Spanish language school Playa del Carmen, Mexico, International House

4.1/5

44 Students' Overall Rating of International House - Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen

What we like about the school

Own residence within 5 minutes of the school
Centrally located, close to the beach
Small class sizes

Playa del Carmen

Location of International House - Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen

Other Spanish schools in Playa del Carmen offering Spanish courses:

Don Quijote / Solexico Language & Cultural Centers 4.5/5.0

International House - Riviera Maya

The language school International House - Riviera Maya was founded in Playa del Carmen, Mexico in 2004. The location of the school is ideal. It's just 30 meters from 5th Avenue, Playa del Carmen's main street which is teeming with all kinds of shops, restaurants and bars. The school is also just two blocks from the beach, so students can be swimming in the idyllic water of the Caribbean less than 10 minutes after finishing class.

The school address is: Calle 14 Norte # 171, between Av.5 and Av.10, 77710 - Playa del Carmen (Mexico).

Accreditations and Quality seals

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School Size:

Facilities

Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI

Classroom equipment

TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms

Number of classrooms:

Number of public PC workstations:

Prices include

Organized activities
Internet access and use of school computers
Wireless LAN zone at school
Free certificate of course attendance
Language level placement test at first day of classes
For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

Course material:

Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 US$ per course.

Average number of students

Adult courses in summer: 50

Average age of students

in summer: 27 years
throughout the year: 27 years
Special recommendations for students over 30 years

Average number of levels

Adult courses in summer: 8
Adult courses throughout the year: 5

Minimum age of students

16 years

The school is an official exam center

The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

Spanish teacher qualifications

100 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Cancun.It takes 60 minutes by car to school.

Language school closed

In 2017 (including national and regional bank holidays): 10.Feb.2017, 24.Mar.2017, 13.Apr.2017, 14.Apr.2017, 05.May.2017, 24.Nov.2017, 25.Dec.2017

If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.

Spanish Courses

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The course includes a programme of cultural and social activities that take place in the afternoons & evenings.

Starting dates

Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2017, 16.Jan.2017, 30.Jan.2017, 13.Feb.2017, 27.Feb.2017, 13.Mar.2017, 27.Mar.2017, 10.Apr.2017, 24.Apr.2017, 08.May.2017, 22.May.2017, 05.Jun.2017, 19.Jun.2017, 03.Jul.2017, 17.Jul.2017, 31.Jul.2017, 14.Aug.2017, 28.Aug.2017, 11.Sep.2017, 25.Sep.2017, 09.Oct.2017, 23.Oct.2017, 06.Nov.2017, 20.Nov.2017, 04.Dec.2017, 18.Dec.2017

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: 9:30 - 13:30

Required minimum language level

Upper intermediate (B2) or higher

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Prices shown are for the Intensive course.
Children aged 2 to 5: Childcare service provided by members of our staff. We use a play-based approach to introduce younger children to our language. US$15 per lesson.
Children aged 6 to 12 and teenagers up to 15: Private tuition. US$30 per lesson. US$35 per lesson for two children with the same language level.
Adults and teenagers over 16: Intensive courses or private tuition.

Starting dates

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: 9:30 - 13:30

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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Students can take an optional BULATS test at the end of the course.

Starting dates

General course schedule

6 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: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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Intensive Course in the morning + an additional hour of study on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. The afternoon classes are designed to give students an insight into the immensely rich Mexican culture. Topics covered include the history of Mexico, regional and ethnic diversity, folklore, arts, etc.

Starting dates

General course schedule

4-5 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: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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Intensive Course + 10 individual lessons of medical Spanish per week. It includes an optional visit to a health centre or encounters with Spanish speaking doctors or nurses. Minimum age: 18 years.

Starting dates

General course schedule

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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For Spanish teachers working in a non-Spanish speaking country.

Starting dates

2017: 17.Jul.2017.

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: 9:30 - 13:30

Required minimum language level

Advanced (C1) or higher

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Intensive course plus 10 individual lessons of DELE preparation per week.
IH Riviera Maya is a DELE exam centre, which means that students can take the exam in our school.

Starting dates

General course schedule

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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Cookery classes take place 2 afternoons per week, usually Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Starting dates

General course schedule

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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To take with the Intensive course, but scuba diving (3-day course that leads to the PADI certificate for dives of up to 30 meters) can only be booked once.

Starting dates

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: 9:30 - 13:30

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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Intensive course + 3 afternoons per week (usually Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

Starting dates

General course schedule

4-5 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: 9:30 - 13:30

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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The Diving for Beginners course is a 3-day course leading to the PADI Open Water certificate for dives of up to 18 meters. The course includes 5 theory modules, pool lessons, open water dives and the hire of scuba equipment. Can only be booked once and has to be booked with the Intensive course.

Starting dates

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: 9:30 - 13:30

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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Note: All courses offered by International House - Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.

Lesson duration: 55 minutes

Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 30 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.

Accommodation

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Student Residence Most Popular Accommodation

Single room, Breakfast

22 reviews

4.4/5.0

252 US$ per week

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Price in US$	252	546	840	1053	273	200

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Price extra night:

42 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Single room.

