Comments of our students

If you've been studying with us at our school in Playa del Carmen, we would really appreciate it if you would like to publish your feedback about your stay. Just send us an e-mail with your experiences and also attach a picture if you like!

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Jiri Rasner, 29, Czech Republic

The best time I’ve ever had! Playa del Carmen is really an interesting place. Friendly atmosphere and good teaching methods allowed me to learn Spanish much faster than I expected. I especially enjoyed relaxing at the beach after the school with friends. Many thanks to all the teachers and Jose!

Shilpi Agrawal, 21, USA

Awesome…..;) Since I’m here, I don’t want to go back. The Academy is next to the main street and near the beaches, which is very important to me. After school I go directly to the beach and hang out with nice people from school. During this time I also learned a lot about the Mexican culture. Many thanks to Academia Columbus for giving me this amazing experience. Hasta luego!!!

Pam Ashley, 41, USA

My experience at Academia Columbus was great! The teachers are knowledgeable and friendly which made learning easier. There is also a lot of opportunity to make friends and to continue your Spanish experience outside the classroom. This school has a huge range of activities such as beach volleyball, salsa classes and cooking classes. Also on weekends there are many trips to go on. There is assistance to find accommodations and transportation from the airport. I wouldn’t change a thing; my whole experience was amazing!

Elsa Bablito and Anthony Benchenafi, France

The balance between teaching methods and length of classes was excellent. All the teachers made us feel at ease and succeeded in helping us. This is a perfect school for absolute beginners. The size of the classes was perfect. We are delighted to have achieved this level and will strongly consider returning. Also our apartment with pool is really “Caribbean”.

Claudia Meier, 23, Switzerland

I’ m really happy I made this decision. I really enjoyed the classes and think that my Spanish is good enough now to travel by myself. I’m really satisfied with Academia Columbus. The teachers help you in every way. I really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in and out of the school. Thanks to the teachers!!!!

Rachel Baumann, 26, USA

I’m really enjoying my time here in Playa del Carmen at Academia Columbus. I am improving my Spanish skills a lot by working with the excellent teachers in small groups. I enjoy the great weather, Mexican food and the awesome people. Many thanks to the motivated and well-educated teachers. If I need more lessons I will come back to this beautiful place, Playa del Carmen.

Tony Zentner, 40, USA

I am really happy about my decision to come to Academia Columbus. I’m enjoying learning Spanish in Mexico. Also Casa Ferrero, the house where I’m staying, is a great place; many students staying here. We all enjoy spending time after school and having barbecues or just chilling in the pool. Many thanks to the teachers!!!

Nicole Hendrix, 33, USA

I should be writing this in Spanish since I’ve learned so much at your school. I started off with booking 3 weeks at Columbus but after the first week I knew I needed to stay longer. The teachers at Columbus are so wonderful and patient. Within the first two weeks I think I learned more than I did in a year of high school Spanish. The time goes quickly and my ability to learn more and more increased each day. I felt confident to try out my Spanish on the beach, at restaurants, and of course the bars on 5th Ave. I added on another week because I wanted to learn more and because I loved my accommodations. Being able to really live in Mexico, getting to know people who live and work here, and making new friends have been the best experiences of my life. All my friends and family are jealous back at home and I think you’ll have some new students thanks to my emails describing my adventures in Playa del Carmen with Columbus. Oh, and I LOVE the activities the school plans for the students...especially the Salsa lessons. I can now cut a rug like a real Mexican Mamacita!
?Muchas gracias!