The language school in Playa del Carmen is part of one of the most recognized chains of Spanish language schools in Mexico. Each month, the language school receives students from around the world who are interested in improving their Spanish skills or in learning Spanish for the first time. The school building is constructed in typical Mexican style and just at walking distance you will find public transportation, bars, nightlife centers, restaurants and the most important shopping malls of the region. And, last but not least the beach is just a few blocks walking! The school is run by Mexicans with longstanding experience in managing language schools. All Spanish teachers have a degree in Spanish languages and have been teaching for more than three years. Groups are small and classes are personalized to guarantee an appropriate student - teacher relationship. The Spanish school is small and offers a very familiar attention to the students. School’s facilities include computer with free internet access, a student’s study center and free coffee and snacks during breaks.

The Spanish school in Playa del Carmen offers various types of language courses. The courses vary according to student requirements and needs, from basic 4 hour courses every day to customized groups for Universities and students interested in learning special topics. All language courses start every Monday. Classes normally begin at 10am in the morning with students showing up on the first day at 9.45 am to take a placement test in order to identify the Spanish level and assign them to the right group. The Spanish courses in Mexico are divided into 6 difficulty levels: Beginners (A and B) Intermediate (1 and 2) and Advanced (1 and 2). After completing each level, students will receive a diploma indicating the completed Spanish level.

The teaching method emphasizes both grammar and conversation. However, they try to focus more on conversation as this is what most foreign students are looking for in order to be able to get around easily and to enjoy chatting with Mexican in the afternoon at the beach or when going out at night. Interactive material is used for an easy language approach and activities during conversation lessons help students practice their communication skills. Usually, after 3 to 4 weeks, students take a Spanish test to pass on to the next level.

One Spanish lesson lasts 60 minutes and the courses are divided from the standard group course to the super intensive course.

Standard Group course: The group course consists in 4 hours Spanish per day. A maximum of 8 students are gathered in one class, to ensure easy and fast learning. One level of group course finishes after two weeks of class. At the end of each course students take an evaluation test to pass on to the next level.

Intensive course: Intensive course consists in the standard group courses in the morning and two extra lessons in the afternoon. Each group counts a maximum of 8 students. The intensive course allows you to complete each Spanish level faster.

Super Intensive course: The super intensive course consists in the standard group course during the morning and two additional private lessons in the afternoon. This course is only available for beginners or intermediate Spanish speakers. The individual lessons are specifically designed for your specific needs. With your private teacher during the afternoon you can work on weaknesses and strengthen your individual Spanish skills.


Non-academic activities:
Studying at the Spanish school in Playa del Carmen is both hard learning and fun. The school offers cultural and spare time activities in order to make your Mexican experience complete and unforgettable. Playa del Carmen is the perfect spot for enjoying a wide variety of activities. From its world famous nightlife to its enchanting beaches, visitors will have plenty of activities and things to do during their stay.

A typical week at the Spanish School would consist of the following activities: Welcome party, Cooking classes, Salsa, Bohemian night on the beach (cultural) / disco night (fun), Mayan Culture video (culture) / disco night (fun), Visit to pyramids at the weekend.

All accommodations are situated near the language school and are easily accessible by bus or walking. You can live with a Mexican host family, in the school residence, a shared apartment or even in a hotel. We are always screening the option that best fits to your preferences. If you like to experience Mexican family life and traditions first-hand, we recommend you to stay with a host family. Homestays include a private room and breakfast. With your host family you can put your Spanish knowledge immediately into practice.

If you, however, prefer being independent and meeting other language students, a room in a shared apartment is most likely suitable for you (self-catering). You get your private room and bathroom and kitchen are shared with your flat-mates.

Alternatively we also offer the option to live during the school residence. It is located 10 minutes walking from the school, 20 minutes to the beach. The residence is equipped with kitchen, bathroom, and TV, bedrooms are shared.

Please inform us on time about your favorite accommodation in order to assure that places are available. Your room will be reserved from Sunday before your program starts until Saturday after the last day of your program.

To volunteer is an extraordinary opportunity for those of you would like to learn Spanish through a unique human experience. Volunteering can be both challenging and extremely gratifying. You will have the chance to help local people while acquiring new skills, combining Spanish language learning with a total immersion cultural experience. The program is open to anyone wishing to gain new experiences while getting to know people hailing from different cultural backgrounds. Over the years, students, graduates, professionals and pensioners have all been able to obtain first-hand confirmation of the uniquely enriching experience of volunteer work.

Volunteering in Playa del Carmen is a prime chance to expand one’s professional horizons while broadening one’s personal views, getting to know another culture, enhancing professional skills, improving one’s command of the language, building an international network of friends, sharing and learning.

The volunteer program is a tool to answer local social needs, issues and interests, and offers the opportunity for personal spiritual enrichment to its participants. Volunteer work involves solidarity and commitment to improve community life in certain areas.

Potential volunteer work fields are:

• Working with kids
• Experience with the disabled
• Help in developing poor communities
• English lessons
• Elderly
• Victims of natural disasters
• Urban development assistance
• Turtle/ animal conservation

• Accommodation
• Orientation kit
• Local support
• 24h-Emergency Number
• Free internet access at school
• Quality Spanish Course
• Teaching material
• Evaluation test
• Refreshments, coffee and tea at school
• Activity calendar
• Language Certificate

• Flight
• Medical Insurance
• Visa (if necesary)
• Personal expenses

Discover Mexico and Playa del Carmen! The beaches of Playa del Carmen are recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world. While enjoying your Spanish lessons in our Spanish School in Playa del Carmen, there are plenty of activities that will keep your time busy. Playa del Carmen offers excellent restaurants, incredible beaches and an amazing nightlife! Some of the most famous personalities visit Playa del Carmen every year to enjoy the entertaining city life and beach flair. Water sports as well as cultural sightseeing is possible. Moreover, Playa del Carmen offers tax free products which make shopping a must for foreigners and Mexican visitors.

Playa del Carmen is located in the federal state of Quintana Roo, on the Mexican Caribbean Coast, 45 miles in the South of Cancún. It is considered to be the city with the highest population growth in Mexico. Still in 1970 Playa del Carmen was a small, dozy fishing village with only about 200 inhabitants. Today, more than 100,000 people live here. The place invites you to discover many cultural hot spots of indigenous culture and historical sites in the near-by surroundings of Playa del Carmen. Among others, the archaeological Maya sites of Chichen Itza and Tulum with their fascinating ruins as well as the paradise-like Isla Mujeres, a small island about 1 hour by boat, are worth visiting.