Spanish Language Schools in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

It is a busy place, but as a single female traveller, it felt perfectly safe. Very pleasant locals, great places to eat and stay everywhere at very reasonable prices.

The city is a highly commercial expensive tourist trap but it has some beautiful Caribbean beaches :)

I loved to attend class in a papapala i.n a beautiful garden- which was really a haven of tranquility in a noisy city

7 March 2020
Course: Intensive 20 - 11 weeks
Student age: 69 years

Staff is quite friendly. My teacher Fernanda was terrific. Beginners class.
Have insect repellent in classrooms it doesn’t cost much and it goes a long way.

21 January 2020
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Student age: 48 years

They are very accommodating with regard to individual needs. I definitely recommend additional extra private lessons to work on specific things that you want and to improve your confidence in speaking the language even if you have to resort to "Spanglish" here and there!
Two weeks was perfect. I came back with much improved Spanish from a semi-beginner with the basics only. The teachers are great and the ambiance of the school is terrific. Don't forget to go on trips to the Cenotes and the ruins. Definitely worth it!

23 September 2019
Course: Intensive 15 - 2 weeks
Student age: 62 years

Learning in small groups, a lot of communication and fun in the classroom

17 December 2018
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 36 years

The pleasant environment
Lack a bit of variety in activities outside of class ...

2 June 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 33 years

Well located. Cool. Small group of students, about 5. Air conditioning in the room. Place for discussions. Availability of the employees. Courtesy.
Late hours: 9:30 to 13:30 Would have liked to start earlier. Cafeteria disappointing, 1 choice but not expensive. The social activities are uninteresting and are the same from one week to the next. Some activities could be offered to stimulate students to speak Spanish more.

6 March 2018
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 55 years

The open classrooms in a garden which is a haven of tranquility in a busy city. Small classes: max 8 students.
Teachers are experienced and efficient and all seem to have a great sense of humour!!

27 December 2017
Course: Intensive 20 - 5 weeks
Student age: 67 years

Connecting with other students afterward. That is where I was able to practice and learn.
The teacher was very old school type who just asked us to answer worksheets. Not much interaction. Not much practice for learning the language. My 4 hours of private classes were MUCH better, as it was interactive and we practiced, not just filling in conjugations. I heard from 3 other students that a high level class was similar (worksheet based). Because it was such a small community (meeting in the same place for breaks, etc.) I felt I couldn't complain. It was a very weird experience. There were lots of negatives that I will write in a long letter to the school, so they are aware.

8 August 2017
Course: Intensive - 1 week
Student age: 42 years

Friendly support staff. Good location.

20 March 2017
Course: Intensive - 6 weeks
Student age: 42 years

Professionnal and friendly staff
It is the fourth time I go to this school and I preferred the formula of 15 hours per week.

6 March 2017
Course: Part time program 15 - 4 weeks
Student age: 66 years

My teacher Lucy Flores and the cooking class.
Nice school close to the beach and the famous 5th Avenue for those who like to party.

21 May 2016
Course: Intensive - 1 week
Student age: 33 years

Friendly staff and nice outdoor classrooms

6 April 2016
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Student age: 40 years

Quality teachers and small groups
Little information transmitted at the arrival at school on how classes will be organized, on leisure activities, etc.

22 February 2016
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Student age: 56 years

The people
The residence was okay but the breakfast was misrepresented on your website. It was actually pretty bad. Scrambled eggs and toast. It would have been nice to have a Mexican breakfast with fruit and beans, etc. Also, regarding the teaching, I should have asked for homework and some information on what we would be learning the next day so I could use my time better to study pertinent information.

23 November 2015
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 65 years

Teachers are very involved and want you to learn. Many social activities.

23 November 2015
Course: Part time program 15 - 2 weeks
Student age: 48 years