International House - Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Students rated International House - Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen : 4.0/5.0   (24 reviews)

Other Spanish schools in Playa del Carmen offering Spanish courses:  Solexico Language & Cultural Centers 4.2/5.0 

General Information on International House - Riviera Maya

Facilities

Cafeteria, free after-class access to language learning software, computer lab, garden, student support desk, library, copy machine, free WIFI, free water dispenser

Classroom equipment

Air conditioning, ample natural light in all classrooms.
TV in some classrooms.

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Cancun.  It takes 60 minutes by car to school.

All prices in US$ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed.  The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.

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1

Intensive Group Course
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 8
220 US$ per week

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The course includes a programme of cultural and social activities that take place in the afternoons & evenings.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

2

Intensive Group Course + Mexican Cooking Classes
Lessons per week: 23  | Max. group size: 8
290 US$ per week

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Cookery classes take place on 3 afternoons per week.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30  - 13:30 Afternoon: 14:00  - 15:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

3

Intensive Group Course + Diving (Advanced)
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 8
515 US$ per week

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3-day course/week that leads to the PADI certificate for dives of up to 30 meters. Scuba equipment included. Diving manual: approx. US$40.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

4

Intensive Group Course + Latin Dancing
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 8
290 US$ per week

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Intensive course + 3 afternoons per week of Cha Cha, Rumba, Salsa, Samba... Minimum age: 16 years.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30  - 13:30 Afternoon: 17:00  - 18:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

5

Intensive Group Course + Diving (Beginners)
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 8
600 US$ per week

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The Diving for Beginners course is a 3-day course leading to the PADI Open Water certificate for dives of up to 18 meters. The course includes 5 theory modules, pool lessons and open water dives and scuba equipment. Diving manual: approx. US$40.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

6

Intensive Group Course + Discover Mexico
Lessons per week: 23  | Max. group size: 8
290 US$ per week

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Intensive Course in the morning + an additional hour of study on three afternoons. The afternoon classes are designed to give students an insight into the immensely rich Mexican culture. Topics covered include the history of Mexico, regional and ethnic diversity, folklore, arts, etc.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30  - 13:30 Afternoon: 14:00  - 15:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

7

Spanish for families
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 8
220 US$ per week

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Prices shown are for the Intensive course. Children aged 2 to 5: Childcare service provided by members of our staff. We use a play-based approach to introduce younger children to our language. US$15 per lesson. Children aged 6 to 12 and teenagers up to 15: Private tuition. US$30 per lesson. US$35 per lesson for two children with the same language level. Adults and teenager over 16: Intensive courses or private tuition. The whole family can take part in the afternoon and evening cultural activities.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

8

Spanish + Business in Mexico
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 8
520 US$ per week

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Intensive course + 10 individual Business lessons per week.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30  - 13:30 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Elementary (A2)

9

Spanish for Medical Practitioner Course
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 8
520 US$ per week

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Intensive Course + 10 individual lessons of medical Spanish per week. It includes an optional visit to a health centre or encounters with Spanish speaking doctors or nurses. Minimum age: 18 years.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30  - 13:30 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

10

Refresher Course for Spanish teachers
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
248 US$ per week (Based on the price of 2 weeks)

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For Spanish teachers working in a non-Spanish speaking country.
Starting dates	2013: 24.Jun.2013, 15.Jul.2013.
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Required minimum language level	Advanced (C1)

11

Intensive Group Courses + DELE Preparation
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 8
520 US$ per week

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Intensive course plus 10 individual lessons of DELE preparation per week. IH Riviera Maya is a DELE exam centre, which means that students can take the exam in our school.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013
General course schedule	Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30  - 13:30 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

Note: All courses offered by International House - Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen can be booked online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration (minutes):	55 minutes
Individual classes:	Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 30 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Exams offered:	DELE
Language school closed:	In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 05.Feb.2013, 22.Mar.2013, 28.Mar.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 05.Apr.2013, 06.Apr.2013, 07.Apr.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 03.May.2013, 20.Sep.2013, 22.Nov.2013, 25.Dec.2013
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):	Spanish, English, Italian
Comments about courses:	The students are invited to take an optional BULATS (the Business Language Testing Service) exam for free at the end of their course.

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1

Student Residence
Single room, Breakfast
228 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$	228	494	760	1026	266	195
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 38 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

2

Host Family
Single room, Half board
210 US$ per week

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Price in US$	210	455	700	945	245
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per room Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

3

Host Family
Single room, Breakfast
180 US$ per week

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Price in US$	180	390	600	810	210
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

4

Private apartment
Single room, No meals
420 US$ per week

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Price in US$	420	910	1400	1890	490
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per room Apartment A: available for exclusive use of 1 or 2 students; this apartment also has access to a large roof terrace. Distance from school: 2 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 70 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

5

Private Apartment
Triple room (only for 3 people travelling together), No meals
510 US$ per week

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Price in US$	510	1105	1700	2295	595	195
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per room Apartment L: available as a shared apartment, or for exclusive use of 2 or 3 students; this large, fully furnished apartment has 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining room/living room, balconies onto the street, A/C and cable TV. If used as a shared apartment, the kitchen and dining room/living room are also accessible to students staying in Apartments C and D. Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Triple room (only for 3 people travelling together). Price extra night: 85 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

6

Shared Apartment
Single room, No meals
240 US$ per week

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Price in US$	240	520	800	1080	280	195
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Apartment B: available as a shared apartment, or for exclusive use of 1 or 2 or more students. This large, fully furnished apartment has 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining room/living room, balconies onto the street, A/C and cable TV. If used as a shared apartment, the kitchen and dining room/living room are also accessible to students staying in Apartments C and D. Distance from school: 2 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

7

Shared Apartment
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
168 US$ per week

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Price in US$	168	364	560	756	196	195
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Apartment B: available as a shared apartment, or for exclusive use of 1 or 2 or more students. This large, fully furnished apartment has 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining room/living room, balconies onto the street, A/C and cable TV. If used as a shared apartment, the kitchen and dining room/living room are also accessible to students staying in Apartments C and D. Distance from school: 2 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 28 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

8

Student Residence
Single room, Half board
288 US$ per week

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Price in US$	288	624	960	1296	315	195
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Air conditioning, Half board, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 48 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

9

Student Residence
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
168 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$	168	364	560	756	196	195
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 28 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

10

Student Residence
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board
228 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$	228	494	760	1026	266	195
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Air conditioning, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 38 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

11

Student Residence
Single room, No meals
198 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$	198	429	660	891	231	195
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 33 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

12

Student Residence
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
138 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$	138	299	460	621	161	195
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 23 US$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?	no
Single room	on request
Optional airport transfer:	Cancún International (CUN): for 75 US$ (one way) Taxi costs about 100 US$ to the city center

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