The Spanish school in Arequipa was founded in 1996 and has a lot of experience in teaching Spanish to foreigners. It is perfectly located close to the city center in a nice and calm neighborhood. The school is situated in a nice old building and has all the facilities to make you feel comfortable. In addition to learning the language, you will also have the chance to learn about Peruvian culture and literature while specializing in either Spanish grammar or conversation. One of the school’s priorities is making you feel welcome in Arequipa. Teaching methods are frequently reviewed and updated so you will go back home with the knowledge of Spanish you wanted to achieve during your stay!

TThe Spanish school in Arequipa divides their courses into three levels. The beginner students will learn the basic structures of Spanish, through daily dialogs and simple texts about Peruvian culture. Twenty hours of an intensive Spanish course will allow students to express their basic needs. Intermediate students will learn Spanish using specialized grammar books designed for foreign students and through texts by Latin-American or Spanish writers. Advanced learners will have the opportunity to practice Spanish grammar by reviewing their own texts. They also will improve their understanding of the language by analyzing selected literature about Peruvian culture and Spanish-American topics.

The courses are customized to suit the ability and needs of each student. Before starting your Spanish classes you will have a short conversation with one of the teachers to find out what kind of Spanish knowledge you already have and which topics you would like to focus on during your classes. The study plan is flexible and takes into account the needs and personal time schedules of the students. You may take classes for one week (at least two classes per day) then take a week off for travelling or other cultural activities, and resume your studies afterwards. Besides the regular classes, you can participate in special courses such as Peruvian history, Peruvian literature, commercial correspondence and Quechua. Quechua is the original language of the Inca Indians and is still spoken in various countries of South America, especially Peru.

Spanish courses can be started on any day of the week. Classes take place from Monday to Friday and one academic class lasts 60 minutes.

Private course: The private course consists of 20 hours per week and will be set up according to your preferences and needs. You will arrange the main focus of the course through a consultation with you teacher before the course begins.

Special course: If you only want to take special courses, you have to take at least two classes per day, but you are able to set the number of days you want to take classes each week. You may also combine the special courses with the traditional Spanish classes when taking at least ten regular classes per week.

Group course: The group course consists in 20 lessons per week and is only available if a group of people with the same Spanish level and timely availability can be formed with at least 3 persons. The maximum number of students per group is 4. Please check availability of group courses with us.


Non-academic activities: To enrich your stay in Arequipa, the language school has a lot of extra activities to offer such as cooking lessons of typical Peruvian food, dancing lessons or cultural activities. When you arrive at the school, you will be provided with more detailed information about the additional activities.

If you would like to learn Spanish through a unique experience, volunteer work will give you an opportunity that lies beyond the ordinary traveler’s reach. Get to know other realities within Peru! A feeling of solidarity grows like a light of hope which shows itself in many ways through volunteering. Our volunteer opportunities in Arequipa include joining forces to protect the environment, saving children from ignorance and distress, and lifting communities out of extreme poverty. The Spanish Language School in Arequipa has designed special programs for those of you interested in learning or improving Spanish while participating in volunteer work.

You will meet people in special situations who will be very thankful for your help, while enjoying your company and learning about your home country. This cultural learning experience will be unforgettable!

Enrolment fee 45 USD. Prices for double rooms upon request.

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

• Flight
• Medical Insurance
• Visa (if necesary)

Arequipa is one of the nicest cities in Peru with excellent weather conditions, surrounded by spectacular mountains. With a population of almost 1 million inhabitants, it is the second most populated city in Peru. Arequipa lies in the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 7,800 feet above sea level. From many places of the city you can enjoy the amazing view of the snow-capped volcano El Misti.

The city was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO because of its colonial architecture. Arequipa, also known as the “White City” most likely got its name because of the white sillar rock (a pearly white volcanic stone) which most of the city’s historical buildings are made of.

Arequipa is one of the most visited cities in Peru and offers a wide range of attractions including its culture and excursions to the surrounding nature. An excursion to the Cañón del Colca, considered to be the deepest canyon in the world, is definitely worthwhile as is a visit to the monastery Santa Catalina which was opened to the public as recently as 1970. The people of Arequipa are considered to be very friendly and hospitable and are very open minded to foreign visitors.

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