This was great!...I did the semi intense program, morning and afternoon. I fmhad 2 different teachers, they complimented my learning needs...I just wish I had done 10 days in stead of 7. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and modern. The morning breakfasts were delicious and filling. I am not sure what to call the lunch store/restaurant at the school but it is highly worth the price. I wish I ate all my lunches there even tho it is nice to get out to the neighborhood. Also there is a local grocery store a few bucks away which was quite handy. I highly recommend the school and accomodations;

A deep immersive experience tailored for all skill levels. We were impressed with the high quality of the instructors and the value derived from 1-on-1 sessions. Teaching was tailored to our goals and will serve as a strong foundation for future learning. We have taken courses with numerous highly regarded schools and this was far and away the best. Would happily work with them again in the future. Thank you to Octavio, Miguel, Alfonso and Noemi!

I have had a hard time learning Spanish as an older adult, opting for community college classes that end up being a bit hit or miss due to my propensity to be always traveling. The Spanish Immersion School in Oaxaca was perfect for me. I had five days of intensive study (with homework!). I worked with Vanessa in the mornings and Enmanuel in the afternoons. Both pushed me (gently) to get a better grasp of past tense conjugation, finishing with future tense. Both Vanessa and Enmanuel were unfailingly kind and generous while also staying firm in pushing me ahead. Such a great experience! I did not stay at the school and my break was so short between teachers it was easier to stay at the school for lunch. Coffee every morning was fantastic but the lunches were awesome -- fresh salad, beautifully prepared with care. Jacob was in charge during my week. He checked in frequently to gauge my satisfaction and check on my progress. The experience was so perfect, I expect to repeat it annually in this beautiful city.

I had an amazing time learning at the Spanish Immersion School! I was at the program for 3 weeks in January 2024 and stayed in the accommodations at the school for 2 of the 3 weeks. Overview of the pros and cons below: Pros: 1. The 1:1 sessions with the Spanish instructors are incredible. Each instructor has great material which they custom tailor to your learning level. I entered the program at an intermediate level but had some concepts that I needed to relearn at the beginner level which I was able to review quickly. That being said there were many beginners at the program who found the 1;1 instruction to be great as well! 2. The classes go beyond learning Spanish. If you want to learn about Oaxacan history, get a food tour of top spots in the city, or chat with a Oaxaca local in a bar you can do any of these things and more during your lessons! 3. The community at the Spanish immersion school is amazing! The other students are so welcoming and if you stay at the school, you have free breakfast every morning where you get to meet people. Magdalena, the host of the accommodations Spanish school is incredibly welcoming as well and can give you lots of tips for getting around town 4. Accommodations are CLEAN, beautiful, affordable, and you have your own bathroom which is amazing Cons: 1. The school is fairly popular so you have to book pretty far in advance especially if you want to stay on the campus 2. The booking process can be a bit challenging since you have to communicate via email and response times can be a bit long. I met someone who wanted to learn at the school while I was in Oaxaca but after some delays in response time switched to another school 3. Since the material is custom tailored you don’t receive a formal workbook with homework assignments and practice which my friends at another school received Overall I would HIGHLY recommend the school and found my experience to be better than some of my friends who opted for other schools in the area who lacked 1:1 teaching or an on campus community.

I spent a week here taking Spanish classes for 3 hours a day and exploring the city the remainder of the time. While here I had a room on the campus guest house where a daily breakfast was included with my room. I had one teacher for all 3 hours. Her name was Samara and she was excellent. She was a young Mexican woman who has a professional teaching background and was very good at both teaching and explaining her understanding of the culture and current events in Oaxaca. We were able to spend the 3 hours (5 weekdays) on conversation, grammar lessons, and field trips. I highly recommend the school, the teacher, and the friendliness and hospitality of the guest house.

I attended The Spanish Immersion School in both Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido in January 2024. It was a delightful experience, and I highly recommend this school. The staff and teachers are wonderful. The instruction is one-to-one. They are flexible and you can choose the length of the lessons. The school in Oaxaca offered tasty lunch options. They also had optional activities that included salsa lessons, a cooking class, and a musical concert, all of which we enjoyed. The school arranged a very affordable homestay nearby. The house was large and there were other students staying there. It was fun to have breakfast together with them. Oaxaca is an interesting, historical town with a number of excellent museums and quite a few good restaurants. The people are very friendly, and the weather in January is fabulous. The school in Puerto Escondido is near the beach. There is a swimming pool. It’s located in the laid-back surfer area of town where there are many restaurants. My friend and I had a lot of fun at these two branches of The Spanish Immersion School.

This past January a friend and I studied at the Spanish Immersion School in Oaxaca State, Mexico. We spent a week at the main school in Oaxaca city and the second week at their branch in the beach town of Puerto Escondido. If you are serious about language study, it's a great experience. All instruction is one on one with a tutor. We opted for 4 hours of instruction 5 days per week but there are other options. The teachers are young, well educated, very patient, and once they've conversed with you for a couple sessions, they will adjust their lessons based on their assessment of your strengths and weaknesses. In Oaxaca, the setting is a converted house with a large planted inner courtyard, where they have a small kitchen where you can order coffee and lunch (very reasonable and good) without going out. They also rent rooms there or will arrange a homestay in the neighborhood. We opted for the homestay, which was pleasant enough and included a real breakfast every morning. Extracurricular activities on site included a cooking class and a Friday evening concert. Of course, Oaxaca is a beautiful very traditional city with a lot of fine art museums, handicrafts, and excellent eateries. Puerto Escondido is difficult to get to from Oaxaca City (although may be easier when new highway opens soon), but Lazaro, the school director, arranged a ride for us over the mountains. The branch is two blocks from the beach in the bohemian, surfer end of Puerto. There's not too much to do there if you don't surf and the weather was hot and humid in January, but the teachers were also four-star and the on site rooms were very nice (and a small pool). One heads up: the school only accepts cash payment and in Mexican pesos, so you have to arrive with a wad of pesos, but that was a small inconvenience, and Lazaro will give you a day or two to get the cash together if you need.

I spent 4 weeks attending SIS this year. It was everything I had been hoping for and gave me a fantastic jump start to my Spanish language learning journey. My teachers Juan and Leida complimented each other so well with their different teaching styles. Both of them were so patient with a beginner like me. My suggestion is take classes as long as you can to keep the language learning momentum going! I took classes for one month, but could have easily stayed for two. The accommodations at the school are lovely. Magdalena creates a warm and welcoming environment. As a cautious solo female traveler, I felt safe and comfortable.

Charming setting lived in and managed by a loving helpful family. Solid teachers w one-on-one instruction. Flexible. Fun outings w teachers if you so desire. Definite improvement in language skills. We had reserved a room to stay while at the school but found it to be too hot in April/May. Afternoon classes were also uncomfortable for us because of the heat.

A very special place. Great Spanish instructors who will collaborate with you to find your best learning style and curriculum. One on one instruction for two hour blocks in a relaxed environment. You can stay at the school in one of the rooms and get breakfast, or stay nearby with other hosts. I stayed at the school and it was incredibly affordable, clean, and a great experience. Just a truly great vibe; Magadelena is a superior host. Special mention for my incredible (and distinctive) instructors: Cristal, Jacob, and Juan. Very different styles but so patient with me and very fun to work with. Highly recommended.