Na'atik Language & Cultural Institute Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico
Calle 57 entre 78 y 80 - 77240 Felipe Carrillo Puerto - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- 10% of every booking goes towards subsidising English classes for the local community.
- Sustainable business, the school is solar-powered and work with local partners so that profits stay in the community.
- Welcome dinner.
What we dislike about the school
- An older average age per class than in other schools in the same city.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 100% of students are from USA
The school's name, "Naátik", comes from the Maya expression 'To'on na'atik' which means 'We're understanding each other'.
Location: Na'atik Language & Culture Institute is located in the unique Mexican town of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo, Mexico. A small town off the beaten track in Mexico's Yucután Peninsula, Felipe Carrillo Puerto offers a unique and authentic immersive experience. The school is centrally located, within walking distance of many amenities, shops, and eateries, with the town centre and the central bus station also within walking distance of the school's front doors.
School facilities: The detached school building offers spacious classrooms with lots of natural light.
Course selection: As the school's name suggests, Na'atik Language & Culture Institute is both a language and cultural centre. In addition to Language tuition and course teaching Spanish, Na'atik also provides Maya and English lessons. These programmes can be taken as individual programmes or in small groups.
Social and cultural: Na'atik promotes the immersive language experience inside and outside of the classroom. From engaging walking tours and welcoming dinners to unique activities such as trips to remote jungle lagoons where students can swim and kayak, the school offers a wide range of activities for students of all preferences.
Na'atik promotes the interconnectedness of society and social responsibility. The school provides English language programmes to the local Maya community and is a strong advocate of equal opportunities for Indigenous children in Mexico.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Maya Small Group Lessons with Homestay
18 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from$824$804 / week Includes accommodationMore
Maya Small Group Lessons with Homestay
18 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
Offer!from
$824$804 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 21 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 824 804 | 1,598 1,559 | 2,372 2,313 | 3,146 3,068 | 3,920 3,822 | 4,694 4,577 | 5,468 5,332 | 6,242 6,086 | 7,016 6,841 | 7,790 7,596 | 9,338 9,105 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 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 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Spanish Small Group Lessons with Homestay18 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from$774$755 / week Includes accommodationMore
Spanish Small Group Lessons with Homestay
18 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
Offer!from
$774$755 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 21 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 774 755 | 1,498 1,461 | 2,222 2,167 | 2,946 2,873 | 3,670 3,579 | 4,394 4,285 | 5,118 4,991 | 5,842 5,696 | 6,566 6,402 | 7,290 7,108 | 8,738 8,520 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 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 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Private
Maya One-on-One Lessons with Homestay18 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from$924$901 / week Includes accommodationMore
Maya One-on-One Lessons with Homestay
18 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
Offer!from
$924$901 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 21 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 924 901 | 1,798 1,754 | 2,672 2,606 | 3,546 3,458 | 4,420 4,310 | 5,294 5,162 | 6,168 6,014 | 7,042 6,866 | 7,916 7,719 | 8,790 8,571 | 10,538 10,275 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 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 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 13 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Spanish One-on-One Lessons with Homestay18 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from$874$853 / week Includes accommodationMore
Spanish One-on-One Lessons with Homestay
18 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
Offer!from
$874$853 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 21 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 874 853 | 1,698 1,656 | 2,522 2,459 | 3,346 3,263 | 4,170 4,066 | 4,994 4,870 | 5,818 5,673 | 6,642 6,476 | 7,466 7,280 | 8,290 8,083 | 9,938 9,690 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 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 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Na'atik Language & Cultural Institute include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Welcome dinner
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Na'atik Language & Cultural Institute
- 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 Na'atik Language & Cultural Institute.
- Year of school foundation
- 2010
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Kitchen for student use
Library
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Bike rental
Free WIFI
Free parking
Free water dispenser
Free coffee
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with organizing transportation
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 100% |
| England | 5% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 2% |
| 18-24 years | 5% |
| 25-34 years | 5% |
| 35-50 years | 58% |
| >50 years | 30% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 3Adult courses - Throughout the year: 2Junior courses - In summer: 2Junior courses - Throughout the year: 2
- Minimum age of students
- 13 years8 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 4Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
- Average age of students
- In summer: 30 yearsThroughout the year: 19 years
Information for all courses offered by Na'atik Language & Cultural Institute
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $150
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Package extras:
Extra night in homestay (includes 3 meals): USD 35 per night.
Extra night only: USD 9.
Airport transfers:
Cancun and Cancun airport (1-4 passengers):- Pickups: USD 250.
- Round trip: USD 420.
Tulum and Tulum airport (1-4 passengers): - Pickups: USD 100.
- Round trip: USD 180.
The personalized (private) classes are taught by experienced, native-speaking, bilingual, university-trained educators who are passionate about the Spanish language, their community and their Mexican culture. You will have individualized instruction to work on your specific needs. When local English classes are in session, you can volunteer in a class, participate in an Intercultural Exchange, or share your experiences in one of the Career Talks. The school representative will pick you up from the Carrillo bus station, introduce you to your homestay family, be here to answer any questions you have and provide you with guidance and support during your stay. The school´s walking tour and welcome dinner will let you feel at ease in town. You’ll also enjoy a trip to a beautiful cenote Maya for swimming, a tortilla class (for those studying two or more weeks), and a bike for getting around. The school offers many additional, off-the-beaten path excursions to add on if you like!
- Pickups: USD 250.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 25 US$. 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, 16 Sep 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 16 Sep 2027, 02 Nov 2027, 25 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - 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.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Intercambio in the format of "speed dating",
- Career Talk. Adults - Paid activities
- Na'atik offers a variety of activities, and students can add them on a la carte once on-site.
Here's a short list of some of the options:
- Bike Tour of the Sian Ka'an biosphere,
- Visit to Raxalaj Maya Cultural Center,
- Screenprinting workshop at Ka´Kuxtal, a local art cooperative,
- Swedish/Maya fusion massage,
- Guided excursion to the Chacchoben archaeological site and Bacalar (Laguna de Siete Colores and Fort Bacalar),
- Cooking Class (included in 2+ week bookings, additional cost for 1-week bookings),
- Visit to an apiary of stingless melipona bees.
FAQ about Na'atik Language & Cultural Institute, Felipe Carrillo Puerto
I would like to learn Yucatec Maya. Do you offer private lessons online?
“Yes, we do offer private, one-on-one classes for students interested in learning Yucatec Maya. The language we teach is Yucateco Maya.”
Erica Matos-Lindsey, Language Immersion Coordinator from Na'atik Language & Cultural Institute - Jan 13, 2022
What is the number of students per class at Na'atik Language & Cultural Institute?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Na'atik Language & Cultural Institute varies from 1 (Maya One-on-One Lessons with Homestay) to 5 students (Maya Small Group Lessons with Homestay)”
Na'atik Language & Cultural Institute offers courses for which ages?
“Na'atik Language & Cultural Institute offers courses from 8 years to 99. The average age is 30 during the summer and 19 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Na'atik Language & Cultural Institute
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Na'atik S.C. | Tax registration ID: NAA100728NZ9
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
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 150 US$
- 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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