Spanish Experience CenterPuerto Vallarta, Mexico 
República de Chile #182 - 48350 Puerto Vallarta - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Location in renovated Mexican hacienda
- Top rated school facilities4.7
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
The school has more than 30 years of experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language and offers a fully immersive experience to students, living up to its motto: living it is learning it!
Location: Spanish Experience Center Puerto Vallarta is located in the stunning and popular beach resort city of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The school is housed just two blocks from the beach and has many amenities, cafés, shops and attractions nearby. Such attractions within walking distance include the Puerto Vallarta Malecón, the Mirador El Cerro de la Cruz, Los Muertos Beach, the Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Camarones Beach and more. There are also several art galleries and eateries close by.
Social and Cultural: The school can help students with many ideas and plans for excursions and local cultural activities, in addition to the weekly activities that they arrange. Activities may include Traditional Mexican cooking classes, Margarita days, weekly off-campus social events such as going to the theatre, nights at a bar, releasing turtles and more. Excursions can include trips to the numerous towns and villages surrounding Puerto Vallarta, in addition to trips to Guadalajara and Tequila.
Course selection: Spanish Experience Center offers programmes suitable for all of the family, with something available for all levels. In addition to General Spanish programmes, the school provides Spanish for kids and teens, Executive Spanish and Private tuition.
Spanish Courses
General Language
Standard Course
15 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
248US$236US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 248 236 | 496 472 | 744 707 | 952 905 | 1190 1131 | 1428 1357 | 1666 1583 | 1865 1772 | 2331 2215 | 2738 2602 | 238 227 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Student comments about "Standard Course" at Spanish Experience Center
Pamela
"Well structured. "
Giles
"I liked Govanni's approach to teaching grammar. I am a visual learner and he uses diagrams. For me he made the imperative, the subjunctive easy. Thanks, Govanni. I also enjoyed the Tres Reyes celebration in the lobby, before classes stated. Govanni also taught Mexican culture, which I suppose explains the "experience" in the Spanish Experience Center. Everyone is very friendly."
Patricia
"An incredibly great, nice and helpful team. You feel part of a big family right from the start. I would book a course there again at any time."
Durward
"My teachers, Enrique and Luis, were excellent! I studied for an hour every day and I tried to watch the Spanish soap operas.
Thank you very much!"
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Course
In high demand!
25 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
357US$340US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 357 340 | 714 679 | 1071 1018 | 1371 1303 | 1714 1629 | 2057 1955 | 2399 2280 | 2685 2551 | 3356 3189 | 3941 3744 | 343 326 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Additional information for all courses
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Combination Course (15 group + 10 individual)
25 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
526US$500US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 526 500 | 1052 1000 | 1578 1500 | 2020 1919 | 2525 2399 | 3030 2879 | 3535 3359 | 3956 3759 | 4945 4698 | 5807 5517 | 505 480 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
This course includes 3 group lessons and 2 private lessons per day.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Executive Course (25 group + 15 individual)
40 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
720US$684US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 720 684 | 1440 1368 | 2160 2052 | 2765 2627 | 3456 3284 | 4148 3941 | 4839 4598 | 5414 5144 | 6768 6430 | 7949 7552 | 691 657 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
8 daily lessons of 50 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 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:20
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Children's Program 15 (6 to 11 years old)
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
310US$295US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 310 295 | 620 589 | 930 884 | 1240 1178 | 1550 1473 | 1860 1767 | 2170 2062 | 2480 2356 | 3100 2945 | 3720 3534 | 310 295 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
6 years
Age range: 6 - 11 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
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Children's Program 25 (6 to 11 years old)
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
425US$404US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 425 404 | 850 808 | 1275 1212 | 1700 1615 | 2125 2019 | 2550 2423 | 2975 2827 | 3400 3230 | 4250 4038 | 5100 4845 | 425 404 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
6 years
Age range: 6 - 11 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Teen Program (12 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week | 7 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
