Arriving in Buenos Aires – Expanish Volunteer

Volunteers arriving to volunteer with Expanish are provided with a number of support services including pre-arrival pack, welcome pack and optional airport pick-up

Arrival in BA

Expanish airport collection

On arrival in BA, volunteers can choose the additional option of an airport pickup, where they will be met at the Buenos Aires International or domestic airport and transported to their accommodation by hired car. We recommend this option as it ensures safe and fast transfer from the airport directly to the volunteer’s accommodation.

Alternatively, students can make their own way from the airport. Buenos Aires main international airport is Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) and is 35km from the center of Buenos Aires.

Arrival and first day

Private Shuttle Bus

Manuel Tienda Leon operates a shuttle bus service direct to the city center. Buses run every half an hour and cost $50 one way. On arrival at the bus station, Volunteers will have to make their own way to their accommodation by taxi or public transport.

Public Bus

Bus 86 operates between the airport and central Buenos Aires, Plaza de Mayo. Please note, this option takes at least 2 hours with buses making regular stops and not well equipped for carrying a large amount of luggage.

Arrival at Expanish

How to Get to the School

All volunteers will be sent a pre-arrival document 7 to 10 days before the start of their program. This will include course information and accommodation assignment and information on how to get to Expanish.

Welcome packs

You receive an Expanish program document via email approximately 7 to 10 days before their program begins to help you prepare for their trip. Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you receive further welcome and orientation materials to help acquaint you with the city. The packet contains tourist info about Buenos Aires, program and class information, a textbook and other class materials, an benefits card (used for our discount program), and an Expanish eco-bag to carry your class materials. activities such as city tours to be used during their stay in Argentina.

Placement Tests

Upon registration, we will send you a Spanish level test via email to complete and send back before the start of your program. On arrival at the school, you will be asked to sit a longer placement test to assess your level of Spanish. The test will help us place you at the right level for your ability.

Orientation

On the first morning you will meet the director of studies to receive a course introduction and assignment of classes. Then after morning session you will participate in an our Expanish orientation, which will include important information about the school, including the activities and excursions available to you over the course of your stay.