What we like about the school
- Small class sizes
- Rooftop terrace
Academia Buenos Aires
The language school Academia Buenos Aires was founded in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2004. The school is situated in Plaza de Mayo, the city center of Buenos Aires, with metro and bus connections. It is located on the top floor of a completely restored historic building.
The school address is: Calle Hipólito Yrigoyen 571, 4th floor, 1086 - Buenos Aires, Argentina (see on map)
School currently open
Accreditations and Quality seals
SEA, AmerigoSchool Size:
Facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Movie room
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Table soccer / football
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
16Number of public PC workstations:
16Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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 at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 65
- Adult courses throughout the year: 45
Average age of students
- in summer: 27 years
- throughout the year: 29 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 9
- Adult courses throughout the year: 9
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
10
20
15
4
5
5
10
25
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE).
Buenos Aires - Ministro Pistarini International Airport:75 US$ pick up
150 US$ return (both ways)
Bariloche Aerodrome:
45 US$ pick up
90 US$ return (both ways)
Jorge Newbery Airport:
75 US$ pick up
150 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020, 24 Feb. 2020, 25 Feb. 2020, 24 Mar. 2020, 02 Apr. 2020, 10 Apr. 2020, 01 May 2020, 25 May 2020, 17 Jun. 2020, 20 Jun. 2020, 09 Jul. 2020, 17 Aug. 2020, 12 Oct. 2020, 23 Nov. 2020, 08 Dec. 2020, 25 Dec. 2020.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Spanish Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 215 205 | 430 409 | 645 613 | 860 817 | 1075 1022 | 1290 1226 | 1505 1430 | 1720 1634 | 2150 2043 | 2400 2280 | 215 205 |
This course is for all students on all levels wishing to learn efficiently and effectively Spanish as a foreign language in a small group setting. It is based on the Cervantes framework and allows progression by level with a clearly structured curriculum and corresponding study material.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Special Offers
50% off course price for second person: For enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - For travel partners with the same course dates and the same level. Not valid for courses in July.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 535 509 | 1070 1017 | 1605 1525 | 2140 2033 | 2675 2542 | 3210 3050 | 3745 3558 | 4280 4066 | 5350 5083 | 6420 6099 | 535 509 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 535 509 | 1070 1017 | 1605 1525 | 2140 2033 | 2675 2542 | 3210 3050 | 3745 3558 | 4280 4066 | 5350 5083 | 6420 6099 | 535 509 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Special Offers
50% off course price for second person: For enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - For travel partners with the same course dates and the same level. Not valid for courses in July.
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Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 7
418 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 8 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3420 3335 | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
The course duration is for 8 weeks. First 4 weeks is for an an intensive Spanish course and last 4 weeks are on an estancia (large farm) outside of the city.
Return bus transfer to the Estancia is included.
An extra week on the farm: USD 295 An extra week of Spanish lesson package: USD 510.
Start dates to be confirmed.
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
The course duration is for 8 weeks. First 4 weeks is for an an intensive Spanish course and last 4 weeks are on an estancia (large farm) outside of the city.
Return bus transfer to the Estancia is included.
An extra week on the farm: USD 295 An extra week of Spanish lesson package: USD 510.
Start dates to be confirmed.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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: 9:30 - 13:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 320 304 | 640 608 | 960 912 | 1280 1216 | 1600 1520 | 1920 1824 | 2240 2128 | 2560 2432 | 3200 3040 | 3840 3648 | 320 304 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Work & Study
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 6
262 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | 825 784 | 1100 1045 | 1375 1307 | 1650 1568 | 1925 1829 | 2200 2090 | 2475 2352 | 2750 2613 | 3300 3135 |
Minimum 3 weeks of group Spanish courses and 4 weeks of volunteer work. Price includes volunteer placement on most projects.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Special Offers
50% off course price for second person: For enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - For travel partners with the same course dates and the same level. Not valid for courses in July.
.
Business
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 690 656 | 1380 1311 | 2070 1967 | 2760 2622 | 3450 3278 | 4140 3933 | 4830 4589 | 5520 5244 | 6900 6555 | 8280 7866 | 690 656 |
Start dates to be confirmed.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Special Offers
50% off course price for second person: For enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - For travel partners with the same course dates and the same level. Not valid for courses in July.
.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | 2100 1995 | 2450 2328 | 2800 2660 | 3150 2993 | 3500 3325 | 4200 3990 |
The course also offers students the possibility to assist physicians in hospitals (shadowing) and to do internships in other health-related organisations for an extra cost. Extra prices upon request.
Only available in addition to a Standard course.
Start dates to be confirmed.
Only available in addition to a Standard course.
Start dates to be confirmed.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Special Offers
50% off course price for second person: For enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - For travel partners with the same course dates and the same level. Not valid for courses in July.
.
Exam Preparation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 700 665 | 1400 1330 | 2100 1995 | 2800 2660 | 3500 3325 | 4200 3990 | 4900 4655 | 5600 5320 | 7000 6650 | 8400 7980 | 700 665 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Special Offers
50% off course price for second person: For enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - For travel partners with the same course dates and the same level. Not valid for courses in July.
