Estudio Sampere: Havana - Language School in Cuba

Havana was founded in 1519 by the Spaniards. By the 17th century, it had become one of the Caribbean's main centers for ship-building. Although it is today a sprawling metropolis of 2 million inhabitants, its old centre retains an interesting mix of Baroque and neoclassical monuments, and a homogeneous ensemble of private houses with arcades, balconies, wrought-iron gates and internal courtyards. Many of Old Havana's finest buildings have been converted into museums, and there are churches, palaces, castles, revolutionary monuments and markets to visit; however, the renovations are only slowly extending to residential areas. 

Estudio Sampere Havana is located in 3-story building in a nice residential neighborhood called La Vibora. The school has six classrooms, a spacious patio, terrace, dining room, library, video room and common areas. The building also hosts an in-house residence with 3 rooms. It has a friendly atmosphere, and the director and staff are Cubans who make up a professional and committed team.

The school offers students invaluable assistance and also works as a "Tourist office" making airline reservations and advising students on the various possibilities for travel in Cuba and the Caribbean. All the teachers are university graduates and are certified in the Estudio Sampere teaching methodology. Apart from classes, teachers also accompany students on excursions and specially programmed activities.