Ideal Programs

When do programs start at Ideal?
How long do Ideal's programs last?
What level of Spanish do I need to participate in Ideal’s courses?
How will I know my level of Spanish proficiency?
When do I have to enroll?
How do I enroll in Ideal?
Can I receive academic credit for my studies at Ideal?
Is Ideal open all year round?

Expenses

Approximately how much does a week of classes at Ideal cost?
How much does a week’s lodging in Cuernavaca cost?
How much will I spend each week on tuition and lodging?
When do I have to pay for my classes?
What forms of payment can I use?
Are there any discounts?
Are there other expenses at Ideal?
How much will I spend in addition to tuition and lodging?
Does Ideal have a refund policy?

Lodging

Where can I stay in Cuernavaca?
How much does lodging cost?
What does lodging with a host family include?
What does lodging with a host family NOT include?
Do host families provide bedclothes and towels?

Travel to Cuernavaca

How do I get to Cuernavaca?
What does the private transportation service from Mexico City Airport to Cuernavaca that Ideal offers consist of?
How do I get to Cuernavaca from Mexico City Airport?
RECOMMENDATIONS for students arriving at Mexico City Airport.
What documents do I need to enter Mexico?
Do I need a student visa?
Can I renew my visa if it expires while I am studying at Ideal?
Do I need insurance?
What clothing and accessories should I pack to come to Cuernavaca?

During My Stay in Cuernavaca

What is the weather like in Cuernavaca?
Is there a place to exercise?
Is Cuernavaca safe?
Can I travel outside Cuernavaca on my own?

Money in Mexico

What currency is used in Mexico?
How much money should I bring?
ATMs
How do I exchange money?
Are personal checks accepted?

Communications

Will I have internet access in Cuernavaca and at Ideal?
Does Ideal have wireless internet access?
Will I have access to telephone and fax?
What is the best way to call my country from Cuernavaca?
Will my cell phone work in Mexico?