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Playa del Carmen |
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Playa del Carmen is a big-time beach destination with a small-town
atmosphere. Located on Mexico’s Mayan Riviera just south
of Cancun, Playa (as it is called locally) attracts visitors
from all over the world. With shores that meet the turquoise
waters of the Caribbean Sea, long stretches of white sand beaches,
and palm trees that sway in the breeze, Playa is unmatched in
beauty.
As day turns into night, students can take advantage of the
area’s plentiful after-class (or after-beach) options.
Playa is home to a variety of restaurants offering both traditional
and international cuisine, as well as to many bars and discos
that will keep you entertained all night long. And if it’s
a dose of culture you’re looking for, Playa won’t
disappoint. One of the town’s claims to fame is its proximity
to significant Mayan archeological sites such as Tulúm,
Cobá, and the famous Chichén Itzá. Playa
del Carmen’s beautiful location, cultural and social activities,
and laid-back, friendly atmosphere makes it an excellent place
to study Spanish and enjoy the richness of Mexico.
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Three Good Reasons
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Playa del Carmen has incredible
beaches and warm, crystal-clear ocean waters, ideal
for water sports or beach activities—and the
schools are just blocks away from it all. |
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The possibility of outdoor classrooms provide a unique learning environment. |
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Playa del Carmen is a nice alternative
to its neighbor, Cancún, with far fewer tourists
and a more relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. |
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Playa del Carmen Weather |
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Playa del Carmen has a subtropical climate,
which means it's almost always warm—or hot. The
annual average temperature is about 80º F (27ºC).
All year-round, the humidity level is very high, often
around 90%. The ocean is always warm enough to swim in.
Spring (February-May) has very little rain. Nights can
be cool, but a sweater is rarely called for. Summer (June-August)
is hot with a few showers. Fall (Sept.-Oct.) has more
persistent rain, though it is still warm. Winter (Nov.-
Jan.) has the coolest temperatures of the year, making
it very comfortable. Nights at this time of year can be
chilly and it rains occasionally. |
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Located only a few minutes from the beach in a lively area, the school building is a typical Mexican house built in the Hacienda style. The language school offers modern classrooms spread over two floors and overlooking a magnificent exotic garden, a beautiful setting that provides an excellent learning environment. The school is also situated near many charming restaurants, cafés, and boutiques, so grabbing a Mexican snack or buying a silver bracelet is as easy as walking out the front door.
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Highlights |
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Location: Located in the city center just blocks from the
beach. |
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Facilities:Outdoor classes available, Spacious hacienda-style school building School in the center of Playa del Carmen, less than 10 minutes from the beach Classrooms fully air-conditioned and free wireless internet access. |
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Group Class Size: Maximum of 3-5 students. |
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Student Body: 25% of students are from Germany, 25% from the US, 15% are Swiss, 10% Austrian, 10% Swedish, 10% Norwegian and 5% from other locations. |
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Playa del Carmen |
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Activities and Excursions |
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Spanish lessons are usually held in the mornings, which leaves the afternoons free for social and cultural activities, trips, workshops, excursions, or leisure time to relax or explore on your own. The Playa del Carmen schools offer some fun and interesting options which allow you to make new friends among your international classmates, experience the enchanting Mexican culture, and practice your language skills in real-life situations. Just some of the activities available include cooking, salsa classes, movies, music, and fiestas.
Below are a few examples of the activities and excursions offered in Playa del Carmen.
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City Tour
On your first day of school, you can take part in our city tour to start exploring the country in which you are studying. We will show you and the other new students all the important things that you need to know for your daily life: how to withdraw money, how to get around by public transport, how to shop affordably, where to find Internet cafés, and much more. After this introduction, you will feel at home in no time! |
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Fishing and Diving
Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and the surrounding
area offer some excellent sportfishing and deep
sea fishing for sailfish, marlin, dorado, wahoo,
grouper, and bluefin tuna. The many nearby inlets,
flats, and lagoons give anglers a chance to try
their luck at catching tarpon, snook, permit, and
some hard-fighting bonefish. If diving or snorkeling
is on your agenda, you have certainly come to the
right place.
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of the Caribbean are noted for their clarity. Some
of the world's most famous reefs are just a short
distance from the coast of Mexico. There are underwater
national parks and many dive sites that are easily
accessible from nearby beaches and islands. |
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Cooking Lessons
Have you ever tried “Ceviche” or “Guacamole”? You will prepare and enjoy the culinary specialties of the country together with your teachers and other students. |
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Fiesta!
Enjoy our traditional Latin American fiestas with local foods, drinks and dances together with our teachers, students, friends and families! |
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Xel-Ha
Xel-Ha (pronounced Shell-Ha) is a national park
that seems more like a private aquarium. Swimming
and snorkeling in the warm protected lagoons and
canals offer even the novice a chance to enjoy thousands
of brightly colored tropical fish and other underwater
animal and plant-life. Xel-Ha also has several walking
trails and a museum to visit. |
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Xcaret
Xcaret (pronounced Sh-Caret) is an all-day family
adventure park built around natural grottos, fresh
and saltwater pools, and underground rivers that
run to the sea. It is packed with dive sites, horseback
riding trails, an exotic zoo, museums, and archeological
sites. You can walk around on the bottom of a Caribbean
lagoon with a dive helmet or glide down a jungle
river, both above and below ground.
