Reviews of IMAC Spanish Language Programs, Guadalajara, Mexico
Total number of reviews: 28
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 28 reviews of former students of IMAC Spanish Language Programs
| Overall rating IMAC Spanish Language Programs, Guadalajara, Mexico | 4.4 |
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| City | 4.5 |
| Organisation | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 3.9 |
| Social activities | 3.2 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.5 |
| Value for money | 4.2 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 4.4 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | --- |
| Other | --- |
Individual Reviews
IMAC Spanish Language Programs
21. Mar. 2023
1. Stacey (42 years) United States
101.Course: Group Programme [Spanish] - 2 weeks
101.Course: Group Programme [Spanish] - 2 weeks
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The professor was excellent and the school administrator was very helpful. I liked the optional conversation meet up in the afternoon as it gave me a chance to converse with native Spanish speakers.
Negative aspects
There were no excursions other that on Wednesday we held class outdoors for 2 hours. I have been to other schools that offer excursions, and I was disappointed this school did not have any.
City/place
The city has many museums and great food options. It is affordable. It was not a very safe city for a solo female traveler. I did not feel safe in the first neighborhood I stayed in so I had to move. I experienced a lot of cat calling in the first neighborhood. After I moved, I felt more safe but still could not go out alone at night.
9. Feb. 2023
2. Selena (9 years) 
102.Course: 4 weeks
102.Course: 4 weeks
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I loved the teacher because she was so kind. I am 9 years old, and she made the classes suitable for me and taught me colors in the form of games. I enjoyed every lesson so much! I always enjoyed going to school. I was happy to meet my teacher. I learned all the words she taught me!
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I miss my teacher after school is over. I want to be a nice person like her.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
No matter what age. No matter how much Spanish you speak, the teachers are very attentive to you and your needs. I'm so glad I made the choice to come here!
City/place
The people are friendly and the food is delicious. The drink called "Horchata" is also delicious. Even if you don't know each other, you become friends right away and share sweets with them. There are many friendly people.
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They taught me at a comfortable pace for me, and I enjoyed it a lot!
2. Feb. 2023
3. Akemi (45 years)
103.Course: 4 weeks
103.Course: 4 weeks
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The teachers and school staff are all very kind. I started the Spanish course as a complete beginner. I started to understand what the teacher was saying and I also began to understand the structure of Spanish grammar. Even though I couldn't understand immediately and made mistakes several times, the teachers tried their best to teach me by drawing diagrams.
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There is nothing I disliked about it. There are only things I like about it.
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I am glad I chose this school. Low cost, easy transportation, and distance of accommodations. It was convenient in every aspect.
Other comments
The school staff emailed me the class schedule every week. One of the staff was always ready to help us if we had any problems and were always attentive to our needs.
I met her when I paid at the school. In fact, she was a very friendly and lovely person (Martha).
City/place
I gave 3 points to nightlife because I didn't go out at night. It was safer than I expected and the people in town were friendly. The climate was pleasant and comfortable. The people in the city are basically very kind and friendly.
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I could take private lessons at a reasonable price, and I wasn't embarrassed about making mistakes. The teachers are friendly and helpful. I am glad I decided to take private lessons.
30. Jan. 2023
4. Seohyeon South Korea
104.Course: Group Programme - 2 weeks
104.Course: Group Programme - 2 weeks
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30. Jan. 2023
5. Jongjin (21 years) South Korea
105.Course: Group Programme [스페인어] - 2 weeks
105.Course: Group Programme [스페인어] - 2 weeks
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28. Nov. 2022
6. Vivien Germany
106.Course: Group Programme [Spanisch] - 3 weeks
106.Course: Group Programme [Spanisch] - 3 weeks
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23. Oct. 2022
7. Nikola (34 years) 
107.Course: Group Programme - 1 week
107.Course: Group Programme - 1 week
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17. Oct. 2022
8. Yoshifumi (32 years)
108.Course: All-inclusive Package: Private Room [スペイン語] - 24 weeks
108.Course: All-inclusive Package: Private Room [スペイン語] - 24 weeks
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The teachers and school staff were very helpful. The classes were also very enjoyable and attentive. I think my language skills definitely improved.
Negative aspects
Due to the limited number of teachers, a student with a level that was clearly different from my own joined my class in the middle of the course. This made the speed of the class too fast at times.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Every Wednesday the school offers an activity where students can enjoy talking with other Mexican students who are learning English. It is possible to make Mexican friends there. The school is located in the Centro District, so basically, you can find anything you need around the school. I strongly recommend this school because students come from all over the world and can study in a very attractive environment.
City/place
I found the people in Guadalajara to be kind and very friendly. It was very easy to make Mexican friends in bars and restaurants. Also, the city is moderately urban and calm, so I think you can concentrate on both fun and studying. It only takes about 5 hours by bus to get to the beach, so it is even possible to go to Puerto Vallarta, Sayulita, or Punta Mita with friends on the weekends. I love the very beautiful Guadalajara.
Quality of teaching / language progress
The teachers were helpful and attentive. Sometimes I felt the pace of the class was too fast, but I could ask questions during breaks about parts I didn't understand. The teachers were very helpful and taught me until I understood.
