Reviews of Máximo Nivel, Cuzco, Peru

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Average Rating

4.4

Overall rating
Máximo Nivel, Cuzco, Peru

Based on 19 reviews of former students of Máximo Nivel

School

Location of the school

4.8

Facilities

4.3

Social activities

4.1

Organisation

4.5

Course

Quality of teaching

4.7

Value for money

4.3

Accommodation

Homestay

3.5

Shared Flat (apartment)

4.5

Overall school rating by student age group

Students < 18 years (0 ratings)

0.0

Students 18-30 years (8 ratings)

4.4

Students 31-49 years (7 ratings)

4.3

Students 50+ years (4 ratings)

4.8

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.

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Individual Reviews

Máximo Nivel

8. May. 2026

Katharina (36 years)

Course: Bildungsurlaub Spanish - Combo (20 Group + 10 Private) - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"I had a wonderful experience with Maximo Nivel in Cusco. The team is very professional and helpful. The classes were interesting, and I learned a lot. I highly recommend Maximo Nivel."

Negative aspects

"Everything was great!"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"It's better to arrive a day before the start so you can acclimate to the altitude."

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Other comments

"Just the best!"

City/place

"I love Cuzco. I felt right at home. The architecture, the people, the food – everything was brilliant!"

Quality of teaching / language progress

"That was a lot of Spanish, but I learnt a great deal."

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"Single Room. Breakfast + Dinner."

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22. Apr. 2024

Lola (25 years)

Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Great teachers, great host family and also the activities and the tandem program made my stay something special."

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"Wonderful host parents who created a family atmosphere and were always ready to help."

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28. Jan. 2020

Matthias (28 years)

Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"The 2-hour salsa classes on Tuesdays afternoons."

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4. Apr. 2019

Jana (33 years) Germany Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks

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"I had a great teacher. All the staff was trying to help with any questions all the time. I felt very comfortable. Also nice that you get free tea and coffee all day. It is just getting a bit too noisy from the classes in the afternoon."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Go hiking in the mountains directly from Cusco. You don’t need to book trips far away. It’s only a 15 minutes walk up and you will find breathtaking and pure nature."

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"I would definitely book Maximo again!"

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18. Feb. 2019

Mario (47 years)

Course: Spanish Program - Combo (20 group + 10 Private) - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The people (teachers, employees) who work there."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"The city of Qosqo is worth a trip."

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25. Dec. 2018

Sebastian (27 years)

Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 6 weeks

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"The teachers are all super nice and capable!"

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30. Mar. 2017

Daniel (20 years)

Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week

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"The textbooks, at other schools there were none."

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29. Feb. 2016

Elizabeth Lee (61 years) Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Great instruction & staff"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Book extra time in Cusco"

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"A first class school"

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3. Jul. 2014

Kathrin (39 years)

Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 6 weeks

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"Very professional organization, super nice staff, brilliant group of teachers"

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17. Apr. 2013

Kaila (24 years) Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 - 4 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The Spanish lessons were good. I really enjoyed the instructors and the methods they used for teaching."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Students should be aware that Cusco is very, very cold at night and that there is no indoor heating whatsoever."

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"Staying with Patricia is horrible. Students should try not to be placed in her home. While Patricia is kind and good hearted, staying with her is uncomfortable at best. No breakfast is served, not even coffee. The food she serves for dinner and lunch is usually rice and sauces with no fresh fruits or veg. Dinner was always late by at least an hour, and many times she didn't serve us until 9 pm. Also, her home is about a 45-minute bus ride from the school. If I were to return to Maximo, I would make sure to request a different accommodation."

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Homestay Executive

27. Jan. 2013

Tze Ling (35 years) Singapore Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"Good orientation session，experienced and enthusiastic teachers who planned the lesson according to the need of student."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Homestay is a definitely good choice and experience that should not miss."

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Other comments

"This is a well organized centre with good facilities，experieced teachers and network of homestay families."

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Family House

3. Aug. 2011

Felicia (22 years) Denmark Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 - 5 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Native Spanish speaking teacher. She was very good. I learned a lot though I took the group class."

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25. Jul. 2011

Marne (59 years) Canada Course: Private Lessons 15 - 3 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"My teacher Maria Ines Santisteban is an excellent teacher. She knows both Spanish and English grammar inside out and backwards and she is a wonderful human being."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"All the teachers at the school are excellent - you can't go wrong"

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"Awesome experience - I would love to go back."

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22. Feb. 2011

Waltraud (70 years)

Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 - 4 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The lessons, the organization"

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Other comments

"I have paid 4 weeks accommodation ... a week has 7 nights that would be 28 nights. However, only 27 nights were paid to my host family and I therefore had to move out a day earlier. My suggestion would be to indicate the accommodation reservation in days on the bill and not in weeks. This would dismiss any errors. I have paid the same amount for 7 nights as for 6 nights. So I want the 7th Day of my last week refunded."

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7. Dec. 2010

Monika (40 years)

Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Classes, teachers, the ability to shift course in the case of plans, sightseeing, small groups, free Internet access."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Carefully check the conditions of accommodation."

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Other comments

"Very modest accommodations. The family rented rooms have five other people in most English-speaking, so instead of Spanish language daily was very often in English. No independent bathroom was a surprise to me. Actually it was more like a shared apartment, plus meals prepared by the family."

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12. Dec. 2009

Audrey (19 years) Canada Course: Spanish Program - Group 10 - 4 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The service"

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13. Dec. 2006

Klaus (71 years)

Course: Intensive, one to one - 4 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Kindness and professionalism of teachers"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Free-time activities, not only visit cultural sites and landscapes, but also use sporting activities such as paragliding (in the Andes, a unique experience) and do not forget to talk to the Peruvians!"

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"The only unpleasant side effect was the arrogance and ignorance of many of the participating American students."

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Homestay Executive