Santiago de Cuba, the country's second-largest city, is known as the island's cultural heart for its Afro-Caribbean culture, son music and colourful carnival. Set between mountains and sea, it offers a calmer and more authentic Spanish experience than Havana.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Santiago de Cuba. Spanish courses for foreigners at the Universidad de Oriente in Santiago de Cuba are among the options.
In Santiago de Cuba you can book short courses of 1-2 weeks. On an intensive program, one level of Spanish usually takes 4-8 weeks, and to reach a level where you can communicate in daily life we recommend a 2-4 month plan, depending on your starting level.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Besides tuition, budget for items such as the registration fee, materials and travel health insurance. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, and schools accept students all year round. Booking 3-4 weeks ahead is enough for short courses, but we recommend booking earlier in busy periods to secure accommodation.
In most countries short courses can be taken as a tourist, while long-term study may need that country's student visa or residence permit. Applications usually require an enrolment letter, proof of funds, insurance and a return ticket.
Working in breach of visa rules can lead to serious penalties, so always follow the official rules. NGGlobal helps you plan your budget for the course and living costs.
Accommodation in Santiago de Cuba is usually in 'casas particulares', licensed guesthouses run by families.
Daily costs in Cuba can be low, but foreign bank cards have limited use, so we recommend carrying cash (usually euros) and planning your budget in advance.
Taxis and motorbike taxis are common in Santiago de Cuba, and the centre is easy to walk.
Santiago de Cuba has a tropical climate and is warm all year: drier and milder from November to April, and hotter, more humid and rainier from June to October. June to November is hurricane season.
From Turkey you fly to Havana with connecting flights, then continue to Santiago de Cuba by domestic flight or bus.
Santiago de Cuba is 8 hours behind Turkey in winter, and the difference drops to 7 hours while daylight saving time applies (usually March to November). Keep this in mind when planning lessons and online calls.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application and visa to arrival.
The Santiago Carnival, held in July, is one of Cuba's most colourful festivals.
About 1.5 hours by domestic flight, or about 15 hours by bus.
The core language is the same, with differences in pronunciation, some vocabulary and forms of address. The Spanish you learn in Latin America works perfectly well in Spain too.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, student house and shared apartment options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
Working as a tourist is prohibited, while volunteering programs are a good way to gain experience.
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