23. Nov. 2021
9. Leo Germany
109.Course: Group Program - 2 weeks
109.Course: Group Program - 2 weeks
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2. Jun. 2021
10. Corey (22 years) United States
110.Course: Group Program - 4 weeks
110.Course: Group Program - 4 weeks
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I really enjoyed the classes. We used a great book and I felt like I received individual attention. Every day I left the class feeling like I had learned something new and useful to me. Especially great was that we focused on a variety of language competencies including reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Negative aspects
The 15 minute pauses in between 2 hour sessions was too short. At least 20 minutes would have been better.
Other comments
Very well done program.
City/place
Fantastic for someone looking to build connections and experience Mexico
16. Mar. 2020
11. Mike (66 years) United States
111.Course: Group Program [Spanish] - 2 weeks
111.Course: Group Program [Spanish] - 2 weeks
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Small class sizes! Lots of individual attention.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Uber works great in Guadalajara.
City/place
Beautiful city! Scores of fountains. Beautiful, historical buildings. People friendly and helpful. Streets clean! Public bathrooms very clean!
10. Oct. 2019
12. Vilson (54 years) Brazil
112.Course: Group Program - 9 weeks
112.Course: Group Program - 9 weeks
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7. May. 2019
13. Mats (53 years) Sweden
113.Course: Private Tutoring - 2 weeks
113.Course: Private Tutoring - 2 weeks
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Meeting people and help with focusing on what I needed.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Participate and converse on the free trips offered to meet students that you otherwise wouldn’t have.
29. Apr. 2019
14. Scottie (27 years) France
114.Course: Group Program - 4 weeks
114.Course: Group Program - 4 weeks
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23. Dec. 2018
15. Maryam (31 years) Iran
115.Course: All-inclusive Package - Homestay [Spanish] - 16 weeks
115.Course: All-inclusive Package - Homestay [Spanish] - 16 weeks
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The organization and acommodation.
4. Dec. 2018
16. Benjamin (23 years) Australia
116.Course: Group Program - 4 weeks
116.Course: Group Program - 4 weeks
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Teaching, opportunity to interact with mostly Mexicans.
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Attending the optional 1 hour conversion class every day was a great experience.
31. Oct. 2018
17. Sylvie (60 years) 
117.Course: All-inclusive Package - Homestay - 2 weeks
117.Course: All-inclusive Package - Homestay - 2 weeks
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The teacher and the services provided to the students by Martha.
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Warn the students that they have the possibility to study in a small group.
9. Jul. 2018
18. Evgenii (36 years) 
118.Course: 4 weeks of Group lessons (20 hours of class per week + 5 hours of Conversation) - 4 weeks
118.Course: 4 weeks of Group lessons (20 hours of class per week + 5 hours of Conversation) - 4 weeks
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I found that it is better to rent a house, and not to stay with a host family. Families can be different and sometimes the distance to the school is rather big.
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The front desk is welcoming and helpful.
3. Apr. 2018
19. Caitlin (33 years)
119.Course: Group Program - 3 weeks
119.Course: Group Program - 3 weeks
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The teachers were incredible! They were amazing at answering questions, teaching the material in an approachable way, and also keeping things fun. I also loved the interaction with the English students (conversation class, the weekly walking field trips).
28. Mar. 2018
20. Andrea (45 years) United Kingdom
120.Course: Group Program [Spanish] - 4 weeks
120.Course: Group Program [Spanish] - 4 weeks
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The location and my teacher were OK.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Don't write in your book before you are sure you are in the right class.
Other comments
As the school is principally an English school, the number of Spanish students is small and not really interested in school excursions (therefore there were none).
12. Feb. 2018
21. Sebastian (28 years) Austria
121.Course: Group Program - 4 weeks
121.Course: Group Program - 4 weeks
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The professors are really amazing!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The excursion to Tequila is a good way to get to know your fellow students! If you got the energy, take the Conversation classes too!
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I didn't like the leadership and the fact that they seem to earn a LOT more than the professors! Seems fishy. Mark seemed bossy and didn't treat me and the people working for him well when there was a small problem.
2. Feb. 2018
22. Msgr. Charles G. (58 years) 
122.Course: 3 weeks
122.Course: 3 weeks
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23. Jan. 2017
23. Alex (33 years) Canada
123.Course: Group Program - 2 weeks
123.Course: Group Program - 2 weeks
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Great Teachers. The student book allows you to do alternate between grammatical exercises, readings and vocabulary exercises so there is a lot of interaction between the students and the teachers.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The excursions on the weekends.
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Great staff. Great Guest House. However, the desks in the classrooms are really small and it is really difficult to write and take notes on such small desks.
9. May. 2016
24. Kajinishi (27 years)
124.Course: Group Program - 4 weeks
124.Course: Group Program - 4 weeks
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25. Apr. 2016
25. Adam (27 years) Mexico
125.Course: Group Program - 6 weeks
125.Course: Group Program - 6 weeks
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A little bit too expensive. I would study here for a week, make friends, then either attend another school that is much cheaper or take private classes outside of the school (also much cheaper).
29. Feb. 2016
26. April (27 years) United Kingdom
126.Course: Group Program - 1 week
126.Course: Group Program - 1 week
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My teacher was great
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I got discounts at art galleries and museums when I showed my student I.D.
20. Apr. 2015
27. Chiara (21 years)
127.Course: Group Program - 3 weeks
127.Course: Group Program - 3 weeks
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16. Jul. 2012
28. Helene (33 years)
128.Course: Group Program - 1 week
128.Course: Group Program - 1 week
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The conversation course with Mexicans after class