425US$404US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 425 404 | 850 808 | 1275 1212 | 1700 1615 | 2125 2019 | 2550 2423 | 2975 2827 | 3400 3230 | 4250 4038 | 5100 4845 | 425 404 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range: 12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Online
Skype Private Course
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
250US$238US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 250 238 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Executive Course
40 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
845US$803US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 845 803 | 1690 1606 | 2535 2409 | 3245 3083 | 4056 3854 | 4868 4625 | 5679 5396 | 6354 6037 | 7943 7546 | 9329 8863 | 811 771 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
8 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 17:30
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Private Intensive Course
25 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
615US$585US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 615 585 | 1230 1169 | 1845 1753 | 2362 2244 | 2953 2806 | 3543 3366 | 4134 3928 | 4625 4394 | 5781 5492 | 6790 6451 | 591 562 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Private Standard Course
15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
377US$359US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 377 359 | 754 717 | 1131 1075 | 1448 1376 | 1810 1720 | 2172 2064 | 2534 2408 | 2835 2694 | 3544 3367 | 4162 3954 | 362 344 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Semi-Private Course
20 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
540US$513US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 540 513 | 1080 1026 | 1620 1539 | 2160 2052 | 2700 2565 | 3240 3078 | 3780 3591 | 4320 4104 | 5400 5130 | 6480 6156 | 540 513 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
DELE Preparation Combination Course
25 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
579US$551US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 579 551 | 1158 1101 | 1737 1651 | 2316 2201 | 2895 2751 | 3474 3301 | 4053 3851 | 4632 4401 | 5790 5501 | 6948 6601 | 579 551 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Additional information for all courses
See availability
DELE Preparation Private Intensive Course
25 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
747US$710US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 747 710 | 1494 1420 | 2241 2129 | 2988 2839 | 3735 3549 | 4482 4258 | 5229 4968 | 5976 5678 | 7470 7097 | 8964 8516 | 747 710 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
DELE Preparation Private Standard Course
15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
461US$438US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 461 438 | 922 876 | 1383 1314 | 1844 1752 | 2305 2190 | 2766 2628 | 3227 3066 | 3688 3504 | 4610 4380 | 5532 5256 | 461 438 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
SIELE Preparation Combination Course
25 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
579US$551US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 579 551 | 1158 1101 | 1737 1651 | 2316 2201 | 2895 2751 | 3474 3301 | 4053 3851 | 4632 4401 | 5790 5501 | 6948 6601 | 579 551 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Afternoon: 12:10 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Additional information for all courses
See availability
SIELE Preparation Private Intensive Course
25 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
747US$710US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 747 710 | 1494 1420 | 2241 2129 | 2988 2839 | 3735 3549 | 4482 4258 | 5229 4968 | 5976 5678 | 7470 7097 | 8964 8516 | 747 710 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
SIELE Preparation Private Standard Course
15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
461US$438US$ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 461 438 | 922 876 | 1383 1314 | 1844 1752 | 2305 2190 | 2766 2628 | 3227 3066 | 3688 3504 | 4610 4380 | 5532 5256 | 461 438 |
See availability
Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 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 - 11:50
Morning: 9:00 - 11:50
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Spanish Experience Center include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- 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
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
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Student opinions about Spanish Experience Center, Puerto Vallarta
4.9
Overall school rating of
Spanish Experience Center, Puerto Vallarta
Spanish Experience Center, Puerto Vallarta
33 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9
Facilities
4.7
Social activities
4.4
Organisation
4.9
Course
Quality of teaching
4.9
Value for money
4.7
Accommodation
Homestay
4.5
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0
Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
5.0
Students 31-49 years (4 ratings)
4.8
Students 50+ years (26 ratings)
4.9
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Anne
67 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Excellent teachers, easily accessible school (walking, by bus, or uber) and friendliness of the place.
A special thank you to Susana for her welcome and her efficiency and to Daniel, my teacher for the excellence of his teaching.”
