Viva Spanish School

del edificio FNI, 2 cuadras al sur | Barrio La Luz, Managua, Nicaragua

(505) 270 2339

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Ranked #3 of 16 attractions in Managua

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Owner description: Viva Spanish School is Nicaragua's leading Spanish language school. Our programs focus on teaching Spanish to non-Spanish speakers. Our students... more » Owner description: Viva Spanish School is Nicaragua's leading Spanish language school. Our programs focus on teaching Spanish to non-Spanish speakers. Our students include Embassy employees and their families, NGOs and mission groups, medical teams, university students and tourists. We offer cost effective, one-on-one classes with a flexible curriculum designed to meet the individual goals of our students.

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Mike A

Managua, Nicaragua

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Skype Classes Offered”

Reviewed May 7, 2013

I have taken a number of Spanish classes over Skype that Viva Spanish School offers. I highly recommend the Skype classes as the instructor and quality of instruction are very professional and easy to learn. Plus, one can learn in the comfort of his/her office or home.

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409LP

Kingston, Canada

2 reviews

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“Amazing Spanish experience!”

Reviewed April 6, 2013

I came from Canada to Nicaragua for 3 weeks for a school placement and attended Viva Spanish School for 10 hours. Our instructor (Jasson) was amazing! He was so knowledgeable, kind, upbeat, eager, and you could tell he had a love for his work. I learned so much in my time there and would definitely recommend it! Great learning experience!

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Ron S

Houston, Texas

1 review

“Top Quality Spanish School - LOVED IT!!!”

Reviewed March 22, 2013

I loved my time at Viva Spanish School Managua and I learned so much in the week I was there. The director Jorge tailored my lessons to exactly what I needed for my business back in Houston and he also booked all my accommodations at a discounted price. My teachers marlin and Rachel were professional but yet very personable. The... More

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Mike H

Richmond, Virginia

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3 reviews

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“One on one tutoring: friendly and knowledgable staff”

Reviewed March 5, 2013

The new owners of Viva are gems of information (born of their experience), for a newcomer to Managua. I had 2 weeks of private lessons 2 hours a day at the school in February and not only took my Spanish to the conversational level, but got a fast-forward course about life in Nicaragua. My experience was exceptional: I had a... More

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Dear Mike H, Thanks for your review and positive feedback. We're very glad that you enjoyed your Spanish classes and the "field trips" to the markets. We'll make sure and pass on your positive comments to your teacher. Hope to see you again in Nicaragua! More

Jose G

Miami, Florida

2 reviews

3 helpful votes

“Excellent Spanish School-Quality”

Reviewed January 30, 2013

I just returned to The States after visiting my family in Nicaragua. For the second visit, I have placed my son in Viva Spanish School while I was there. I brought him back because of the great experience we had last year after receiving a recommendation of a friend that works at the embassy in Managua. I cant say enough... More

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Dear Jose G, Thank you for your comments. I'm glad to hear that your son has decided to continue his Spanish classes via Skype. This is becoming a very popular option for our students. It's a great way to keep your Spanish skills fresh and continue to improve. Please come by to see us if / when you get back... More

rhettbudapest

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13 helpful votes

“there are other options, so please consider carefully”

Reviewed January 20, 2013

I could find only Viva in Managua when I moved here to study, so enrolled. I completed 4 levels, but was pretty unhappy from the beginning. While no longer there, the School is under new ownership/management, and it sounds even worse. The teaching leaves much to be desired, and the materials are ramshackle and mostly copied from other copyrighted materials.... More

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Hi-we are the new owners of Viva Spanish School. I'm sorry your past experience was not good, but let me assure you we take your criticisms seriously. We bought the school on January 16, 2013 (only 4 days before your review), so please give us a chance to look into the problems you describe. We are interviewing all of our... More

polyglott1970

Dallas, Texas

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11 reviews

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11 helpful votes

“Trips”

Reviewed May 8, 2012

Took several trips with the Spanish school into Managua and the area. Guide was friendly and helpful. Well worth the money! Super small groups ...

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Jody K

Fort Worth, TX

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“VIVA Spanish is a great choice.”

Reviewed April 12, 2012

We had several experiences with Viva Spanish in Managua. The staff is cordial and professional. The location is in the city center (near the Rotunda Ruben Dario) and MetroCentro Mall. The facility is comfortable and conducive to learning.

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TinglesinNica

Managua, Managua, Nicaragua

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8 reviews

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Reviews in 4 cities

5 helpful votes

“Great value, Friendly, Learned A LOT”

Reviewed February 11, 2012

My husband and I studied at Viva Spanish for 20 hours a week for 5 months when we first moved to Managua. When we left we felt well-equipped to live and work for an NGO in Nicaragua. The staff is friendly and helpful and we'd highly recommend the school to anyone who wants to study Spanish.

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johnson85

vancouver

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4 reviews

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7 helpful votes

“great value for money, AWESOME teachers”

Reviewed March 21, 2011

I studied at Viva Spanish School for 4 weeks in Jan-Feb 2011. For the first 2 weeks, my partner and I studied under the couple rate ($210/wk) and I studied for the last 2 weeks by myself ($175/wk). You are guaranteed to have one-on-one teaching, and their teaching method is far more superior to any other school I researched or... More

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