About Us
Instituto Cultural Oaxaca
Located on the grounds of a beautiful 19th-century estate, our Spanish language school has proudly welcomed students from all over the world.
Our school offers you personal and friendly service and the opportunity to learn Spanish in the stunning, colonial city of Oaxaca – a place where historic and present-day Mexico meet.
Thank you for your interest in the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca.
“We are committed to sharing with you the wonderfully diverse Oaxacan culture and the beauty of the Spanish language.”
Message from the Director
Here at our Spanish language school, we pride ourselves on the quality of our immersion programs, staff and service. As Oaxaca’s oldest and most established language school, we are committed to sharing with you the wonderfully diverse Oaxacan culture and the beauty of the Spanish language. I am privileged to invite you to study with us and enjoy what our school and city offer. So come and learn Spanish in Oaxaca, Mexico!
Yours Sincerely,
Lucero Topete
Our Story
Since 1984, the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca has developed integral programs to enable you to learn Spanish in Oaxaca in an enjoyable and interesting way.
Located on the grounds of a beautiful 19th-century estate, our Spanish language school has proudly welcomed students from all over the world. Our school offers you personal and friendly service and the opportunity to learn Spanish in the stunning, colonial city of Oaxaca – a place where historic and present-day Mexico meet.
The Institute is a founding member of ASESEO, the Spanish Language Schools Association of Oaxaca, an organization dedicated to ensure quality and professionalism in Spanish language learning and to promote Oaxaca and its culture as a destination to study Spanish.
Whatever Spanish language program, Spanish language course, or private Spanish class you decide is right for you, our enthusiastic and dynamic native-speakers, all who have university degrees and years of teaching experience, will teach you exclusively in Spanish so your language learning is done in an environment of total Spanish immersion. Teachers implement strategies that facilitate language acquisition and evaluation throughout the learning process; providing individualized feedback and assistance. In some cases, completion may serve as credit for a university program.
External links to some of our partner Institutions and Associations:
Mexico: N298-001 Independent Study in Oaxaca
This guided independent study is an opportunity to obtain an immersion experience that combines independent travel with the safety and security of Spanish language study and community health engagement arranged through the Global Health Affairs office at Penn Nursing with trusted local organizations in Oaxaca. The program includes: Spanish language immersion, cultural experiences, and community health/health education work.
Study Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico
Students explore the relationship between people and the conservation of the natural resources that surround the communities in which they live.
Students take Spanish courses from the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca.
Basic Intensive Spanish Program in Oaxaca
The basic Intensive Spanish program enables students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish to complete three semesters of college Spanish in five months (eight credits at Bard and four credits in Oaxaca, Mexico, during the January intersession). Study at Bard is followed by four weeks at the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca in Mexico, where Bard College students earn university credits at Instituto Cultural Oaxaca in Mexico during the January intersession. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Oaxaca after your study at Bard College, and experience the best of both worlds in your language learning journey.
Global highlights: Nursing Summer Program
Spanish Language for Heath Care Professionals