Honduras Spanish SchoolLa Ceiba, Honduras
Colonia El Sauce, Etapa 2, Casa D-4 - 31101 La Ceiba - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- First Spanish language school in Honduras
- Close to the beach
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Tennis courts.
What we dislike about the school
- An air-conditioned room has an additional cost of USD 40 per week.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40 of students are from USA
Location: Honduras Spanish School (HOSS) La Ceiba is located in the Caribbean port city of La Ceiba, in northern Honduras. The school is housed in a residential area with a garden and recreational facilities, offering students a memorable and comfortable time in Honduras. Within walking distance of the beautiful beach, shopping centres, eateries, amenities and supermarkets, the school is well situated in relation to La Ceiba's attractions and sites of interest. The Honduras Tourism office is also just a short walk from the school.
Course selection: HOSS La Ceiba offers immersive individual programmes, a Spanish + Volunteering programme and a Spanish for Medical purposes programme. These immersion programmes include accommodation in a homestay with private bathroom facilities. Spanish + Volunteering includes a voluntary position within the local community. Spanish for Medical Purposes is available in conjunction with a voluntary position in the local public hospital. A certification letter from the student's medical school is necessary for this course and should be received by HOSS La Ceiba at least 15 days before arrival.
School chain: Honduras Spanish School (HOSS) has supplied Spanish language tuition to students for over 30 years. They currently have three schools in different locations throughout Honduras, in Tegucigalpa, La Ceiba and Utila Island. HOSS schools offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, allowing students to absorb and enjoy the local attractions, nature and community.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Individual 20
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
55 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
300US$285US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school Our price | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 300 285 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Teachers home, 31101, La Ceiba
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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Student comments about "Individual 20" at Honduras Spanish School
Kelly
"It was a great start...."
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Spanish for Medical Purposes Program + Accommodation
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
55 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
Offer!from
400US$390US$ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school Our price | 400 390 | 800 780 | 1200 1170 | 1600 1560 | 2000 1950 | 2400 2340 | 2800 2730 | 3200 3120 | 4000 3900 | 4800 4680 | 400 390 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
It includes volunteer work at the public local hospital. A certification letter from the medical school MUST be sent to the schools office at least 15 days prior to arrival.
Electricity: USD 40 per week.
Extra night: USD 20.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Teacher's home, Single room, Full board on weekdays, half board on weekends
Course specific data
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Teachers homes, 31101, La Ceiba
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: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Honduras Spanish School 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 Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- 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 applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 50US$
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Student opinions about Honduras Spanish School, La Ceiba
4.4
Overall school rating of
Honduras Spanish School, La Ceiba
Honduras Spanish School, La Ceiba
20 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.0
Facilities
3.8
Social activities
3.9
Organisation
4.3
Course
Quality of teaching
4.7
Value for money
4.8
Accommodation
Homestay
4.6
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0
Students 18-30 years (7 ratings)
4.6
Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
4.0
Students 50+ years (4 ratings)
4.8
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Petra
25 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The school felt like a second home. It was a comforting place to go in a foreign country. The teachers are great, and they keep classes exciting with games and conversation. Manuel, the program director, helped us out with all the difficult tasks one has to do when arriving somewhere new. It was an incredible relief having someone there when I was having bank problems or couldn't find any scrubs for volunteering in the hospital. Thanks Manuel!”
Insider tip: “If you are volunteering in the health field, bring scrubs!”
Details of the review
Course: Spanish and Volunteer program - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Jan. 2011 by Petra Whitacre
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kelly
52 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I felt that the experience was amazing. I liked the flexibility of the teacher to provide instruction at my pace and level. His patience was exceptional, and made it feel comfortable for me to take learning risks.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was a great start....
Other comments I plan on returning to expand my knowledge.
Course: Individual 20 - 1 week
Review date: 10. Jul. 2023 by Kelly Rick
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Phil
60 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“It is located in the middle of a small city that offers abundant opportunities for immersion in the culture. I also liked the 1:1 attention from staff.”
“No, I have no complaints.”
Insider tip: “See as much of the city and surrounding area as you can.”
Details of the review
Course: One-to-One
Review date: 10. Apr. 2001 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Simeon
26 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teacher where very friendly and did in their private time a lot of things with me (city night life,...)”
