What we like about the school
- Location in centre of Old Havana
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
- Rooftop terrace
Corazón Cuba
- Learn Spanish in Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage destination with atmosphere, music and dance. The school is nestled in the heart of Old Havana in a vibrant maze of neoclassical buildings. Programmes include accommodation, breakfast and lunch, Spanish lessons, dance lessons and 'Discover Cuba' cultural excursions, community-based volunteering and other activities. The objective is to give you a real cultural immersion to help you understand and enjoy the amazing country and maximise your time in Cuba.
- Corazón Cuba operated previously under the name Jakera.
- The language school Corazón Cuba was founded in Havana, Cuba in 2013.
- Address: Lamparilla 311, entre Aguacate y Compostella, 10100 - Havana, Cuba (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: Corazon Cuba
- Tax registration ID: 13208099
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by Corazón Cuba
Local guidance and rules are changing all the time which is why we are currently closed. When we reopen we will be fully compliant with rules in place at that time. In the meantime we are doing a deep clean and annual maintenance.
Accreditations and Quality seals
“It's not possible to imagine a more exciting place to learn Spanish!”
School Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
6Number of public PC workstations:
1Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 20
- Adult courses throughout the year: 20
Average age of students
- in summer: 25 years
- throughout the year: 25 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 4
- Adult courses throughout the year: 4
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
10
20
5
5
5
5
30
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Jose Martí International (HAV).
José Martí International Airport:35 US$ pick up
70 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020, 02 Jan. 2020, 10 Apr. 2020, 01 May 2020, 25 Jul. 2020, 26 Jul. 2020, 27 Jul. 2020, 10 Oct. 2020, 25 Dec. 2020, 31 Dec. 2020.
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 02 Jan. 2021, 02 Apr. 2021, 01 May 2021, 25 Jul. 2021, 26 Jul. 2021, 27 Jul. 2021, 10 Oct. 2021, 25 Dec. 2021, 31 Dec. 2021.
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 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | 345 337 | 690 673 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | 345 337 | 690 673 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & 1 meal
Course includes breakfast and lunch.
Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & 1 meal
Course includes breakfast and lunch.
Starting dates
Every Day.
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 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 - 11:45
Morning: 9:00 - 11:45
Course Brochure
Prices (PDF)
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 6
410 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | 420 410 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | 420 410 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & 1 meal
This course starts and finishes in Viñales but transportation can be arranged from Havana. It includes Spanish lessons each morning followed by adventure activities each afternoon from Monday to Friday to help you explore and enjoy this beautiful part of the country. The selection of activities possible are: a horseback ride exploration of Viñales Valley and tobacco plantations as well as a sunrise hike and pre-history mural and cave adventure.
Course includes breakfast and lunch. This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Casa de Sergio, Cisneros 173 , Viñales
Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & 1 meal
This course starts and finishes in Viñales but transportation can be arranged from Havana. It includes Spanish lessons each morning followed by adventure activities each afternoon from Monday to Friday to help you explore and enjoy this beautiful part of the country. The selection of activities possible are: a horseback ride exploration of Viñales Valley and tobacco plantations as well as a sunrise hike and pre-history mural and cave adventure.
Course includes breakfast and lunch. This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Casa de Sergio, Cisneros 173 , Viñales
Starting dates
Every Day.
2021: 17 Jan. 2021, 21 Feb. 2021, 21 Mar. 2021, 18 Apr. 2021, 16 May 2021, 20 Jun. 2021, 18 Jul. 2021, 15 Aug. 2021, 19 Sep. 2021, 17 Oct. 2021, 21 Nov. 2021, 19 Dec. 2021.
2021: 17 Jan. 2021, 21 Feb. 2021, 21 Mar. 2021, 18 Apr. 2021, 16 May 2021, 20 Jun. 2021, 18 Jul. 2021, 15 Aug. 2021, 19 Sep. 2021, 17 Oct. 2021, 21 Nov. 2021, 19 Dec. 2021.
