International HouseOaxaca, Mexico
- On-campus restaurant serving traditional Mexican lunch.
- Located in a colonial building from the 16th century with modern interior.
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation (4.7/5.0)
- Welcome dinner.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40% of students are from Brazil
- 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.
- The language school International House was founded in Oaxaca, Mexico in 2021.
- Legal name / parent company: International House Mexico S.C.
- Tax registration ID: IHM98042042A
Spanish Courses
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Price at school Our price | 245 233 | 490 466 | 735 699 | 980 931 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 2730 2594 | 4680 4446 | 7140 6783 | 170 162 |
This is the main course. It offers you a high degree of flexibility: you can do as many weeks as you want and start at any point in the year, whatever your level.
The best way to really get to know a culture is to get to know its people: learn their language and become one of them. While you are discovering beautiful, new places you can use the opportunity to practice what you learn.
08 Jan 2024, 22 Jan 2024, 06 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 18 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 16 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
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Price at school Our price | 585 556 | 1170 1112 | 1755 1668 | 2340 2223 | 3390 3221 | 4520 4294 | 5650 5368 | 6780 6441 | 7150 6793 | 12840 12198 | 21420 20349 |
It is a combination of Intensive course and 10 private DELE exam preparation lessons.
Get all the practice you need to take the highly prestigious and internationally recognized DELE exam, organized by the Instituto Cervantes.
If you want to go at your own pace, learn just what you need, and decide for yourself how intensive you want your programme to be, one-to-one classes are the best option.
08 Jan 2024, 22 Jan 2024, 06 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 18 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 16 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
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Price at school Our price | 425 404 | 850 808 | 1275 1212 | 1700 1615 | 2430 2309 | 3240 3078 | 4050 3848 | 4860 4617 | 5070 4817 | 9000 8550 | 14700 13965 |
Intensive Course in the mornings plus class activities in the afternoon to help students develop their communicative skills at the same time they discover the cultural wonders of Oaxaca.
It is a combination of Intensive course and private lessons which helps you to get a deeper understanding of Mexico - its history, ethnic diversity, art, culture and customs. Class activities are designed primarily to help students develop their communicative skills.
08 Jan 2024, 22 Jan 2024, 06 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 18 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 16 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 340 323 | 680 646 | 1020 969 | 1360 1292 | 1700 1615 | 2040 1938 | 2380 2261 | 2720 2584 | 3400 3230 | 4080 3876 | 340 323 |
If you want to go at your own pace, learn just what you need, and decide for yourself how intensive you want your programme to be, one-to-one classes are the best option.
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Price at school Our price | 480 456 | 960 912 | 1440 1368 | 1920 1824 | 2400 2280 | 2880 2736 | 3360 3192 | 3840 3648 | 4800 4560 | 5760 5472 | 480 456 |
If you want to go at your own pace, learn just what you need, and decide for yourself how intensive you want your programme to be, one-to-one classes are the best option.
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Price at school Our price | 585 556 | 1170 1112 | 1755 1668 | 2340 2223 | 3390 3221 | 4520 4294 | 5650 5368 | 6780 6441 | 7150 6793 | 12840 12198 | 21420 20349 |
This programme combines the Intensive Course with 2 private lessons of Business Spanish per day.
This course will surely help you to expand your business, and learn all the language skills and vocabulary you need.
08 Jan 2024, 22 Jan 2024, 06 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 18 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 16 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
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Price at school Our price | 585 556 | 1170 1112 | 1755 1668 | 2340 2223 | 3390 3221 | 4520 4294 | 5650 5368 | 6780 6441 | 7150 6793 | 12840 12198 | 21420 20349 |
Intensive Course in the morning plus 2 private lessons per day to learn specific medical vocabulary.
Learn specific vocabulary. This course is perfect for nurses, doctors and health care workers.
08 Jan 2024, 22 Jan 2024, 06 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 18 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 16 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
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Price at school Our price | 425 404 | 850 808 | 1275 1212 | 1620 1539 | 2430 2309 | 3240 3078 | 4050 3848 | 4860 4617 | 5070 4817 | 9000 8550 | 14700 13965 |
Intensive Course plus 5 hours per week of Latin dancing.
