Frequently Asked Questions

Please arrive to the Institute at 8:30 AM on your first day of classes. On your first day of classes students take a placement test and settle the balance of their tuition. Classes start at 9:00 AM.

To register for classes please fill out the registration form, once you fill the registration form you will be taken to pay a USD 55 deposit, this deposit is fully refundable until 14 days before your arrival. After 14 days before your arrival you can use the deposit towards Online Spanish classes or for future in person classes.

You can pay your deposit with online with Paypal, VISA or MasterCard.

Yes, you can start your course on any Monday. Our programs are designed on weekly modules so that you can begin any Monday. You can enroll for as short as one week or as long as you like.

Our classes usually have 2 to 6 students to ensure individual attention and a collaborative learning atmosphere. We cap our class sizes at eight students. During peak months (January, February, June, July, and November), class sizes may average around seven students. In less busy months (Fall and Spring), classes often have around three students.

Our student community at Instituto Cultural Oaxaca is diverse, ranging from elementary school children to individuals in their 70s and 80s. Our students come from various backgrounds, including solo learners, middle and high school groups, college and university students, groups of friends, and families. While the majority of our students are from the United States, we also host a significant number from other countries such as Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.

Yes, our program, which includes classes, conversation sessions, workshops, intercambios, and cultural activities, accounts for a total of 128 contact hours over each 4-week session. Many universities in the U.S. and Europe have accepted these for college credit. However, we recommend that students confirm the credit transfer requirements with their respective universities before enrolling at the Institute.

All ICO instructors are university graduates with prior teaching experience. Our core teachers have at least five years of teaching experience and bring rich cultural and life knowledge to the classroom. They also complete our specialized training program and regularly attend training sessions and seminars to enhance their teaching skills.