Spanish Courses and Programs
Courses and programs
At IDEAL Spanish Mexico, we offer total flexibility so your learning fits your life and goals.
We keep it simple by separating two key elements: Your Course Structure and Your Program Focus.
This is all about the structure of your classes:
- Group or Individual: Choose the dynamics you prefer—lively Small Group classes or personalized One-on-One attention.
- Flexible Hours: Select the number of hours per week that suits your schedule, from a relaxed pace to intensive immersion.
Almost every IDEAL Program is compatible with your chosen Course structure!
Our IDEAL Programs are specialized tracks designed for specific students and groups. They provide the content, context, and focus you need, whether you are:
- Spanish & Culture for the 50+ Traveler (Seniors)
- Solo Traveler Spanish (Independent Students)
- Spanish for Ministry & Religious Service (Clergy)
- Group Expeditions for Educators: Spanish & Culture in Mexico (Groups learning Spanish)
- Business Spanish Immersion (Professionals)
- IDEAL Mexico Journeys (Groups without Spanish class)
- Learn Spanish Online: Connect from Anywhere
Mix and match your perfect learning style (Course) with your perfect content (Program) and start your adventure!
Intensive Programs
This program allows students to make the most of the opportunities offered to learn and practice Spanish. The Intensive Program is the oldest and most comprehensive program we have.
Five classes of 50 minutes a day are divided into two parts. From 9:00 am to 12:00 pm students learn new things, review vocabulary, practice grammar (using an inductive learning strategy), work on exercises, go over homework, etc. In the second period, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, the main activity is practicing Spanish, with activities that include conversation, watching films or television, listening to the radio and audio materials, reading newspapers, going out into the street to talk to people, and anything else that helps students put what they have learned in class into practice.
In addition to the 5 classes of 50 minutes in groups of no more than 5 students, there are also a variety of optional activities, which are cultural, recreational, and social. While these activities are optional, we strongly recommend them as the perfect complement to any Ideal program.
- Start: Every Monday throughout the year.
- Duration: Each student chooses the number of weeks s/he wants.
- Lessons per week: 25 classes of 50 minutes per week in small groups.
- Class size: Maximum of 5 students per class.
- Schedule: From 9am to 2pm, plus daily optional activities.
Regular Program
The Regular Program is designed for those who are looking for something more relaxed. This program is an excellent way to take advantage of their time in Cuernavaca to improve their Spanish, and to become familiar with Mexican culture. As with the Intensive Program, students are encouraged to participate in the optional activities at Ideal. The difference between the Regular and Intensive programs is the number of hours students study daily.
- Start: Every Monday throughout the year.
- Duration: Each student chooses the number of weeks s/he wants.
- Lessons per week: 20 classes of 50 minutes per week in small groups.
- Class size: Maximum of 5 students per class.
- Schedule: From 9am to 1pm, plus daily optional activities.
Express Program
For those who wish to take advantage of their stay at but having no too much time, or want to enjoy our city and surroundings while in Mexico, we offer a light version program:.
- Start: Every Monday throughout the year.
- Duration: Each student chooses the number of weeks s/he wants.
- Lessons per week: 15 classes of 50 minutes per week in small groups
- Class size: Maximum of 5 students per class.
- Schedule: 9am to 12pm in groups, plus daily optional activities.
Private Lessons
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Flexibility is the best word to describe our Private Lessons Program. Whether students want to complement one of our other programs with private lessons or take lessons with the duration and scheduling of their choosing, private lessons are an excellent option. Students choose the number of hours they want to study each day and make their own schedule. Private lessons are available 7 days a week, all year round.
- Start: Any day of the year.
- Duration: Each student chooses the number of weeks, days, and hours s/he wants to study.
- Lessons per week: To be chosen by the student.
- Class size: 1 on 1.
- Schedule: To be chosen by the student, plus daily optional activities.
Basic Program
Three hours of classes, five days a week divided into two sessions with a different teacher for each session. From 9:00am to 12:00pm, or 4:00 to 7:00pm.
- Start: Every Monday throughout the year.
- Duration: Each student chooses the number of weeks s/he wants.
- Lessons per week: 15 classes of 50 minutes per week in small groups.
- Class size: Maximum of 5 students per class.
- Schedule: 9 am to 12pm, in two sessions with two different teachers.
Regular Program
Four hours of classes, five days a week, divided evenly between two teachers.
- Start: Every Monday throughout the year.
- Duration: Each student chooses the number of weeks s/he wants.
- Lessons per week: 20 classes of 50 minutes per week in small groups.
- Class size: Maximum of 5 students per class.
- Schedule: 9am to 1pm, or 3pm to 7pm, in two sessions with different teachers.
Super-Intensive
Six hours of classes, five days a week, divided into three sessions, each with a different teacher. The last session is held after “La Comida” (3:00 – 5:00pm).
- Start: Every Monday throughout the year.
- Duration: Each student chooses the number of weeks s/he wants.
- Lessons per week: 30 classes of 50 minutes per week in small groups.
- Class size: Maximum of 5 students per class.
- Schedule: 9am to 1pm, and 3pm to 7pm, in three sessions with different teachers.
Super-Intensive Workshops
Four hours of regular Spanish classes, five days a week, divided into two sessions, each with a different teacher. Plus two more hours of workshops in the afternoon 4:00 – 6:00pm.
- Start: Every Monday throughout the year.
- Duration: Each student chooses the number of weeks s/he wants.
- Lessons per week: 20 classes of Spanish of 50 minutes, per week in small groups.
- Class size: Maximum of 5 students per class.
- Schedule: Spanish classes: 9am to 1pm, divided in two sessions with different teachers; and workshops: 4pm to 6pm.
- Workshop schedule: Monday & Friday: weaving. Tuesday & Thursday: Wooden carving animals. Wednesday: Cooking
General Recommendations and Notes for all Courses of IDEAL
- We recommend participating in a course at least 4 weeks to see significant progress in your Spanish.
- If you want to receive academic credit, inquire about your college’s or university’s requirements. Ideal does not offer academic credit directly, but most academic institutions grant credit for studies at Ideal.
- Remember that for almost all our courses you can start any Monday of the year, and study for as many weeks as you want or need.
- Bear in mind that Ideal is required by law to close on Official Mexican Holidays.
- Take in mind the possibility to study in Cuernavaca and Oaxaca, studying in the same school in two different and diverse locations.
