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ExpanishBuenos Aires, Argentina

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

20 students - overall rating
Av. Federico Lacroze 2315 - 1425 Buenos Aires - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • newly refubrished, historical building in downtown Buenos Aires
  • Spacious and bright common area
  • Luggage storage
  • Top rated social activities
    4.4

    Rating: 4.4/5.0

  • Top rated school facilities
    4.4

    Rating: 4.4/5.0

What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 25%
>50 years 5%

Location: Expanish Buenos Aires is located in the capital city of Argentina, Buenos Aires. The school is housed in the Palermo neighbourhood, surrounded by public transport networks, eateries, and many attractions and sites of interest. Within walking distance of the school are places such as the Lagos de Regatas de Palermo, El Solar shopping mall and the Belgrano Auditorium. Within a 25-minute train journey of the school's front doors, students have the Galileo Galilei Planetarium, the MALBA Museum and the National Museum of Fine Art.

Getting around: The school is within 170m of the Olleros subway station and has various bus routes nearby, giving students access to all that the neighbourhood and the city have to offer.

Course selection: In addition to General Spanish programmes taught over various schedules and intensities, Expanish Buenos Aires also provides several courses for specific learning. These courses include DELE and SIELE Exam Preparation programmes, evening classes, private lessons and even Spanish & Tango programmes.

School chain: Expanish has been supplying Spanish courses for over 15 years, since its founding in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The now group of schools has expanded to add locations in Barcelona and Madrid. Expanish has given thousands of students valuable tuition and study abroad experiences and regularly gains recognition for this via such awards as the Study Travel Awards.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Online
Private
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for Expanish include

  • 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

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  • walking tour
    walking tour8/44
  • Green spaces
    Green spaces9/44
  • Studying
    Studying 10/44
  • Playing sport
    Playing sport11/44
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen12/44
  • Working hard
    Working hard13/44
  • Going out for a meal
    Going out for a meal14/44
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  • Dance lessons
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  • Family room
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  • Room
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  • Accommdation in Buenos Aires
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  • Bed
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  • Balcony
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  • Study room
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  • Bedroom in Buenos Aires
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  • Common area
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  • Accommodation
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  • Bedroom
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  • lounge
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  • Shared kitchen
    Shared kitchen38/44
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  • Learning to dance
    Learning to dance40/44
  • Studying in accommodation
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  • Activities
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  • Excursion in the snow!
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Student opinions about Expanish, Buenos Aires

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
Expanish, Buenos Aires
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Social activities
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Organisation
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (6 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 31-49 years (8 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 50+ years (6 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
What I liked best about the school is that Spanish is spoken directly and explained in a playful way. The afternoon activities make it easy to make new contacts.
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish 20 - 1 week
Review date: 26. Sep. 2023 by Mario Krauß
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Everyone is super nice, helpful and teachers are good at assessing everyone. They recognise well who has which problems. Good additional programmes.
Disliked
None.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Was very good. The only thing was that we finished quite late (around 5pm).
Course: Intensive Spanish 30 - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Dec. 2024 by Tanja Staar
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
In general, it's was good, but not free from error (hence the partially good, but not very good evaluation), a detail below
Insider tip: On weekends, get out of the city, for example, go to Colonia (URU) or San Antonio de Areco. Guided tour of the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires.
Review details
Other comments The 30hrs intensive course was difficult. Mornings were ok, afternoons very changeable: frequently changing teachers (I had five in three weeks), sometimes the courses were too big (up to 12 in one day), no "real program", very varying quality; many expected an accelerated 30hrs course which was not offered. Lack of sufficient information beforehand, possibly also by languagecourse.net.
Course: Intensive Spanish 30 - 3 weeks
Review date: 5. Feb. 2013 by Michael Menze
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful. The location of the school is great. The size of the classes was ok.
Disliked
Although I was an absolute beginner without any previous knowledge, everything was explained in Spanish. Only rarely, when I didn't understand anything at all, did they switch to English. But the teacher was great and most of the time everything worked out.
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish 30 - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Nov. 2024 by Markus Staar
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The school makes every effort to get the best out of your time! I really enjoyed it and felt very comfortable!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Helpful
Other comments Beautiful building
Course: Intensive Spanish 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Jun. 2024 by Philipp Sievers
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very friendly people, lots of activities, a very positive atmosphere.
Insider tip: Belgrano Tour (on sunday), Graffititour.
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish 20 - 1 week
Review date: 7. Aug. 2013 by Farid Mazari
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Convenient location. Classrooms are not overcrowded.
Disliked
Some teachers help a lot by switching to English.
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish 20 - 1 week
Review date: 23. Sep. 2024 by Ali Evteev
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
- Great organization - Professional teachers
Disliked
There are additional payments for books. For me, the quantity of writing tasks was low.
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2024 by Anton Ignatenko
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Great facilities, very motivated teachers.
Insider tip: I would recommend taking 1-on-1 lessons, besides the group lessons.
Review details
Other comments The organization itself is quite chaotic, especially during the set up of the classes per language level
Course: Intensive Spanish 20 - 6 weeks
Review date: 20. Feb. 2019 by Ciska Taal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I like the teachers.
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. May. 2019 by Ayumi Nobe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The organisation
Review details
Course: Intensive Spanish 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Dec. 2017 by Frans Evers
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Expanish compared to ratings of all schools in Argentina

