What we like about the school
- Free optional salsa lessons.
- Free optional guitar lessons.
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.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 80% of students are from USA
Spanish Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 230 219 | 414 394 | 562 534 | 670 637 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 347 339 | 599 585 | 802 782 | 958 935 | 1200 1170 | 1440 1404 | 1680 1638 | 1920 1872 | 2160 2106 | 2400 2340 | 2880 2808 |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
03 Jan. 2022, 17 Jan. 2022, 31 Jan. 2022, 14 Feb. 2022, 28 Feb. 2022, 14 Mar. 2022, 28 Mar. 2022, 04 Apr. 2022, 18 Apr. 2022, 02 May 2022, 16 May 2022, 30 May 2022, 13 Jun. 2022, 27 Jun. 2022, 04 Jul. 2022, 18 Jul. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 15 Aug. 2022, 29 Aug. 2022, 12 Sep. 2022, 26 Sep. 2022, 10 Oct. 2022, 24 Oct. 2022, 07 Nov. 2022, 21 Nov. 2022, 05 Dec. 2022
03 Jan. 2022, 17 Jan. 2022, 31 Jan. 2022, 14 Feb. 2022, 28 Feb. 2022, 14 Mar. 2022, 28 Mar. 2022, 04 Apr. 2022, 18 Apr. 2022, 02 May 2022, 16 May 2022, 30 May 2022, 13 Jun. 2022, 27 Jun. 2022, 04 Jul. 2022, 18 Jul. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 15 Aug. 2022, 29 Aug. 2022, 12 Sep. 2022, 26 Sep. 2022, 10 Oct. 2022, 24 Oct. 2022, 07 Nov. 2022, 21 Nov. 2022, 05 Dec. 2022
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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 20:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 20:00
Online Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 200 190 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons can be tailored to the student's needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly from the comfort of their home or office.
General course schedule
2 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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 270 257 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons can be tailored to the student's needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly from the comfort of their home or office.
Starting dates
Every Day.
General course schedule
3 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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 360 342 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons can be tailored to the student's needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly from the comfort of their home or office.
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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 100 95 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons can be tailored to the student's needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly from the comfort of their home or office.
Starting dates
Every Day.
General course schedule
1 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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 220 209 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons can be tailored to the student's needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
General course schedule
2 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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 315 300 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons can be tailored to the student's needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
General course schedule
3 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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 420 399 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons can be tailored to the student's needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 110 105 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons can be tailored to the student's needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
Starting dates
Every Day.
General course schedule
1 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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 220 209 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons can be tailored to the student's needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
General course schedule
2 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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 220 209 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Students can focus on the following options: Spanish for Business and Finance, Spanish for Medical Personnel, Spanish for Teachers, Spanish for Law Enforcement, Beginner Spanish for Teachers of Hispanic Students, Spanish for Educators, Spanish for the Schools Nurses Office, School Terminology Course, School Office Spanish, School Letters in English and Spanish, Survival Spanish, Spanish for Travelers, Spanish for the Clergy, Spanish for Social Services, Special Course for Teachers and School Personnel, Spanish for Household Management, Spanish for Hotel/Restaurant Management and Communicative Grammar.
General course schedule
2 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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Exam Preparation
This course tends to sell out quickly!
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 958 911 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Exams only for B1, B2 and C1 levels. Minimum number of students required for the course to take place: 4.
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month.
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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Course Brochure
Exam preparation (PDF)
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IMAC Spanish Language Programs (IMAC)
- IMAC Spanish Language Programs (IMAC) is located in the Mexican city of Guadalajara. Housed in the historic downtown, IMAC is within walking distance of many of Guadalajara's places of cultural and historical interest, including The Cabañas Institute (Patrimony of Humankind by UNESCO), the Metropolitan Cathedral, City Hall, the Degollado ...
- Theatre and several murals painted by Jose Clemente Orozco. Many shops, malls, cafés, eateries and markets are also found close by, ensuring students have all they need to enjoy the city in comfort, whilst reaching their language goals.
Course selection includes something for students of all levels. General Spanish courses are taught in groups or privately, with DELE Exam Preparation programmes also following the same formats.
IMAC is a large school which offers over 40 years of experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language, to the highest of levels. The facilities of IMAC in Guadalajara include a cafeteria, computer lab, a library, movie room, auditorium, lounge area and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise.
