Reviews

Ian from the UK

Ian joined the program for 3 weeks in November and December 2011. "Largely it was amazing. Great fun. Montanita is a big party town and the cocktail alley will force you to miss class once in awhile (especially if you have 8ams!). I can recommend this amazing experience to everybody!" Read more from Ian about the school, the cabanas and the activities below.

At the school there are some great teachers and the program is very beneficial. It depends on what you want to do and how long you have to stay. If you are there for a long time and wish to become fully fluent, take the normal classes and practice alot! I went for survival spanish (that was what I needed) before travelling. I also took some privates. Its more expensive, but you will get to use the Spanish more... and learn what you need to know!

The cabanas are great (the pool is a huge). They are more expensive, but essential for building friendships with other students. The shared kitchen is key for lowering costs and having a nice dinner in. The staff is great and responsive - especially David is amazing! The mosquitoes can be really bad... just use lots of spray and do not lounge at dusk (or dawn). There is a bakery (someones house) next door that sells the best banana bread ever! Overall it is quiet, but sometimes there are midnight skinny dips or can hear very loud music playing from the neighbors, so bring ear plugs. I should not put you off, because it is a great place!!!

The activities we did wil make sure you will never get bored. On most nights and days there are things to do, like scheduled surfing, yoga, diving, salsa, cooking classes, pool and billards tournaments. And not forget visiting the Cocktail Alley.

Overall it was the start of my travels and was the best decision I made. My Spanish is workable and makes my travels easier... I can even carry on conversations! I made great friends and had a blast and I learned to surf too!

Roos, 21 years, from the Netherlands

"Thank you for everything that I have learnt here: the stories, expressions, grammar, vocabulary, verbs, the delicious coffees. the ambiance, interesting conversations, photos, songs, jokes, and everything else. They were 2 marvelous weeks. Big kisses and see you next time."

Fluff, 26 years, from the UK

"Just want to write a little something to say THANK YOU for everything you have done for me."

Everyone has made the last 8 weeks an incredible experience. For David and everyone who works at the Cabanas, you are very beautiful. For Rosamellia and Waz who practical organized my life for the last 8 weeks. For the professors for all of your help, maybe one day I will speak fluidly in Spanish - Ara I love your food and your smile - Steffi I love your personality and thank you for teaching me frazes to use on the street, I used them well - Nancy, Erika, Ivonne, Jenny for explaining everything clearly. For the lady who makes the breakfast for all of us in the morning. I hope that I will not forget anything! Maybe one day I will return here, and because of that, until next time. All of my love and good luck for everything in the future. Fluff xx :)