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International HouseMexico City, Mexico

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

21 students - overall rating
Alfonso Reyes No. 224 - 6100 Mexico City - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Sunny rooftop terrace with beautiful views.
  • Small class sizes
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  • Mexico City is one of the top destinations our students liked most
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 5% of students are from USA

Location: International House Mexico City is located in the immense metropolis of Mexico's capital city, Mexico City. The school is housed in the Hipodromo region of the city, hailed for its vibrant, bohemian nightlife and outstanding restaurants. There are various amenities, public transport networks and attractions within walking distance of the school. Such attractions include the Parque Mexico, the Plaza Insurgentes shopping mall, Medellin Market, and the Fuente de Cibeles.

Course selection: International House Mexico city provides Spanish courses suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General Spanish, taught over several schedules and intensities, students can also take a combination programme of General Spanish with additional subjects, such as Exam Preparation (DELE), Discover Mexico, Business Spanish and Latin Dancing. Two-week Refresher courses for Teachers are also readily available for teachers.

Social and cultural: Mexico City has more than 150 museums in the whole city. Teotihuacan, one of the most impressive Aztec temples, is located near the city. El Zocalo is a declared World Heritage site by UNESCO and offers a great opportunity to practice your Spanish with many friendly people.

Getting around: The school is within 130m of the closest bus stop and a 700m walk of the Patriotismo subway station.

Spanish Courses

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

Our prices for International House include

  • 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 before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant

Videos & Photos

  • School exterior
    School exterior1/17
  • School terrace
    School terrace2/17
  • Room in Mexico City
    Room in Mexico City3/17
  • City tour
    City tour4/17
  • Architecture
    Architecture5/17
  • Mexican flag
    Mexican flag6/17
  • Cactus
    Cactus7/17
  • Class
    Class8/17
  • Classroom facilities
    Classroom facilities 9/17
  • School building in Mexico City
    School building in Mexico City10/17
  • School building
    School building 11/17
  • Mexican garden
    Mexican garden12/17
  • Building in Mexico
    Building in Mexico13/17
  • Cake!
    Cake!14/17
  • Tacos
    Tacos15/17
  • Mexican piñata
    Mexican piñata16/17
  • Students at International House, Mexico City
    Students at International House, Mexico City 17/17

Student opinions about International House, Mexico City

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Overall school rating of
International House, Mexico City
21 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (2 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 31-49 years (6 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (13 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
I took 2 weeks of intensive group lessons as well as additional private lessons. The organisation was excellent, all the staff were always available and helpful with any questions. The teachers were excellent, catering to individual interests and incorporating these topics into the lessons, so that in addition to the language, a lot of Mexican history and social and societal topics were also taught. Learning was fun. The central location of the school is excellent.
Disliked
There's really nothing to mention, the 25-minute break at lunchtime could perhaps have been a little longer, but that's a luxury problem :-)
Insider tip: Immerse yourself in life in Mexico City and use the Spanish you have learnt proactively.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Outstanding! My special wishes and suggestions were taken into account and implemented on site.
Course: Intensive Course + 10 - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Nov. 2023 by Peter Vierrath
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers were great! Other students were from all walks of life, which made for good conversation in class. Karimi organized interesting tours and provided lots of opportunities for cultural immersion. Student to teacher ratio was great and the school was very responsive to students’ needs; they were willing to move students to a higher level if they wanted to be challenged more.
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 15. Jul. 2024 by Sarah Topper
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I was there 2 weeks and had 3 different instructors in a combination of group and private lessons. It was great. I was exposed to different perspectives and it really helped explain things. We did a couple of tours during the time, which allowed for more spontaneous conversations and added a lot of learning time to the experience.
Disliked
I have no complaints. The school was well organized and dealt with some students schedule changes in a way that worked out well for everyone.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The class was good. The instructors were able to evaluate my abilities and work to bring me up a level.
Other comments The school is located in a really cool old house that once served as an embassy. It's in a great location in a safe neighborhood. Overall a great experience.
Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Apr. 2024 by David Guilford
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The staff were all very wonderful- patient, warm, understanding. Our tours and outings were among the best parts of my trip. I would certainly suggest adding a regular trip to Mercado Jamaica to the outings offered by the school.
Disliked
I personally would have liked some more specific language instruction - drilling on the various verb tenses, for example. And though I signed up for a cooking class, the Mexico City location had no kitchen. So the staff did a great job organizing market trips (which were AMAZING) and we talked about food, but I never got to make any myself. Oh, and make the lunch break an hour - start class at 9:30 if you have to, but 30 minutes was really too short a lunch break.
Insider tip: The staff at Cafe Bruna are very sweet. And go to Mercado Jamaica
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Cooking without a kitchen is really not cooking.
Other comments I had a fantastic 2 week vitist and would happily consider returning
Course: Intensive Course + Cooking  - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Nov. 2023 by Wendi-Starr Brown
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Although I joined only for a week, I feel like I made great progress. The teachers and staff were all helpful, friendly, and competent. I would definitely pick IH again and hope to take more courses in the future.
Disliked
Our classroom (the former garage?) was not very soundproof and the traffic on the road and construction sites were at times a little loud and distracting.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: 20hrs / week is a perfect amount, more would have been too much for my brain.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 30. Oct. 2023 by Sara-Duana Meyer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The local German-speaking teacher (Elsa) makes it very easy for German-speaking students to gain a first insight into the Spanish language.
Disliked
No negative points.
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course + 10 - 1 week
Review date: 4. Sep. 2024 by Robin Loewe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Lessons (2 hours of private lessons and 4 hours of group lessons daily) were excellent, friendliness of ALL teachers and staff exceptional.
Disliked
It is a relatively old, poorly insulated building. Due to the cold nights, it was therefore very cold in the classrooms every morning. The classrooms were somewhat neglected.
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course + 10 [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Jan. 2024 by Susanne Junker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Everyone, teaching, administrative and supporting staff were great - friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Disliked
As there were very, very few students at the school, there was no organized activities at all.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Given the presence of very limited number of students, I was able to have full or near full attention of the teacher.
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Jun. 2022 by Robert Kwauk
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
It's a very professional School. The people are so nice and amazing. The teachers are the best.
Disliked
I wish I had more time because I really would like to stay more
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 29. Aug. 2023 by Itay Barron
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff, excellent tutoring by Carlos.
Disliked
Teaching by Lis not as strong or as organized as could have been.
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 1 week
Review date: 3. Apr. 2024 by Chares Cook
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I liked everything at the school and the teachers are all very nice.
Disliked
I could not find any weak points during my stay.
Insider tip: The city's museums.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course was perfect for me.
Other comments —-
Course: Intensive Course [Spanisch] - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. Oct. 2024 by Anke Rosenlöcher
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Excursions were good.
Disliked
Shortage of teachers resulted in lost classroom hours.
Insider tip: Go on Friday excursions.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Loved the dance classes.
Course: Intensive Course + Latin Dancing - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2023 by kevin Gibson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Location and the quality of the instructors
Disliked
Nothing
Insider tip: Any students that are interested in taking classes, should not procrastinate. This is an awesome school as well as awesome instructors that will help you move forward rapidly.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The quality of instruction that I received from each instructor was fantastic. They listen carefully and made the necessary suggestions to help me improve with any difficulties which I had with the language.
Other comments Great learning organization with excellent instructors. Location of the school is excellent as well as the price and benefits that you derive from attending.
Course: One-to-One Lessons [Spanish] - 1 week
Review date: 29. Mar. 2023 by Rudy Martin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Easy learning environment. Friendly staff.
Disliked
I liked everything.
Insider tip: Study basics before you come.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I do not follow spoken Spanish well especially if I don’t know the vocabulary. I got lost sometimes when teacher was speaking but I got better.
Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 1 week
Review date: 17. Oct. 2022 by Marguerite Cyr
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The friendly teachers
Details of the review
Course: Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. May. 2011 by Rene Maler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of International House compared to ratings of all schools in Mexico

