Learn Spanish in Lima

Why learn Spanish in Lima?

Embark on an exciting journey to learn Spanish in the vibrant city of Lima, where you can truly immerse yourself in the authentic essence of Latin America! This remarkable city is a captivating blend of a bustling modern capital, rich colonial heritage, and invaluable ancient Inca ruins that tell the story of a bygone era. Lima serves as an excellent base for those eager to explore the diverse and breathtaking landscapes of Peru.

From here, you can embark on an unforgettable adventure to the iconic Inca city perched high in the Andes, Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage site that offers a glimpse into the ingenuity of the Inca civilization. Alternatively, venture north to the lush Amazonian river basin, a paradise brimming with exotic wildlife and unparalleled biodiversity that will leave nature enthusiasts in awe.

To the south, you will discover the extraordinary floating islands of Lake Titicaca, where indigenous communities maintain their traditional way of life, and the enigmatic Nazca lines, which continue to baffle historians and archaeologists alike with their mysterious origins.

Back in the heart of Lima, take the time to explore the vibrant and colourful Indian markets, where you can practice your Spanish with friendly locals amidst the lively atmosphere of elegant plazas. If you’re an adventure seeker, the conditions in Lima are perfect for thrilling activities such as surfing and paragliding, or you can simply unwind on the golden sands of the city’s stunning beaches. As the sun sets, indulge in a culinary experience at one of Lima’s exceptional restaurants, where you can savour exquisite dishes while admiring the dazzling cityscape that comes alive at night.

About our school in Lima

The thriving, cosmopolitan district of Miraflores is the location for our Spanish language school in Lima, just a short walk away from fantastic beaches. In Miraflores you’ll find the spectacular Huaca Pucllana pyramid, built and abandoned long before either the Incas or the Spanish arrived here. In the modern school building are eight classrooms, a café and Wi-Fi Internet access. The patio area is the perfect place to unwind and get to know students from around the world!

Your Spanish course in Lima will have a maximum class size of just eight students, regardless of which course you take. This allows our school’s experienced, native teachers to give you very customised tuition, helping you to learn as quickly as possible! Every course is open to all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Location of our school in Lima

Accommodation options in Lima

A great way to experience the Peruvian culture and the friendliness of the Limeños is to stay with a host family. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your family, and get plenty of Spanish practice! All families are carefully chosen by our school, ensuring that you are placed with the most compatible host family. Choose a single or a double room.

You might prefer to prepare your own meals, though. Live in one of our school’s shared apartments, and you’ll share a kitchen with other language students from the school. This is the perfect arrangement if socialising with other students is important to you. Have a private room or share a bedroom with a student of the same gender.

Available activities in Lima

We want you to have an unforgettable time whilst you learn Spanish in Lima! So our school runs a packed activities programme for your free time. Join activities like trips into the rain forest, Peruvian cookery lessons, guided tours of Lima, horse-riding, cycling tours, trakking in the Lomas de Lucumo nature reserve and nights out in the city. Surfing weekends to Cerro Azul, Playa Waikiki, Punta Rocas and San Bartolo are also organised by the school.

How to get to our school in Lima

Our school can also arrange airport transfers for Lima Airport, for a small extra fee.

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Student stories on our blog

My two months in Lima….

Thinking back on my two months in Lima, I’m having a difficult time classifying my time here, and I think that says a lot in itself about the Peru that I’ve gotten to know! There’s so much diversity here that you can’t place much in categories, generalize and get away with it – there’s far too much here for that. From the three climate zones – la costa (the coast), la sierra (the mountains), and la selva (the rainforest) – to the people that inhabit those regions, to the obviously vast differences in the socio-economic makeup of the country; there is just too much variety to say any one thing about Peru. That variety provides students with great opportunities to see some amazing places. Being situated in Lima, you are in the perfect place to travel throughout the country. As one-third of the Peruvian population lives in Lima, everything runs through the city. You can take flights to take weeklong tours of the jungle or to spend time hiking up to Machu Picchu or take a bus for a weekend to the Nazca Lines or to a northern beach town. And with the school, you can adjust your schedule around these trips. Take a week off to travel and come back for more time improving you comprehension. Read more...

 

Saludos desde Lima!

I’m learning Spanish in Lima. Apparently, the school I’m at is quite new, but it doesn't seem like it at all. All the teachers and staff are very professional, so so SO nice, and everything is really well organized! There is so much culture in Peru, with the food, music and people. I’ve learnt a lot of Spanish in just 4 weeks, and feel much more confident with my Spanish now. The class sizes are very small, so we all get a lot of personal attention. We do learn grammar, but the whole focus is on using it, putting it into practice, getting used to speaking in Spanish and understanding Spanish when we’re spoken to. Read more...