Discover a stunning turquoise ocean, explore mysterious Mayan temples and meet many hospitable people. Playa del Carmen is a small town located less than an hour south of Cancun airport in the state of Quintana Roo. Learn Spanish and discover our unique cultural heritage, then spend time relaxing on our white sandy beaches.
Need a break from your routine?
Come explore the Riviera Maya and learn to speak Spanish fluently.
Playa del Carmen is known for its sandy beaches and relaxed atmosphere.
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 09, 23 | April 03, 17 | July 10, 24 | October 02, 16, 30 |
| February 07, 20 | May 02, 15, 29 | August 07, 21 | November 13, 27 |
| March 06, 21 | June 12, 26 | September 04, 18 | December 11, 26 |
1-4 weeks |
5-12weeks |
13-23weeks |
24weeks(or moore) |
42weeks(academic year) |
- Our courses include:
- Register
- 6+ hours / week of Spanish immersion with our social programme (entrance fees and transport not included).
- Welcome Breakfast
- Level interview before starting the course
- City tour on the first day
- Certificate at the end of the course
- Closing ceremony
- Not included:
- Course book.
National Holidays 2023
| Sunday, January 1 | New Year | Thursday, April 6 | Holy Thursday | Monday May 1 | Labor Day | Monday, November 20 | Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution |
| Monday, February 6 | Commemoration of the promulgation of the Mexican Constitution of 1917. | Friday, April 7 | Good Friday | Saturday, September 16 | Independence of Mexico | Monday, December 25 | Christmas |
| Monday March 20 | Commemoration of the birth of Benito Juárez. |
Please take into account that classes missed due to holidays will not be made up on other dates.
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 |
Timetable Five afternoons per week 5 hours/week |
Put on your dancing shoes and learn from some of the best Latin dance teachers.
| Duration Any number of weeks |
Level All |
Time Table Five afternoons per week 5 hours/week |
Playa del Carmen is famous for its diving.
We work with a specialised diving school and offer two courses:
A. Diving for beginners: a 3 day course leading to PADI Open Water certification for dives up to 18 metres.
B. Advanced Diving Course: a 3 day course leading to PADI certification for dives up to 30 metres.
| Duration 3 days on any given day Number of weeks |
Calendar All dives and other activities are scheduled so as not to clash with Spanish lessons taken in the mornings. |
Supplement Beginner Advanced (Diving equipment and dive manual included) |
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 |
Time Table Five afternoons per week 5 hours/week |
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 For individual medical Spanish 2 hours / day (10 hours / week). For two students with the same level who want to study together. 2 hours / day (10 hours / week). |
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.
With Tutor
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Wiyhout Tutor
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Our Spanish School
Our beautiful building is located just a block and a half from the beach and half a block from Playa del Carmen’s famous 5th avenue. The school has 10 spacious classrooms, all air-conditioned to ensure that you feel comfortable and can concentrate on your lessons.
We also have a beautiful garden where you can have lunch or relax while checking your email. Wifi, of course, is included. If you need to print your flight tickets, feel free to use our computer area. Our staff is friendly and always ready to help.
International House Playa del Carmen
Calle 14 Norte #171, entre Av.5 y 10, Col. Centro
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo C.P. 77710, México
https://alegrespanishschools.com
Our beautiful residence is located in the centre of Playa del Carmen, in a very quiet street, next to the main church of the town and only two blocks (or 5 minutes walk) from the school.
All 22 rooms have twin beds and each room has its own private bathroom. The rooms also have a desk, TV, ceiling fans and air conditioning, as well as a small fridge.
You can choose bed and breakfast or half board (which includes an evening meal). Please note that all meals are served in the residence itself. If you prefer, you can have the “self-catering” option, in which case you can use the fully equipped kitchen in the residence to prepare your own meals.
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!