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 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 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Course Brochure
Prices (PDF)
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 345 337 | 690 673 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 345 337 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 345 337 | 690 673 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & 1 meal
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Course includes breakfast and lunch.
Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & 1 meal
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Course includes breakfast and lunch.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Work & Study
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 6
390 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 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 800 780 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | 800 780 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & 1 meal
This course allows students to enjoy and understand what’s happening in Cuba right now! Volunteer placements will help you connect with Cuban people, understand their culture and history, and boost your Spanish language tuition. It includes Spanish lessons Monday to Friday morning plus community-based volunteering and cultural activities each afternoon.
Course includes breakfast and lunch.
Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & 1 meal
This course allows students to enjoy and understand what’s happening in Cuba right now! Volunteer placements will help you connect with Cuban people, understand their culture and history, and boost your Spanish language tuition. It includes Spanish lessons Monday to Friday morning plus community-based volunteering and cultural activities each afternoon.
Course includes breakfast and lunch.
Starting dates
Every Day.
2021: 03 Jan. 2021, 07 Feb. 2021, 07 Mar. 2021, 04 Apr. 2021, 02 May 2021, 06 Jun. 2021, 04 Jul. 2021, 01 Aug. 2021, 05 Sep. 2021, 03 Oct. 2021, 07 Nov. 2021, 05 Dec. 2021.
2021: 03 Jan. 2021, 07 Feb. 2021, 07 Mar. 2021, 04 Apr. 2021, 02 May 2021, 06 Jun. 2021, 04 Jul. 2021, 01 Aug. 2021, 05 Sep. 2021, 03 Oct. 2021, 07 Nov. 2021, 05 Dec. 2021.
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 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 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Course Brochure
Prices (PDF)
Language Plus Activity
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 6
386 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 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 800 780 | -- | 1580 1541 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 800 780 | -- | 1580 1541 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & 1 meal
This course includes Spanish lessons each morning and activities in the afternoon. Activities include dance lessons, 'Discover Cuba' cultural activities and weekend trips out of town including nearby beaches and a 3-day trip to Viñales (4 week programme only).
Course includes breakfast and lunch.
Hotel / Hostel, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast & 1 meal
This course includes Spanish lessons each morning and activities in the afternoon. Activities include dance lessons, 'Discover Cuba' cultural activities and weekend trips out of town including nearby beaches and a 3-day trip to Viñales (4 week programme only).
Course includes breakfast and lunch.
Starting dates
Every Day.
2021: 03 Jan. 2021, 17 Jan. 2021, 07 Feb. 2021, 21 Feb. 2021, 07 Mar. 2021, 21 Mar. 2021, 04 Apr. 2021, 18 Apr. 2021, 02 May 2021, 16 May 2021, 06 Jun. 2021, 20 Jun. 2021, 04 Jul. 2021, 18 Jul. 2021, 01 Aug. 2021, 15 Aug. 2021, 05 Sep. 2021, 19 Sep. 2021, 03 Oct. 2021, 17 Oct. 2021, 07 Nov. 2021, 21 Nov. 2021, 05 Dec. 2021, 19 Dec. 2021.
2021: 03 Jan. 2021, 17 Jan. 2021, 07 Feb. 2021, 21 Feb. 2021, 07 Mar. 2021, 21 Mar. 2021, 04 Apr. 2021, 18 Apr. 2021, 02 May 2021, 16 May 2021, 06 Jun. 2021, 20 Jun. 2021, 04 Jul. 2021, 18 Jul. 2021, 01 Aug. 2021, 15 Aug. 2021, 05 Sep. 2021, 19 Sep. 2021, 03 Oct. 2021, 17 Oct. 2021, 07 Nov. 2021, 21 Nov. 2021, 05 Dec. 2021, 19 Dec. 2021.
