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Key points

Magnificent and unique site
Quality courses
Course + voluntary work option

The school

Levels: Beginner to Proficiency
School size: M
Accommodation: Host family, Residence
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 27 years
Nationality mix: United States, Netherlands, Germany, etc..
ratings: 36 authentic opinions

Key points

Magnificent and unique site
Quality courses
Course + voluntary work option

The school

Levels: Beginner to Proficiency
School size: M
Accommodation: Host family, Residence
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 27 years
Nationality mix: United States, Netherlands, Germany, etc..
ratings: 36 authentic opinions

The school is located at the heart of the city centre, in a beautiful fully refurbished colonial building just steps from the Plaza de Armas. The course centre has 7 light and spacious classrooms, some located on the ground floor and opening onto the sun-drenched inner courtyard, others on the first floor, with a balcony and views of the Santo Domingo Church. Smaller rooms are also available for private courses. To relax after classes, socialise with your new international friends in the café overlooking the courtyard or in the large common room. Other facilities include a multimedia room, a kitchen and a cafeteria.

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Use of study centre
Learning progress monitoring
Diploma or Certificate
Activity programme

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Use of study centre
Learning progress monitoring
Diploma or Certificate
Activity programme

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Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 6
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 08:30-12:30 or 14:30 - 18:30

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

1805

3965

4985

3545

7865

9905

5285

11765

14825

Extra week (36+)

145

325

410

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.84 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 30.03 / 01.05 / 31.05 / 30.08 / 08.10 / 01.11 / 25.12.2018

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

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Lessons: 30 of 55 minutes; (20 general + 10 one-to-one)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 6
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 08:30-12:30 or 14:30 - 18:30 + one-to-one lessons to be specified

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

3425

5585

6605

6785

11105

13145

10145

16625

19685

Extra week (36+)

280

460

545

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.84 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 30.03 / 01.05 / 31.05 / 30.08 / 08.10 / 01.11 / 25.12.2018

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 1
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined

Course info

315

495

580

565

925

1095

815

1355

1610

1065

1785

2125

1565

2645

3155

2065

3505

4185

3065

5225

6245

Extra week (12+)

250

430

515

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.84 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 30.03 / 01.05 / 31.05 / 30.08 / 08.10 / 01.11 / 25.12.2018

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 6
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 08:30-12:30 or 14:30 - 18:30

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

1805

3965

4985

3545

7865

9905

5285

11765

14825

Extra week (36+)

145

325

410

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.84 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 20.06 / 24.06 / 29.07 / 30.08 / 08.10 / 01.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 30 of 55 minutes; (20 general + 10 one-to-one)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 6
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 08:30-12:30 or 14:30 - 18:30 + one-to-one lessons to be specified

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

3425

5585

6605

6785

11105

13145

10145

16625

19685

Extra week (36+)

280

460

545

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.84 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 20.06 / 24.06 / 29.07 / 30.08 / 08.10 / 01.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Proficiency

Students/class: max. 1
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined

Course info

315

495

580

565

925

1095

815

1355

1610

1065

1785

2125

1565

2645

3155

2065

3505

4185

3065

5225

6245

Extra week (12+)

250

430

515

All prices are in USD. USD 1 ≈ GBP 0.84 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 20.06 / 24.06 / 29.07 / 30.08 / 08.10 / 01.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Ask for an appointment Free quote

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.1/5

Overall rating

94% of students recommending this school

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36 students gave their opinion about this school

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Value for money (3 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (4 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
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Leisure (4 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

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« Aktivitäten in der Schule sind gut um spanisch zu üben »

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Value for money (3 / 5)
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Value for money (4 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (3.7 / 5)
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School (3 / 5)
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Teaching (3.3 / 5)
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Ludivine B.