The school's Spanish programmes are accredited by the Secretary of Education of Mexico and the Secretariat of Foreign Relations, a government body dedicated to promoting international goodwill through education.
IMAC Guadalajara has an extensive activity and excursion programme, which involves day trips to local sites of interest, together with volunteer activities, free local events, and additional arrangements available in town.
- The language school IMAC Spanish Language Programs was founded in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1977.
- Legal name / parent company: Instituto Mexico Americano de Cultura S.A. de C.V.
- Tax registration ID: IMA771101BL4
- Abbreviated name of school: IMAC Guadalajara
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
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Accreditations and Quality seals
Secretary of Education of Mexico, CENNI MexicoSpanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- 80% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
School Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie room
Lounge
Auditorium
Student support desk
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
Number of classrooms:
40Number of public PC workstations:
10
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
- In summer: 200
- Throughout the year: 400
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 16
- Adult courses Throughout the year: 16
Average age of students
- In summer: 27 years
- Throughout the year: 49 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International (GDL).
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport:30 US$ one way
60 US$ return (both ways)
Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
98 US$ per week
See availability »
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 98 | 196 | 294 | 392 | 490 | 588 | 686 | 784 | 980 | 1176 | 98 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
21 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals:
Breakfast & lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students:
16Reviews
4.2
Overall school rating of
IMAC Spanish Language Programs, Guadalajara
19 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usIMAC Spanish Language Programs, Guadalajara
School
Location of the school
4.8
Organisation
4.3
Facilities
3.6
Social activities
3.2
Course
Course quality / Progress in language
4.5
Value for money
4.1
Accommodation
Homestay
4.4
Shared Flat (apartment)
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Other
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Guadalajara (19 students from all schools in Guadalajara)
Overall city attractiveness
4.5
Nightlife
3.7
Friendliness of locals
4.7
Interesing things to do
4.7
Geographic setting
3.7
Public transport
4.2
Climate
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Affordability
4.7
Shopping
4.2
Safety
3.7
What students liked about IMAC Spanish Language Programs, Guadalajara
Corey
22 years“I really enjoyed the classes. We used a great book and I felt like I received individual attention. Every day I left the class feeling like I had learned something new and useful to me. Especially great was that we focused on a variety of language competencies including reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.”
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
Additional information
Other comments: Very well done program.
Caitlin
33 years“The teachers were incredible! They were amazing at answering questions, teaching the material in an approachable way, and also keeping things fun. I also loved the interaction with the English students (conversation class, the weekly walking field trips).”
Overall rating
5.0
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
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Alex
33 years“Great Teachers. The student book allows you to do alternate between grammatical exercises, readings and vocabulary exercises so there is a lot of interaction between the students and the teachers.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The excursions on the weekends.
Other comments: Great staff. Great Guest House. However, the desks in the classrooms are really small and it is really difficult to write and take notes on such small desks.
Sylvie
60 years“The teacher and the services provided to the students by Martha.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0
Other
3.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Warn the students that they have the possibility to study in a small group.
Mats
53 years“Meeting people and help with focusing on what I needed.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0
Other
4.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Participate and converse on the free trips offered to meet students that you otherwise wouldn’t have.
- What is the best price for a course at IMAC Spanish Language Programs, Guadalajara?Spanish courses at IMAC Spanish Language Programs start at 95 US$ for Online Spanish 5 course with 5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by IMAC Spanish Language Programs?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of IMAC Spanish Language Programs
- Is it possible to take a course at IMAC Spanish Language Programs as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: All-inclusive Package: Private Room
- Is airport pickup offered by IMAC Spanish Language Programs?Yes. The school offers pickup from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (30 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at IMAC Spanish Language Programs?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at IMAC Spanish Language Programs varies from 1 students (Online Spanish 10) to 10 students (Group Programme)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at IMAC Spanish Language Programs?100% of teachers at IMAC Spanish Language Programs hold a university degree. 80% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of IMAC Spanish Language Programs from?The highest Nationality percentage at IMAC Spanish Language Programs comes from USA with a 80% representation, followed by students from Korea (14%) and Germany (5%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- IMAC Spanish Language Programs offers courses for which ages?IMAC Spanish Language Programs offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 27 during the summer and 49 for the rest of the year.
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