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International HouseOaxaca, Mexico

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

9 students - overall rating
C. de Mariano Abasolo 217, Ruta Independencia - 68000 Oaxaca - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • On-campus restaurant serving traditional Mexican lunch.
  • Located in a colonial building from the 16th century with modern interior.
  • Small class sizes
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  • Welcome dinner.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40 of students are from Switzerland
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.

Location: International House Oaxaca is located in the historic city of Oaxaca, Mexico. Housed in a 16th Century colonial building in the city centre, the school is close to several resturants, shops, gardens, art galleries and attractions such as the Andador Turístico, Zócalo Oaxaca, the Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, the Mercado Benito Juárez, Plaza Santa Domingo and much more.

Course selection: IH Oaxaca provides various courses for learning Spanish, suitable to students of all levels and various necessities. In addition to General Spanish programmes, the school also provides lessons in Business Spanish, Medical Spanish, Mexican Cooking and Latin Dancing. There are also Discover Mexico programmes that allow students to discover the cultural wonders of Oaxaca whilst learning Spanish.

Getting around: The school is housed in downtown Oaxaca, with many of the city's main attractions within walking distance. One of the best ways to get around the city is therefore by foot, yet buses and taxis are also readily available, although they are not known for their efficiency.

Social and Cultural: IH Oaxaca provides several options for social activities, including dancing and cooking classes.

Accommodation: The school offers accommodation in Homestay, Student Residence, Furnished Apartments and On-site Apartments, catering to the needs of all students.

Additional information: Oaxaca city is unique in its surroundings, located amongst mountains and home to a vast amount of archaeological sites. The city has a rich culture, with over 16 different ethnicities.

Spanish Courses

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General Language
Intensive CoursePopular Spanish course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
250US$238US$ / week
Course Details
Intensive Course + One-to-One DELE Exam Preparation
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
590US$561US$ / week
Course Details
Intensive Course + Discover Mexico
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
430US$409US$ / week
Course Details
Private
One-to-One Lessons 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
340US$323US$ / week
Course Details
One-to-One Lessons 15
15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
480US$456US$ / week
Course Details
One-to-One Lessons 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
600US$570US$ / week
Course Details
One-to-One Lessons 5
5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
180US$171US$ / week
Course Details
Business
Intensive Course + One-to-One Business Spanish
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
590US$561US$ / week
Course Details
Intensive Course + One-to-One Medical Spanish
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
590US$561US$ / week
Course Details
Language Plus Activity
Intensive Course + Latin Dancing
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
430US$409US$ / week
Course Details
Intensive Course + Mexican Cooking
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
430US$409US$ / week
Course Details

Our prices for International House include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Welcome dinner
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about International House, Oaxaca

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of
International House, Oaxaca
9 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
2.9 

Rating: 2.9/5.0

Social activities
2.3 

Rating: 2.3/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

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

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (7 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teacher I had and the director IH Oaxaca couldn't have been better; they were helpful, friendly, and very encouraging. The location was great and the little cafe in the courtyard served a very nice cappuccino.”
Disliked
“There wasn't anything that I didn't like.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2022 by Elizabeth Wills
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
75 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The quality of the lessons was good with a good teacher. Especially very practical with an emphasis on talking and listening!”
Disliked
“There were very few students. I was in a group of three that I fit in reasonably well, and there was also 1 and later 2 pp who were at a higher level, but that doesn't make it worthwhile to organize anything besides the lessons. There are just too many schools!!”
Details of the review
Other comments The classrooms echo quite a bit, so it is sometimes difficult to understand.
Course: Intensive Course [Spaans] - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Dec. 2022 by Jenny Van Houdt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
69 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very professional. My teacher Aris was excellent and Laura as administrator very pleasant and accommodating.”
Disliked
“The classroom was right next to a very busy street. The loud rumbling of passing trucks and motorcycles made it difficult to hear.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Staying at the adjacent hotel was a huge plus. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. If rooms are available I recommend this accommodation to future students.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Dec. 2022 by Jillian Haeseler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly and competent guidance, flexibility and varied lessons.”
Disliked
“Since the classrooms are very high, the echo takes a bit of getting used to, but after a while it is fine.”
Insider tip: “None”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: varied and intensive
Other comments outstanding friendliness
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Feb. 2023 by Rudolf Müller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
42 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The salsa classes were great fun and so were the Spanish teachers.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course + Latin Dancing - 1 week
Review date: 6. Mar. 2023 by Arnout de Theije
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
79 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“I liked my teacher. My homestay was excellent”
Disliked
“I do not think school was organized. School did not ask us what our goals were. I do not have not go to school to do crossword puzzles.”
Insider tip: “Check options before you book. There are better schools in Oaxaca”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good conversation
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 10. Oct. 2023 by Gunter Schramm
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
58 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“I had a private course.”
Disliked
“No books, no structure documents, no method.”
Insider tip: “Hirvey el agua (Nature Reserve).”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great conversation.
Other comments I was only student.
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 1. May. 2024 by Alain CREVIER
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

