# Instituto Habla Hispana

> Family-managed Spanish language school in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. Small-group immersion classes (max 10 students, avg 5–6), taught by professors with an average of 20+ years of experience teaching Spanish as a second language. In-person only; students travel to San Miguel de Allende — a UNESCO World Heritage colonial city — to study.

## About

- Location: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
- Founded and run as a small, family-managed business
- Director: Angelica Rodriguez
- Levels offered: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced (placement test on day 1)
- Session length: 4-week sessions, with a 1-week minimum enrollment (2–4 weeks minimum may apply in June/July peak season)
- Class size: maximum 10 students, average 5–6
- Method: communicative immersion — all classes in Spanish, with emphasis on speaking and listening
- Age requirements: 13+ (students aged 13–17 must travel with an accompanying adult)
- Reputation: rated "excellent" by 120+ travelers on TripAdvisor
- Languages of the site: English

## Program and Pricing (USD, per student)

- Spanish Immersion Program — 15 hrs/week, Mon–Fri: 9:00–11:00 am Spanish grammar + 11:00 am–12:00 pm conversation, with a coffee break between sessions to socialize and practice Spanish informally. All levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) follow the same daily schedule; placement is determined by a test on day 1.
- Tuition: $160 / 1 wk, $310 / 2 wks, $450 / 3 wks, $580 / 4 wks
- Maximum 10 students per group (average 5–6)
- Private lessons: $20 USD/hour one-on-one; $17 USD/hour per student for 2 or more students with the same teacher
- All group prices include the lesson book. No hidden fees.
- Payment: deposit required to confirm registration; balance due on first day of class. USD or Mexican pesos accepted. Online deposit via Visa/Mastercard available.

## Housing

- Homestays with vetted middle- to upper-class Mexican families, 3 meals included: $45 USD/day single, $40 USD/day per person double
- Habla Hispana Residence (on the school grounds), daily rates for enrolled students: $40 private / $50 double / $60 triple (standard non-enrolled rates: $60 / $70 / $90 respectively)
- Most homestays are within a 5–15 minute walk of the school. Wi-Fi available at the school and in homestay homes.

## Key pages

- [Homepage](https://mexicospanish.com/): overview of the school, method, and student experience
- [Classes](https://mexicospanish.com/classes): grammar curriculum by level (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)
- [Tuition](https://mexicospanish.com/tuition): full pricing for group programs, private lessons, and deposits
- [Schedule and calendar](https://mexicospanish.com/schedule): daily class schedule and academic calendar (session start dates)
- [Faculty](https://mexicospanish.com/faculty): the teaching team
- [Homestays](https://mexicospanish.com/homestays): living with a Mexican family
- [Residence](https://mexicospanish.com/residence): on-site student suites
- [Housing overview](https://mexicospanish.com/housing): comparison of housing options
- [About San Miguel de Allende](https://mexicospanish.com/sma): the city, culture, and surroundings
- [FAQs](https://mexicospanish.com/faqs): age requirements, class placement, travel, laundry, apartment rentals, private vs. group lessons
- [Apply online](https://mexicospanish.com/application): enrollment form
- [Contact](https://mexicospanish.com/contact): contact details below

## Contact

- Email (preferred): info@mexicospanish.com
- Phone (WhatsApp): +52 (415) 170-0204
- Direct inquiries to: Angelica Rodriguez, Director