“Nothing”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 17. Dec. 2024 by Anne Moore
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Tony
73 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Excellent location, atmosphere, welcome. Thoroughly professionally run. I had Laura as a tutor and I did not know that two hours could pass so quickly. She was encouraging, fun and gave me the help I needed.”
Insider tip: “La señora Juanita runs an excellent little residence two short blocks away from the school with a private room and bathroom and great home cooking. Excellent value!”
Details of the review
Other comments I enjoyed my two weeks there.
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marshall
62 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Everything was excellent - the people, the facilities, the lunches, the instructor and the instruction. I was very pleased with our week at the Spanish Experience Center, Puerto Rico.”
“I have no complaints.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 24. Apr. 2023 by Marshall Crossnoe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Agathe
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I like the school's atmosphere. The teachers know how to listen and are flexible in their teaching. I also believe that the classroom is important.”
“The only thing that I found difficult is that the teacher of the nextdoor classroom was speaking so loud that it was sometimes hard to understand people in our own classroom. We have to close the door and then it was very hot!”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 26. Feb. 2024 by Agathe Frenette
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Pamela
74 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Setting: friendly instructors; changing instructors weekly gave variety to teaching styles which was a plus. On-site kitchen with DELICIOUS food!”
“Personally I would have loved to have done a cooking class even if only once a week. Paty produced fabulous food. I wish we could have bought a cookbook of her recipes with photos of the dishes and odd photos of teachers and school settings. I’ll be first in line to buy one! Not hardback and not huge or heavy!!”
Insider tip: “Paty’s cooking!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Well structured.
Other comments Absolutely fantastic experience.
Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 20. Mar. 2025 by Pamela Chatting
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Aaron
44 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“It was nice to have the option of a "home" cooked lunch every day after the morning class, which was also a chance to socialise with others.”
“Whilst there was a weekly dinner organised, I felt there could have been more activities organised during the week.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2022 by Aaron Davis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Linda
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers, the greeting in the morning, Patricia's lunch each day, the beautiful feel of camaraderie with the other students and staff.”
Insider tip: “I wished I had participated in all the afternoon class activities as well as my morning classes. Stay in the old town at a bnb. Do not stay at an all inclusive.”
Details of the review
Other comments A very well run organization. Suzanna is the best.
Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Feb. 2019 by Linda Berger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ocean
61 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I liked the excellent teaching, friendly staff and sense of community surrounding the school.”
Details of the review
Other comments They have an excellent lunch service with homemade Mexican cuisine at very affordable prices. Also the school is located inside a roomy traditional hacienda style building with an open courtyard which adds to the overall atmosphere. On the other hand, I found that the school's policy of basing their prices in American currency made the school more expensive and somewhat punitive for Canadians.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 18. Jan. 2016 by Ocean Inglin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mariepierre
70 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I felt welcomed at the school and encouraged to speak Spanish in a supportive fashion.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 1 week
Review date: 26. Dec. 2017 by Mariepierre Maingon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Durward
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I think the school is really well organised and the classes follow the timetable.”
Insider tip: “Attend the San Sebastian excursion.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: My teachers, Enrique and Luis, were excellent! I studied for an hour every day and I tried to watch the Spanish soap operas.
Thank you very much!
Other comments Friendly and efficient.
Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Feb. 2019 by Durward Watson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marian
62 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very friendly staff, excellent instructors, great idea to offer lunch option.”
Details of the review
Other comments I attended the 15 hour per week option. I would have preferred 2 hours of grammar and one hour of conversation instead of 3 hours of grammar. There needs to be a better system for doing the dishes from lunch.
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Feb. 2017 by Marian Tamkin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Judy
50 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“My teacher was very knowledgeable and patient. She made learning enjoyable.”
Insider tip: “They offer social excursions outside of school hours.”
Details of the review
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Linda
63 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The instruction, the people, the friendly environment and the laughter.”
