| Foreign language immersion classes | Small group and/or one-on-one instruction |
| Culture program integrated into classes | Meet-the-People: school, homestay & community events |
| Frequent academic assessments | Orientation covering attractions, how to, safety |
| Insurance: medical and accident | Emergency Hotline staffed 24 hours/day |
| Qualified & experienced educators | Weekly proficiency goals and progress assessments |
| Planning and Orientation materials | International Ambiance; worldwide participants |
| A small town about an hour from Cuernavaca |
| Very quiet and peaceful |
| Famlies tend to be conservative, but friendly |
| Very 'traditional' view of Mexico |
| Small class sizes |
| Buenavista has approx 9,000 inhabitants |