Reviews of Spanish Experience Center, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Total number of reviews: 31

NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.

Average Rating

Based on 31 reviews of former students of Spanish Experience Center

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Overall rating Spanish Experience Center, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico	4.9
City	4.6
Organisation	4.9
Facilities	4.7
Social activities	4.4
Quality of teaching	4.9
Value for money	4.7
Homestay	4.5
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Individual Reviews

Spanish Experience Center

26. Feb. 2024

1. Agathe (66 years)

101.Course: Standard Course - 1 week

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I like the school's atmosphere. The teachers know how to listen et are flexible in their teaching. I also believe that the classroom is important.

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The only thing that I found difficult is that the teacher of the nextdoor classroom was speaking so loud that it was sometimes hard to understand people in our own classroom. We have to close the door and it was very hot!

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I come to Puerto Vallarta for 40 years and I love this city.

15. Jan. 2024

2. David (63 years) United States
102.Course: Standard Course - 1 week

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Far exceeded my expectations.

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Wonderful city. Have made multiple trips there. I would avoid Guatemala St for lodging.

28. Jun. 2023

3. Ulla (57 years) Denmark
103.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks

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24. Apr. 2023

4. Marshall (62 years) United States
104.Course: Standard Course - 1 week

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Everything was excellent - the people, the facilities, the lunches, the instructor and the instruction. I was very pleased with our week at the Spanish Experience Center, Puerto Rico.

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I have no complaints.

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Puerto Vallarta was great!

4. Apr. 2023

5. Linda (63 years) United States
105.Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks

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The instruction, the people, the friendly environment and the laughter.

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There was nothing that I did not like and hope to come back again to maintain and expand my language skills.

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I love Puerto Vallarta and am a regular visitor for many years. During the four weeks that I lived in the neighborhood of the school I always felt very safe.

9. Jan. 2023

6. Giles (79 years) Canada
106.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 1 week

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Govanni is great.

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They need to fix the sink in the kitchen.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Go on Govanni's trips.

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Well run enterprise.

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We like it. This our 15th trip!

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I liked Govanni's approach to teaching grammar. I am a visual learner and he uses diagrams. For me he made the imperative, the subjunctive easy. Thanks, Govanni. I also enjoyed the Tres Reyes celebration in the lobby, before classes stated. Govanni also taught Mexican culture, which I suppose explains the "experience" in the Spanish Experience Center. Everyone is very friendly.

2. Sep. 2022

7. Aaron (44 years) United Kingdom
107.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks

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It was nice to have the option of a "home" cooked lunch every day after the morning class, which was also a chance to socialise with others.

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Whilst there was a weekly dinner organised, I felt there could have been more activities organised during the week.

9. May. 2022

8. Vicki (40 years) United States
108.Course: Standard Course - 1 week

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How welcoming and helpful all the staff were.

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Wonderful! More students should check it out!

11. Apr. 2022

9. Jeanne
109.Course: Combination Course (15 + 10) [Spanish] - 2 weeks

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23. Dec. 2021

10. Rob (64 years) Canada
110.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

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Excellent teachers.

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Tragic to see all the litter every where. Do not understand why Latin American countries , which are blessed is so many ways cannot dispose of their garbage in places other than the streets and highways.

26. Dec. 2019

11. Patricia (33 years)

111.Course: Standard Course [Spanisch] - 2 weeks

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An incredibly great, nice and helpful team. You feel part of a big family right from the start. I would book a course there again at any time.

13. Aug. 2019

12. Maxine (65 years) United States
112.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks

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Dancing at night in the clubs on the balcony was a highlight for me.

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Didn't like one of the main instructors (others mentioned the same). Sarai was not welcoming, stuck up, not a pleasure to be round. Loved, loved, everyone else.

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Too many tourist and people from the United States/Canada. Almost didn't feel like I was away from home.

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Loved the food. Our host made whatever special meal the students requested and even taught me how to make one of my favorite dishes of hers.

28. Feb. 2019

13. Durward (68 years) United States
113.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks

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I think the school is really well organised and the classes follow the timetable.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Attend the San Sebastian excursion.

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Friendly and efficient.

