Academia ENFOREX Santiago de Cuba

ENFOREX SANTIAGO DE CUBA SPANISH SCHOOL

Since 1997 we offer special Spanish courses in Santiago de Cuba. Classes are held either in the teacher's home, in the house of the host family or (in some cases with mini group course) in one of the cultural centres.

Our school has a joint venture with the "UNEAC", a big organization in the field of Cuban culture. The average age of our students is 30 years.

A wide variety of extra curricular activities are offered to all students. Some activities are free while others may require a fee. Some examples of activities are:

  • Guided tour of Santiago de Cuba
  • Discovering the city in old-timers.
  • Swimming pool: There is a swimming pool at the Hotel Santiago near the accommodation.
  • Party evening at teacher's home with rum and dancing.
  • Excursions
  • Visits to a rum museum, tobacco factory, the Morro Castle, El Cobre (the "Cuban Lourdes"), the Gran Piedra (beautiful mountain trip), beaches, a mango farm. Possibilities to ride horses and to go diving.
  • Dance
  • Dance classes (individual and in group s) e.g. salsa, mambo, rumba, cha-cha-ch+í son.
  • Music
  • Music classes (only individual) e.g. percussion, guitar, trumpet.
  • Religion
  • To witness Santer+¡­a or consult with Santer+¡­a priests. Santer+¡­a is a fusion of Catholicism with the Lucum+¡­ religion of the African Yoruba tribes.

CUBA

Not only Cuba is a beautiful country, it also has a population that is very friendly and hospitable in spite of the economic difficulties in the last few years. It's a country of music, of poetry, of dancing, singing and chatting. People still have time for each other and for their guests. Cuba is like going back in the time of the 50's: old cars, a relaxed atmosphere, no hurry. A part from that Cuba has a nice climate. All year round you can enjoy the beaches, water sports etc.

At 420.000 inhabitants Santiago de Cuba is Cuba's second largest city and a strong rival to Havana in literature, music and politics. During the 19th century French settlers arrived and contributed to the melting pot of Haitian, African and Spanish influences that have made the Cuba's most Caribbean city. The University de Oriente is one of Cuba's leading educational institutions. Santiago de Cuba lies in a partly submerged valley of the Sierra Maestra and the city's large natural harbour has made it an important port for almost five centuries.