Reviews of Plateros Spanish School, Guanajuato, Mexico
Total number of reviews: 21
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 21 reviews of former students of Plateros Spanish School
| Overall Rating Plateros Spanish School, Guanajuato, Mexico | 4.6/5.0 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.8/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.6/5.0 |
| Facilities | 4.2/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.1/5.0 |
| Course quality / Progress in language | 4.2/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.6/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 4.8/5.0 |
| Shared Flat | 0.0/5.0 |
| other | --- |
Individual Reviews
Plateros Spanish School
13. Mar. 2020
1. Tungjui (37 years) - 
101. Course: Super Intensive Course 30 [西班牙语] - 1 week
101. Course: Super Intensive Course 30 [西班牙语] - 1 week
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24. Feb. 2020
2. Alice (69 years) - Canada
102. Course: Intensive Course 20 - 2 weeks
102. Course: Intensive Course 20 - 2 weeks
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Not clear test per level. They do not provide books or exercise book.
You just catch up with the other students when you arrive.
10. Feb. 2020
3. Christopher (29 years) - Germany
103. Course: Super Intensive 30 [Spanish] - 2 weeks
103. Course: Super Intensive 30 [Spanish] - 2 weeks
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10. Feb. 2020
4. Joel (56 years) - United States
104. Course: Intensive Course 25 [Spanish] - 2 weeks
104. Course: Intensive Course 25 [Spanish] - 2 weeks
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Lessons concentrate too much on grammar and reading/writing and no enough on speaking fluency and pronunciation. Teachers speak too fast using vocabulary and tenses that were never taught, and if students do not understand, they simply say it in English, rather that repeating it slower or writing it on the board. Very frustrating.
18. Nov. 2019
5. Sara (18 years) - 
105. Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
105. Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
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13. Nov. 2019
6. James (62 years) - United States
106. Course: Intensive 25 PLUS (15 + 10) - 6 weeks
106. Course: Intensive 25 PLUS (15 + 10) - 6 weeks
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1) Small class size
2) Engaged teaching staff
3) Diversity of the students
4) Flexibility of the programs
5. Nov. 2019
7. Sarah (34 years) -
107. Course: Intensive 25 - 2 weeks
107. Course: Intensive 25 - 2 weeks
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17. Sep. 2019
8. Gernot (34 years) - Austria
108. Course: Intensive 25 - 1 week
108. Course: Intensive 25 - 1 week
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19. Aug. 2019
9. Barbara (57 years) - United States
109. Course: Intensive 25 [Spanish] - 1 week
109. Course: Intensive 25 [Spanish] - 1 week
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Too many positive aspects! The teachers were talented, helpful, interesting and friendly! The classes were fun and relevant- never boring or long. I always felt engaged and was able to work on what I needed/wanted. Homework and in class exercises provided lots of practice! Lots of individual attention. I also loved the setting- so beautiful and homey. The location in El Centro is amazing too.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Best coffee-Cafe Tal and Conquistador; Alongdigas Museum; Las Minas/mines in Valenciana; the churches; sopa Azteca at ‘Frieda’s on Los Postitos, fresh fruits (especially prickly pear/‘tuna’), ice cream/sorbet on the street; GTO University; Don Quixote Museum; Estacion Gelato
I also recommend contacting an ecotour company called Cacomixtle (cacomixtle.com). They are very affordable and offer urban walking & food tours, hiking trips, mountain biking etc. My guide Susana spoke English but was willing to help me practice Spanish. She was also super interesting and knowledgeable!
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I can’t wait to go back! This is an experience I will always remember!
10. Jul. 2019
10. Lisa (32 years) - United States
110. Course: Intensive 25 - 2 weeks
110. Course: Intensive 25 - 2 weeks
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17. May. 2019
11. Tami (53 years) - Japan
111. Course: Intensive 20 PLUS (15 + 5) - 1 week
111. Course: Intensive 20 PLUS (15 + 5) - 1 week
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The quality of the teachers is excellent. And each selected one theme and taught for one week. I could repeat every day. It was really good to improve my Spanish.
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Thank you so much. I am sure my Spanish has improved!!
30. Apr. 2019
12. Julie (54 years) - Canada
112. Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
112. Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
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I would recommend Plateros Spanish School without any hesitation.
22. Apr. 2019
13. Ron (62 years) - United States
113. Course: Part time 15 - 1 week
113. Course: Part time 15 - 1 week
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The teachers are well-qualified
and very personable. In one week,
we felt like friends.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
If you only have a short time there,
take classes in the morning
and get involved in the extra activities
in the afternoon for the full experience. Or even if you’re there for a long of time.
22. Apr. 2019
14. Julie (59 years) - Mexico
114. Course: Part time 15 - 1 week
114. Course: Part time 15 - 1 week
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Rotation of teachers.
16. Apr. 2019
15. Sandra (65 years) - Mexico
115. Course: Intensive 25 PLUS - 2 weeks
115. Course: Intensive 25 PLUS - 2 weeks
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8. Apr. 2019
16. Marco (56 years) - United States
116. Course: Intensive 25 PLUS [Spanish] - 5 weeks
116. Course: Intensive 25 PLUS [Spanish] - 5 weeks
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25. Mar. 2019
17. Takashi (63 years) - Japan
117. Course: Intensive 25 - 5 weeks
117. Course: Intensive 25 - 5 weeks
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5. Nov. 2018
18. Christina (28 years) -
118. Course: Part time 15 - 7 weeks
118. Course: Part time 15 - 7 weeks
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3. Nov. 2018
19. Tomoko (58 years) - Japan
119. Course: Intensive 20 [Spanish] - 1 week
119. Course: Intensive 20 [Spanish] - 1 week
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Friendliness of the staff.
Flexibility of changing class for aptitude.
Small number of students in each class.
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School name signboard is needed at entrance. When I was looking for the location at arrival on Sunday, I wasn’t able to find it. Some neighbours didn’t even know.
29. Oct. 2018
20. David (75 years) - Canada
120. Course: Intensive 25 [Spanish] - 2 weeks
120. Course: Intensive 25 [Spanish] - 2 weeks
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The level of instruction was absolutely superb. I enjoyed and I mean enjoyed, three hours of grammar review and two hours of history, Mexican politics, Mexican psychology and much more. Most of the instructors that I knew were very cultured, well educated people on a level that you would find anywhere else in the world.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
As anywhere in Mexico, you literally need to watch your step. That means that you could easily trip over things, fall off ledges, and incur minor injuries. Europeans and North Americans would likely not find hand railings where one would expect but all you have to do is pay attention. Do not wander around on auto pilot and besides, you might miss interesting linguistic and cultural phenomena.
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The instructors are very flexible and accommodating. If one finds one to be in the wrong level of instruction, it is easy enough to be moved to another level.
28. May. 2018
21. Robin (54 years) - Mexico
121. Course: Intensive 25 [Spanish] - 1 week
121. Course: Intensive 25 [Spanish] - 1 week
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Make sure you let students know that the walk is a climb and they should bring sneakers/tennis shoes.
