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 In raising our children we are faced with the challenging and exciting task of introducing them into the world with a broad and solid formation. We all know that in the integrated
global village we live in today, we will better prepare our children
for their future by giving them an integral and There is no better way to teach these values than by offering them a hands-on experience. We are all also aware of the growing importance of the Spanish language in our world today. Being able to help our children attain fluency in this language will better prepare them for their professional life. Argentina, a Spanish speaking country offers them this opportunity in a very special setting. Its European roots with its French and Spanish descendents has provided its people a high cultural level and given the country strong traditions in which Europe's elegance is evidenced in their daily lives. Northern Hills Bilingual School is a private school in Mar del Plata, a beautiful coastal city. Our program lasts three weeks to one month and consists of attending our school while living with families selected by us. The younger groups are given the opportunity to “live” the gaucho life on a ranch in the Pampas. This program is unique in that it is run by the owners of the school themselves which guarantees the atmosphere of care and warmth in which your child will be received. For us it is very important that your child is felt well taken care of and a member of the family that is hosting him. You will find it fascinating to see how much this experience helps your child mature and become more independent. He will return home not only more open- minded, but also more responsible and sure of himself. Besides the great academic asset of obtaining fluency in the Spanish language, he will return better prepared to face the challenges life has prepared for him. The international experience he will have lived, the bonds he will have formed with his friends and the knowledge he will have attained concerning other cultures will definitely leave a positive mark in his formation. |
