Best Spanish schools in Montevideo by category - student age group, value for money
Students 50+ years
Montevideo ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Montevideo
What our students said about Montevideo
A really lovely city. Very easy to live in, safe, small enough that you can walk almost everywhere- but if you don't want to walk, the public bus system is great. Beautiful architecture, friendly people, and although plenty of people speak English, nobody leads with it, making it the perfect environment for an immersive Spanish speaking and learning experience.
It is worth getting to know the city and the people of Montevideo, who are generally friendly and discreet. The point of attention is the very high cost of living compared to other countries in South America.
Brazil
I am not sure if my assessment is representative: In Montevideo it is still early spring and pre-season, many places are still closed.
Germany
Very pleasantly surprised by the many green spaces, parks, good restaurants and bars as well as a very cool old town centre
Switzerland
Interesting but expensive, I think the city is a bit dirty.
Brazil
Unfortunately very dirty, a pity for this lovely city
Germany
A great diverse city full of history
Germany
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Montevideo
Small number of students per learning group, attentive teachers
18 December 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years
Great location and classrooms, competent teachers, good teaching script.
18 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 57 years
The teacher was very good and always responsive to questions and could answer immediately and spontaneously.
Great teachers and organisers!
17 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 56 years
I liked the service, the teaching method, the breaks with snacks, the cleaning, everything was very pleasant, a wonderful school
A completely reliable and serious academy that is worried about the students.
27 March 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 50 years
Highly qualified teachers. Helpful and attentive coordinator.
I suggest that there be a brief welcome meeting every Monday for incoming students. In this conversation, it would be interesting to talk about the school and its extracurricular activities, as well as give an overview of Montevideo, clarifying possible doubts. I think it would be very useful, especially for those who will stay longer in the city.
19 January 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 52 years
Friendly professional staff.
I know it's an old building, so this is probably not possible, but there is a bathroom shortage...Everyone takes a break at the same time. Maybe the break time could be divided up into two?
4 February 2020
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 72 years
Franco is a great teacher, really fun and can explain well. I enjoyed his class very much and was able to improve my Spanish a great deal.
12 November 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 49 years
Wonderful staff and teachers. A curriculum that is sufficiently challenging without being overwhelming. They are always willing to adjust to what is most important for each student.
Highly recommend!
22 July 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 38 years
Nothing. I arrived and Margo, the school’s manager, lied to me and tried to give me half of the lessons I paid for, just because I was the only beginner. I don't care if that would be one-on-one, I paid for 20 hours and I expect to get 20 hours! Horrible!
19 March 2019
Course: Intensive Spanish Course A - 1 week
Student age: 21 years
We had a committed and friendly teacher with a good concept.
Friendly people, well organized. The location is ideal, the building is not.
29 January 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 63 years
The teachers. Maribel and Veronika were great!
Everything is old, broken and dirty. There is mold in the kitchen. Pans are broken. There are so many animals in the kitchen that cooking is practically impossible. The accommodation is unfortunately not recommended.
14 January 2019
Course: Intensive Spanish Course A - 1 week
Student age: 30 years
The teachers, Maribel was great.
The accommodation at the school was disastrous. It was dirty, old and a lot of things were broken. There were cockroaches in the kitchen & most of the kitchen utensils such as pans were broken. It was a great effort to cook & stay here. An imposition for the money.
14 January 2019
Course: Intensive Spanish Course A - 1 week
Student age: 33 years
I had very good individual and personal care by my teacher, Clara.
11 December 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 0 years
Great teachers, great management. Very helpful and friendly. Very good intensive language lessons. Nicely located, very pleasant atmosphere.
3 November 2018
Course: Intensive Spanish Course A - 1 week
Student age: 38 years
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We haven't been warned about the change of teacher. Very destabilising..
2 November 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 63 years
The nice thing is that during this time you are part of a small family. You will receive a warm welcome.
12 September 2018
Course: Intensive Spanish Course A - 3 weeks
Student age: 26 years
One of three professors was super cool.
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18 June 2018
Course: Intensive Spanish Course A - 2 weeks
Student age: 20 years
The teaching, the patience and the friendliness of the people at school.
The school was great, unfortunately the "hostess", even if she was nice, looked more at the money and served reheated frozen food . Therefore, it was a mistake for me to book "Homestay".
8 March 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 29 years
Information about Montevideo
Key Facts about Montevideo
- Price index excluding rent: 68* (32% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 45* (55% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:54* (46% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Uruguay average):
233.45 UYU (18% more expensive than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Montevideo
Events in Montevideo
24 August 2024One of the biggest popular events of the Montevidean year, La Noche de la Nostalgia is basically a big excuse to have a party and dance the night away to the hits of yesteryear.
What to do in Montevideo
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 20 minutes.
Main stops: Montevideo Airport, Montevideo
Taxi: 25 minutes drive to city center of Montevideo
Public transportation in Montevideo
Q&A - Questions and answers about Montevideo
- Do you have classes for seniors?“Yes, International House - London Institute offers a Spanish programme for students over 50s. The lessons are combined with tours, excursions, and appropriate activities. Just let us know what your preferred dates are and we can send you more information.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 17, 2022
FAQ about schools in Montevideo
- We would like to send a student with special learning needs.
“Many of our partner schools are used to dealing with students with learning difficulties. Contact our agents and we will be happy to advise you on some of them. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 09, 2024In Montevideo, it's possible to organize private lessons for students under 18. A methodology with a play-based approach is used to introduce them to the language with a focus on having fun while learning.“In Montevideo, it's possible to organize private lessons for students under 18. A methodology with a play-based approach is used to introduce them to the language with a focus on having fun while learning. ”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 22, 2022Other destinations that were popular to combine with courses in Montevideo
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