Montevideo city rating by our language course clients
Best Spanish schools in Montevideo by category - age group, leisure/fun
Students 50+ years
Quality of teaching
5 language schools in Montevideo from $236 for a 1 week Spanish course
Spanish course types in Montevideo
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General Spanish courses
Conventional adult Spanish courses come in a range of styles such as general courses, intensive courses, combination courses and long term courses.- Standard Spanish Courses for Adults - Montevideo (9)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - Montevideo (8)
- Spanish & Culture - Montevideo (3)
- Mini Group (Max 6 Students) (2) - Only offered by Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - Montevideo (2)
- Conversation/Communication - Montevideo (2)
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Private Spanish courses
Private Spanish package courses can be taken either individually or with a friend who holds the same Spanish level. Packages can be taken alone or with a general Spanish course. -
Spanish exam preparation courses
Spanish exam preparation courses are available to help students to advance through the Spanish levels and gain an official certificate on completion.- DELE Preparation Courses - Montevideo (6)
- Other Exams - Montevideo (3)
- SIELE (1) - Only offered by Academia Uruguay
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Spanish plus activity courses
Make the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning Spanish.- Spanish & Dancing - Montevideo (3)
- Farmstay (1) - Only offered by Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura
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Business Spanish courses
Business Spanish classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable Spanish used within this field.- Spanish for Doctors & Nurses (2) - Only offered by Academia Uruguay
- Business One-to-One (1) - Only offered by Centro de Enseñanza de Español La Herradura
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Specialty courses Spanish
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the Spanish options students can take in the Specialty category.- School Trips / Groups - Montevideo (2)
- Spanish Teacher Training (1) - Only offered by Academia Uruguay
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Junior Spanish courses
Junior Spanish courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their Spanish. -
Work & Study Spanish programmes
Students who are learning Spanish to further their career can choose a Work & Study package consisting of Spanish classes with a volunteering programme or a work placement.- Spanish & Work Placement (1) - Only offered by Academia Uruguay
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Montevideo ratings & reviews
What our students said about Montevideo
A really lovely city. Very easy to live in, safe, small enough that you can walk almost everywhere- but if you don't want to walk, the public bus system is great. Beautiful architecture, friendly people, and although plenty of people speak English, nobody leads with it, making it the perfect environment for an immersive Spanish speaking and learning experience.
Having seen many cities, Montevideo ranks in the lower midfield. The area around Plaza Independencia is very beautiful, as are the cathedral with its church services and the Teatro Solis, which we visited in the evening. Some of the neighbourhoods are very run down. Architecturally, it's a jumble of chaos, modernity and history.
It is worth getting to know the city and the people of Montevideo, who are generally friendly and discreet. The point of attention is the very high cost of living compared to other countries in South America.
The building structure is beautiful, but unfortunately many of the buildings are in poor condition. It feels like everyone has a dog, but almost nobody cleans up after them. The markets are great.
I am not sure if my assessment is representative: In Montevideo it is still early spring and pre-season, many places are still closed.
Very pleasantly surprised by the many green spaces, parks, good restaurants and bars as well as a very cool old town centre
Love it! Will definitely come back to Uruguay in the future, maybe even move here. That's how much I liked it
Interesting but expensive, I think the city is a bit dirty.
Unfortunately very dirty, a pity for this lovely city
Friendly and safe, bus system outstanding.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Montevideo
Very professional. Classes started and ended on time. Serious students. Diverse group. All ages. Positive environment. Happy staff.
I had Avery positive experience. I am very happy to have attended.
9 February 2026
Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeks
Student age: 71 years
Friendliness, helpfulness. Easy-going atmosphere.
24 November 2025
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 68 years
Friendliness, helpfulness, relaxed tone.
24 November 2025
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years
The Professor/Director was very understanding and attentive to me. I will be forever grateful for the attention she gave me throughout the four weeks of the course. She even offered to give me some private lessons because I had a lot of questions.
3 November 2025
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 43 years
Really exceptionally great teachers
5 August 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 24 years
Information about Montevideo
Key Facts about Montevideo
- Price index excluding rent: 68* (32% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 45* (55% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:54* (46% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Uruguay average):234.29 UYU (18% more expensive than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Montevideo
Events in Montevideo
22 January 2026 - 28 February 2026Every year the streets of Montevideo echo with the sound of murgas and the candombe drums during the up to 40-day long carnaval. There are dance parades and outdoor stages and carnival here has a very different flavour than in Brazil.
30 March 2026 - 17 March 2026Rural life comes to the city once a year to show off and share their traditions. From riding displays, rodeos and folkloric dances to handmade goods and barbecues, this is a great day out for foreigners and locals alike.
24 August 2026One of the biggest popular events of the Montevidean year, La Noche de la Nostalgia is basically a big excuse to have a party and dance the night away to the hits of yesteryear.
02 October 2026 - 04 October 2026The Día del Patrimonio is a fairly recent event in the Uruguayan calendar. The first one was held in 1995. A great opportunity to visit government buildings, museums, palaces and other places of historical or architectural interest which are open to the public to commemorate the day.
What to do in Montevideo
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 20 minutes.
Main stops: Montevideo Airport, Montevideo
Taxi: 25 minutes drive to city center of Montevideo
Q&A - Questions about Spanish courses and schools in Montevideo
Do you have classes for seniors?
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish Courses in Montevideo
We would like to send a student with special learning needs.
In Montevideo, it's possible to organize private lessons for students under 18. A methodology with a play-based approach is used to introduce them to the language with a focus on having fun while learning.
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