Reviews of IMAC Spanish Language Programs, Guadalajara, Mexico
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4.4
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IMAC Spanish Language Programs, Guadalajara, Mexico
IMAC Spanish Language Programs, Guadalajara, Mexico
Based on 32 reviews of former students of IMAC Spanish Language Programs
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
Students 18-30 years (13 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (12 ratings)
Students 50+ years (6 ratings)
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Individual Reviews
IMAC Spanish Language Programs
3. Nov. 2025
Shuk Ching (30 years) 
Course: Group Programme - 2 weeks
Course: Group Programme - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Nice people."
Negative aspects
"The excursion"
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5. May. 2025
Kazuto (31 years) 
Course: Group Programme - 4 weeks
Course: Group Programme - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The number of students was small, possibly due to the season. As a result, I was able to take very substantial classes."
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"The distance to the school was far. Taking the bus for an hour can be a bit tough."
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10. Jun. 2024
Seongjo (60 years) United States Course: All-inclusive Package: Spanish + Homestay - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"It has a systematic education system and teaches step by step through textbooks."
Negative aspects
"The textbook is like a program to go to university. I thought the textbook would be a little difficult if I wanted to have a daily conversation."
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"You have to tell the school exactly what level you want"
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"I think it's a good place to stay for a long time. Homestay was so nice, but there were times when the traffic took me a long time to get to and from school. I had a hard time because of the hot weather, but it's good to have many opportunities to meet with ordinary Mexican people."
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"I really liked our homestay family."
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29. Apr. 2024
Talitha (42 years) United States Course: Group Programme - 1 week
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"My teacher Vanessa was perfect for my level."
Negative aspects
"The price seems much higher than other language schools I looked at, however I lucked out and was the only one in my group class. Therefore it was a bargain for one on one lessons.
Also, on Wed we took a bus across town to meet other students at a cafe to exchange languages. I felt this was a waste of time as I essentially paid to commute 2 hours on a bus and speak English in a cafe instead of classroom instruction."
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"I loved Guadalajara! I wish i had another month here."
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21. Mar. 2023
Stacey (42 years) United States Course: Group Programme - 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."
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"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."
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9. Feb. 2023
Selena (9 years) Course: 4 weeks
Course: 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"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."
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"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!"
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"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!"
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2. Feb. 2023
Akemi (45 years) Course: 4 weeks
Course: 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"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."
Negative aspects
"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."
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"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)."
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"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."
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17. Oct. 2022
Yoshifumi (32 years) Course: All-inclusive Package: Spanish + Homestay - 24 weeks
Course: All-inclusive Package: Spanish + Homestay - 24 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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2. Jun. 2021
Corey (22 years) United States Course: Group Programme - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"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."
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"Very well done program."
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"Fantastic for someone looking to build connections and experience Mexico"
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16. Mar. 2020
Mike (66 years) United States Course: Group Programme - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Small class sizes! Lots of individual attention."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Uber works great in Guadalajara."
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"Beautiful city! Scores of fountains. Beautiful, historical buildings. People friendly and helpful. Streets clean! Public bathrooms very clean!"
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7. May. 2019
Mats (53 years) Sweden Course: Private Tutoring 5 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"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."
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23. Dec. 2018
Maryam (31 years) Iran Course: All-inclusive Package: Homestay - 16 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The organization and acommodation."
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4. Dec. 2018
Benjamin (23 years) Australia Course: Group Programme - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Teaching, opportunity to interact with mostly Mexicans."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Attending the optional 1 hour conversion class every day was a great experience."
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31. Oct. 2018
Sylvie (60 years) 
Course: All-inclusive Package: Homestay - 2 weeks
Course: All-inclusive Package: Homestay - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teacher and the services provided to the students by Martha."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Warn the students that they have the possibility to study in a small group."
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9. Jul. 2018
Evgenii (36 years) 
Course: All-inclusive Package: Homestay - 4 weeks
Course: All-inclusive Package: Homestay - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teaching methods and the teacher"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"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."
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3. Apr. 2018
Caitlin (33 years) Course: Group Programme - 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)."
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28. Mar. 2018
Andrea (45 years) United Kingdom Course: Group Programme - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"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."
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"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)."
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12. Feb. 2018
Sebastian (28 years) Austria Course: Group Programme - 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."
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23. Jan. 2017
Alex (33 years) Canada Course: Group Programme - 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."
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25. Apr. 2016
Adam (27 years) Mexico Course: Group Programme - 6 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The other students"
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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)."
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29. Feb. 2016
April (27 years) United Kingdom Course: Group Programme - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"My teacher was great"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"I got discounts at art galleries and museums when I showed my student I.D."
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16. Jul. 2012
Helene (33 years) 
Course: Group Programme - 1 week
Course: Group Programme - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The conversation course with Mexicans after class"
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30. Jan. 2023
Seohyeon South Korea Course: Group Programme - 2 weeks
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30. Jan. 2023
Jongjin (21 years) South Korea Course: Group Programme - 2 weeks
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28. Nov. 2022
Vivien Germany Course: Group Programme - 3 weeks
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23. Oct. 2022
Nikola (34 years) Course: Group Programme - 1 week
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23. Nov. 2021
Leo Germany Course: Group Programme - 2 weeks
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10. Oct. 2019
Vilson (54 years) Brazil Course: Group Programme - 9 weeks
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29. Apr. 2019
Scottie (27 years) France Course: Group Programme - 4 weeks
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2. Feb. 2018
Msgr. Charles G. (58 years) 
Course: 3 weeks
Course: 3 weeksOverall rating
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9. May. 2016
Kajinishi (27 years) Course: Group Programme - 4 weeks
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20. Apr. 2015
Chiara (21 years) Course: Group Programme - 3 weeks
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