Reviews of Máximo Nivel, Cuzco, Peru
Total number of reviews: 18
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 18 reviews of former students of Máximo Nivel
| Overall rating Máximo Nivel, Cuzco, Peru | 4.4 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.6 |
| Organisation | 4.5 |
| Facilities | 4.3 |
| Social activities | 4.0 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.7 |
| Value for money | 4.2 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 3.3 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | 4.5 |
| Other | --- |
Individual Reviews
Máximo Nivel
22. Apr. 2024
1. Lola (25 years) 
101.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks
101.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks
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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.
28. Jan. 2020
2. Matthias (28 years)
102.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week
102.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week
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The 2-hour salsa classes on Tuesdays afternoons.
5. Sep. 2019
3. Kristine (25 years) United States
103.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 [Spanish] - 2 weeks
103.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 [Spanish] - 2 weeks
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4. Apr. 2019
4. Jana (33 years) Germany
104.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks
104.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.
Other comments
I would definitely book Maximo again!
18. Feb. 2019
5. Mario (47 years)
105.Course: Spanish Program - Group 30 Combo [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
105.Course: Spanish Program - Group 30 Combo [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
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The city of Qosqo is worth a trip.
25. Dec. 2018
6. Sebastian (27 years)
106.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 6 weeks
106.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 6 weeks
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The teachers are all super nice and capable!
29. Oct. 2018
7. Thomas (35 years)
107.Course: Spanish Program - Group 30 Combo - 1 week
107.Course: Spanish Program - Group 30 Combo - 1 week
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30. Mar. 2017
8. Daniel (20 years)
108.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week
108.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week
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The textbooks, at other schools there were none.
29. Feb. 2016
9. Elizabeth Lee (61 years)
109.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks
109.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 2 weeks
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Great instruction & staff
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Book extra time in Cusco
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A first class school
3. Jul. 2014
10. Kathrin (39 years)
110.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 6 weeks
110.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 6 weeks
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Very professional organization, super nice staff, brilliant group of teachers
17. Apr. 2013
11. Kaila (24 years)
111.Course: Native Spanish Program - Group - 4 weeks
111.Course: Native Spanish Program - Group - 4 weeks
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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.
Other comments
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.
27. Jan. 2013
12. Tze Ling (35 years) Singapore
112.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week
112.Course: Spanish Program - Group 20 - 1 week
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Family House
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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.
Other comments
This is a well organized centre with good facilities，experieced teachers and network of homestay families.
3. Aug. 2011
13. Felicia (22 years) Denmark
113.Course: Native Spanish Program - Group - 5 weeks
113.Course: Native Spanish Program - Group - 5 weeks
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Native Spanish speaking teacher. She was very good. I learned a lot though I took the group class.
25. Jul. 2011
14. Marne (59 years) Canada
114.Course: Native Spanish Program - Private 15 (One-to-One) - 3 weeks
114.Course: Native Spanish Program - Private 15 (One-to-One) - 3 weeks
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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.
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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.
22. Feb. 2011
15. Waltraud (70 years)
115.Course: Native Spanish Program - Group - 4 weeks
115.Course: Native Spanish Program - Group - 4 weeks
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The lessons, the organization
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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.
7. Dec. 2010
16. Monika (40 years) 
116.Course: Native Spanish Program - Group - 2 weeks
116.Course: Native Spanish Program - Group - 2 weeks
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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.
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.
12. Dec. 2009
17. Audrey (19 years) Canada
117.Course: Native Spanish Program - Group - 4 weeks
117.Course: Native Spanish Program - Group - 4 weeks
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the service
13. Dec. 2006
18. Klaus (71 years)
118.Course: Intensive, one to one - 4 weeks
118.Course: Intensive, one to one - 4 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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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!
Other comments
The only unpleasant side effect was the arrogance and ignorance of many of the participating American students.
