Program Overview.
Immerse yourself in the Yoruba language and culture through our engaging program in Lagos. You'll have the opportunity to interact with native speakers, building your confidence as you hold conversations, improve your listening and speaking abilities, and learn to use the Yoruba language in various real-life situations.
While informal in approach, our tailored curriculum makes language acquisition enjoyable. The program includes one-on-one lessons, outdoor classes, movie times, cooking classes, feedback sessions, and field trips to historical and cultural sites in Yoruba towns.
Before the program, you'll have an online interview with your teacher to discuss your language goals and set realistic expectations. During this meeting, you can also ask questions about Nigeria, the program, meal preferences, and any allergies. After the pre-program oral assessment of your proficiency level, a personalized curriculum will be prepared and presented to you within 48 hours.
Your immersive journey begins with a pickup from the airport or your chosen location in Lagos and concludes with a drop-off at your preferred destination within Lagos.
General information.
Pricing
The program fee is US$2500/month, US$750 per week or US$150 per day. Minimum duration is three days.
After your application, we will discuss your goals with you and align on a start date and duration. Payments are due 60days before the program starts unless separately arranged with us. All payments are non-refundable as costs would have been incurred in getting everything ready for your arrival.
Housing and meals
During the program, you will stay with your teacher and their family. You will be accommodated in a separate room equipped with amenities to ensure your comfort, including access to power, Wi-Fi, a radio for listening to Yoruba radio programs, a laundry machine, a separate toilet and bathroom, a table and chair, and a bed.
Life in Nigeria is different from other countries, but your host family will make every effort to ensure your comfort. Your meals will also be catered for by your host family.
What to bring
Conservative clothes appropriate for the warm weather. It is important to dress modestly, firstly because you will be within a family setting (with children around), and Yoruba people are quite conservative in their dressing. Additionally, dressing appropriately will help you avoid being unnecessarily identified as a foreigner in a crowd. Try not to draw unnecessary attention to yourself.
Your personal communication device. While tourists often enjoy taking pictures, Nigerian society frowns upon taking photos indiscriminately. Please obtain permission from individuals before taking their photos, and you are not allowed to take pictures of law enforcement agents or their facilities. Do not videotape anyone without their permission. It is risky to be noticed taking pictures of everything around you, as it can be misunderstood.
Medical and security precautions
You will be responsible for your medical needs during the program. You are advised to get immunized for common tropical diseases (e.g., poliomyelitis, yellow fever). Please speak to your doctor before your travel for proper recommendations.
While Lagos is generally safe, it is crucial that you also take precautions to minimize security risks. These include not staying out late, not going out on your own without informing your host family of your movements, not wearing or displaying expensive jewelry or items to avoid unnecessary attention, and keeping your flight tickets, money, and passport secure. If strangers approach you for financial assistance, respond politely but try to extricate yourself from the situation as soon as possible.
Nigerian culture and laws
Yoruba culture is significantly different from other cultures around the world, so please pay attention to these differences. For example, greetings and respect for elders are highly valued in Yoruba culture. Additionally, homosexual relations are illegal in Nigeria. While the culture may be different, we will assist you in adapting to these cultural differences as smoothly as possible.
Cocaine, heroin, and other stimulants (even for medical purposes) are illegal in Nigeria. We encourage you not to use them while participating in this program. Such harmful and illegal drugs will affect your health, participation, and overall experience.
You will not be allowed to smoke or drink while within the care of your host family. Your host family, like most Yoruba families, frowns upon such activities and is usually uncomfortable with them. It is important that you respect their cultural norms.
Ready? Get started with a brief application
We will get back to you in 1-2 days after the form is submitted