© WEP 2020
Jump To:
Mexico
Study in Mexico! Ancient traditions in a modern world…
Experience a blend of ancient traditions, Spanish influences and modern Mexican life while you study in Mexico on your exchange program to one of the most captivating cultures in the world.
Once home to ancient civilisations like the Maya and the Aztec, Mexicans are proud of their native heritage and have preserved many traditions, particularly in the arts. In comparison with many other countries, Mexican art is defined by the continued existence and evolution of its ancient traditions as opposed to its decline over time.
Mexicans are also known for their kindness, hospitality, artistic skills, festive spirit and great food. Traditional Mexican specialities include peanuts, beans, coconuts, vanilla and tomatoes. With the arrival of the Spanish, modern Mexican cuisines evolved, integrating European flavours into their own traditional meals.
You can expect to be the town star when you arrive on your student exchange program to Mexico! Mexicans are renowned for their warm and friendly nature. It is typically common in smaller communities for the locals to make you feel welcome and help you in any way they can. They love hearing about foreign lands, cultures and way of lives, so the more you open up to them, the more they’ll open up to you! Just be prepared to open up to the ‘Mexican way of life’ and they people around you will appreciate that you have made the effort to do so!
Experience the old, the new and a blend of both during your WEP exchange to study in Mexico and learn a language spoken by 330 million people around the world.
Upcoming Exchanges
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | Semester | $ 13,050 | 28 July 2020 |
The above program fees are valid until 31/12/2020. Application deadlines are subject to change.
More Information
School
In Mexico the school year runs from September to June, with students attending class between 8am - 2pm. 'High school' in Mexico consists of two levels; secondary school and prep school. Secondary school is for students in years 7-9 and prep school is for students in years 10-12.
There is a wide range of subjects and electives students can choose and generally school uniforms are compulsory, but can vary depending on the school.
Language
The official language of Mexico is Spanish, one of the easiest to learn and most commonly spoken languages in the world! Spanish is also spoken in four other WEP destinations; Spain, Chile, Argentina and Ecuador.
How hard is it to learn Spanish in Australia? MODERATE. 23-24 weeks OR 575-600 class hours are required to become proficient in Spanish. Fast-track your language studies on exchange!
Climate/Time
Costal areas in Mexico experience a hot and humid climate, and inland areas enjoy a warm climate, with spring-like conditions year round. The hottest months are April and May in the South, and July to September on the Pacific Coast. The coolest months vary by region but are generally December - February.
Depending on daylight saving, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are between 15 to 16 hours ahead of Mexico.
Specific Requirements
One year of prior language study, intensive course may suffice.
Local Time
Currency
1 AUD 11.95 MXN
Weather
Today
29.3 18.0 °C
Tomorrow
29.2 14.4 °C
Day After
28.1 14.7 °C
Enquire