Spanish Immersion in Cusco
Learn Spanish in Cusco
Learn Spanish through Authentic Immersion in Peru
Our Spanish school in the historic Peruvian city of Cusco offers year round immersion courses designed to help travelers, volunteers, interns and long-term visitors achieve their Spanish goals.
Every year we welcome over 300 students from all over the world, providing classes for every level from beginner through advanced. We offer individual or small group classes as well as specialized programs such as Medical Spanish, all led by native-speaking Peruvian teachers. Students also learn beyond the classroom with social and cultural activities throughout the city. We also offer the option to stay with a local homestay family, ensuring you practice what you learn during lessons in authentic everyday scenarios.
If your goal is to improve your Spanish quickly then an immersion programme at Proyecto Peru is your ticket to success.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 by over 250 students on Trustpilot, Tripadvisor and Google Reviews
“Absolutely amazing place. The staff is top notch, and the experience is affordable. Take advantage of Spanish classes if you can. Proyecto Peru will always have a place in my heart! ” – Ryan H
Why Cusco?
As well as being one of the world’s premier destinations for hikers, history fans and nature lovers, Cusco is also one of the best cities in the world to learn Spanish. Peruvian Spanish is widely considered one of the most neutral and easily understood, with locals speaking more slowly and enunciating syllables more clearly than in many parts of Latin America. As a safe city that receives millions of tourists each year, Cusco offers plenty of opportunity to practice your language skills, whether haggling over delicious fruit in local markets or booking tours to Machu Picchu or one of the many other nearby historic sites. Cusco is also a popular destination for travelers from across South and Central America, so you will be exposed to a variety of accents and idioms from across the region.
Why Proyecto Peru?
While Cusco has many language schools, Proyecto Peru has over twenty years of experience in offering Spanish classes to travelers, volunteers, interns and long-term visitors. All of our teachers are native Spanish speakers from Peru with extensive experience and training. They blend classroom lessons with educational excursions to museums and markets in Cusco to give you practical experience using your skills. Our philosophy is to promote confident communication through combining grammar lessons, conversation practice and fun engaging activities. Classes are tailored to your level and goals, with regular assessments throughout your course. We also offer students the opportunity to stay with a local Peruvian family or with other students at our volunteer house. We also offer flexibility, ensuring students can fit excursions and tours into their time here in Cusco. This helps them use their new language skills to explore this amazing part of the world without worrying about missing classes.
“I have had a really good time at Proyecto Peru. I have done a week of Spanish Lessons with Mili and she was lovely and she taught us a lot in the short time we had. Me and my friend also stayed at a host family where they took great care of us. Proyecto Peru also organises social and cultural events every week which is really nice to connect with the other students.” – Emma
“I had an amazing time at Proyecto Peru. The staff were very friendly and helpful with everything. I really enjoyed the weekly activities as they were great opportunities to make friends with the other students and volunteers. My classes were very helpful and I improved my Spanish drastically. I really enjoyed the field trips we took so we could practice our Spanish outside of the classroom while also learning about the Peruvian culture. I would definitely recommend coming here!” – Nicole
Meet Our Spanish Teaching Team
Our Certified Instructors: Endorsed by "Spanish Course Unamuno" and Trained in Cervantes Institute Methodology
Featured Spanish Immersion Packages
Choose from one of our popular featured packages or build your own package combining from a wide range classes, accommodation options, tours and volunteering opportunities. Use our package builder or contact us at info@proyectoperucentre.org for more information about the options available.
Group Lessons Only
Group lessons of up to 5 students running Monday to Friday
- 20 Hours Class Per Week
- Handbook & Introduction
- Free Social & Cultural Activities
- From $125 USD Per Week
Private Lessons
Individual 1-on-1 Spanish lessons taking place Monday to Friday
- 10, 20 or 30 Hours Per Week
- Handbook & Introduction
- Free Social & Cultural Activities
- From $101 USD Per Week
Classic Spanish Immersion
Group Classes combined with a local homestay.
- 20 Hours Class Per Week
- Homestay Including 3 Meals Per Day
- Pickup From Cusco Airport
- Handbook & Introduction
- Free Social & Cultural Activities
- From $234 USD Per Week
What Happens When You Sign Up
01.
Spanish Language Assessment
Once you have chosen your package we will ask you about your goals and send you a link to our Spanish level assessment.
02.
Personalized Program
We find the right curriculum that perfectly matches with your needs and level, and place you with the right group or teacher.
03.
Start your classes!
Arrive in Cusco and begin your Spanish language journey with Proyecto Peru!
Not Sure What Your Current Level Of Spanish Is?
Our Spanish Levels
Here is a comprehensive overview of the CEFR (Common European Framework) Spanish language proficiency levels, ranging from A1, which is suitable for beginners, to C2, for individuals with a native or near native level of fluency.
A1
Beginner
● Understand simple sentences
● Introduce yourself and others
● Ask and answer questions about personal details
● Interact in a basic way
A2
Basic
● Understand sentences related to areas of most immediate relevance
● Communicate in simple and routine tasks
● Describe in simple terms aspects of your background
B1
Intermediate
● Understand the main points of regular situations
● Produce simple texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest
● Describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions and briefly give explanations
B2
Upper Intermediate
● Understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics
● Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible
● Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue
C1
Professional Competency
● Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning
● Express yourself fluently and spontaneously
● Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes
● Produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects
C2
Native/Near Native
● Understand with ease virtually everything heard or read
● Summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation
● Express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations