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attractions are turtles, monkeys, dolphin shows,
snack bars and palapa-style restaurants with roving
musical groups. A spectacular Mayan-themed light
and sound show starts at dusk and fantastically
tops off a day at Xcaret. |
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Tulum
Tulum is the only oceanfront city built by the Maya.
It is also the only one that is walled. Located
on an incredibly beautiful Caribbean beach, Tulum
is small, and can be toured in about two hours,
but offers some incredible insight into the life
of the Mayan culture. The ruins contain 60 buildings,
which are thought to be about 10% of the original
city. |
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Coba
Coba is the largest of the Yucatan's archeological
sites. It contains 20,000 structures, and was once
home to as many as 40,000 Maya. Coba, which means
"Ruffled Water," was built along the shores
of five shallow lakes. |
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Chichén
Itzá
Chichén Itzá is undoubtedly one of
the wonders of the archaeological world, and a famous
symbol of the remarkable Mayan culture. Approximately
two and a half hours from Cancún, Chichén
Itzá has been meticulously restored, and
this incredible site, with its columned structures
and warrior images, is reminiscent of ancient Rome.
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to Chichén Itzá features a large visitor's
center and museum where you will find many of the
best-preserved sculptures and artifacts on display.
The ruins of Chichen Itzá are well-grouped,
so despite the impressive size of the complex, it
is easy to get around and see most of the attractions.
On the other hand, you could easily spend a week
in Chichén Itzá and not have seen
everything! |
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Playa del Carmen |
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Spanish & Salsa
If you’ve ever wanted to learn Latin dance,
here’s your chance. You’ll start your
day with Spanish group classes in the morning, and
have salsa lessons with a private instructor each
evening. It’s a great way to get into the
language and the culture of the tropics! |
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Technical Spanish
In our technical Spanish courses, we offer students the ideal preparation for the professional world or forthcoming internships, focusing on field specific vocabulary.
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Playa del Carmen |
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| Pam Ashley, USA |
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| "My experience at the school was great! The teachers are knowledgeable and friendly which made learning easier. There is also a lot of opportunities to make friends and to continue your Spanish experience outside the classroom. This school has a huge range of activities such as beach volleyball, salsa classes and cooking classes. Also on weekends there are many trips to go on. There is assistance to find accommodations and transportation from the airport. I wouldn’t change a thing; my whole experience was amazing!" |
| Nicole, USA |
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"The teachers are so wonderful and patient. Within the first two weeks I think I learned more than I did in a year of high school Spanish. The time goes quickly and my ability to learn more and more increased each day. I felt confident to try out my Spanish on the beach, at restaurants, and of course the bars on 5th Ave. I added on another week because I wanted to learn more and because I loved my accommodations. Being able to really live in Mexico, getting to know people who live and work here, and making new friends have been the best experiences of my life, and I LOVE the activities the school plans for the students...especially the Salsa lessons". ¡Muchas gracias!
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| Claudia, Switzerland |
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| " I’ m really happy I made this decision. I really enjoyed the classes and think that my Spanish is good enough now to travel by myself. I’m really satisfied with the school. The teachers help you in every way. I really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in and out of the school. Thanks to the teachers!!!!" |
| Elsa and Anthony, France |
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| "The balance between teaching methods and length of classes was excellent. All the teachers made us feel at ease and succeeded in helping us. This is a perfect school for beginners. The size of the classes were perfect. We are delighted to have achieved this level and will strongly consider returning." |
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Playa del Carmen |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$440.00 |
$880.00 |
$1320.00 |
$1760.00 |
$440.00 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$660.00 |
$1320.00 |
$1980.00 |
$2640.00 |
$660.00 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$209.00 |
$409.00 |
$599.00 |
$784.00 |
$169.00 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$434.00 |
$859.00 |
$1274.00 |
$1684.00 |
$389.00 |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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Host Family |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$682 |
$1364 |
$2046 |
$2728 |
$682 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$902 |
$1804 |
$2706 |
$3608 |
$902 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$451 |
$893 |
$1325 |
$1752 |
$411 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$676 |
$1343 |
$2000 |
$2652 |
$631 |
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Shared Apartment |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$671 |
$1342 |
$2013 |
$2684 |
$671 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$891 |
$1782 |
$2673 |
$3564 |
$891 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$440 |
$871 |
$1292 |
$1708 |
$400 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$665 |
$1321 |
$1967 |
$2608 |
$620 |
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| Notes |
 Price includes books and materials
Host family accommodation provides only breakfast and dinner.
Airport pickup costs $68 USD
Each class hour is 50 minutes.
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