all your questions.
• Confidence in dealing with a U.S. based company which has very high standards for its associated schools. We've done the screening and legwork for you. Better Business Bureau member.
• Personal in-depth knowledge of all schools and areas, as well as personal friendships with most of the staffs (a lot of special favors passed on to you!).
• We are committed to seeing that you have an amazing and productive experience.

When you receive the information on a program and there is anything you still don’t know, please contact us by email or phone. That’s why we’re here...to advise you and make this process easy and enjoyable. After reading the details of your choice, you complete the registration form. You pay your deposit along with this form, and we can process that through a credit card or you can tell us you’re mailing a check.

There is a simple formula for calculating the deposit on the registration form. You can email, fax or mail it. We will acknowledge that you’ve started the process. You may not have your airfare arranged yet, but you can supply that to us later. We then contact the school and make all requests.

When this is confirmed (and we may have your accommodation details), we will send you complete confirmation. This will include what to pack, the best way to communicate with home, insurance, health tips...in brief, everything you need to know before you go. In the meantime we’re always here for more questions.

Just before you arrive we reconfirm arrangements with the school so that everything will go smoothly. Each school will have an orientation session with useful information. The week you return we will send you an evaluation form, as we’re always anxious to hear about your adventure.

All our programs are located in fascinating places. Each location in Latin America or Spain differs in size and personality. Much of the choice depends on your own interests. Do you like large cities or small villages? Do you enjoy the natural beauty of a rain forest or do you prefer archaeological sites? Do you like the mountains or the beach? In all locations you will learn a standard type of Spanish which will take you anyplace.

All the schools are individually owned with different programs and fees. Some have all private instruction while others offer small groups. You may profit from one on one classes, or you may like the stimulation you get from a small group, but both with a great deal of spoken practice.

All teachers are native speakers and all specially trained in teaching Spanish. All programs have a structural base, but everything is emphasized through speaking, with conversational fluency as the final goal.

Programs differ in the number of hours of per day. All levels (including absolute zero) of Spanish are accommodated. You will be given a placement test to evaluate your level. The programs offer stays of from one to 24 weeks. Some have specific start dates, but most have open dates for any week year round.

Don’t think typical "student" age...

Although the majority are from the U.S.A., we have participants from up to 30 different countries. Ages of students vary, and most schools have a minimum age. Some have specialized programs for teens and younger children.

The majority of our students are adults and some schools have more college students during certain periods. Most schools year round have a wide span of ages, and since our oldest participant was 89 years old, age is no excuse not to study! Most participants travel alone, but we also have couples, families, unaccompanied spouses, and organized groups.

We recommend a local host family, and this is offered by all schools. All ages do this, and you will be treated with respect for your privacy. Your meals with the family are an opportunity for valuable Spanish practice, and you also are participating in the culture, not just observing it.

We can always fulfill requests for special diets such as vegetarian. Other easy requests are no pets or crying babies. If you want more independence, some schools offer residence halls or shared apartments. Either private or shared rooms are available, and we honor roommate requests.

At all schools you can request documentation of your study with a certificate of attendance. For some students this is all you need to move you up on a pay-scale, get reimbursement, or receive credit through your own school. However, if you need transferable academic credit through an accredited U.S. university, you can obtain it at additional cost in most of our programs.

Students arrange their own airfare to their chosen location. We recommend (IMPORTANT...tell them you are calling through Language Link!):

Exito Travel
800.655.4054 Ext 8531
E-mail: ken@exitotravel.com
http://www.exitotravel.com

Some programs include complimentary airport pickups. You will get instructions on how to arrive. Most request Sunday arrival. If you need to arrive a day or so earlier, we can arrange that.

Each school has a different refund policy. Language Link’s policy is that if you have to cancel before study, we will keep $100 of your registration deposit or fee and return the rest. We will apply that $100 toward future study if you can reschedule any time within the next year. It’s a generous policy, but we understand unforeseen circumstances and schedule changes. You don’t pay any penalty if you simply want to change your dates.

Each program has a specific deposit requirement at the time of your registration. Some schools have one time only registration fees also. This is waived if you return again to that same school, not just to another Language Link program. You pay your remaining fees on your first day of class. It adds no extra cost to register through us than by registering directly with the school in-country. Each school pays us for representing them, so you’re not doing it.