'The limits of my language mean the limits of my world' - Ludwig Wittgenstein

Learning the language of the country you are travelling to is the first step to a deep understanding of its culture and traditions, and makes your trip more fruitful and exciting.
Language schools are numerous all over Mexico, especially in University cities which offer a lively cultural scene, all kind of events and festivals, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Most Spanish language schools have a vast array of learning programs which can last from just a weekend to several weeks or months. If you are planning to spend a few days in a Mexican city and you can not speak Spanish, we suggest you to consider taking a few lessons or sign up for short ‘Spanish for travellers program’, which is usually focused on survival skills.

For those interested in a full immersion experience, we strongly recommend to enrol in a language program which involves a home-stay with a Mexican family.
Living with Mexican families offer language students a great opportunity to converse in Spanish daily and experience Mexican culture first hand.

You can find some tips about Homestays programs on our blog.

The schools we have selected offer also volunteering programs, as we believe immersion into a new culture is not comprehensive without a social context.

Some of them finance local NGOs and organisations donating part of the registration fee, some others have founded or support local projects such as community clinics, orphanages, scholarship funds for young people, or other programs of education and environmental conservation.

You will have the possibility of learning more about this projects and helping sustain them on the spot (some volunteering programs may ask you to commit for a minimum period of time).

Browse our list of Spanish schools all over Mexico

and feel free to ask for suggestions according to your learning requirements, the areas of Mexico you would like to visit, and the specific local cultures o projects you might be interested in.