SPAN6206: Spanish in Oaxaca, Mexico, and SPAN6206: Spanish in Seville, Spain are 6 units of credit (UOC) transfer credit courses that can be substituted for a course in a Spanish language major. These courses can also be substituted for electives or General Education requirements, as determined by the relevant Program Authority. They are intensive language courses taught for four weeks in January/February, delivered by specialist language institutes which also incorporate cultural immersion in their approach to teaching.

SPAN6206: Spanish in Oaxaca, Mexico

This intensive four week Spanish language program is offered in Oaxaca, Mexico, in January/February each year. 



Oaxaca is a small city of 250-300,000 people located 440km south-west of Mexico City. At 5,000ft above sea level, it is one of Mexico’s most beautiful cities. 



The course is offered through a private language institute that offers intensive Spanish language and diverse culture courses for foreign students.

2012 Program Fee

The fee in 2012 is $2,300 per student. This covers:

  • Four weeks of intensive Spanish language classes
  • ‘Intercambio’ discussions – language conversation swaps with Mexican students 

  • Activity workshops, such as salsa and merengue dancing, regional cooking, and ceramics 

  • Weekly seminars on a variety of cultural themes, such as Pre-hispanic culture, politics in México, Oaxacan artists, traditional costumes and customs 

  • Weekend in La Nevería, a small village in the Sierra Norte, to undertake community assistance project 

  • Homestay with families, including half board (breakfast and lunch)
  • UNSW Travel insurance (covered by UNSW for its students on study tours) 



Students must organise their own airfares, and it is recommended to book these as early as possible. 


SPAN6206: Spanish in Seville, Spain

This intensive four week Spanish language program is offered in Seville, Spain, in January/February each year. 



Seville is the capital of the Spanish province Andalusia and is a picturesque location to spend your summer holidays learning Spanish. Seville is home to 700,000 inhabitants and has a rich and varied history, bringing together a striking blend of Berber, Islamic and traditional Spanish cultures.

The course is offered through a leading Spanish language school that offers small group intensive language classes and a comprehensive social and cultural immersion program.

2012 Program Fee

The 2012 fee is $2,300 per student. This covers: 



  • Four weeks of intensive Spanish language classes
  • ‘Intercambio’ discussions – language conversation swaps with a native Spanish speaker
  • Extra-curricular classes twice per week. Some examples include history, Spanish customs and traditions, phonetics and literature.
  • Homestay in a single room with a family, including half board (breakfast and lunch)
  • UNSW Travel insurance (covered by UNSW for its students on study tours)