Oaxaca’s indomitable spirit stems from its wild land and diverse people.
Nestled among vast mountains, Oaxaca has interesting archaeological sites, as well as caves and grottoes to lose yourself in time. Its people constitute a rich multicultural tapestry, with 16 different ethnic groups. Oaxaca’s many languages, cultures and traditions find common ground within Spanish.
- Location: Oaxaca State, Mexico
- Area: 93,952 km²


Oaxaca is known for its excellent location in the central highlands of the Mexican Republic, as well as for its artistic, architectural and cultural richness.
Adult Intensive Course
Dates for beginners 2022
Students who already speak Spanish can start studying on any Monday (except holidays).
Beginners can start their course on the following dates:
January 10, 24 | April 04, 18 | July 11, 25 | October 03, 17, 31 |
February 07, 21 | May02, 16, 30 | August 08, 22 | November 14, 28 |
March 07, 21 | June 13, 27 | September 05, 19 | December 12, 26 |
1-4 weeks$230/week |
5-12weeks$210 /week |
13-23weeks$195/week |
24weeks(or moore)$185/week |
42weeks(Academic Year)$155/week |
All prices are in US $.
The week starting 11 April has a duration of three days and therefore has a special price of $145 USD in both English and Spanish.
Our courses include:
– Registration
– 6+ hours / week of Spanish immersion with our social programme
(entrance fees and transportation not included).
Not included:
– Course book, approx. $50
National Holidays 2022
Our school IH Oaxaca will be closed for public holidays on these dates:
January 1st. : New Year | April 14th.: Easter Thursday | May 1st.: Labour Day | November 21st.: Mexican Revolution Day |
February 7th.: Constitution Day | April 15th.: Holy Friday | September 16th.: Independence Day | December 25th.: Christmas |
March 21st.: Birthday of Benito Juárez |
Please note that classes missed on the holidays mentioned above cannot be made up at other times.
Combine your course with:
Learn how to make the food we all know and love, the true Mexican way, and enjoy the food!
Duration Any number of weeks |
Level All |
Duration Five afternoons per week 5 hours/week |
Price $150 USD |
Put on your dancing shoes and learn from some of the best Latin dance teachers.
Duration Any number of weeks |
Level All |
Timetable Five afternoons per week 5 hours/week |
Price $150 USD |
Discover the secrets of Mexico, its history, diversity, art, culture, customs and economy.
The class is designed to improve your communication skills in Spanish while you learn.
Duration Any number of weeks |
Level All |
Schedule Five afternoons per week 5 hours/week |
Price Per week $150 USD |
This course will surely help you to expand your business!
Level All |
Pricing
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Learn specific vocabulary. This course is perfect for nurses, doctors and health care workers.
Note Optional visit to observe and meet Spanish-speaking doctors or nurses in a health centre. |
Supplement
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If you want to go at your own pace, learn exactly what you need to learn and decide for yourself how intensive you want your programme to be, individual lessons are the best option.
You can also combine private lessons with a group course.
Course fees
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Enjoy a fantastic family holiday complete with an excellent Spanish course. While parents attend an intensive course, we can organise classes to cover the time adults spend in class so that children are not left unattended.
Children from 6 to 15 years old
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To prepare you for coming to Mexico or to continue your studies after returning home, we recommend one of our online courses. Each Net Languages course consists of around 120 hours of interactive study materials and may also include individual written and oral tutorials with a qualified language instructor.
Course Fees
With Tutor
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Without guardian
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Our School
Our Spanish school in Oaxaca offers students a warm and friendly learning environment in the heart of the city. Our colourful classrooms are set around a sunny central courtyard which is perfect for relaxing and chatting with other international students between classes.
- 16th century colonial building with modern interior.
- 5 bright classrooms.
- Free Wi-Fi.
Beautiful outdoor courtyard where students gather at shaded tables to study together.
On-campus restaurant for coffee between classes or a traditional Mexican lunch.
Located in a lively central neighbourhood surrounded by cafes, restaurants, shops and art galleries.
Walking distance to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Oaxacan Painters, Oaxaca Cathedral, Santo Domingo de Guzman. Plaza de la Constitución or Zócalo (main square)
International House OaxacaC. de Mariano Abasolo 217, ruta independencia,
Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax. México
+52 (951) 427 76 96 / +52 (984) 181 37 46
studyspanish@ihmexico.com
https://alegrespanishschools.com
- We have private and shared rooms, both in English and Spanish.
- You can choose bed and breakfast or half board (which includes an evening meal).
- We also have on-site flats available for individuals or families.
- Plus, we have Mexican families who love to meet students from all over the world! Make new friends and maximise your opportunities to practise the Spanish you’ve learnt in class by chatting with your host family – we’re sure you’ll have an amazing experience!
Price per night (in USD $)
Student Residence | p/person | ||
Single room, self-catering | $ 216 | ||
Single room, with breakfast | $ 252 | ||
Single room, half board | $ 294 | ||
Shared room, no meals | $ 156 | ||
Habitación compartida, con desayuno | $ 192 | ||
Shared room, half board | $ 234 | ||
For students staying 4 weeks or more in the student residence. | |||
Shared room, no meals | $ 138 | ||
Shared room, with breakfast | $ 174 | ||
Shared room, half board | $ 216 | ||
Host family | |||
Single room in a host family with bed and amplifier; breakfast | $ 268 | ||
Single room in a host family with half-board | $ 298 | ||
On-site flats | |||
I. Single room in a shared flat | $ 258 | ||
J. Exclusive use of furnished 1-bedroom flat | $ 420 | ||
K. Double room in a shared flat | $ 180 | ||
L. Exclusive use of furnished 2/3-bedroom flats | $ 540 |