Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura Montevideo, Uruguay
- BBQs on the school terrace.
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation5
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Special Offers
Location: Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura Montevideo is located in the bustling city of Montevideo, Uruguay's capital city, along Montevideo Bay. The school is housed in the prominent Cordón area of downtown Montevideo, between the streets of Charrua and Guana. The area is ripe with commerical shopping, eateries, restaurants and amenities whilst also being within walking distance of several of the city's attractions. Such sites of interest include the National Museum of Visual Arts, the José Enrique Rodó park, the Rodó Castle and much more.
Course selection: Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura Montevideo offers a range of courses suitable for students of all levels and various ages and interests. In addition to General Spanish taught over several schedules and intensities, the school promotes many other learning experiences, such as living and learning on a rural ranch. Spanish for 60+, Business Spanish, Teacher Training, and DELE Exam Preparation programmes are also available at various times throughout the year, as are junior programmes for students aged 8-17 years. Private tuition can be taken in conjunction with or independently from any other course or programme.
Accommodation: The school offers accommodation in Homestay with local families and in the school residence. Both options come with bed linen and towels included. Options for a private bedroom in the school residence are subject to availability.
Spanish Courses
Intensive Spanish Course A
20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$290$276 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 290 276 | 580 551 | 870 827 | 1,160 1,102 | 1,450 1,378 | 1,740 1,653 | 2,030 1,929 | 2,320 2,204 | 2,610 2,480 | 2,900 2,755 | 3,480 3,306 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 11:00 - 14:55 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Intensive Spanish + Ranch stay + Activities (double)20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$810$790 / week Includes accommodationMore
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 810 790 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course is made up of the following:
- Week 1: Spanish lessons and double room accommodation at the school residence.
- Week 2: Ranch stay at Cortijo La Herradura in the countryside of Uruguay which includes daily activities where students will be able to practice their Spanish. Double room accommodation and half-board at the Ranch.
Transport to and from the Ranch can be arranged at an extra cost.
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 11:00 - 14:55 - Possible course durations
- 1 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Intensive Spanish course B15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$325$309 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 325 309 | 650 618 | 975 927 | 1,300 1,235 | 1,620 1,539 | 1,940 1,843 | 2,260 2,147 | 2,580 2,451 | 2,900 2,755 | 3,220 3,059 | 3,860 3,667 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 2 group lessons and 1 private session each day.
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:55
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:55 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Course for ExpatsThis course tends to sell out quickly!4 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$75$72 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 285 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Spanish Course B for 50+15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$340$323 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 340 323 | 680 646 | 1,020 969 | 1,360 1,292 | 1,700 1,615 | 2,040 1,938 | 2,380 2,261 | 2,720 2,584 | 3,060 2,907 | 3,400 3,230 | 4,080 3,876 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 2 group lessons and 1 private session each day plus 1 cultural activity per week.
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:55
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:55 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Private Spanish Course for Children (8 to 16 years old)5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$350$333 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1,050 998 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,500 3,325 | 4,200 3,990 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Online: Private Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$350$333 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1,050 998 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,500 3,325 | 4,200 3,990 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
- Montevideo
- Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Online: Semi-Private Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$200$190 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1,000 950 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,600 1,520 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,400 2,280 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This is for two students travelling together. Price per person.
- This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
- Montevideo
- Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Private Language Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$350$333 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1,050 998 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,500 3,325 | 4,200 3,990 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Private Language Lessons 1515 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$525$499 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 525 499 | 1,050 998 | 1,575 1,497 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,625 2,494 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,675 3,492 | 4,200 3,990 | 4,725 4,489 | 5,250 4,988 | 6,300 5,985 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Private Language Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$700$665 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 700 665 | 1,400 1,330 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,500 3,325 | 4,200 3,990 | 4,900 4,655 | 5,600 5,320 | 6,300 5,985 | 7,000 6,650 | 8,400 7,980 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Semi-Private Language Lessons 1010 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$200$190 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1,000 950 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,600 1,520 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,400 2,280 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This is for two students travelling together. Price per person.
Semi-Private Language Lessons 1515 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$300$285 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,600 3,420 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course is for two students travelling together. Price per person.
Semi-Private Language Lessons 2020 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$400$380 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,600 1,520 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,200 3,040 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,000 3,800 | 4,800 4,560 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course is for two students travelling together. Price per person.
Business Spanish Course15 lessons per week | 3 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$375$357 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 375 357 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 2 group lessons of General Spanish and 1 private Business Spanish lesson per week.
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:55
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:55 - Possible course durations
- 1 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 3 / Average: 3
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
DELE Exam Preparation Course
15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$375$357 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 375 357 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 2 conversation or grammar lessons in a small group and 1 private lessons of DELE preparation per week.
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:55
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:55 - Possible course durations
- 1 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Our prices for Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
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Ratings of Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura compared to ratings of all schools in Uruguay
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Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Ministry of Education and Culture
- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2002
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Library
Games room
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Student support desk
Lockers
Self-study areas
Table soccer / football
Table tennis
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Laundry (paid)
Dry cleaning (paid)
Babysitter (paid)
Internship placement guidance service (free)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 2
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Wheelchair access to reception
Accessible Toilet
- Unfortunately, Montevideo is not a city prepared for disabled students who are in a wheelchair or blind.
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 20% |
| Brazil | 15% |
| Germany | 15% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| England | 5% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 30% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 25% |
| 25-34 years | 25% |
| 35-50 years | 25% |
| >50 years | 15% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 20Adult courses - Throughout the year: 10Junior courses - In summer: 6Junior courses - Throughout the year: 2
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years8 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 8Adult courses Throughout the year: 8Junior courses In summer: 4Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
- Average age of students
- In summer: 28 yearsThroughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $50
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
The registration/inscription fee includes: textbook and photocopies, coffee/tea during the break, introduction meeting first day of lessons, organization of activities, a lecture talk, and certificate of attendance.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35 US$. 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.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 01 May 2026, 25 Aug 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Airport transfer
- Carrasco International Airport:
- $65 one way
$140 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- 1 cultural lesson / activity per week with our staff.
Adults - Paid activities
- - Guided visits to different neighborhoods of the city
- Guided visits to historical buildings
- Cultural visits
- Tango and Milonga shows
- tours to other cities of Uruguay
- day at the school's Ranch including "asado" and horse riding
- Wine tasting
- Boat trip
- Bike excursions
- visit to natural parks Junior - Free activities
- 1 cultural lesson /activity per week with our staff
Junior - Paid activities
- - Guided visits to different neighborhoods of the city
- Guided visits to historical buildings
- Cultural visits
- Tango and Milonga shows
- tours to other cities of Uruguay
- day at the school's Ranch including "asado" and horse riding
- Wine tasting
- Boat trip
- Bike excursions
- visit to natural parks
Accommodation
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$355/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 355 | 770 | 1180 | 1590 | 2000 | 2410 | 2820 | 3230 | 4050 | 4870 | 410 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 11:00 or later
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of $100 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Price extra night
- $55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 75
Family Home
For the summer, only limited places left!
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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$200/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 200 | 435 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of $100 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Price extra night
- $30 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes .
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 60
Questions and answers about Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura
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Terms of Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school







- Legal name/parent company
- Romagare s.r.l | Tax registration ID: 214627620011
Visa Documents
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes







This course has 4 group lessons from Monday to Friday.