Quick Facts
Program code
MX-CS100
Category
Language travel, Spanish course
Country
Mexico
Location
Mexico City
Program start
year round, always on Mondays for all Spanish levels
Minimum duration
2 weeks
Minimum age
17 years
Contact us
Happy to help you
(+1) 954 762 7607
(+56) 23245 9801
(+49) 7735 425 339
skype: chileinside
8 am - 4 pm EST
Spanish school
Our Spanish school in Mexico City offers high academic standards, an attractive leisure program, and comfortable accommodation. It is located in the heart of Mexico City, in Colonia Condesa, a bohemian area famous for its restaurants and bars. In fact, most foreigners who decide to live in Mexico City, take up residence in Colonia Condesa, because it is considered to be one of the safest residential areas in Mexico City. The school building is a typical colonial house with 2 floors and is easily accessible by public transportation. The classrooms have wooden floors and some are equipped with a television. Coffee and refreshments are provided in the common area during breaks. Students also have access to computers with Internet free of charge.
All Spanish courses are carefully set up and follow a well-structured curriculum. The teachers are highly qualified, professionally trained, and motivated to help every student to succeed. Regular monitoring of teaching quality guarantees quick success.
Our language school also offers different trips to the surrounding areas and cultural sites, enabling you to get a better impression of Mexican culture and history.
Leisure activities
Are offered regularly (e.g. City Tour, cooking classes, dancing courses, excursions, grammar workshops, conversation training, sports, etc.). Some have an extra cost.
Internet
Computer room and WIFI Internet at the school, free of charge.
School location
Learn Spanish in one of the biggest and most dazzling cities in the world! Mexico City is located in the center of the country and “la DF” (from “Distrito Federal”), as the capital is commonly referred to by Mexicans, has a lot to offer. It is a modern, cosmopolitan city situated in an old lake basin that is surrounded by volcanic mountains. The original Aztec city was established in 1325 as „Tenochtitlan“, and became the center of the growing Aztec empire.
After centuries of pre-Columbian civilization, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortes first arrived in the area in 1519. He did not succeed in conquering the city until August 1521, after a 79-day siege that destroyed most of the old Aztec city. In 1525, the rebuilt city served as the capital of the viceroyalty of New Spain and the political and cultural center of Mexico. This colonial period culminated with the construction of the baroque Metropolitan Cathedral and the Basilica of Guadalupe.
The various cultures that inhabited the city over the centuries left an interesting architectural legacy, comprised of many different styles. The city has a touch of modernism, which can be seen through its huge skyscrapers, such as the Torre Mayor and Torre Latinoamericana. In addition, it boasts a historical center and water gardens in the suburb of Xochimilco, which belong to the UNESCO world heritage.
The main attractions in Mexico City are the Palace of Bellas Artes, a beautiful white, marble palace located in the center of the city; the Plaza de Las Tres Culturas, which shows three very important facets of Mexican architecture: pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern; the Castillo de Chapultepec, an old castle and former residence for the Mexican presidents; as well as the Mexico City Cathedral and Villa of Guadalupe, which showcase the city's colonial heritage.
Not far from downtown, you can find the pyramids of the sun and the moon in Teotihuacan (45 minute drive from downtown). The pyramid in Cuicuilco, located in the southern part of the city, features a peculiar circular structure, half hidden by the lava that came down from the Xitle volcano more than three thousand years ago. All of the beautiful city's unique history can be experienced at the Museum of Anthropology.
Mexico City’s nightlife is filled with lively bars, discos, and mariachis! The Colonia Condesa and Insurgentes districts feature a wide variety of nightlife activities.
Need to shop? The many options to do so downtown and on Mazarik Street will not disappoint you. For music and theater lovers, Centro Cultural Telmex showcases famous Broadway plays, while Auditorio Nacional offers the best concerts in the city.
Spanish classes
Our language school in Mexico attaches great importance to first-class teaching and an efficient teaching method. All courses cover both grammar (approx. 30%) and conversation training (approx. 70%). Both aspects are important if you want to master a foreign language well. The grammar forms the cornerstone of every language and the correct use and fluent speaking is practiced through targeted exercises and role plays. In addition, the students are given tasks to train reading, writing and listening skills.
Spanish levels
6 proficiency levels
(Beginner A + B, Intermediate 1 + 2, Advanced 1 + 2)
Teacher
Native Spanish speakers
Class duration
60 Minutes
Language diploma
Will be issued at the end of the course, stating your proficiency level.
Group course
20 lessons / week. Maximum 9 students / group.
The course ensures easy and fast learning. One level of the group course is completed after two weeks of class. At the end of each course, students take an evaluation test to advance to the next level.
Private course
10 lessons / week.
While attending private lessons, you will get 100% individual attention from your Spanish teacher. Classes are tailored to your specific needs, which is especially helpfull for professionals who seek vocabulary for specific situations.
Intensive course
30 lessons / week (20 group + 10 private).
The intensive course consists of the group cours in the morning plus two additional private lessons in the afternoon. The individual lessons are specifically designed to meet your needs. With your private teacher, you can work on weaknesses to strengthen your Spanish skills or go through themes of your interest in the afternoon.
Accommodation
We want to ensure that your stay in Mexico City is as pleasant as possible. Therefore, we carefully select our accommodations, and check the standards regularly.
Homestay
You can live either in a Mexican homestay or in a shared apartment. Regardless of the accommodation, you will always have a private room and share common rooms and the bathroom with your hosts or your house mates. All accommodations are an average of 10 to 20 minutes (40 minutes maximum) away from the school. The Spanish school is easily accessible by either public transportation or walking.
Shared apartment
Living in a multicultural, shared apartment will be a lot of fun, and you will surely find friends or companions for spare time activities, while learning about other cultures.
If you would like to practice your Spanish language skills and become immersed in Mexican culture and lifestyle, staying with one of our homestays is the right choice. You will receive a warm welcome and experience the true Mexican way of life.
Costs & Services
Our Spanish Courses in Mexico City include:
- Consultation of our experienced staff
- Quality Spanish Course
- Teaching material
- Evaluation test
- Refreshments, coffee and tea at school
- Activity calendar with paid and free activities
- Handbook Mexico
- Intercultural guideline
- Local English speaking contact person
- 24/7 Emergency number
- Free internet access at school
- Language certificate after completing the course
- Information about suitable Travel Health Insurance
If booked:
- Single room in homestay (half board) *
- Single room in shared aparement (self-catering) *
* Accommodation as booked
Additionally, you can book:
- Airport pick-up US$ 70
- Travel Health Insurance
Holidays 2021
Jan 01, Feb 01, Mar 15, May 01, Sep 16, Nov 15, Dec 25.
Group course (20 lessons/week)
2 weeks
US$ 320
3 weeks
US$ 480
4 weeks
US$ 640
extra week
US$ 160
Intensive course (20 + 10 lessons/week)
2 weeks
US$ 700
3 weeks
US$ 1.050
4 weeks
US$ 1.400
extra week
US$ 350
Private course (10 lessons/week)
2 weeks
US$ 500
3 weeks
US$ 750
4 weeks
US$ 1.000
extra week
US$ 250
Homestay (single room, half board)
2 weeks
US$ 480
3 weeks
US$ 720
4 weeks
US$ 960
extra week
US$ 240
Shared apartment (single room, self-catering)
2 weeks
US$ 360
3 weeks
US$ 540
4 weeks
US$ 720
extra week
US$ 180
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