Language school overview

Accreditations

Academia Uruguay is the first spanish school in Uruguay to have been recognized by the uruguayan Ministry for Education and Culture. Furthermore, its courses are recognized by several German states as Bildungsurlaub.

Organisation memberships

Academia Uruguay is part of the TANDEM International network of schools and abides by its strict quality guidelines. Through Tandem, Academia Uruguay is part of the ALTO language travel organization and WYSETC. It is a founding member of the national GTI language school association.

Language School description

Academia Uruguay was founded in 2007 and has built its reputation on academic quality, full cultural immersion and highly professional service. It is a medium-sized school with around 400 students per year, run by its owners, offering classes in a friendly and personalized atmosphere. The school offers courses for all levels, starting every Monday, year-round.

School facilities description

Academia Uruguay Spanish school in Montevideo is located on Plaza Matriz, in the pedestrian area of the old part of town. It covers the top floor of a recently restored colonial-style building with state-of-the-art infrastructure. The academy offers 8 light spacious classrooms with high ceilings, a huge rooftop terrace, 3 PCs for student use, wifi, a movie room, social areas, a book and DVD library, etc.

Language Course type

Au pair program Bildungsurlaub Courses for Academic purposes Courses for Business/Executives Courses for Specific purposes Courses Plus (sport, culture etc.) Examination preparation courses General and Intensive courses Group programs High School

High school preparation courses Language immersion at teacher's home One to one courses Senior programs Summer or camp programs Teacher training programs University Foundation/Access courses Vacation courses for adults Vacation courses for young learners Work experience programs

Language courses description and prices

Academia offers a wide range of courses to both individual travellers and groups. 

We offer intensive group courses on at least 9 levels (A1-C2 equivalence), 20 hours per week, 6 students maximum. 

Individual courses offer you the possibility to choose topics and have classes at your very personal speed. 

You can combine courses with our 2 other schools in Buenos Aires and Bariloche, Argentina, under the same management, with the same study materials and the same philosophy.

We will organize a volunteering project for you, free of charge, if you commit to 4 weeks on the project. 

Our other courses include: Medical Spanish, Spanish for Spanish teachers, Spanish and Tango, Business Spanish, Exam preparation courses and distance learning through skype.

Certificates & exams preparation

Academia offers university credit through local universities for all spanish courses. We also prepare for the DELE and CELU exams.

Student nationalities, average age & average number per class

There are a maximum of 5 students in our group classes (everage 3). . Over the past year, we received students from 39 countries, with a majority coming from North America, Brasil, Europe and Australia. The average age is 31.

Activities

Students are offered cultural immersion experiences in and outside of the classroom through free extracurricular activities at least twice a week (guided visits to parts of town, concerts, tango, etc), a monthly movie showing followed by a debate and free afternoon academic workshops (conversation, phonetics, etc).

Accommodation

At teacher's home Campus Courses without accomodation Flat/Appartment

Host family Hotel/Hostel Student House

Accommodation details

Homestays and shared apartments are located close to school and offer top quality accommodation. Check for details.

Facilities for disabled students

No.

Airport / Station transfer

Yes.

Visa support

Yes, invitation letter if necessary.