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My teachers, Enrique and Luis, were excellent! I studied for an hour every day and I tried to watch the Spanish soap operas. Thank you very much!

19. Feb. 2019

14. Kevin (77 years) United States
114.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks

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Excellent teachers who challenged us EVERY day.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Even if you are a BASIC student, do NOT be afraid to use Spanish all the time. We ALL must overcome embarrassment when trying to learn a language foreign to us. We don't learn if we are unwilling to make mistakes.

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ADD a line to the school sign "CENTRO DE LA EXPERIENCA ESPAÑOLA¨ so the taxis know.

11. Feb. 2019

15. Linda (60 years) Canada
115.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks

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The teachers, the greeting in the morning, Patricia's lunch each day, the beautiful feel of camaraderie with the other students and staff.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

I wished I had participated in all the afternoon class activities as well as my morning classes. Stay in the old town at a bnb. Do not stay at an all inclusive.

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A very well run organization. Suzanna is the best.

8. May. 2018

16. Tony (73 years) Canada
116.Course: 2 weeks

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Excellent location, atmosphere, welcome. Thoroughly professionally run. I had Laura as a tutor and I did not know that two hours could pass so quickly. She was encouraging, fun and gave me the help I needed.

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La señora Juanita runs an excellent little residence two short blocks away from the school with a private room and bathroom and great home cooking. Excellent value!

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I enjoyed my two weeks there.

21. Apr. 2018

17. Dan (38 years)
117.Course: Standard Course - 1 week

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Tranquil location, practical instruction

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Somewhat dated facility

27. Feb. 2018

18. Armand (67 years)

118.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks

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The teacher was very qualified

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The afternoon theme classes.

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It's an excellent school

26. Dec. 2017

19. Mariepierre (70 years) Canada
119.Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 1 week

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I felt welcomed at the school and encouraged to speak Spanish in a supportive fashion.

20. Feb. 2017

20. Judy (50 years) Canada
120.Course: 2 weeks

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My teacher was very knowledgeable and patient. She made learning enjoyable.

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They offer social excursions outside of school hours.

13. Feb. 2017

21. Marian (62 years) Canada
121.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

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Very friendly staff, excellent instructors, great idea to offer lunch option.

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I attended the 15 hour per week option. I would have preferred 2 hours of grammar and one hour of conversation instead of 3 hours of grammar. There needs to be a better system for doing the dishes from lunch.

23. Jan. 2017

22. Marie
122.Course: Private Intensive Course - 1 week

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the teachers, Laura and Alan

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Perhaps lunch could be 5 minutes longer.

12. Dec. 2016

23. Pierre Paul (77 years) Canada
123.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks

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Excellent teachers

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Stay in nearby hotels

11. Apr. 2016

24. John (74 years)
124.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks

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The professors were excellent

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The location is excellent, near many good restaurants.

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The lunch break needs to be 10 minutes longer.

8. Mar. 2016

25. Paulette (74 years) Canada
125.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

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Excellent teacher

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Ask for Laura (teacher) & live with Juanita Campos (homestay)

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Loved the visit to "Pueblos Magicos" Maybe organize an Art Walk & or Walking Tour.

8. Feb. 2016

26. Maximilian (23 years)
126.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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Well organized, clean and many amenities for students.

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Attend the social events on Wednesday. They are great opportunities to meet people and experience Puerto Vallarta.

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Amazing staff, all with great personalities.

23. Jan. 2016

27. Branka
127.Course: Standard Course - 1 week

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excellent teacher

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lunch at school

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highly recommended

18. Jan. 2016

28. Maria (20 years)
128.Course: Standard Course - 1 week

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18. Jan. 2016

29. Ocean (61 years) Canada
129.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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I liked the excellent teaching, friendly staff and sense of community surrounding the school.

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They have an excellent lunch service with homemade Mexican cuisine at very affordable prices. Also the school is located inside a roomy traditional hacienda style building with an open courtyard which adds to the overall atmosphere. On the other hand, I found that the school's policy of basing their prices in American currency made the school more expensive and somewhat punitive for Canadians.

10. Nov. 2015

30. Adam (24 years) Australia
130.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks