Costs
Programs for Adults
Program Registration Costs
There is a non-refundable lifetime registration fee of $65 USD for each participant.
Spanish Immersion Classes Costs
Students have the option of taking Spanish classes only, or combining their classes with our homestay program. The following are cost breakdowns for our one to four week immersion classes with or without a homestay, per adult:
La Catalina’s One to Four Week Immersion Program Fee Schedule*
| # of Weeks | Without Homestay | Homestay w/o Meals | Homestay w/Breakfast | Homestay 3 meals |
| 1 Week | $150 | $325 | $365 | $465 |
| 2 Weeks | $300 | $650 | $735 | $930 |
| 3 Weeks | $450 | $975 | $1100 | $1395 |
| 4 weeks | $600 | $1230*** | $1380*** | $1735*** |
*Rates subject to change
***Includes a 10% discount on homestays and meals for stays of 4 or more weeks
$25 per week of study (includes workbook & CD)
**ISP – Independent Study Program-$22/hr
La Catalina’s Cultural Events Fee Schedule*
Event Options… Cost per event
- Volunteer Work Program (Placement fee) - $30/placement
- Language Exchange (With a Mexican) - No cost
- Excursions** (snorkeling trips, bird watching tours, ecology tours, guided nature hike, bike tours, or visiting nearby cities of interest) - $25 – $100
*Rates subject to change
**Can be arranged upon request (2 person minimum)
Design-Your-Own Immersion Program Costs
If our immersion small group classes do not meet your unique needs or timetable, you can design your own personal Spanish program where you receive private individual instruction from one of our trained teachers. The costs would be as follows to design your own program:
Design-Your-Own Immersion Program Fee Schedule*
| # of Weeks | Homestay w/o Meals | Homestay w/Breakfast | Homestay 3 meals |
| 1 Week | $175 |
$215 | $315 |
| 2 Weeks | $360 | $435 | $630 |
| 3 Weeks | $525 | $650 | $945 |
| 4 weeks | $630** | $780** | $1135** |
| Per Day | $25 | $31 | $45 |
*Rates subject to change
**Includes a 10% discount on homestays and meals for stays of 4 or more weeks
Material cost-$10 – $50 (depending on your specific language needs)
Private individual Classes $22/hr
Personal Budget
Apart from the immersion program costs and room & board, the following is an estimated budget of how much you might spend per week at La Catalina:
Estimated Personal Budget
- Laundry $8
- Local Transportation $20
- Telephone/Fax/Internet $8 -$30
- Personal Expenses $40 – $120
Total: $76 – $178
Group Programs
Group Program Registration Costs
For current registration and discounted program costs for High School, College and Adult Groups, please contact our Groups Program Coordinator at:
Programs for Children
Program Registration Costs
Child registration is free when one parent is taking our immersion classes. There is a non-refundable lifetime registration fee of $45 USD, for up to 3 kids in the same family, when parents are not enrolled in our programs.
Spanish Immersion Camp For Kids
The following are cost breakdowns for our one to four week immersion camp for children ages 5 – 12:
| # of Weeks | Tuition Per Child** | Materials Cost |
| 1 Week | $150 | $25 |
| 2 Weeks | $300 | $50 |
| 3 Weeks | $450 | $75 |
| 4 weeks | $600 | $100 |
*Based on at least two participants signed up on a given week. Individual camps can be run for one child only at a higher tuition rate. Please inquire for details.
**Additional child receives 10% discount off tuition
Homestays for Children
Children may also participate in homestays when: 1) they are signed up for Camp Catalina or another of our Spanish programs; and 2) when at least one of their parents or guardians is staying in the homestay with them. Each person in the homestay, adult or child, is charged a per person rate. Children 12 and under doing a homestay with their parent (lodging & meals) receive a 20% discount off our regular adult rates listed above. Teenagers may also do homestays but the regular adult rate will apply.