Spanish Schools in San Cristóbal de las Casas: How to Choose

Four established schools with active websites currently publish Spanish programs in San Cristóbal: SanCris Language School, Tierras Mayas, Instituto Jovel and Tu Mundo.

Quick comparison

For a comparable 15-hour-per-week option, current published prices are:

• SanCris Language School: USD 110/week group or USD 150/week private;
• Tierras Mayas: USD 127/week group or USD 150/week private;
• Instituto Jovel: USD 210/week group or USD 285/week private, plus a published USD 55 one-time registration fee;
• Tu Mundo: USD 115/week group or USD 150/week private.

These are current published rates, not permanent prices. Confirm the exact program before paying.

If you want more intensive study

Compare weekly classroom hours and class format. Published intensive examples include:

• SanCris: private 20 hours/week for USD 185 and private 25 hours/week for USD 205;
• Tierras Mayas: private 20 hours/week for USD 190;
• Instituto Jovel: 20 hours/week at USD 270 group / USD 360 private, and 30 hours/week at USD 375 group / USD 480 private;
• Tu Mundo: 20-hour private at USD 190, 25-hour private at USD 225, and a 20-hour group option at USD 150.

Availability can depend on enrollment and start date.

Class format and group size

All four schools publish private instruction and small-group options. Published group sizes vary: Tierras Mayas lists 2–5 students, Instituto Jovel a maximum of 5, and Tu Mundo 2–4 students.

Use weekly hours and actual group size when comparing the 15-hour and intensive options.

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