 Expanish Buenos AiresAverage of all other schools in Argentina
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Location of the school4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Expanish

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOIALCNAFSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalSEA, Instituto Cervantes
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
50% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:00
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Expanish and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2006
Legal name/parent company
Programs Abroad LLC | Tax registration ID: 32-0667901

General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Student support desk

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Lounge

  • Games room

  • Movie room

  • Daily press

  • Library

  • Computer lab

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 12
    • Number of public PC workstations: 3

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Adapted for blind students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 150
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 28 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 16%
Switzerland 14%
Germany 12%
USA 10%
England 7%
France 5%
Netherlands 5%
Sweden 5%
Italy 3%
Japan 2%
Turkey 2%
Other nationalities 19%

Information for all courses offered by Expanish

Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 32 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Private tuition: minimum 2 lessons.

Optional Student Insurance: from EUR 20 per week.

On 24 Dec and 31 Dec the school will open for a half a day only, from 9:00 to 13:00.
The school offers a volunteer programme that includes 12 different areas. It can last from 4 to 24 weeks. There is no fee for this service.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 39 €. 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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 13 Feb 2024, 28 Apr 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 02 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 20 Jun 2024, 09 Jul 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 18 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 11 Feb 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 28 Mar 2025, 02 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 20 Jun 2025, 09 Jul 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 18 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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.

Airport transfer

Buenos Aires - Ministro Pistarini International Airport:
65 € one way
120 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE).
More details about airports near Buenos Aires and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Buenos Aires page. For flight comparisons to Buenos Aires, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Argentina do not require a visa for travelling to Argentina and attending a language course.
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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
95 €
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Cooking2 km
Dancing-
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf10 km
Horse riding15 km
Music-
Sailing20 km
Skiing1000 km
Squash10 km
Tennis5 km
Yoga3 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Expanish offers a variety of different activities every week, so there is always something fun to do! All activities are chosen to offer students a chance to enjoy Buenos Aires and learn about Argentine culture, as well as to practice Spanish outside of the classroom.

Every week there are at least 4 free activities. Activities are divided into 4 categories: Academic, Cultural and Recreational, Social and Welcome Activities. Activity schedules vary throughout the year and are finalized a month in advance. Students sign up for activities in Buenos Aires after arrival. All activities are optional.

While many activities are free, some will require students to pay for their own drinks/food or entrance fees, etc.

Example activities include:
Welcome Activities: visit to the San Telmo Antique Fair, Pub Quiz, Football in the Park, visit the Mataderos Traditional Fair, Concerts, Student Dinner, Visit to La Recoleta Cemetary
Academic Activities: Workshops in Art, Theater, Film, History, Phonetics, Tour of the University, Architectural Tour
Cultural & Recreational Activities: Yoga in Spanish, Cooking class, Tango class, Tour La Boca neighborhood, Mate tasting, Volunteer Day
Social Activities: Wine Tasting, Scavenger Hunt, Street Food Tour, Milonga, Language Exchange

Adults - Paid activities

Expanish Buenos Aires organises both day and overnight excursions. Prices can range from US$40 to US$300. Example destinations include:
Iguazú Falls, Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy, Puerto Madryn, Colonia-Uruguay, visit to a local estancia (ranch) with gauchos (cowboys) and an asado (bbq).
Video about leisure activities at Expanish Buenos Aires

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Questions and answers about Expanish

  • Yes, after booking you will receive a handbook from the school with information:
    - about the language school, e.g. timetables, location of the school, the team, course types
    - on how to behave in the accommodation with cultural tips
    - on health and safety in Buenos Aires
    - about language, culture and the city with a small Spanish survival guide, information about sights and excursions
    - and other helpful information such as transfer, visa, public holidays, packing list, SIM cards in Argentina etc.
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2022
  • The school will be closed during the weekends and public holidays. If there is a holiday on a Monday, the first day of class that week is Tuesday.
    Clare, Administration from Expanish, Buenos Aires - Mar 10, 2023
  • Yes, you will receive a link for an oral test with your booking confirmation. You book an appointment and a teacher will meet you online before the course starts and test your level. A written test is not necessary for the time being.
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - May 16, 2024
  • The student must book at least 20 hours a week in order for us issue a visa letter. Students who apply for a student visa usually take a minimum of 12 weeks up to a year.
    Clare Keenaghan, Admissions Team from Expanish , Buenos Aires, Argentina - Jun 10, 2024

FAQ about Expanish, Buenos Aires

  • Spanish courses at Expanish start at 43 € for Evening Group Course course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Shared Apartment With Host is the most popular among all our clients of Expanish
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Buenos Aires - Ministro Pistarini International Airport (65 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Expanish varies from 1 students (Online One to One Classes 10) to 16 students (Intensive Spanish 30)
  • 100% of teachers at Expanish hold a university degree. 50% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Expanish comes from Brazil with a 16% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (14%) and Germany (12%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Expanish offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 28 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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