Insider tip: “Dictionary book in your own language”
Details of the review
Other comments the school is very good. if your hear anything else, don´t believe it!
Course: Individual - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2006 by Simeon Preuß
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Andrew
22 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“All of the teachers were extremely helpful and always made sure I was learning and enjoying myself.”
Insider tip: “If you have time then you should definitely go to Roatan! Also enjoyed going to the movies with the other students.”
Details of the review
Course: Individual - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Jun. 2010 by Andrew Lewis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Louisa
21 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers did a great job of mixing things up so you never got bored of classes.”
Insider tip: “Go to Roatan one weekend while you're taking classes in La Ceiba!”
Details of the review
Other comments It would have been more beneficial for me to have a host family who didn't speak English, so that's something for future students to keep in mind.
Course: Individual - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Jun. 2010 by Louisa Kinzer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Carole
71 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“I liked the friendly atmosphere and
my instructor was very patient”
Insider tip: “Impossible without air conditioning at
night in the summer”
Details of the review
Other comments I enjoyed it. I may go back. I
accomplished what I set out to do.
Course: Spanish for seniors - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2012 by Carole Millay
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marcel
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The Teachers were very good & the school is very well organized”
Insider tip: “A weekend trip to Roatan”
Details of the review
Course: Individual - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Jul. 2012 by Marcel Schoch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Anonymous
28 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very friendly staff, air conditioning and free drinking water”
Details of the review
Other comments the school doesn´t offer studying material except for some copies. so it is necessary to come prepared (dictonary, grammarbook) to la Ceiba. For all those who are not english native speakers it's more difficult to learn spanish because the school teach only in english.
Course: One-to-One
Review date: 26. Jun. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Bettina Iben
28 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Helpful teachers and social contact to other students”
Details of the review
Course: Individual - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Apr. 2007 by Bettina Iben Torndahl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Raffaele
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The high level of the teachers and of the lessons.”
Insider tip: “Don't expect the school to have dictionaries in all the languages, come prepared with a dictionary and some other little studying books in order to improve your Spanish as quickly as possible.”
Details of the review
Other comments WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BEST LANGUAGE SCHOOL I EVER ATTENDED IN MY LONG EXPERIENCE WITH LANGUAGE COURSES.
Everything was amazing, from the Host family to the individual lessons, and from the City (La Ceiba) to Honduras in general as (a wonderful) country to visit. Before I left Switzerland to attend this language course, everybody in my home country was telling me how dangerous Honduras can be. The truth is that during my month in La Ceiba, no one stole even a single cent from me. I used to walk alone, 45 minutes each day, from my accommodation to the beach and nothing happened to me. Of course, it is better to avoid walking alone at night, but otherwise, Honduras is very safe.
Regarding the Spanish lessons, I really appreciated that they were private lessons and the teachers were very competent. But don't expect the school to have dictionaries in all languages, come prepared with a dictionary and some other little studying books, in order to improve your Spanish as quickly as possible.
Avoid booking a Spanish course with the other Spanish School in la Ceiba. I met some very unhappy international students in La Ceiba, who attended the other school and who had been cheated.
If you don't have the time and the money to travel to Honduras, or if you want to continue to improve your Spanish skills after you have attended the school, the very prepared teachers of the Centro Internacional de Idiomas also offer Skype lessons.
Course: Individual 20 + accommodation - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. May. 2014 by Raffaele Erba
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Man Yuen
39 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The environment was quite good for studying.”
Details of the review
Course: Individual - 3 weeks
Review date: 14. Sep. 2009 by Man Yuen Wong
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Timothy
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The curriculum was tailored to my needs”
Insider tip: “Ask about doing lessons outdoors at Sambo Creek or La Quinta Hotel in La Ceiba.”
Details of the review
Other comments The Jungle River Lodge option is worth the extra bucks, but my teacher had a struggle going back and forth from the city to the lodge every day. Manuel was reevaluating that option when I last talked to him.
Course: Spanish and Volunteer program (1 wk) + Spanish and Ecotourism program (1wk) - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Dec. 2008 by Timothy Hahn
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jim
49 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“One on one focused instruction”
Insider tip: “If you don't already know about it, ask them about opportunities for service (hospital, etc.) before coming. I wish I had known about them.”
