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Is this program right for you?

The CIEE Language and Culture program in Lima is designed for students interested in advancing their beginner or intermediate Spanish skills while learning about Peruvian culture, history, and society.

Program Snapshot

  • Intensive, two-week Spanish language course prior to the regular semester
  • Two semester-long Spanish language courses; and courses on Peruvian history, culture, and society, taught in English
  • Peruvian homestay
  • Extended field trip outside of Lima to a cultural and historical heritage site, such as Machu Picchu; visits to museums, theaters, and galleries; and excursions to such places as Lunahuaná, a town located in a river valley

Subject Areas

  • Anthropology
  • History
  • Peruvian Studies
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language

About Lima

Lima’s colonial legacy is reflected in the location of its main square on the banks of the city’s major river, in its numerous ornately constructed baroque churches, and in its historical homes with elaborately carved wooden balconies. A city of 8,000,000 people, with neighborhoods sprawling out from the colonial center, Lima is peppered with archaeological sites. One need only to listen to Peruvian music, eat Peruvian food, and learn about its fascinating history and culture to observe the blending of indigenous, African, Spanish, European, and Asian cultures.

Where You'll Study

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

Founded in 1917, the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) is the oldest established private higher educational institution in Peru. Its impressive 90-acre campus, which is located in the busy commercial district of San Miguel, houses faculty buildings, a central library, computer facilities, the sports center, student cafeterias, and even an archaeological site. The University also has many research centers, including the Institute for Democracy and Humans Rights. Nearly 17,000 students study here.

Thoughts From Abroad

Identified mostly with the golden era of the Incan Empire, Peru holds as many cultures as landscapes in the varied sections of its coast, highlands, and rainforest. Through this program, you will gain a better understanding of the nuances and contradictions of Peruvian national identity by hearing the stories of its inhabitants. As you tune into their narratives, you will discover how myths are still a valuable resource for daily living and an excellent way to learn a new language. Thereafter, “Spanish,” and “Peru,” will mean so much more to you than the simple name of a language or the name of a country.

— Melvin Ledgard, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Dr. Melvin Ledgard, Resident Director, completed his B.A. in linguistics and literature at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) and in 1995, he earned a Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Ledgard has extensive experience with the U.S. university academic system, having taught undergraduate students for over nine years at UT-Austin and Pace University. In addition, he taught literature at the Universidad Ricardo Palma in Lima from 1985 through 1989. Since 1999, Dr. Ledgard has been teaching literature and film at PUCP. In addition, he has published three books, including a novel, and numerous articles on film, literature, and comics. He is fluent in four languages.

Marion Tizón, Resident Coordinator, earned her B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology from Swarthmore College in 2004 during which time she spent one year as an exchange student at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. She has volunteered as a mobility teacher for visually impaired and blind people at the Center for the Rehabilitation of Blind People and taught a leadership class for secondary students in Lima with a focus on teamwork and diversity awareness. After graduating, she worked for CIEE as the Enrollment Assistant for experiential programs. Most recently, Marion worked in the Employee Education and Development office of the University of Southern Maine before returning to work with CIEE in Peru.

Recommended Credit

semester: 15-16 semester/22.5-24 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 2.75
  • 2–4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
  • Spanish language course within the past year recommended

Program Dates

Fall 20097/30/2009 - 12/13/2009
Spring 20102/25/2010 - 7/11/2010

Application Deadlines

Fall 20094/1/2009
Spring 201011/1/2009

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Duration

Fall 200923 weeks
mid-July - mid-December
Spring 201020 weeks
late February - early July

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Fall 2009 $10,900
    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$8,526
    Housing and Meals$2,300
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$10,900

    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$900
    Personal Expenses$1,700
    Books and Supplies$200
    Local Transportation$650
    Visa Fee (average cost)$30
    Total$3,480


  • Spring 2010 $11,100
    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Housing and Meals$2,100
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$8,926
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$11,100

    The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,200
    Personal Expenses$1,700
    Books and Supplies$200
    Local Transportation$650
    Total$3,750


Scholarship Information

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