18 years old - France

/ 5

J'ai beaucoup appris en étant immergé dans la culture Péruvienne. L'école parfaitement située dans le centre historique nous a permis de faire des sorties pendant les cours et de mettre en pratique ce que nous avons appris. Le programme de l'école m'avait d'abord paru un peu répétitif, mais il s'est révélé être très efficace et au point. Sans compter sur la gentillesse infinie de tous les professeurs de l'école, toujours prêts à nous aider et à nous transmettre leur culture et leur langue. Cette sublime petite école très chaleureuse avait quelque chose de magique, hors du temps, proche de tout. Je reprocherais seulement à certaines salles de classe d'avoir parfois les murs un peu trop fins, gênant la concentration lorsqu'il y a du bruit et du passage. Les petits groupes (6 personnes maximum) sont réellement la clé pour bien apprendre et pratiquer beaucoup la langue. De plus, cela permet une vraie relation avec le professeur, qui se soucie sincèrement de l'apprentissage et de la progression des élèves. Une famille adorable et vraiment impliquée dans mon séjour, qui a bien pris soin de moi du premier au dernier jour, en s'assurant que je comprenne bien tout (fonctionnement du bus, heure et contenu des repas, différents lieux à visiter etc). Toujours prêt à me donner des conseils sur mes excursions pour que je profite au mieux de mon séjour. Les cours de bachata sont un souvenir inoubliable! ESL, je ne saurais jamais comment vous remercier. Grace à vous, j'ai vécu un séjour incroyable dans un pays que je voulais visiter depuis mon plus jeune âge — j'en ai pris plein les yeux! — et j'ai rencontré d'autres étudiants extraordinaires, vraiment extraordinaires. De vrais amis. Et je suis tellement fière de mon niveau d'espagnol, tant amélioré en si peu de temps! Cette expérience a été incroyable, et elle a changé ma vie. Merci, infiniment.

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6 weeks, June – July 2018

Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4.5 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.8 / 5) ()
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Leisure (5 / 5)
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Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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School (3.5 / 5)
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Teaching (4.3 / 5)
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Accommodation (4 / 5) (Residence)
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Leisure (3.7 / 5)
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Erwan P.

22 years old - France

/ 5

Cusco est un peu décevante en soit, surtout si l'on a trop en tête la capitale des incas, car très très touristique. Mais il est tout de même agréable d'y vivre, et c'est également un bon tremplin vers d'autres destinations. Les salles de cours, on ne peut pas dire que c'est le grand luxe, mais le bâtiment de l'école reste accueillant et confortable. L'école est très agréable, les professeurs intéressants, amusants, sympas et compétents, et les progrès rapides.

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2 weeks, June 2018

Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (4.8 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.3 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (4.3 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui, comme je l'ai dit les professeurs sont très bons, l'ambiance en classe est sympa et donne envie de parler, et puis l'espagnol est assez facile à apprendre quand on parle français »

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School highlights

« Enseignement très satisfaisant, possibilités de rencontrer des étrangers de diverses nationalités »

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Top tips

« Ausangate trek »

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Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (3.5 / 5) (Host family)
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Anonymous

22 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Peru ist ein aussergewöhnlich interessantes Land mit sehr netten Leuten. Es kommt vom (Lebens-) Standart und Gefühl dem der Schweiz nicht sehr nahe, aber die Erfahrung ist einzigartig. In all den 12 Wochen sehr viele Deutsche, Schweizer, Österreicher und Niederländer. Die Schule ist super um Leute kennen zu lernen und auch um Sprechen zu lernen und üben. Die Lehrer sind sehr nett, aber die Schule ist klein, die Zimmer zu klein und für den Preis kann man bei 12 Wochen Kurs wohl wirklich ein Lehrbuch erwarten.Die hauseigene Travelagency ist gemäss Kollegen sehr professionel, aber sehr teuer. Die Strasse runter links ist meine Agency des Vertrauens. Sehr nette und kommunikative Gastfamilie. Sehr herzlicher Empfang und auch über alle 12 Wochen hinweg immer hilfsbereit und lieb.

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12 weeks, March – May 2018

Value for money (2 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (2.8 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (4.3 / 5)
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Top tips

« Manú Nationalpark, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Maras & Moray, Valle Sagrado, Titicacasee (Copacabana (Bolivien)), Tipon, Arequipa, Ica, Paracas, Nazca »

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Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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School (3.8 / 5)
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Nationality mix

Teaching (3 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (3 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (4.3 / 5)
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School highlights

« Sehr familiäres Klima. Meist sehr engagierte Lehrer. »

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Host family
Staying with a host family is a unique opportunity to make the most out of your language course. You will immerse yourself in the Peruvian culture and the Spanish language, and so enhance your language skills. You will have a single room with half board included.