Put on your dancing shoes and learn from some of the best Latin dance teachers, all while you learn the language.
08 Jan 2024, 22 Jan 2024, 06 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 18 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 16 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
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Price in US$ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 425 404 | 850 808 | 1275 1212 | 1700 1615 | 2430 2309 | 3240 3078 | 4050 3848 | 4860 4617 | 5070 4817 | 9000 8550 | 14700 13965 |
Intensive Course in the morning and 5 sessions of Mexican cooking per week (one cooking session lasts 1 hour, 1 session per weekday). You will learn to cook typical Mexican food.
Learn how to make the food all know and love, the true Mexican way, and enjoy the food, all while you learn the language.
08 Jan 2024, 22 Jan 2024, 06 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 18 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 16 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Information for all courses offered by International House
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 our social programme
- Closing ceremony.
- Certificate at the end of the course.
The week starting 03 Apr includes two public holidays, therefore this week will have a special price of USD 145.
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.
01 Jan 2024, 04 Feb 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 15 May 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 15 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Our price includes
- 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
International House
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Computer lab
Garden
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 5Number of public PC workstations: 2Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
260 US$ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Accommodation
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Price in US$ | 340 | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2380 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 340 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Make new friends and maximise your opportunities to practice the Spanish you’ve learnt in class by chatting with your host family.
Living in a homestay will allow you to practice your Spanish in a real life-setting and make new friends. The school offers lots of Mexican families available to accommodate the students and help with the immersion program. It will be a life positive, life-changing experience.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in US$ | 295 | 590 | 885 | 1180 | 1475 | 1770 | 2065 | 2360 | 2950 | 3540 | 295 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Make new friends and maximise your opportunities to practise the Spanish you’ve learnt in class by chatting with your host family.
Living in a homestay will allow you to practice your Spanish in a real life-setting and make new friends. The school offers lots of Mexican families available to accommodate the students and help with the immersion program. It will be a life positive, life-changing experience.
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Student opinions about International House, Oaxaca
Questions and answers about International House
- We have a chihuahua who we would need to bring with us to class. She is very well behaved. Do you accept pets at school?“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
- I see this school has a combination course of Intensive Group Course + 5 Latin dance classes. Can I also choose 1-4 salsa classes a week?“Yes, you can book salsa classes for USD 30 an hour. ”Isabel, Administration from International House - Oct 11, 2022
- What is the minimum age for staying in a homestay?“The minimum age for staying in a homestay is 16 years. ”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 28, 2022
- Does the school make up the lessons if two bank holidays fall on the same week?“The school doesn´t make up the lessons but offers a special discounted price for such weeks. ”Irina Zotova, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 09, 2022
- Do you have any single rooms available with a private bathroom?“The furnished apartments on site have single rooms with private bathrooms.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 21, 2023
- Is hotel accommodation available through the school?“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 small group class of 20 lessons - is that 20 hours?“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
- What are the hours of the day that the classes take place?“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
- Do all classes take place in a classroom or are they held in other locations such as parks, cafes, or other areas?“The classes are held in a 16th-century colonial building located within the school.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 26, 2023
- Are there any extra activities such as seeing sights in Oaxaca?“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
FAQ about International House, Oaxaca
- Can one take just the programme but not the accommodation?“Yes, absolutely! You can book the tuition only and arrange your accommodation.”Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Jan 07, 2022
- Can I combine group lessons with private lessons? What is the class size?
“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 - We are interested in attending the Senior's course which includes cooking, salsa, and cultural studies for a week. Could you please provide information on the dishes we will be preparing?“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
- Is airport pickup offered by International House?Yes. The school offers pickup from Oaxaca - Xoxocotlan International Airport (130 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at International House?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)
- Which countries are students of International House from?The highest Nationality percentage at International House comes from Brazil with a 40% representation, followed by students from USA (30%) and Switzerland (20%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- International House offers courses for which ages?International House offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 15 during the summer and 32 for the rest of the year.