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 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 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Course Brochure
Prices (PDF)
Note: All courses offered by Corazón Cuba, Havana can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Reviews
4.1
Overall school rating
21 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.8
Organisation
4.1
Facilities
3.6
Social activities
4.1
Course quality / Progress in language
4.3
Value for money
4.1
What students liked about Corazón Cuba, Havana
Eva-maria29 years
“The team was young and dynamic. There was always someone there, in case if problems, or just to talk. My Spanish teacher had just the right mix of fun and seriousness to motivate the entire group to peak performance. I grew so fond of the people that the farewell was really hard.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0
Other
4.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0
Stefan 31 years
“The hostel was very nice, I really liked having breakfast & lunch together with all the students. Leandro & Lionel (and the other staff) are very friendly & helpful.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Other comments: The partner school in Trinidad was very nice and, concerning the quality of teaching & classroom, better organized than in Havana.
Katherine40 years
“Location, food provided - especially the yummy breakfast, the guys took us out to a dance club and also to the Labour Day parade. Friendly staff.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
3.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Make the most of the cultural tours and extra excursions, it's not very easy to get to the beach etc by yourself, so let the school do the organising for you. They'll also organise your wider travel for you but it will not be the cheapest way to do it as bargains on accommodation are to be found when you arrive at your destination.
Other comments: A good way to experience Havana with a ready made group of friends. There are cheaper hostels but you get what you pay for. If you're not sure about dance classes or want a mix of dance and cultural tours in the afternoons just book your language classes & accommodation as you can add on dance & tours later.
Pamela63 years
“Friendly attitude of the teaching staff. Opportunity to interact with people from so many different countries”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0
Other
4.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Wear comfortable shoes on all walks especially the original orientation walk which is quite long. Get to know the other students right away-they will help you so much.
Other comments: Have each student bring 1-2 Dry erase markers-they get a lot of use and dry up quickly. Distribute a decent map and include local restaurants and addresses on it. A list of close sites that are within walking distance would be great. A basic word/phrase list for all students would also be helpful. Overall a wonderful and unforgettable experience
Michelle54 years
“This program was safe, adventurous and educational. I enjoyed the multicultural student body!”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Better directions to the school facility would be helpful.
Other comments: The is of good value!
- Corazón Cuba - Corazón Cuba1/48
- Volunteering at Paseo del Prado2/48
- Our Spanish teachers3/48
- Volunteering at Paseo del Prado.4/48
- More volunteering.5/48
- Eating6/48
- Students of Corazón Cuba7/48
- Terrace8/48
- Outside dining area9/48
- Double roon10/48
- staff11/48
- Classic car.12/48
- Accommodation in Havana13/48
- Painting with the children14/48
- Children in Havana 15/48
- Courtyard16/48
- Students painting the walls17/48
- Volunteer work18/48
- Students in Havana19/48
- National Childrens Day donations.20/48
- Teaching21/48
- Student group22/48
- Happy children23/48
- Students volunteering24/48
- at the beach25/48
- Volunteering at Sports Complejo.26/48
- Capitolio.27/48
- Volunteering at baseball field.28/48
- Dancing29/48
- Spanish lessons 30/48
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- Spanish lessons 33/48
- Spanish lessons 34/48
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- Vinales.39/48
- Teatro Alicia Alonso.40/48
- Dorm room41/48
- Volunteering at Community Center.42/48
- Beachtime.43/48
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- Volunteering in junior school.47/48
- Volunteering in junior school48/48
Other Spanish schools in Havana offering Spanish courses:
- What is the best price for a course at Corazón Cuba, Havana?Spanish courses at Corazón Cuba start at 337 US$ for Learn Spanish - Group course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Corazón Cuba?Yes. The school offers pickup from José Martí International Airport (35 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Corazón Cuba?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Corazón Cuba varies from 1 students (Learn Spanish - Private) to 15 students (Learn Spanish - Group)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Corazón Cuba?100% of teachers at Corazón Cuba hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Corazón Cuba from?The highest Nationality percentage at Corazón Cuba comes from USA with a 30% representation, followed by students from England (20%) and Germany (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Corazón Cuba offers courses for which ages?Corazón Cuba offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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