Spanish language school Playa del Carmen, Mexico, International House

4.1/5

47 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

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 (see on map)

Accreditations and Quality seals

Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal

IHWO

School Size:

Facilities

Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
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 throughout the year: 20

Average age of students

in summer: 27 years
throughout the year: 27 years
Read our recommendations for students over 30.

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

Optional airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Cancun.

Cancún International Airport:
90 US$ pick up
180 US$ return (both ways)

Days without class

In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 09.Feb.2018, 23.Mar.2018, 29.Mar.2018, 30.Mar.2018, 04.May.2018, 23.Nov.2018, 25.Dec.2018

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.2018, 15.Jan.2018, 29.Jan.2018, 12.Feb.2018, 26.Feb.2018, 12.Mar.2018, 26.Mar.2018, 09.Apr.2018, 23.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 21.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 18.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 13.Aug.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 10.Sep.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 08.Oct.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 19.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018, 17.Dec.2018

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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Prices shown are for the Intensive course.
Children aged 2 to 5: Childcare service provided by members of our staff. A play-based approach is used to introduce younger children to the 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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This course combines an Intensive Course (20 hours per week) with 10 hours per week of private classes which focus on Business Spanish.

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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This course combines an intensive course in the morning with an additional hour of study on three afternoons. 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, the arts etc., and class activities are designed primarily to help students’ develop their communicative skills.

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: 14:30 - 16:00

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. This course is designed for medical practitioners (doctors, nurses, care-workers, etc.) who need to use Spanish in their workplace. The program includes optional visits to observe and meet Spanish speaking doctors or nurses in a healthcare center.

Starting dates

General course schedule

Required minimum language level

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

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This 2-week course is designed for practicing teachers of Spanish working in a non-Spanish speaking country who want to update their skills and knowledge in recent trends in methodology (such as the use of technology in the classroom), and refresh their knowledge of current Spanish usage and Latin-American culture.

Starting dates

2018: 16.Jul.2018.

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. Students are given access to past papers and have the opportunity to develop and practice specific exam techniques.

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 Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Starting dates

General course schedule

Required minimum language level

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

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Scuba diving (3-day course that leads to the PADI certificate for dives of up to 30 meters). The course includes 5 theory modules and 5 adventure dives, the hire of scuba equipment and diving manual. Can only be booked once and has to be booked with the Intensive course. All dives and other activities are programmed so as not to clash with the Spanish lessons taken in the mornings.

Starting dates

General course schedule

6-7 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 + 2 afternoons of dance classes per week (usually Tuesday and Thursday).

Starting dates

General course schedule

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. All dives and other activities are programmed so as not to clash with the Spanish lessons taken in the mornings.

Starting dates

General course schedule

6-7 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.

Comments about courses:The week starting 26th March includes two public holidays and therefore has a special price of USD 145.

Accommodation

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Student Residence Most Popular Accommodation

In high demand!

4.4/5.0

22 reviews

Single room, Breakfast

252 US$ per week

Less

weeks	1	2	3	4	Additional Week	Deposit (refundable)*
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

Dates

High season dates 15.Dec.2018 - 13.Apr.2018, 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018

High season

Homestay

Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!

3.4/5.0

9 reviews

Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal

234 US$ per week

Less

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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

Dates

High season dates 15.Dec.2018 - 13.Apr.2018, 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018

High season

Homestay

Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!

3.4/5.0

9 reviews

Single room, Breakfast

198 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	Additional Week
Price in US$	198	429	660	891	231

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:

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

Dates

High season dates 15.Dec.2018 - 13.Apr.2018, 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018

High season

Private apartment

Single room, No meals

420 US$ per week

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Price in US$	420	910	1400	1890	490	200

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
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

Dates

High season dates 15.Dec.2018 - 13.Apr.2018, 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018

High season

Private Apartment

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

540 US$ per week

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Price in US$	540	1170	1800	2430	630	200

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Price extra night:

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

Room Occupancy:

Triple room (only for 3 people travelling together).

Distance from school:

2 minutes walking

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: 16

Shared Apartment

4.0/5.0

1 review

Single room, No meals

258 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	Additional Week	Deposit (refundable)*
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

Dates

High season dates 15.Dec.2018 - 13.Apr.2018, 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018

High season

Shared Apartment

4.0/5.0

1 review

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

180 US$ per week

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Price in US$	180	390	600	810	210	200

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
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

Dates

High season dates 15.Dec.2018 - 13.Apr.2018, 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018

High season

Student Residence

4.4/5.0

22 reviews

Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal

294 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	Additional Week	Deposit (refundable)*
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

Dates

High season dates 15.Dec.2018 - 13.Apr.2018, 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018

High season

Student Residence

This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!

4.4/5.0

22 reviews

Single room, No meals

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

Dates

High season dates 15.Dec.2018 - 13.Apr.2018, 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018

High season

Student Residence

4.4/5.0

22 reviews

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

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

Student Residence

4.4/5.0

22 reviews

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

192 US$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	Additional Week	Deposit (refundable)*
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

Dates

High season dates 15.Dec.2018 - 13.Apr.2018, 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018

High season

Student Residence

This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!

4.4/5.0

22 reviews

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

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

Dates

High season dates 15.Dec.2018 - 13.Apr.2018, 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018

High season

Prices for off-site apartments, hotels and hostels will vary during the high Season (15.12-13.04,01.07-31.08). Shared rooms are for couples and friends travelling together (student residence, host families and apartments).

Leisure activities

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

Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Overall rating

47 authentic reviews from students who reserved with us

City

4.3/5.0

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)

4.2/5.0

Other

4.2/5.0

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

Joanna37 years - Luxembourg

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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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