Details of the review
Other comments The teachers that I dealt with were all well qualified. My 2 teachers were patient, and very good at focusing on what I needed to work on.
Course: Individual - 4 weeks
Review date: 27. Jul. 2006 by Jim Carpenter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ingo
32 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very friendly people”
“No activity in the afternoon”
Insider tip: “Rent a motorbike and go to the Rio Crancrejal”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 2. Apr. 2002 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Alina
Overall rating
5.0
“Teacher - Christian”
Details of the review
Course: Individual - 4 weeks
Review date: 27. Feb. 2006 by Alina Górna
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Andrew
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Family and Teachers”
Insider tip: “Bring a dictionary of verbs and don't forget to check out Roatan!”
Details of the review
Other comments This was an excellent school with fabulous teachers and administrator. The family was superb with an amazingly beautiful house. I would highly recommend this school because of the city, the proximity to so many things to do, the profesionalism of the teachers, and the overall program of the school in general. Thanks Manual!
Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
Review date: 27. Feb. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Dentan
24 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“1 to 1 teaching”
Insider tip: “The disco "Cassona", the "Black and White" and the whole "Zona Viva" as well as the Salsa lessons.”
Details of the review
Other comments Very friendly and well prepared teachers.
Course: One-to-One
Review date: 29. Aug. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Honduras Spanish School (HOSS)
“We have welcomed students from all over the world in the past 28 years and we feel proud of our reputation and the easy way students learn the Spanish language so quickly.”–Manuel Mendizabal,Director of Honduras Spanish School
Accreditations and Quality seals
Spanish teacher qualifications
80% hold a university degree
20% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Honduras Spanish School and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1992
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Kitchen for student use
Library
Daily press
Free after-class access to language learning software
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Table tennis
Outdoor swimming pool
Tennis courts
Billiards
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Basketball court
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (indoor)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Laundry (paid)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 40% |
| Germany | 20% |
| England | 20% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 10% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 4.8543689320388% |
| 18-24 years | 20.388349514563% |
| 25-34 years | 33.980582524272% |
| 35-50 years | 31.067961165049% |
| >50 years | 9.7087378640777% |
The average age outside summer is 9 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 30
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 20
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 9
Junior courses In summer: 9
Junior courses Throughout the year: 9
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 30 years
Information for all courses offered by Honduras Spanish School
Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 10 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.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 21 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 21 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
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.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is La Ceiba International Airport .
More details about airports near La Ceiba and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our La Ceiba page. For flight comparisons to La Ceiba, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
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Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Canopy Zip Line and Hot Springs and Massage
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Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
* One day per week, classes are held in a beach resort in front of the beach.
Adults - Paid activities
Cooking lessons: learn how to cook Honduras tasty food at the school kitchen (USD 5.00/hour plus ingredients)
Dancing lessons: USD 5.00/hour
Dancing lessons: USD 5.00/hour
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from Honduras Spanish School have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at Honduras Spanish School.
Questions and answers about Honduras Spanish School
- Does the school issue a Letter of Attendance?“Yes, after booking the course a confirmation of enrolment can be issued (Letter of Attendance), depending on availability of the course.”Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 14, 2023
- I have an intermediate Spanish level and would like to book lessons and accommodation, is this possible?“In La Ceiba, the school offers a Spanish programme with 20 lessons per week of individual tuition plus accommodation. The accommodation is a homestay with a single room with a private bathroom. Full board, 3 meals per day, is every day except for Sundays, where no meals are provided.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
FAQ about Honduras Spanish School, La Ceiba
- What is the best price for a course at Honduras Spanish School, La Ceiba?Spanish courses at Honduras Spanish School start at 285 US$ for Individual 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Which countries are students of Honduras Spanish School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Honduras Spanish School comes from USA with a 40% representation, followed by students from Germany (20%) and England (20%).
- Honduras Spanish School offers courses for which ages?Honduras Spanish School offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Honduras Spanish School
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 7:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: HN22310353
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Africa: 200 US$
, Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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.
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20 hours of personalised Spanish lessons per week, tailored entirely to your interests, goals, and areas of difficulty when using Spanish. The main focus of the lessons is given to conversation skills in the target language, usually basing the activities around common and everyday situations that you are familiar with.
Grammar, reading, writing and relevant vocabulary will be a constant theme throughout your experience on the course.