This program is designed for students that have an advanced to superior level of Spanish. Students enroll in one language and culture course and 4 courses selected from the University of El Salvador departments. The majority of courses will be taken with Argentine students; whereas the Spanish language courses will be with international students.

Students who have completed 4 semesters or 6 quarters of college-level Spanish are eligible for this program by adding on an intensive month prior to the semester.

The following list includes many, but not all of the departments offered at the University of El Salvador. Courses offered in these departments consist of 42-56 hours of instruction.

Advertising/Journalism
Art
Business
Culture
Economics and Administration
Education
Ethics
Geography
History
Language
Literature
Political Science/International Relations
Psychology
Social Sciences
Theology

*prices and dates are subject to change

Minimum GPA

Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.80.

Minimum Admissions Prerequisites

Students must have completed or tested out of a minimum of five semesters (7-8 quarters) of college-level Spanish.

Students must have at least sophomore standing (second-year) at their home university at the time of participation.

Students will take an oral and written placement exam prior to departure for Buenos Aires to determine their language proficiency level. Exam results will determine whether the student is officially accepted by the USAL.

Students are not automatically accepted by the USAL once enrolled in the ISA program, and must pass the placement exam in addition to submitting additional paperwork before being accepted by the USAL.