Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Family Spanish Program

Spanish Abroad, Inc. is proud to offer the top Family Spanish Program in Mexico. This particular program is geared towards families of 2 or more students. Children must be at least 6 years and older to participate in Spanish Classes. Families can start courses on any Monday as long as it is not on a holiday.

Playa del Carmen, Mexico is a lovely, picturesque Mayan fishing village located in the center of Mexico's Cancun-Tulum corridor in the state of Quintana Roo. "Playa" as locals call it is located in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean coast along the Mayan Riviera.

This small city is approximately 40 minutes from the international airport in Cancun, and only 40 minutes by ferry to Cozumel. The host families in Playa del Carmen have played a major part in providing a quality family program by providing a comfortable welcoming home. They also provide a great means for helping family members practice their Spanish and learn about Mexican Culture and food. We also can arrange hotel or private apartment options for those families that want a more independant living arrangement.

Playa del Carmen is known throughout the world for its numerous attractions which include: snorkeling, diving, wind surfing, fishing, golf, and horseback riding. The beaches themselves are spectacular. Nowhere else will you find beaches so white, and sand so soft. For snorkeling and diving, your family has come to the right place. The water is crystal clear, and the area is home to numerous reefs, all of which are teeming with an abundance of life.

For those interested in the Maya Civilization, there is no better place for your family to be. Within just a few hours of Playa del Carmen are the impressive ruins of Chichen Itza, Coba, and of course Tulum. There are numerous tours plus excellent bus services from Playa del Carmen. Playa Del Carmen is a great option for families that want both a beach location and a jumping point to nearby cultural hubs of the Yucatan.

Arrival Into Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
The Family Spanish Program starts in Cancun, Mexico. Your family will be expected to arrive on a Sunday into Cancun. We will pre-arrange an airport pickup. The cost for the pickup is $50 for the first family member and $40 for each additional family member.

Family Spanish Courses in Mexico

Adult Spanish Course:
This program consists of classes with a maximum of 5 students per teacher. Courses are held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and are composed of four lessons of conversational grammar. Afternoon classes may be offered in times of high enrollment.
The staff of professional Mexican instructors are specially trained to maximize the students´ learning potential.

All of the Spanish teachers have taken courses on Spanish as a Second Language, and have Education, Business Administration and Marketing degrees. Each instructor is amply qualified to instruct, but our teachers are also unique in their patience, attentiveness and eagerness to interact with and assist students. This added attention to detaial provides all students with a familiar comfort level between teacher and student.

Academic Credit offered through Brookhaven College to students that are 16 and over.

Children Spanish Course:

We are offering private instruction for children. If you are bringing more than one child then they may share an instructor at discounted rates. We provide classes for children from the age of 6 to 15 years old. Classes may be arranged in the afternoon during times of high enrollment.   We will arrange the parent’s courses to take place at the same time.

The student will have 4 lessons of instruction each day. The instructors focus the class more towards the learning style and subjects of interest for children. Teens that are 16 and over will be placed in adult classes.

Family Spanish Program Accommodations
Families will have the option to choose between host family or student residence accommodations. Accommodations are included from Sunday night of your arrival till Friday night of your final week of courses. We can arrange hotels and private apartments upon request.

Host Family
The Mexican host family option provides the true immersion experience for the family Spanish program. The host families are patient and extend themselves to help our students learn Spanish. Students staying with a host family, are totally immersed in the Mexican culture and have the opportunity to practice Spanish daily. The family provides breakfast and lunch or dinner. Laundry service is available at an additional cost. You will need to arrange your own lunch at any particular restaurant near the Spanish language school in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. With advance notice the host families can meet special dietary needs, including those of vegetarians and vegans. All accommodations are arranged as private room unless shared rooms are requested.

Students are always a welcome guest in a home stay and have a wonderful opportunity to practice the language, learn about Mexican culture and, in turn, share their culture with the family. Most host families are located within 20 minutes walking of the Spanish language school in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. . Some provide their students with bicycles, so they can get around the city and to and from the school easily and quickly. Students can also rent bikes in at the Spanish language school in Playa del Carmen, Mexico for $1 USD per day. If your family is further than 20 minutes walking distance, we can discuss alternative options to walking. If your registration is received with ample notice then you will not have a problem with receiving a family within walking distance.

Student Residence
The student residence is located just down the street from the Spanish school. The residence in Playa del Carmen, Mexico is essentially a five-bedroom, three-bath house. For families we typically arrange a shared bedroom arrangement. You will share the facilities of the house including the kitchen and living areas with other students attending the school. The residence is cleaned regularly and is quite comfortable by local standards. The student residence is an affordable accommodation option that is only a 5 minute walk from the school and very close to all sites of interest within Playa del Carmen.

Activities and Excursions
With the Family Spanish Program we do not include any activities or excursions. The Spanish language school in Playa del Carmen will still offer their normal ala carte activities and excursions of which some activities are free. We cannot guarantee that any one particular activity or excursion will be available as they are not arranged in advance.

Family Spanish Program Pricing

Program costs are based on discounted family rates for course accommodation cost. Airfare to Cancun is not included in the package as pricing may vary depending on your point of departure.

Adult Pricing:
One Week Family Spanish Program With Host Family/ 2 meals per day
$395 per Family Member

One Week Family Spanish Program With Student Residence
$355 per Family Member

Two Week Family Spanish Program With Host Family/ 2 meals per day
$795 per Family Member

Two Week Family Spanish Program With Student Residence
$695 per Family Member

Three Week Family Spanish Program With Host Family/ 2 meals per day
$1225 per Family Member

Three  Week Family Spanish Program With Student Residence
$1020 per Family Member

Four Week Family Spanish Program With Host Family/ 2 meals per day
$1595 per Family Member
 
Four Week Family Spanish Program With Student Residence
$1395 per Family Member

Children's Pricing:

Courses: Includes 4 lessons per day
1st Child: $425 per week 
2nd Child: $225 per week (sharing instruction with 1st child, otherwise same price as 1st.
3rd -5th Child: Free (sharing instruction with 1st  and 2nd child, otherwise same price as 1st.

Host family: Includes 2 meals per day
$220 per week, per child

Residence: (Shared Room)
$155 per week, per child

Start Dates
The Standard Family Spanish Program courses start every Monday as long as availability permits.

Registration
To register and hold a spot for this program you must:

• Call 1-888-722-7623 and speak with one of our Family Spanish Program Advisors to Register over the phone.
• You will be asked to place a $50 per person registration fee, which is non-refundable fee and is separate from the program cost.
• You will receive confirmation within 72 hours of registration. An invoice along with other important information will be sent by email upon confirmation of the program.

Payment and Cancellation Policy

• Your final payment is due 4 weeks prior to the start of your program
• You will receive a refund on the program cost if you cancel with more than 2 weeks notice
• If you cancel with less than two weeks notice, a 25% cancellation fee will be incurred.
• No refunds are granted after the start of the program.