The Spanish Institute of Puebla is a well-established Spanish language school with 30 years of experience. Students can live immersed in the Spanish language and culture for up to 16 hours per day. The school focuses on developing students' abilities in four communication areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with an emphasis on conversation skills. The standard program has eight proficiency levels from beginner to near-native. Students will stay with a carefully screened host family to enhance their cultural experience, though hotel accommodations can be arranged. Puebla was established in 1531 and has a distinctly European appearance and colonial architecture due to its original planned design.