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

 International House OaxacaAverage of all other schools in Mexico
Overall school rating4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities2.9

Rating: 2.9/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities2.3

Rating: 2.3/5.0

3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

International House

Accreditations and Quality seals
IALCInstituto Cervantes
Spanish teacher qualifications
2% hold a university degree
2% 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 International House and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2021

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Garden

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 5
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 40%
Germany 20%
USA 15%
France 5%
Other nationalities 20%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 40
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 40
Junior courses - In summer: 40
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 40
Minimum age of students
18 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 12
Adult courses Throughout the year: 12
Junior courses In summer: 12
Junior courses Throughout the year: 12
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 30 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by International House

Lesson duration
60 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 per week of Spanish immersion with the 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 at the school on the first day of the course.
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

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

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Monte Albán: In this activity we will take the bus that takes us to Monte Alban and returns, here we will visit the museum and later we will walk through the ruins.

The tule tree: To visit the tule tree we have two options, in the first we will rent a bicycle to be able to get to the town along the cycle path so you will have to wear comfortable clothes, sunscreen and bring water to hydrate yourself, since there are 20 kilometers in total in one flat surface. The second option is to take the local bus to get to the town.
activity possibledistance from school
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing1 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf-
Horse riding-
Music-
Table Tennis-
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Yoga-

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0
3 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 16
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
380 US$/ week
Homestay
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0
3 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Private bathroom
Minimum age: 16
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
335 US$/ week
Private Apartment
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
Minimum age: 19
from
625 US$/ week

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about International House

  • “Each lesson is 55 minutes long, so there will be a total of 18.32 hours of study per week.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 26, 2023
  • “Lessons are from Monday to Friday, and the general course schedule is 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes that will take place in the morning or in the afternoon. ”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 26, 2023
  • “The classes are held in a 16th-century colonial building located within the school.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 26, 2023
  • “The school organizes a variety of engaging activities and excursions on-site, with a schedule that is published on a weekly basis for your convenience.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 26, 2023
  • “The furnished apartments on site have single rooms with private bathrooms.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 21, 2023
  • “At the time of writing, hotel accommodation is not available through the school. It's possible to book a one-bedroom apartment on-site if you like.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 21, 2023
  • “The school doesn´t make up the lessons but offers a special discounted price for such weeks. ”
    Irina Zotova, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 09, 2022
  • “The minimum age for staying in a homestay is 16 years. ”
    Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 28, 2022
  • “Yes, you can book salsa classes for USD 30 an hour. ”
    Isabel, Administration from International House - Oct 11, 2022
  • “Yes, it is possible to bring your dog to school. It won't be a problem.”
    Isabel Reyes, Market Development from International House Oaxaca - Jan 18, 2022

FAQ about International House, Oaxaca

  • “The experience is comprehensive, with students and the teacher going shopping for ingredients before preparing and cooking the chosen Mexican dishes. The menu typically includes a soup or pasta, an entree, dessert, and fruit water. After cooking, participants can sit together to enjoy the meal and engage in conversation.”
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 01, 2024
  • “Yes, you can combine group lessons with private lessons! Private lessons allow the student to focus on the missing links in their language acquisition or on a particular subject or vocabulary.
    For group lessons, the maximum group size in Oaxaca is 8 students.    ”
    Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Feb 11, 2022
  • “Yes, absolutely! You can book the tuition only and arrange your accommodation.”
    Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Jan 07, 2022
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Oaxaca - Xoxocotlan International Airport (135 US$)
  • 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 Switzerland with a 40% representation, followed by students from Germany (20%) and USA (15%).
  • International House offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

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Terms of International House

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
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)
60 US$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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