Chichén Itzá Language School Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Calle 22 entre 35 y 40 avenida Gonzalo Guerrero - 77710 Playa del Carmen - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Free conversation club.
- Great location, close to the beach.
- Free activities including Mexican cooking classes and salsa dance lessons.
- Best rated school in Playa del Carmen
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50% of students are from USA
Chichén Itzá is a family-run school that offers an immersive learning experience with certified and experienced Mexican teachers.
Location: Chichén Itzá Language School Playa del Carmen is located in the coastal resort town and vibrant Playa Del Carmen, in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The school is housed in the town centre, close to several eateries, amenities and local attractions. The beautiful beaches of Playa del Carmen are only a 20-minute walk from the school's front doors.
Course selection: In addition to General Spanish courses taught in groups, Chichén Itzá Language School also supplies private tuition, which can be taken in conjunction or separately from a General Spanish programme.
Social and cultural: The school encourages students to make the most of their time in the Mayan Riviera, regularly promoting excursions and activities for students to enjoy. Such excursions and activities can include tours to the Riviera Maya and the Yucutan Peninsula, Salsa lessons, Scuba Diving, Mexican cooking classes and volunteer work.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Private Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!fromMX$4,500MX$4,275 / week More
Private Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
MX$4,500MX$4,275 / week
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FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (MX$) Our price (MX$) | 4,500 4,275 | 9,000 8,550 | 13,500 12,825 | 18,000 17,100 | 22,500 21,375 |
| Price in US$ | 250 | 499 | 749 | 998 | 1,248 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Student reviews about "Private Lessons" at Chichén Itzá Language School
Oona
"It was good but hard work! "
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Semi-Private lessons 10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromMX$2,400MX$2,280 / week More
Semi-Private lessons
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
MX$2,400MX$2,280 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (MX$) Our price (MX$) | 2,400 2,280 | 4,800 4,560 | 7,200 6,840 | 9,600 9,120 |
| Price in US$ | 134 | 267 | 400 | 533 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Chichén Itzá Language School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Student opinions about Chichén Itzá Language School, Playa del Carmen
4.6
Overall school rating of
Chichén Itzá Language School, Playa del Carmen
Chichén Itzá Language School, Playa del Carmen
11 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Social activities
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Value for money
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
Students 50+ years (4 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Mutsumi
38 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teaching staff and administration, being a family-run business, had a very close relationship and were wonderful people.”
“The number of teachers was small, so there weren't many students, as it was a small school. I took private lessons, and the only opportunity to meet other students in the same building was during the cooking class held once a week.
I asked if it was possible to increase the number of lessons in the second week, but it seems there was no availability, so it wasn't possible.”
I asked if it was possible to increase the number of lessons in the second week, but it seems there was no availability, so it wasn't possible.”
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Course: Intensive Spanish - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Feb. 2025
Oona
68 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Easy to walk to and had aircon so not hot.
Friendly and welcoming.
We had good discussions ranging from politics to scuba.”
Friendly and welcoming.
We had good discussions ranging from politics to scuba.”
Insider tip: “It can be difficult to spot as there is no obvious sign - look for the little flags.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was good but hard work!
Verified
Course: Private Lessons - 1 week
Review date: 10. Dec. 2024
Hans
69 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Great teacher. Very well organized and knowledgeable.”
Verified
Course: Intensive Spanish - 1 week
Review date: 5. Apr. 2024
Susana
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Excellent teacher. Very methodical, experienced, patient, kind and enthusiastic. Well organized and easy to understand and learn from.”
“Classroom very small. Can easily hear class next door. No contact made by school before first day so I did not know what to bring to class or what level I was in. No placement test. Paper towels missing in bathroom to dry hands.”
Insider tip: “Bring a notebook and pen every day. Also a folder to put class handouts in. Would have liked a booklet from school. Some of the handouts were hard to read and got wrinkled, ripped, wet because they were not in a booklet.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Fantastic teacher
Other comments: Highly recommend.
Verified
Course: Intensive Spanish - 1 week
Review date: 22. Jan. 2024
Lena
22 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The lessons were great, Haleyda was very very nice and was able to answer all my questions and adapt to my learning pace very well!”
“I had very little information at the beginning, but everything worked out in the end :)”
Verified
Course: Intensive Spanish - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Apr. 2023
Patricia
36 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The two week intensive classes were rigorous and engaging. Small classes of 3-6 people gave each of us plenty of opportunities to apply our language skills. Alex was an attentive teacher while immersing us into the language, culture, current events, etc. I am very pleased with my progress and the experience. Alex' wife and daughter were also a great help and so kind. Big thanks to Javier for the bachata lessons, too!”
“Although I loved the weekends on the beach, I kind of missed the classes! The people at Chiechen Itza provided a safe and comfortable place to practice. ^^”
Insider tip: “Dance classes on Wednesday”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Maybe ask about any needed text materials beforehand. If you ever feel like you have any concerns or something is not meeting your expectations, you can ask them about it. They are good people.
Other comments: Really glad we chose to attend classes here where we could have small intensive classes with Alex. :)
Verified
Course: Intensive Spanish - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Mar. 2022
Jürgen
Overall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: Intensive Spanish - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Nov. 2023
Christina
Overall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: Intensive Spanish - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Jun. 2023
Sheryl
Overall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Intensive Spanish - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Apr. 2023
Amos
22 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Intensive Spanish - 3 weeks
Review date: 25. Mar. 2023
George
22 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Private Lessons - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Feb. 2019
Ratings of Chichén Itzá Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Mexico
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Chichén Itzá Language School
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Spanish teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Chichén Itzá Language School.
- Year of school foundation
- 2013
General school facilities
Library
Garden
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with organizing transportation
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 3
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 50% |
| Germany | 25% |
| Other nationalities | 25% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 11.111111111111% |
| 18-24 years | 22.222222222222% |
| 25-34 years | 22.222222222222% |
| 35-50 years | 33.333333333333% |
| >50 years | 11.111111111111% |
The average age outside summer is 40 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 25Throughout the year: 15
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 4Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 65 years
Information for all courses offered by Chichén Itzá Language School
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately MX$270 per course level.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 450 MXN. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 05 Feb 2026, 18 Mar 2026, 01 May 2026, 15 May 2026, 16 Sep 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 05 Feb 2027, 18 Mar 2027, 01 May 2027, 15 May 2027, 16 Sep 2027, 25 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.Please note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Cancun International Airport:
- MX$1,800 one way
Questions and answers about Chichén Itzá Language School
Can I pay the balance in Mexican Pesos upon arrival?
“Yes, you can pay the balance in cash in Mexican Pesos on your first day of class.”
Haleyda Galicia, Administration from Chichén Itzá Language School - Apr 13, 2023
FAQ about Chichén Itzá Language School, Playa del Carmen
What accommodation options does the school offer?
“This school only offers accommodation in flats, single rooms, without meals. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 24, 2023
Is airport pickup offered by Chichén Itzá School?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Cancun International Airport (1800 MXN)”
What is the number of students per class at Chichén Itzá Language School?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Chichén Itzá Language School varies from 1 (Private Lessons) to 2 students (Semi-Private lessons )”
Which countries are students of Chichén Itzá Language School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Chichén Itzá Language School comes from USA with a 50% representation, followed by students from Germany (25%) and Russia (25%).”
Chichén Itzá Language School offers courses for which ages?
“Chichén Itzá Language School offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 25 during the summer and 65 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Chichén Itzá Language School
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:20
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Haleyda Alejandra Galicia Rojas | Tax registration ID: RFC:GARH920417U46
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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