 International House Mexico CityAverage of all other schools in Mexico
Overall school rating4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

International House (IH)

Accreditations and Quality seals
IALCSistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
60% male / 40% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at International House and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1998
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 5

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 40%
England 14%
Germany 10%
Sweden 10%
France 5%
China 2%
Brazil 1%
Japan 1%
Italy 1%
Other nationalities 16%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 25%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 25%
>50 years 25%
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 30
Throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Information for all courses offered by International House

Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 60 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses

What is included in the Intensive course price:

  • Registration.
  • Level test.
  • Personal interview.
  • Welcome breakfast.
  • First day walking tour.
  • 6 + hours/week of Spanish immersion with their social programme.
  • Closing ceremony.
  • Certificate at the end of the course.

    The week starting 17 Apr includes two public holidays, therefore this week will have a special price of USD 175.

    In case there is only one student at a given level in a given week, that student will take 10 private hours instead of the original 20 with no extra cost.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 38 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, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 16 Sep 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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

Benito Juarez International Airport:
135 US$ one way
270 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Benito Juarez International Airport.
More details about airports near Mexico City and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Mexico City page. For flight comparisons to Mexico City, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

City tour, Garibaldi, Coyoacan.

Adults - Paid activities

The student just pay for the entrance.
activity possible
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Music
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about International House

  • You have contacted LanguageCourse.Net, not International House Mexico. If you wish to come to the school to pick up your course certificate, you will need to contact the school directly or write them an email.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 27, 2023
  • The hotel is located within 15 minutes by car from our school.
    Isabel Reyes, Market Development from International House - Feb 19, 2023
  • The Spanish lessons are from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 14:00. Dance lessons start at 14:30 in the same building.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 12, 2023
  • Each lesson is 55 minutes long and you will have 3.66 hours of study per day, from Monday to Friday.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 12, 2023
  • The programme Discover Mexico includes 6 hours of activities per week that take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon. The activities are related to Mexico's history, ethnic diversity, art, culture, and customs, and are organized according to the student's language level and personal interests.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 08, 2022
  • Yes, you can attend the course for one week only. Please note that if you are an absolute beginner in Spanish, the school has specific start dates. Just let us know what your dates are and we will send more details.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 01, 2022
  • Yes, we have good teachers available but not with German skills.

    Isabel, Market Development Manager from International House - Mexico City - Sep 08, 2021

FAQ about International House, Mexico City

  • There are many reasons for not finding a school that offers homestay in Mexico DC, I think because prices of housing are high and most of the people live in apartments, another reason is that there are only high-class neighbourhoods and poor neighbourhoods, so there are no middle-neighbourhoods safe for students.
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 12, 2024
  • A lesson at International House Mexico City lasts 55 minutes.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 18, 2023
  • International House Mexico City offers Spanish programmes suitable for all levels from Beginner (A1) to Proficiency (C2). Each group has a maximum of 8 students.
    Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Sep 05, 2022
  • International House in Mexico City does not offer accommodation. You can choose to book accommodation yourself or choose another school that does offer accommodation.
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Nov 16, 2021
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International House varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons 10) to 8 students (Intensive Course)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at International House comes from France with a 5%% representation, followed by students from USA (40%%) and China (2%%).
  • International House offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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Terms of International House

First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:45
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
International House Mexico S.C. | Tax registration ID: IHM98042042A

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
South America: 50 US$
,
Africa: 50 US$
,
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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