Location: Chiapa de Corzo, Mexico
This is the real Mexico. You will experience small town living in
the beautiful state of Chiapas. Chiapa de Corzo is safe and friendly
and only a 20 minute ride away from all the amenities the capital
city of Tuxtla Guiterrez offers. We are located on the banks of the
Grijalva river at the mouth of the Sumidero Canyon. No more than 2
hours away you will enjoy the cooler (weather wise) colonial town
on San Cristobal, numerous water falls, and archeological sites.
School: Dunham Institute
Just like Chiapa de Corzo, we are a small and friendly school well
established since 1999. Our English teachers and TEFL instructors
are professionals with proper certification and experience. As a language
center, we are active in teaching English students of all ages, ranging
from pre-adolescent to adult. At the same time, we are also able to
offer varying levels of instruction to our English students.
As a socially responsible school we are able to offer affordable
access to English learning to the local community. Thereby ensuring
a diverse student body.
Support from Dunham Institute:
The directors and teachers are always there to help you if needed.
Professional and peer support is available from teachers. They are
always ready to share ideas, discuss issues, etc. There are plenty
of opportunities to get to know the other teachers and students socially.
Support from your host family:
The host families are accustomed to having guest teachers in their
homes and undergo extensive interviews and screening processes before
they host. The families will help you adapt to the town, new language,
customs, etc. They truly enjoy sharing their home with guest teachers
and will make you feel welcome and at home.
Getting settled in:
We are a small family-run school, which means we care about your
comfort and sense of safety. We will pick you up at the airport or
bus station in Tuxtla Gutierrez and take you directly to your host
family and get you settled into your room. You will be provided with
a town map, information on the local area and a town tour upon arrival.
Everyone at Dunham Institute speaks English and Spanish and there
is always someone at the school to answer questions or assist you
in anyway.
Other Interests:
If it’s culture you want there are free workshops in the Cultural
Center on woodworking, embroidery, pottery, and lacquer painting.
We also offer Spanish lessons, and in other centers they offer marimba,
guitar, salsa dancing, and folklore dancing lessons.
If it’s travel and excitement you want we offer you information
on local sightseeing, weekend trips, hiking, climbing, caving, cinemas,
bars and discos, shopping, etc. There are lots of things to do in
your free time and on the weekends.