Opinions MUNDO ANTIGUO SPANISH SCHOOL Cusco

I’m so grateful to have connected with Mundo Antiguo, the staff, and to have had this beautiful experience. I signed up for the 4 week home stay/20hr week classes with 4 excursions and a volunteer role at a local after school program - extremely good value for money. What I was not expecting was how lovely and hospitable and kind and generous the staff would be. The teachers were well trained and dedicated educators. The class sizes were small and focused. The nightly activities like school dinners and language exchanges and football matches were fun, well organized and a great way to connect with other people. A special word for Ninoska, who took it upon herself to go to my volunteer site with me and teach me how to ride the bus. Niels and Melissa were excellent communicators that helped put my mind at ease before I arrived. And special shout out to Roy, Miguel, Heidy, Gladys, and all of my teachers who helped me go from a very basic Spanish student to feeling confident and able to communicate! Thank you mundo antiguo. I arrived as a customer / student and left as a friend. Signed up for one month and stayed for 3 You’re all amazing and I’ll miss you all so much. I will remember and carry this experience with me always.

I studied here for 4 weeks (with the homestay option) and it was an amazing experience! Due to the great teachers and nice families you pick up the language quite fast. This was the perfect beginning for my solo travels!

The lessons can be quite full of new information when you start for the first time but because of the great teachers you're able to make it though. They makes the lessons serious but also funny and they really just become friends after a while. On top of this, the afterschool activities are great for making new friends and learning more about the city/country!

I’ve had such a great time at mundo antiguo! After i walked in just to ask about the courses i got a very warm welcome and was handed an exam to determine my level, and the day after i could immediately start with the lessons.

The school really knows what to learn each student and teaches everything in a very fast, practical and fun way. The teachers are so nice and they make you feel like a part of the family as soon as you get in. I also love the fact that everyday there are activities to do with the other students to connect, and even learn some more spanish outside of school.

In 2 weeks i have learned so much, and have gotten so much information! I still have my schoolbooks with me so i can practice al the grammar rules and cunjugations i’ve been teached.

I would 10/10 recommend Mundo antiguo for students who want to quickly learn spanish in a fun way!

Thanks to everyone❤️ nos vemos!

Such a great school. The teachers are well informed, patient and fun! I only did a week of lessons which is a good way to learn the necessities for travelling around Spanish speaking countries. There are fun after school activities as well. Would highly recommend

Very friendly and welcoming School, the activities were great and the staff nice and very funny I often felt like learning with friends. I especially liked how flexible everyone was and that you could see that they cared and were having fun too. :)

I enrolled for 3 weeks in Mundo Antiguo, supposed to be just 2 weeks but I extended for 1 more week as I am enjoying my stay, learning a lot in class, and meeting many new friends. You’ll not only learn the language, but also the culture and it has been a great experience for me, I’ll never forget my time here. Thank you so much!

We had an amazing time at Mundo Antiguo language school! We stayed for three weeks and have learned so much, in a very diverse teaching style accompanied by many fun social activities after class! The staff is wonderful, everything is very familiar and you‘re in good hands from the first second on. Also a great place to get to know other people, to learn about Cusco‘s culture and to get recommendations for/help with the organisation of travel trips.
During the three weeks we stayed in a host family which was organized by the school as well and we couldn’t recommend it more! Great time!

Ive really enjoyed my stay at mundo antiguo everybody there is really nice. I also really enjoyed all the after school acitvities

Gracias

The perfect way to learn Spanish! For all levels and age! I was there for only one week and I would have stayed if I’d had more time.
My Spanish was none existent and I was able to have a conversation with the taxi driver on the way to the airport. English is not my first language either and I’m over 40. I still was very comfortable in the school. All the staff is just amazing. The teachers are fun and really good.
I stayed at the student Appartment and the rooms were very big and everything is really clean.
Highly recommend this school and I definitely will be back!

I stayed here for month switching between private and group classes, whilst staying at their apartment. During that time I was overwhelmed by how accommodating everyone was. All staff are vibrant and super friendly. The school is in a great location and an intimate size allowing you to get to know everyone involved. Classes are fun and engaging with a plethora of resources. There are plenty of activities throughout the week and support for just about anything you need. Attending here felt like a family or small community and I couldn’t recommend it enough!