.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 700 665 | 1400 1330 | 2100 1995 | 2800 2660 | 3500 3325 | 4200 3990 | 4900 4655 | 5600 5320 | 7000 6650 | 8400 7980 | 700 665 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Language Plus Activity
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 275 262 | 550 523 | 825 784 | 1100 1045 | 1375 1307 | 1650 1568 | 1925 1829 | 2200 2090 | 2475 2352 | 2750 2613 | 3300 3135 |
Standard Course and 3 group lessons of tango by professional instructors at night.
Also available with individual tango lessons for USD 395 per week.
Also available with individual tango lessons for USD 395 per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4-5 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: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Special Offers
50% off course price for second person: For enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - For travel partners with the same course dates and the same level. Not valid for courses in July.
.
Specialty Courses
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 6
664 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 1395 1326 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month.
Special Offers
50% off course price for second person: For enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - For travel partners with the same course dates and the same level. Not valid for courses in July.
.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 290 276 | 580 551 | 870 827 | 1160 1102 | 1450 1378 | 1740 1653 | 2030 1929 | 2320 2204 | 2900 2755 | 3480 3306 | 290 276 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Note: All courses offered by Academia Buenos Aires can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 55 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 32 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Comments about courses:Included: Dictionary on loan; two extracurricular activities per week (guided tours to parts of town, museum visits, tango, asado dinners, excursions, etc.); workshops twice a week (Phonetics, Conversation, Audio, etc.); weekly tutorials after class; Cinema-Club once a week.
Accommodation
Single room, No meals
210 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Certain age restrictions (maximum age) may apply.
Price extra night:
30 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
24 minutes walking (average reported by 5 former students) Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Maximum age of students: 39
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 295 | 590 | 885 | 1180 | 1475 | 1770 | 2065 | 2360 | 2950 | 3540 | 295 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Dinner (when included) is served on 6 nights per week.
Price extra night:
42 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Maximum age of students: 64
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast
240 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1680 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
34.3 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Maximum age of students: 64
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 1200 US$ per month
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
Studios or 1 bedroom apartments. Prices and distance from the school may vary depending on the apartment size, location, facilities, length of stay and time of the year.
Price extra night:
42.8 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
30 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
325 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 325 | 650 | 975 | 1300 | 1625 | 1950 | 2275 | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 325 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Price per room
Price extra night:
23 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
30 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Maximum age of students: 45
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 3 km |
| Dancing | | |
| Field Hockey | | 3 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
| Golf | | |
| Horse riding | | |
| Mountainbiking | | |
| Music | | |
| Sailing | | |
| Skiing | | |
| Squash | | |
| Swimming | | 1 km |
| Tennis | | |
| Volleyball | | |
| Windsurfing | | |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
4.6/5.0
Overall school rating
27 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.8/5.0
Organisation
4.6/5.0
Facilities
4.2/5.0
Social activities
4.1/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.7/5.0
Value for money
4.3/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.9/5.0
Other
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Students liked about Academia Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gaetan
“Quality teaching and small groups. Moreover, the overall atmosphere is great.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Shared apartment
4.0/5.0
Katie21 years - Netherlands
“We spoke a lot during the lessons.
They immediately start speaking in Spanish, which helps a lot!!”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Emma27 years - Australia
“Nice teacher with good variation of activities. Lots of chances to meet other people”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
3.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
3.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Other comments: The school isn’t great with performing language placement tests and the activities offered are all a bit basic.
Camilla 51 years - Norway
“The activities after school time. Learned a lot about the city of Buenos Aires and Argentina and since traveling alone, it was really great to have a lot to do after school time”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Join all activities!
Other comments: Very nice and attentive staff. Always help no matter what it may be. I wanted to browse, to see Boca Juniors. It arranged the academy too :-) Expensive, but top
Mara Sera19 years - Germany
“The friendly teachers”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared apartment
5.0/5.0
Map of public transport system
- What is the best price for a course at Academia Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires?Spanish courses at Academia Buenos Aires start at 205 US$ for Intensive Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Academia Buenos Aires?The accommodation Shared apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Academia Buenos Aires
- Is airport pickup offered by Academia Buenos Aires?Yes. The school offers pickup from Buenos Aires - Ministro Pistarini International Airport (75 US$), Bariloche Aerodrome (45 US$), Jorge Newbery Airport (75 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Academia Buenos Aires?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Academia Buenos Aires varies from 1 students (Individual Classes) to 7 students (Intensive Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Academia Buenos Aires?100% of teachers at Academia Buenos Aires hold a university degree.
- Which countries are students of Academia Buenos Aires from?The highest Nationality percentage at Academia Buenos Aires comes from USA with a 25% representation, followed by students from Germany (20%) and England (15%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Academia Buenos Aires offers courses for which ages?Academia Buenos Aires offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 27 during the summer and 29 for the rest of the year.
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