International House - Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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General Information on Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is a city located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea, in the north east part of the state of Quintana Roo, in Mexico. "Playa", as it is commonly referred to, is the centre of the Riviera Maya, a long stretch of coast that goes from Cancun all the way to Tulum. It is a very lively town, that has been able to maintain its charm without succumbing to mass tourism. Visitors can contemplate the Maya culture throughout the numerous archaeological sites in the region as well as participate in a wide variety of recreational activities that include water sports, diving, fishing, tennis and golf.



Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Playa del Carmen :

Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival (30.Sep)



Cost of living in Mexico

In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Mexico is around US$ 2.22.

2. Language School  International House - Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen

General Information on International House - Riviera Maya

The language school International House - Riviera Maya was founded in Playa del Carmen, Mexico in 2004. The school is located in the very centre of Playa del Carmen, between Av.5 and Av.10 just two blocks from the beach. There are dozens of bars, restaurants and shops nearby.



Facilities

School facilities include 10 spacious classrooms, all with air-conditioning and views of the garden, which is full of exotic trees and plants. There is also a bar in the garden where students can relax and socialise after class. The school is equipped with an Internet room, which is used regularly for practice activities and a wifi area.


Accreditation & Organisation memberships of International House - Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen

International House World Organisation


Airport transfer

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

2.1. Language School International House - Riviera Maya in figures

Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 50
Adult courses throughout the year: 25
Average no. of levels: in summer: 7
throughout the year: 4
Spanish teacher qualifications: 100 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Facilities for disabled students: no
Average age of students: in summer: 27 years
throughout the year: 27 years
Minimum age of students: 16 years
Student nationalities: Brazil 1 %
China 1 %
England 10 %
France 9 %
Holland 10 %  
Italy 13 %
Japan 1 %
Switzerland 12 %
USA 31 %  

3. Spanish Courses

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.

1
Intensive Group Course
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 205 410 615 820 950 1140 1520 1900 2280 180
The course includes a programme of cultural and social activities that take place in the afternoons & evenings. The week starting 17.03 includes three public holidays and therefore has a special rate of 85 USD.
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 02.Jan, 14.Jan, 28.Jan, 11.Feb, 25.Feb, 10.Mar, 24.Mar, 07.Apr, 21.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 02.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 18.Nov, 01.Dec, 15.Dec, 29.Dec
General course schedule 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: 20  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 260 520 780 1040 1225 1470 1960 2450 2940 235
Cooking classes take place 3 afternoons per week (usually Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) from 17.00 to 19.00. All ingredients are included and students can consume everything that has been produced once the class is over.
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 02.Jan, 14.Jan, 28.Jan, 11.Feb, 25.Feb, 10.Mar, 24.Mar, 07.Apr, 21.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 02.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 18.Nov, 01.Dec, 15.Dec, 29.Dec
General course schedule Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
3
Intensive Group Course + Diving
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 480 685 970 1140 1340 1540 1940 2340 2740 200
Rates listed above are for 2-3 day diving course for ADVANCED that leads to the PADI certificate for dives up to 30 meters. Also available 3-day diving course for BEGINNERS that leads to the PADI Open Water certificate for dives up to 18 meters. Rates: 560 USD for 1 week, 765 USD for 2 weeks, 970 USD for 3 weeks. Diving manual not included (approx. 40 USD).
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 02.Jan, 14.Jan, 28.Jan, 11.Feb, 25.Feb, 10.Mar, 24.Mar, 07.Apr, 21.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 02.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 18.Nov, 01.Dec, 15.Dec, 29.Dec
General course schedule 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
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ 260 520 780 1040 1225 1470 1960 2450 2940 235
Dance classes take place 3 afternoons per week. The course includes a programme of cultural and social activities that take place in the afternoons & evenings.
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 02.Jan, 14.Jan, 28.Jan, 11.Feb, 25.Feb, 10.Mar, 24.Mar, 07.Apr, 21.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 02.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 18.Nov, 01.Dec, 15.Dec, 29.Dec
General course schedule Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
5
Spanish for Medical Practitioner Course
Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ -- 640 945 1260 1575 1890 2520 3150 3780 315
2-week course offered at two levels: Intermediate and Advanced. Course includes a minimum of 2 visits to Health Centres. Closed groups over 8 students can start any Monday.
Starting dates: 2008: Every Monday 30.Jun
General course schedule Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
6
Refresher Course for Spanish teachers
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price US $ -- 460 675 900 1125 1350 1800 2250 2700 225
2-week course designed for practising teachers of Spanish working in a non-Spanish speaking country who want to update their skills and knowledge.
Starting dates: 2008: 30.Jun
General course schedule Morning: 9:30  - 13:30
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)
Lesson duration (minutes): 55 minutes
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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.
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.
Prices include: For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, tuition
Course material: Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 30 US $.
School closed: National holidays in Mexico:
04.Feb, 17.Mar, 01.May, 16.Sep, 17.Nov, 25.Dec
And also on the following dates 19.Mar, 20.Mar, 21.Mar, 15.Sep, 01.Nov
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): Spanish, English
Languages taught at the school: Spanish, English

4. Accommodation

All prices in US $ (convert currency)

1
Student Residence // Single Room, Half Board
 / Distance from school: 5 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price US $ 322 1204 --
Brand new student residence in the centre of Playa del Carmen. Each bedroom has a small fridge, ceiling fans and air-conditioning. Breakfast is served in the Residence and dinner, prepared by Byblos Restaurant, is served in the school.
Includes: TV, Phone, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 46 US $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
2
Host Family // Single Room, Half Board
 / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price US $ 224 896 --
Fans provided.
Includes: Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 32 US $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
3
Private apartment, 1 bedroom
 / Distance from school: 2 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price US $ 455 1820 910
Available for 1 or 2 students. A large studio room with two double beds and air-conditioning. The apartment also has access to a large roof terrace.
Includes: TV, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 65 US $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
4
Shared Apartment // Single Room
 / Distance from school: 2 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price US $ 252 1008 504
Apartment has a balcony and air-conditioning.
Includes: TV, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 36 US $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
5
Host Family // Single Room, Breakfast
 / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price US $ 196 784 --
Fans provided.
Includes: Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 28 US $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
6
Shared Apartment // Double Room
 / Distance from school: 2 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price US $ 182 728 364
Apartment has a balcony and air-conditioning.
Includes: TV, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 26 US $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
7
Student Residence // Single Room, Breakfast
 / Distance from school: 5 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price US $ 252 924 --
Brand new student residence in the centre of Playa del Carmen. Each bedroom has a small fridge, ceiling fans and air-conditioning.
Includes: TV, Phone, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 36 US $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Single room on request
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 75 US $ (one way)
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Important note: You will only be able to receive the 5% discount on your Spanish course at International House - Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen when registering online here at the Languagecourse.Net website. If you book directly at the school, you will have to pay the full course price and no discount can be applied. The LanguageCourse.Net booking service for language studies is 100% free of charge.

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