Expenses

1. Approximately how much does a week of classes at Ideal cost?

One week costs $205 USD for the Intensive Program, plus a one-time-only $100 USD enrollment fee (nonrefundable).
Note: This is just an example of the program most students take. Remember that there are other programs with different prices.

2. How much does a week's lodging in Cuernavaca cost?

One week (7 nights lodging) with a host family in a shared room with 3 meals a day costs $168 USD.

Note: This is just an example. Remember there are other options for lodging.

3. How much will I spend each week on tuition and lodging?

On average, depending on the program and lodging options you choose, you will spend $373 USD plus the one-time-only $100 USD enrollment fee (nonrefundable). For more information check out Ideal's prices.

Note: The $100 USD enrollment fee is separate, as its relative cost is less the more weeks you study.

4. When do I have to pay for my classes?

Independent students who enroll directly may make all their payments at Ideal on their first day of classes. For these students NO PRIOR PAYMENT IS REQUIRED. For other students who come with groups, or through agencies, payment dates are varied.

5. What forms of payment can I use?

Independent students (not coming from agencies or groups) who enroll in Ideal may pay with traveler's checks, personal checks, cash (cash can be obtained from ATMs in Cuernavaca) and credit cards (VISA and Mastercard only). Students can pay in dollars, euros, or pesos at the appropriate exchange rate in force on the payment date. Payment with credit cards is in pesos, at the exchange rate of the day of payment. Some additional fees could apply paying by credit card.

6. Are there any discounts?

Get 20% discounts studying with us between May and October 2009!

Additionally get:
Studying 2 or 3 weeks: Excursion to Tepoztlan and 1 workbook.
Studying 4 o 5 weeks: Excursions to Tepoztlan and pyramids of Xochicalco, and 1 workbook.
Studying 6 or more weeks: Excursions to Tepoztlan, pyramids of Xochicalco and city of Taxco, and 2 workbooks.

Notes:
- The discount applies only to registration and tuition fees posted in our 2009 webpage and brochures.
- Minimum staying 2 weeks.
- It is not possible to combine this discount with others.
- You can only register to get the discount on the Internet at (www.ideal-school.com), or by sending us an email message at this address:info@ideal-school.com. You cannot register to these packages by means of agents or promoters.
- The excursions includes: transportation (private or public), guidance, and entrance fees.
- Check the places to visit in the excursions on the next websites:
Tepoztlan:
Xochicalco:
Taxco:

Ideal offers various discounts, which are advertised in promotional materials we publish over the course of the year.

• Permanent discounts include:
  A 20% discount on enrollment and tuition for independent students who enroll at Ideal directly in Cuernavaca or through our website, and stay for 6 weeks or more paying the full amount the first week of classes.
  
• Students who live in Cuernavaca or Mexico and contact Ideal directly do not pay the enrollment fee.
  

Please contact us to confirm these discounts.

7. Are there other expenses at Ideal?

Yes. Our fees do not include field trips, some optional activities (such as dance and cooking classes, impromptu parties, etc.), personal expenses for transportation and restaurants during planned outings in Cuernavaca, and workbooks used in class. An additional $50 USD a week should be sufficient for students participating in optional activities. The most expensive are one-day field trips, which cost between $25 USD and $45 USD.

8. How much will I spend in addition to tuition and lodging?

Extras expenses depend on your style of traveling and personal tastes. On average, $35 USD in daily pocket-money should be enough for a student to live comfortably in Cuernavaca, including frequent trips downtown, restaurant meals, shopping for small souvenirs and postcards and occasional trips to the movies or museums.

9. Does Ideal have a refund policy?

If you decide to cut short your studies ahead of schedule, you will be refunded your remaining tuition and lodging costs minus 25% for administrative expenses. The enrollment fee is nonrefundable.