Amauta Residence
The residence is located in the same building as the school, which means you can stay right in the city centre, have daily contact with international students and avoid transportation to go to class. Single, double, triple and quadruple rooms, all spacious and with natural light, are available. The bathrooms and equipped kitchen are shared and you will enjoy many common areas with sofas and free Wi-Fi to relax with your new friends or revise your Spanish lessons. Two meals per day (breakfast and lunch), prepared by the school’s cook, are included – perfect to save money and taste the local specialties!

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Amauta residence

General information

The Spanish school and residence are located on Calle San Agustin, next to the well-known Marriott and Novotel hotels and just two blocks from the famous Plaza de Armas of Cusco. The student residence, located within the school building, consists of singles, doubles and one triple (or quadruple) room. The rooms are spacious with natural light and high ceilings. There are three new shared bathrooms and several cosy corners with small sofas for studying or hanging out. Students are welcome to use the kitchen facilities and the student lounge. There is free Wi-Fi and a chef-in-residence who prepares a delicious range of Andean and foreign cuisine. Breakfast and a delicious home-cooked three-course lunch are included in this option, a great deal!

School distance

The residence is in the same building as the school.

Means of transportation:: residence is located on the same premises as school
Walking distance to public transport:: 10 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:: 10 minutes
Coffee shops:: 10 minutes
Restaurants:: 10 minutes
Shops:: 10 minutes
Pharmacy:: 10 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 16+

Arrival and departure

	Check-in / Check-out Sunday from 12:00 Saturday until 12:00 Flexible check in/check out
	Entry card (building)
	Key (building)
	Code (building)
	Staff on-site 24h
	Deposit

Meals

	Use of kitchen
	Meal-plan half-board

Facilities

	Reception desk
	Smoking area
	Cafeteria
	Shared kitchen
	Oven
	Microwave
	Cutlery available
	Vending machine
	Laundry
	Common area/lounge
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	TV in common room
	DVD-player in common room
	Balcony/terrace
	Garden
	BBQ area
	Wheelchair accessible
	Parking (cars)
	Parking (bicycles)
	Swimming pool
	Gym

Room types and facilities

	Single 7 rooms ~10 m²
	Twin 3 rooms min.: 15 m²/ max.: 18 m²
	Shared room 4 rooms min.: 15 m²/ max.: 18 m² 2 triple/quadruple rooms

	Air conditioning
	Heating
	Smoking
	Duvet and pillow provided
	Bed sheets provided
	Towels provided
	Toilet paper
	Ensuite toilet ensuite bathroom available only in single rooms and upon request
	Ensuite shower ensuite shower available only in single rooms and upon request
	Wash basin
	Shared toilets to share between 6 students
	Shared showers to share between 6 students
	Cleaning daily
	Desk upon request
	Wardrobe
	Cooking facilities
	Microwave
	TV
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	Floor wood
	Balcony some rooms have a balcony
	Safe deposit box
	Room key provided

Our partner school insists on allowing you to discover the city of Cusco, bathed in history, and its magnificent region which is considered as the cradle of the Inca civilization. The city which never sleeps lives in an eternal festive atmosphere. Cusco will charm you with its intense nightlife, where everyone will find an event to their taste, whatever their age. This city is an open book: each building, each street, each district, each dance, each party, each stone is charged with a fascinating history. You will be able to enjoy the warmth and kindness of its inhabitants, inheritors of an age-old culture, during the most spectacular religious festivals on the continent, like Inti Raym, the sun festival. The school invites you to discover the magic of Cusco and go on excursions to the majestic site of Macchu Picchu, the spectacular fortress of Sacsayhuamán and the fertile Sacred Valley of the Incas in the company of the other international students. It will also introduce you to the preparation of typical dishes, the music and dances of Peru.

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Our students recommend it

94%

36 students rated this school. See the testimonials of former students.

Special offers

Voluntary work placement fee	130 USD
Extra night with host family	30 USD
Extra night in a residence	45 USD
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Cusco)	30 USD
Combined course with volunteer work programme It is an opportunity to combine Spanish courses with hands-on experience. Volunteer work offers you the chance to cross the bridge that often separates Peruvians from visiting tourists. It is possible to complete a volunteer work programme in various sectors such as social, education, health, etc. Program includes a mediation fee and is available after a 2-week Spanish program and for a minimum duration of 2 or 3 weeks (depending on the project and the Spanish proficiency level of the participant).

Extra night with host family	30 USD
Extra night in a residence	40 USD
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Cusco)	30 USD