CultouricaHavana, Cuba
Cultourica has ceased operations - Permanently closed down
Spanish courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in Havana.
Location: The classes are held in a small private school, situated high above the city of Havana with a fantastic view over the city centre near the 'Plaza de la Revolución'.
- The language school Cultourica was founded in Havana, Cuba in 1994.
- Tax registration ID: 3-101-151306
Spanish Courses
Information for all courses offered by Cultourica
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 26 Jul 2024, 10 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 26 Jul 2024, 10 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Our 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
Cultourica
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Cultourica and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 50
Throughout the year: 100
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Habana.
More information about airports around Havana and how to get from the airport to Havana on your own here on our Havana page.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA require a visa to enter and study in Cuba.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Student opinions about Cultourica, Havana
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Maureen
38 years
“The teachers. They were excellent and I felt that I learnt a lot in my one week. They were very personalable and my listening spanish improved dramatically as did my confidence to speak - as I was too shy to speak prior to this course.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss I only had 1 one week and made a lot of progress. However, I think 2 weeks would have been ideal.
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Other comments I was worried that I would be stuck all day in a class studying and not see much of Habana, and even though I enjoyed the sessions in the morning, I think the idea of conducting conversation classes in different parts of Habana (whilst giving a tour) was an excellent idea. (One that should be adopted by all language schools!)
Course: Individual Tuition - 1 week
24. Aug. 2007
Matthias
39 years“The concept of conversation training while visiting very interesting places in La Habana. Reynaldo and Yoani are great!!!”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss just walk around!
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Other comments Although I booked the standard course, I had one to one lessons with a very dedicated teacher. If one of your goals booking a language course is to socialize with other students, you might be disappointed.
Course: Standardkurs + Gastfamilie - 2 weeks
8. Feb. 2006
Paul
49 years“Decent knowledge of grammar by teacher, willingness to explain and re-explain”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments Good value for money. If one can choose between Spain and Cuba, go for Cuba! You probably end up paying the same amount or less coming from Europe AND you get to taste what Cuba is all about, while we still can!!
Course: Standard - 2 weeks
8. Jul. 2009
Henrik Lund
32 years“Everything is one-to-one and there is a strong focus on the student”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Course: Standard - 3 weeks
3. Aug. 2010
Natalie
36 years“The very good and interesting discussions with my teacher”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Other comments Everything was fine, people are nice and helpful, everything worked perfect
Course: Standard - 1 week
24. Jul. 2006
Ralph
34 years“1:1 teaching in my flat was very convenient”
“due to the problematic situation in the country, the teaching material / books used were the teachers own and did not meet the standard or structured content as known in the rest of the world”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss bring along enough paper and writing books as well as an own language course book (e.g. Langenscheidt)
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments Even if it was not the classroom type of school together with other students which I expected based on the initial informations, I really enjoyed and made a lot of progress thanks to the private lessons in my appartment in the mornings and the conversation/culture activities in the afternoons. Learning Spanish in Cuba is a great experience both for the language and the culture, and I can recommend it to everyone with an open minded and flexible attitude. I had an excellent time there !!!
Course: General
9. Jan. 2003
Katrin
“The activities with the teachers at midday.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Other comments You can book the group-lessons, because the school has only 4-6 students, so most of the time, you have lessons for you only.
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
8. Feb. 2006
Anna
42 years“Fantastic teachers! Competent and lovely.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Course: Standard - 2 weeks
27. Jul. 2010
Karin
33 years“A teacher for your own, lessons at home”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss conversatin lessons with Alberto
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments I learnd and spoke much spanish, especially in the conversation lessons where I learned many things about the cuban life. Don't miss a cuban concert!
Course: General
9. Apr. 2005
Christian
30 years“Good and diversified teaching concepts”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Course: Standard - 2 weeks
17. Dec. 2006
Joanna
31 years“"one to one" lessons; wonderful people”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Other comments Havana - the best city in the world. If you love dance and music, you must go to Cuba
Course: Standard - 2 weeks
8. Feb. 2006
Tom
35 years“One to one teaching was excellent”
“No other students”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Walk around Havana - its beautiful
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments The school was not as advertised. I had three hours of one to one teaching every day, which was excellent, but there were no other students to socialise with.
Course: General
7. May. 2003
Jeffrey
53 years“My teachers were exceptional”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The cementary and museums
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
3.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Other comments My teachers were very well informed not only about language but were extremely well informed regarding art and history. They were both fascinating, helpful, accommodating and courteous.
Course: Individual Tuition - 2 weeks
28. May. 2008
Florian
30 years“High intensity of the course”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss you have to see a salsa fiesta
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
2.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
1.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Course: Standard + Host Family, BB + Transfer bei Ankunft (Extranächte bezahlen Sie bitte direkt an die Gast - 4 weeks
9. Feb. 2006
Anette
34 years“"one-to-one" lessons”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Dictionary
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Other comments had a good time, loads of sightseeing - Conversation
Course: General
28. Jan. 2005
Maryke
56 years“Quiet and airy”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Other comments Mercan was a very good teacher and I learned a lot and had a good time too. Tony was a good teacher, not just in Spanish but also about Cuba and Havana. All in all it was a very enjoyable experience.
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FAQ about Cultourica,
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Cultourica?100% of teachers at Cultourica hold a university degree.
- Which countries are students of Cultourica from?The highest Nationality percentage at Cultourica comes from Germany with a 60% representation, followed by students from Netherlands (10%) and USA (10%).
- Cultourica offers courses for which ages?Cultourica offers courses from years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.
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Havana
Havana city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.4
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