“There was nothing that I did not like and hope to come back again to maintain and expand my language skills.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Apr. 2023 by Linda Pellegrino
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Claude
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Quality of teaching. Availability of teachers. A beautiful place”
Insider tip: “Walking tours of Puerto Vallarta to make discoveries”
Details of the review
Other comments No hesitation to recommend this school for Spanish learning.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Mar. 2015 by Claude Dombrowski
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Maximilian
23 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Well organized, clean and many amenities for students.”
Insider tip: “Attend the social events on Wednesday. They are great opportunities to meet people and experience Puerto Vallarta.”
Details of the review
Other comments Amazing staff, all with great personalities.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Feb. 2016 by Maximilian Rudisser
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kevin
77 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Excellent teachers who challenged us EVERY day.”
Insider tip: “Even if you are a BASIC student, do NOT be afraid to use Spanish all the time. We ALL must overcome embarrassment when trying to learn a language foreign to us. We don't learn if we are unwilling to make mistakes.”
Details of the review
Other comments ADD a line to the school sign "CENTRO DE LA EXPERIENCA ESPAÑOLA¨ so the taxis know.
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 19. Feb. 2019 by Kevin Greene
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Vicki
40 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“How welcoming and helpful all the staff were.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. May. 2022 by Vicki Lugo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Adam
24 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The friendly atmosphere fostered by the staff”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Nov. 2015 by Adam Christie
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Dan
38 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Tranquil location, practical instruction”
Details of the review
Other comments Somewhat dated facility
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 21. Apr. 2018 by Dan Ford
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
David
63 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Far exceeded my expectations.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. Jan. 2024 by David Welty
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Armand
67 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher was very qualified”
Insider tip: “The afternoon theme classes.”
Details of the review
Other comments It's an excellent school
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 27. Feb. 2018 by Armand Roy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
John
74 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The professors were excellent”
Insider tip: “The location is excellent, near many good restaurants.”
Details of the review
Other comments The lunch break needs to be 10 minutes longer.
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Apr. 2016 by John Wykoff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marie
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers, Laura and Alan”
Details of the review
Other comments Perhaps lunch could be 5 minutes longer.
Course: Private Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 23. Jan. 2017 by Marie Meyer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Rob
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Excellent teachers.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Dec. 2021 by Rob Austin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Pierre Paul
77 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Excellent teachers”
Insider tip: “Stay in nearby hotels”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 12. Dec. 2016 by Pierre Paul Talbot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Giles
79 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Govanni is great.”
“They need to fix the sink in the kitchen.”
Insider tip: “Go on Govanni's trips.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I liked Govanni's approach to teaching grammar. I am a visual learner and he uses diagrams. For me he made the imperative, the subjunctive easy. Thanks, Govanni. I also enjoyed the Tres Reyes celebration in the lobby, before classes stated. Govanni also taught Mexican culture, which I suppose explains the "experience" in the Spanish Experience Center. Everyone is very friendly.
Other comments Well run enterprise.
Course: Standard Course [Spanish] - 1 week
Review date: 9. Jan. 2023 by Giles Hogya
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Paulette
74 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Excellent teacher”
Insider tip: “Ask for Laura (teacher)
& live with Juanita Campos (homestay)”
Details of the review
Other comments Loved the visit to "Pueblos Magicos"
Maybe organize an Art Walk & or Walking Tour.