Spent 1 week learning Spanish in private lessons at this school. The teachers are great and they organize fun activities almost every day of the week. It is situated very close to Cusco’s plaza da armas making it a great location for exploring before or after class! I did a homestay as well which was lovely, although a bit too far from the school. Would recommend any one coming to Cusco to spend at least a week learning Spanish here!

Hele goede en gezellige Spaans school in het centrum van Cusco. Alles is perfect georganiseerd, de lessen zijn van hoge kwaliteit en buiten lestijd worden er veel (niet-verplichte) activiteiten georganiseerd. Ik heb een maand les gehad (zowel prive- en groepsles) en zou dit aan iedereen aanraden! Bedankt voor alles, en in het bijzonder dank aan Jimmy, mijn leraar!

This school is a wonderful place to gain some first Spanish knowledge to feel comfortable while travelling through Latin America, but also to improve your already existing knowledge. Groups are small and the teachers are amazing. But also their afternoon and evening program is very well set up and varied! Koen, Carina and their staff created a really outstanding place to learn Spanish! :)
I‘d always chose this school!

I spent one week following a Spanish course at Mundo Antiguo and I had a great time!
The school has a very intimate atmosphere. You get to know the other students and teachers very quickly. The group size is very small. I was in a group with two other students, which means there are a lot of possibilities for interaction during the classes. My teachers were great as well. They connected to the students on a personal level and made it easy and fun to learn.
There are also a lot of activities after the classes, which make it easy to get to know your fellow students and the city of Cusco.
I can definitely recommend!

Todo lo que necesita. lo recomendé al 100%

Ich habe die Schule zwei Wochen lang besucht und kann sie sehr empfehlen. Die Atmosphäre ist irrsinnig herzlich und familiär. Die Lehrer sind toll, das Lernen mit Ihnen ist locker, macht auch Spaß und geht flott voran. Die Lehrer wechseln sich ab, was gut ist, da jeder eine andere Art zu unterrichten pflegt. Neben der Schule werden von Montag bis Freitag Freizeitaktivitäten organisiert, an denen man kostenlos teilnehmen kann und welche unter anderem das Kennenlernen anderer Studenten, das Üben der spanischen Sprache in der Praxis und Spaß zum Ziel haben.

If you're in Cusco and want to take Spanish classes, you must go to Mundo Antiguo! I can't recommend this school enough. I've taken courses in Lima and just started studying in Bolivia. While my experiences in both of those places have been good, they do not compare to the wonderful team and incredible instruction at Mundo Antiguo (thanks for teaching me the subjunctive, Roy!). Staff and students alike are some of the kindest and most welcoming people ever! Ninoska does an amazing job at organizing a range of fun activities for everyone to engage in after class. I highly recommend you try the language exchange if you get the chance. Hands down my favorite activity!

Fui una semana en la escuela. Sentía directamente como en la casa. Es una escuela pequeña. Los Professoren son todos amable y mucho divertitio. Todos Los dias had differente actividades . Perfecto para practicar espagnol y conocer nuevas personas. Si Vuelto si regresso a Cusco!

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¡La experiencia más increíble! Pasé 3 meses en esta escuela y sentí como si estuviera dejando a mi familia y a mi hogar cuando me fui. Aparte del español, esta escuela ofrece mucho más. Acá, no sólo aprendes español con profes increíbles y un sistema muy estructurado, sino que también adquieres un sentido de comunidad, y al final te sientes parte de la sociedad peruana.

En cuanto a las clases, podrás elegir entre privadas/no privadas y mañana/tarde. Según mi experiencia, recomendaría las clases no privadas de la mañana (9-13), ya que las clases privadas pueden ser muy agotadoras y puede ser mucho más divertido con otros estudiantes contigo. La escuela también realiza actividades semanales después de las clases, que incluyen una cena, trivia night, un intercambio de idiomas, y fútbol. Son oportunidades perfectas para conocer más gente, divertirse, e integrarse más al Perú. Además, la escuela puede hacerte la vida más fácil al organizar viajes para ti (como el Valle Sagrado o el Salkantay Trek).

