Expanish is a provider of Spanish language courses with schools in Spain (Barcelona, Madrid and Málaga), in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and in Sámara, Costa Rica. In Buenos Aires it offers Spanish courses for international learners. The school states that it has more than 20 years of experience and welcomes students of 117 nationalities. Classes are taught in small groups with flexible schedules, all levels are accepted, and courses run from one week to one year.
Course options across its destinations include:
Intensive courses of 20 to 30 group lessons a week, starting every Monday
Long-term courses of 3 to 12 months, with visa support
Combined courses of 24 group lessons plus 4 or 10 private lessons a week
Evening group course, two evenings a week
Spanish programme for learners aged 50+
Spanish combined with surf, yoga or tango sessions
For college students from the United States, Expanish runs study abroad programmes in Spain, Costa Rica and Argentina, including summer sessions, intensive months and internships with transferable university credit. Summer programmes for young people aged 12 to 20 take place in Spain and Costa Rica only.
Intensive course: 20 to 30 group lessons a week, starting every Monday
Long-term course: 20 group lessons a week for 3 to 12 months, with visa support
Combined course: 24 group lessons plus 4 or 10 private lessons a week
Evening group course: two evenings a week
Spanish programme for learners aged 50+, on set start dates
Spanish plus activities: 20 lessons plus surf, yoga or tango sessions
Study abroad for college students: summer sessions, intensive months and internships with transferable credit
All levels are welcome, and courses last from one week to one year. Options vary by destination.
Fees
Costs vary according to program type and length. View our website for our competitive program costs.
Housing
We offer homestay and shared apartment accommodation and can recommend quality hostels and hotels.
Our homestay accommodation offers the student frequent interaction with a native Spanish speaker host, who may be a single person or single parent, a young married couple, a family or a college student. Homestay is the best option for those seeking to advance their Spanish speaking skills and immerse themselves in the culture and life of Buenos Aires. A private room and breakfast and dinner with the host is included in the homestay fee.
The shared apartment option suits independent students. While the apartment is shared with at least one native Spanish speaker there is less interaction than what the homestay option provides. Students can experience independent living and utilize their native Spanish speaker roommate as an excellent resource. Students have their own bedroom and share living space with their roommate(s).
Services and activities
At Expanish, our students do not just take classes; they live and breathe the Argentine culture. With our emphasis on hands-on learning and local living, students are given the opportunity to enrich their lives and experience the culture and Spanish language in South America.
We offer our students the following immersion experiences:
Accommodation Options with a native Spanish speaker
- Homestay (includes 2 daily meals)
- Shared Apartments
Weekend Excursions from Buenos Aires – a chance to practice your Spanish!
- Day trip to Colonia, Uruguay
- Day trip to an Estancia (traditional ranch), Argentina
- Weekend trip to Iguazú Falls, Argentina
- Weekend trip to Mendoza, Argentina
Weekly Activities – an opportunity to put your new-found Spanish skills to the test
Spanish student activities are offered every day of the week in Buenos Aires in order to supplement the student experience without interfering with Spanish school coursework. The coordination of these activities is included in each student’s Spanish course. Most activities offered are free or at a low cost for students to cover entrance fees or meal costs.
- Weekly staff and student dinners
- Weekly soccer games
- Day trips to Tigre
- Local band concerts
- Day at an Estancia (traditional Argentine ranch)
- Asados (Argentine barbecue)
- Wine tasting
- Cooking classes
- Tango show and classes
- Museum and exhibit visits and more
Workshops – learn a new skills while practicing Spanish
- Tango
- Fileteado painting
- Polo
Subjects taught
Philology, Languages, Literature
Language Courses
Language Courses and Cultural Immersion Programs
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Courses
Spanish Language and Literature (in Language Schools)