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Mar. 2016 by Paulette Seguin Pigeon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Branka
Overall rating
5.0
“Excellent teacher”
Insider tip: “Lunch at school”
Details of the review
Other comments highly recommended
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 23. Jan. 2016 by Branka O sullivan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Maria
20 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 18. Jan. 2016 by Maria O sullivan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of Spanish Experience Center compared to ratings of all schools in Mexico
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Spanish Experience Center
“I guarantee that if you choose Spanish Experience Center you will learn more than a language. You will meet incredible new people from all over the world and discover our beatiful Puerto Vallarta. You will become a part of our family, will learn Spanish and enjoy it. We are looking forward to having you are our school.”–Enrique Jiménez Figeroa,Director of Spanish Experience Center
Accreditations and Quality seals
SEPSpanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% 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
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Spanish Experience Center and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2005
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Library
Movie rental
Movie room
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free parking
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 7
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for blind students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 27% |
| Switzerland | 20% |
| Germany | 6% |
| England | 6% |
| France | 5% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| Korea | 4% |
| Italy | 3% |
| Japan | 2% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 20% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 20% |
| 25-34 years | 20% |
| 35-50 years | 35% |
| >50 years | 15% |
The average age outside summer is 13 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 29
Throughout the year: 18
Junior courses - In summer: 5
Minimum age of students
18 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 1
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by Spanish Experience Center
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses
Private classes: minimum 2 hours per day.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 33 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 16 Sep 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 16 Sep 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport:
38 US$ one way
75 US$ return (both ways)
75 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Intl. Airport.
More details about airports near Puerto Vallarta and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Puerto Vallarta page. For flight comparisons to Puerto Vallarta, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Leisure activities
Social Activities (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Noche de Guateque - visit of restaurants, museums, beach with students. Free of charge. Each student pays for own consume or entrance.
Adults - Paid activities
Whale watching, boat trips, visit of Islas Marietas and much more.
Junior - Free activities
Cooking and Craft class which is part of the course already.
Junior - Paid activities
Whale watching, boat trips, visit of Islas Marietas and much more.
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from Spanish Experience Center have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at Spanish Experience Center.
Questions and answers about Spanish Experience Center
- How many hours and days would 40 lessons per week be?“Each lesson is 50 minutes long, so, by booking a course with 40 lessons per week, you will study a total of 33,20 hours per week.
Ideally, all the lessons will have to be organized in the same week, but you can suggest a schedule that would work for you and the school can confirm if that would be doable.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 12, 2023 - I am interested in booking the Executive Course with 25 group lessons + 15 individual lessons. Would be possible to attend it via Zoom?“The Executive Course combining group lessons with private lessons is not available online. ”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 04, 2023
- Does the school accept payments by credit card in US Dollars or Mexican Pesos?“For payments by credit card at school, the total amount in USD will be converted into Mexican Pesos. As an alternative, students can pay in USD by Paypal.”Susana Chávez, from Spanish Experience Center - Mar 11, 2022
- I’m curious about something: I noticed that according to the school calendar, there will be no classes on a bank holiday.
Will the instructors be making other suggestions or recommendations to students for activities on this day? Are there activities that customarily happen on this day?“If a bank holiday falls on a weekday, the group lessons are not recuperated, but private lessons are made up.
Excursions and cultural activities are typically organized on the spot.”Susana Chávez, Head of Administration from Spanish Experience Center - Jan 19, 2022
FAQ about Spanish Experience Center, Puerto Vallarta
- Is it possible to book only one hour of private tuition per day at the Spanish Experience Center?
“No, this is not possible. For private lessons, the school requires a minimum of 2 hours per day.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 18, 2023 - May I ask if the price includes accommodation?“The price published on the website is for tuition only, the accommodation is not included in the price.”Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Jan 05, 2022
- What is the number of students per class at Spanish Experience Center?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Spanish Experience Center varies from 1 students (Skype Private Course) to 8 students (Children's Program 15 )
- Which countries are students of Spanish Experience Center from?The highest Nationality percentage at Spanish Experience Center comes from USA with a 27% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (20%) and Germany (6%).
- Spanish Experience Center offers courses for which ages?Spanish Experience Center offers courses from 6 years (Children's Program 15 , 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Spanish Experience Center
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:15
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Spanish Experience Center Group SAPI de CV | Tax registration ID: SEC2105051R5
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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This course includes 3 grammar lessons and 2 conversation lessons per day.