"La Casa en el Árbol"
Spanish Language school in Mexico
San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas
About Us
La Casa en el Árbol, a cultural and Spanish language school located in the heart of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico, offers a range of Spanish classes specifically tailored for the pace of each student. Along with traditional instruction, the Language school provides a cultural learning environment that surpasses what is typically available in other Spanish Language schools in Mexico.
Take advantage of our home stays to practice your Spanish daily.
Check out our cultural activities and workshops, as well as day and weekend trips that give you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the Maya Culture beyond standard tourism with the help of our local, friendly and knowledgeable staff.
If you want to lend a hand and use some of your skills, we also offer volunteer opportunities in San Cristobal or within Chiapas. These programs vary in length and will enrich your understanding, impact and overall experience in Mexico while studying Spanish at the school.
Why study Spanish in San Cristobal de las Casas?
San Cristobal de las Casas is one of those places you can't miss while traveling through Mexico. It's a mixture of both traditional Maya culture and cosmopolitanism within a colorful and lively colonial town. The combination of thriving indigenous customs and the modernity of bohemian Mexico gives the town a fresh and intoxicating atmosphere. In addition, the best live music in the area plays nightly in bars, cafés, parks and restaurants.
Surrounded by green mountains, San Cristobal de las Casas is located in Chiapas, one of the regions with the most biodiversity in the world. The town sits on the door step of natural parks, lagoons, epic Maya archeological sites, mangroves, waterfalls, canyons...
Lost in Mother Nature, San Cristobal still has most modern comforts and commodities. In addition, the town is conveniently well-linked to all major Mexican cities.
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Mission Statement
We understand that each student has special needs and interests; one of our strongest points is our flexibility to personalize our Spanish programs to tailor-fit each student according to these needs.
We believe that students should familiarize themselves with the political and social situation of the country in which they study, Mexico as well as Chiapas. Beyond the social implications of this, we believe that if a student lives and understands the culture of Mexico, the language learning process will be that more effective.
La Casa en el Arbol Staff:
- We provide personalized attention as we consider each student a unique individual with his/her own culture, point of view, concerns, needs and requirements.
- We offer a pleasant, low-anxiety atmosphere, effective for learning.
- We offer a wide array of resources to the students.
- We provide comprehensive and on-going support to our students in order for them to enjoy a fulfilling experience.
- We are flexible in our Spanish programs and teaching methods to assure each student can achieve his/her objectives.
- We maintain a high academic level by engaging highly motivated and qualified teachers.
- We simply love what we do.
A great school to learn spanish in Mexico!
Regular & Intensive Spanish Courses
One-on-one Spanish courses
Our individual spanish courses are flexible and designed to all ages at any level.
Depending on your goals we adapt our program to your needs.
Survival Spanish course for travellers
A one week course for travellers who want to pop in when they need to.
Basic Spanish for every day life at a special price
Spanish group courses
Our Spanish group courses are flexible and designed to all ages at any level.
You may join a regular group or form your own if you come up with some friends.
Spanish Immersion Courses
Spanish immersion program
The program offers a variety of visits to special museums, typical Mayan villages and excursions to archaeological sites and gorgeous natural landscapes.
"Christmas" Spanish immersion program
20th December - 2nd January
You will learn Spanish whilst being fully immersed in this Mexican Christmas!
"Day of the dead" Spanish immersion program
You will learn Spanish whilst being fully immersed in this magical occasion with its spiritual and colorful ceremonies and ancient folklore.
It’s not an occasion for sadness, more a chance to remember the dead and celebrate life.
Spanish Courses for Professionals
Medical Spanish course - CME credits
Our medical Spanish program is designed to improve our student communication skills with Spanish-speaking patient in order to deal with routine and emergency situations of the real medicine world.
Gain medical experience and Earn CME credits