Navigating public transportation in Buenos Aires can be a challenge at first. However, with some helpful guides and a little practice, you will quickly learn your way around. The two main methods of public transportation used in Buenos Aires are buses ( colectivos) and the subway system ( el subte). Public buses in Buenos Aires can get you just about anywhere in the city at any time and are quick, efficient and inexpensive. The subway system is also a good way to get around the city, though it is closed at night. As with any big city you should always be careful and watch your surroundings and...

You will be required to submit the Course Preregistration Form when it becomes available in your MyIESAbroad account. Preregistration is done on a first-come, first-served basis. Please obtain course approval from your current college or university for all courses you intend to take before your departure, especially if you intend to fulfill specific degree requirements with those courses.

Spanish Language Placement Assessment & Levels Prior to arrival, you will complete the Language Placement Assessment Form and participate in an assessment interview. This process is meant to assess your Spanish proficiency level for course planning purposes. The results will be used to determine your placement for your IES Abroad Spanish language class. Faculty in Buenos Aires evaluate the results of your placement assessment, the last Spanish class you took, and the class you need to receive credit at your current college or university to determine your language level. Your language level...

The IES Buenos Aires Summer Program offers the possibility of taking courses at the Faculty of Agronomy at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), to complement your IES Abroad courses. Located in the capital of the Argentine Republic, UBA is the oldest university in Argentina and is also considered the nation’s most prestigious institution of higher education, both inside and outside of the country. UBA has a currently enrollment of 300,000 students. The university is enormous in size, composed of various 'Facultades' or Colleges, which each have independent campuses located throughout the city...

While in Buenos Aires, you will enroll in two courses for a total of 7 credit hours: One required Spanish language course at the IES Abroad Center (4 credits) And one of the following elective options (3 credits): English-taught course at the IES Abroad Center in one of the following areas: Cultural Studies International Marketing Latin American Studies Political Science English-taught course at the Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) School of Agriculture*. UBA offers one or two of the following courses: Agribusiness: A Systemic Approach in Argentina Territorial Transformations in Latin America...

Homestays are offered in private homes in Buenos Aires. In some cases a family may host more than one IES Abroad student in their home. All homestays are secured by the IES Abroad staff, located in safe areas of the city, and inspected on a regular basis. Just as “family” could mean many different things in your home country, Argentine families also are quite diverse. While some families might resemble the classic "nuclear family" structure, others may represent a myriad of different make ups and could consists of any array of family and extended family members, so you'll want to be prepared...

Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Review the housing options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad Program Advisor with any questions...

Your program starts with an orientation during the first week of the program. A complete schedule is distributed upon arrival. It is mandatory to attend all orientation activities unless the schedule states that they are optional. Past orientation activities included: Walking tours of downtown Tango lesson Discussions about the region’s history and culture Estancia visit You will also receive detailed information about: Public transportation Housing Safety IES Abroad academic opportunities, classes, and prerequisites Course registration at IES Abroad partner universities

Book a flight that arrives in Buenos Aires (Ezeiza International Airport, airport code EZE) by 1pm on the official arrival date. Some students have found it helpful to bring US dollars to exchange for pesos in Argentina as ATM fees can be high. The amount you should bring will depend on your spending habits and comfortability carrying cash. We recommend bringing large denominations of cash to exchange if you choose to do so. You can download the Western Union and Xoom apps in order to send money to a location in Buenos Aires and pick it up in pesos. Contact an IES Abroad Ambassador for first...