Sin embargo, mi parte favorita de mi tiempo en Cusco fue la familia cusqueña con la que me quedé. Estuve 3 meses con Mila y ella realmente se ha convertido en una familia. Ella no es sólo alguien que te preparará la mejor comida, sino que es alguien que te acogerá como si fueras su propio hijo, y hará que tu tiempo en Cusco sea mejor que cualquier cosa que puedas pedir o imaginar.

Muchas gracias por esta experiencia perfecta. iNunca lo olvidaré!

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The most amazing experience. I spent 3 months at this school, and felt as if I was leaving my family and home when I left. Apart from Spanish, this school offers so much more. Here, not only do you learn Spanish with amazing teachers and a very structured system, but you also gain a sense of community and by the end feel part of the Peruvian society.

In terms of classes, you can choose between private/non-private and morning/afternoon. Based on my experience, I would recommend the non-private morning (9-13) classes, as the private classes can be very exhausting and it can be much more fun with a couple other students with you. The school also does weekly activities after classes, which include a dinner, trivia night, language exchange, and football night. These are great opportunities to meet more people, have fun, and further integrate yourself into Peru. Additionally, the school is able to make your life easier by organizing trips for you, such as a tour of the Sacred Valley or the Salkantay Trek.

However, my favorite part of my stay in Cusco was the host family. I stayed 3 months with Mila and she really has become family. She is not only someone who will cook you the best food, but she is someone who will take you in as if you were her own child, and make your time in Cusco better than anything you could ever ask for.

Thank you so much for this perfect experience. I will never forget it!

Phenomenal! I did three weeks of classes here. My boyfriend did two. We both loved our experiences! The first two weeks I had group classes. The last week I had private classes because there was no other student at my same level. Private classes are more demanding because you don't have other student(s) to rely on, but can be really helpful for improving your Spanish and for the teacher to correct your small mistakes. I had 5 different teachers over my time there and loved them all. The (optional) extracurricular activities were also great. A typical week may look like:
- Monday: group dinner
- Tuesday: Trivia
- Wednesday: Language Exchange (at a bar or with students in an international business program)
- Thursday: football (soccer)
- Friday: graduation + fruit tasting/coffee tasting/music.

I loved the language exchanges. They were super helpful for Spanish skills and were a great way to talk to locals about something deeper than just directions/ordering food/etc.

I highly recommend Mundo Antiguo! I loved it so much that I am planning to go back towards the end of my trip.

This school is just everything I was looking for. First about the school... The structure of the study process is great. I went with a solid base of Spanish vocabulary but my grammar was not good at all. After 3 weeks there I speak everything I know in Spanish with confidence. Second, the school staff is just amazing. The owners Koen and Carina are wonderful people. The admins Niels and Melisa are so helpful, my teachers Amy and Jimmy are so nice and made my learning process fun and the the social events coordinator Ninoska is one of the sweetest people I've met. Thank you so much

למדתי במשך חודש בבית הספר ובאותו זמן גרתי עם משפחה מקומית דרך הבית הספר שזה עזר לי מאוד, היה להם ממש אכפת שאשתפר ואלמד את השפה, מקום מאוד רציני והיה לי חוויה מאוד טובה מהבית הספר הזה, ממליץ בחום????????????

Very nice spanish school in Cusco. The teachers are amazing (i was with Miguel and Tati for some private classes). The mood is very frendly and they organize also nice activities after the classes. Very reccomended :)

I did a month of classes (started with privates and then moved into group classes) last summer with Mundo and I loved it so much! I went on traveling and took Spanish courses at schools in Colombia and then Argentina after, but Mundo continues to be, hands-down, my favorite. The community and teachers (who create such a fun environment and truly just become your friends) make it so worth it - everyone I met during that summer kept extending classes because of how much we loved it. Esp loved the activities they hosted throughout the week, from group hikes in the sacred valley to salsa nights and group dinners. Still in touch with the people I met then and I’m so grateful for it! ♥️

The only spanish school to go to in cuzco! The best value i could find, 2-4 people per group with dedicated teachers! Shout out to koen for creating such an amazing school!