Distance from school:

3 minutes walking (average reported by our former students)

Includes:

TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 16

Homestay

Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal

9 reviews

3.4/5.0

234 US$ per week

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Price in US$	234	507	780	1053	273

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Very few families have air-conditioning although most families will be able to provide their guest students with a fan.

Price extra night:

39 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Single room.

Distance from school:

10 minutes walking (average reported by our former students)

Includes:

TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 16

Homestay

Single room, Breakfast

9 reviews

3.4/5.0

198 US$ per week

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Price per person

Very few families have air-conditioning although most families will be able to provide their guest students with a fan.

Price extra night:

33 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Single room.

Distance from school:

20 minutes by public transport

Includes:

TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 16

Private apartment

Single room, No meals

420 US$ per week

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Price per person

Available for exclusive use of 1 or 2 students; this apartment also has access to a large roof terrace.

Price extra night:

70 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Single room.

Distance from school:

2 minutes walking

Includes:

TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 16

Private Apartment

Triple room (only for 3 people travelling together), No meals

540 US$ per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room

Price extra night:

90 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Triple room (only for 3 people travelling together).

Includes:

TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 18

Shared Apartment

Single room, No meals

258 US$ per week

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Price in US$	258	559	860	1161	301	200

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Price extra night:

43 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Single room.

Distance from school:

2 minutes walking

Includes:

TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 16

Shared Apartment

Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals

180 US$ per week

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Price per person

Price extra night:

30 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).

Distance from school:

2 minutes walking

Includes:

TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 16

Student Residence

Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal

22 reviews

4.4/5.0

294 US$ per week

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Price in US$	294	637	980	1242	322	200

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Price extra night:

49 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Single room.

Distance from school:

4 minutes walking (average reported by our former students)

Includes:

TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Air conditioning, Breakfast & 1 meal, Private bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 16

Student Residence

Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast

22 reviews

4.4/5.0

192 US$ per week

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Price in US$	192	416	640	783	203	200

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Price extra night:

32 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).

Distance from school:

5 minutes walking

Includes:

TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Air conditioning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 16

Student Residence

Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal

22 reviews

4.4/5.0

234 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	Additional Week	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$	234	507	780	972	252	200

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Price extra night:

39 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).

Distance from school:

5 minutes walking

Includes:

TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Air conditioning, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 16

Student Residence

Single room, No meals

22 reviews

4.4/5.0

216 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	Additional Week	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$	216	468	720	891	231	200

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Price extra night:

36 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Single room.

Distance from school:

4 minutes walking (average reported by our former students)

Includes:

TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 16

Student Residence

Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals

22 reviews

4.4/5.0

156 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	Additional Week	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in US$	156	338	520	621	161	200

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Price extra night:

26 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).

Distance from school:

5 minutes walking

Includes:

TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 16

Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?yes
Single room: on request
Optional airport transfer
Cancún International Airport:for 90 US$(one way);for 180 US$(return trip)

Leisure activities

	activity possible	distance from school
Dancing	
Diving	
Golf	
Horse riding	
Mountainbiking	
Music	
Sailing	
Squash	
Swimming	
Tennis	
Volleyball	
Windsurfing	

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Overall rating

44 authentic reviews from students who reserved with us

City

4.2/5.0

Organisation

4.2/5.0

Facilities

3.9/5.0

Social activities

3.9/5.0

Course quality / Progress in language

4.1/5.0

Value for money

4.1/5.0

Accommodation

Homestay

4.1/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)

4.3/5.0

Other

4.3/5.0

Students liked about International House - Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen

Joanna37 years - Luxembourg

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approach of teachers during the lessons and after lessons, friendly atmosphere in the school and in the residential area

Overall rating

5.0/5.0

Value for money

5.0/5.0

Detailed review

City/place

5.0/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

5.0/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0/5.0

School organization

5.0/5.0

Social activities

5.0/5.0

Accommodation

Homestay

5.0/5.0

Other

5.0/5.0

Student Residence

5.0/5.0

Barbara48 years - Italy

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CLASSES WITH FEW PEOPLE, A LOT OF CONVERSATION

Overall rating

4.0/5.0

Value for money

2.0/5.0

Detailed review

City/place

4.0/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

4.0/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

4.0/5.0

School organization

4.0/5.0

Social activities

2.0/5.0

Accommodation

Other

4.0/5.0

Agnieszka35 years - France

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Kindness of staff, school location

Overall rating

4.0/5.0

Value for money

4.0/5.0

Detailed review

City/place

4.0/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

4.0/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

4.0/5.0

School organization

4.0/5.0

Social activities

4.0/5.0

Accommodation

Other

4.0/5.0

Additional information

Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Playa Akumal,Tulum & Merida

Andree64 years - Canada

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The teachers are all nice, kind and very interesting.

Overall rating

5.0/5.0

Value for money

5.0/5.0

Detailed review

City/place

5.0/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

5.0/5.0

Accommodation

Homestay

5.0/5.0

Other

5.0/5.0

Student Residence

5.0/5.0

Additional information

Other comments: Very friendly atmosphere

Anett42 years - Canada

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Friendly support staff. Good location.

Overall rating

4.0/5.0

Value for money

4.0/5.0

Detailed review

City/place

5.0/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

3.0/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

4.0/5.0

School organization

4.0/5.0

Social activities

4.0/5.0

Accommodation

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