Located in the heart of Bariloche, la Montaña offers a perfect combination of learning Spanish, experiencing the Argentine culture and enjoying the beauty of Patagonia. Students can choose between small group courses, private lessons, Spanish immersion programs, and special courses according to individual needs. We offer family stays and volunteer work as well.
All our teachers hold a university degree and specialize in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
We apply the philosophy of one-to-one, tailor-made courses to small groups.
In our beautiful historic building students can enjoy modern facilities including computer access, free Wi-fi, library, audio & video facilities and a student lounge with free coffee and snacks.
Our weekly after class activities are led by Spanish teachers and are designed to encourage students to practice their Spanish outside the classrooms and fully immerse themselves in the local culture. The school organizes field trips or city-walks to show the most interesting spots of the city and the surrounding area. Surrounded by magnificent mountains and lakes, Bariloche offers a great variety of outdoor activities, breathtaking sceneries, adventures, half and full day trips and weekend getaways.
La Montaña has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Argentina. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
The nationality and age mix at Spanish in Bariloche - La Montaña Spanish School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30. In the summer, the average age is 25.
La Montaña teaches students from all over the world, including:
La Montaña Spanish School in Bariloche is located in the heart of the city, near internet cafes, restaurants, bus stops, pubs, and all the services you might need; next to Nahuel Huapi lake, just a few meters from the Tourist Information Office. All bus lines are walking distance from our school. The airport is 30 minutes and Bus Terminal for 5 minutes from our school.
Bariloche is situated in NW Patagonia by the Andes, in the heart of the lake district of Argentina and Nahuel Huapi National Park. Bariloche is the biggest ski center in Latin America and the capital of adventure of Argentina - fantastic for all kinds of outdoor activities in summer, spring, and autumn.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains Bariloche offers magnificent scenery and breathtaking views.
Both me and Paul had a fantastic experience at La Montaña Spanish School. The classes perfectly suited our level of Spanish, it was a class of only 3 of us which meant we got a lot out of it with max participation. The teachers we had were all so friendly, and knowledgable how to help us learn most effectively with a lot of engagement and fun activities. The location was perfect, right in town and we were given plenty of information via WhatsApp before and during our week. There were meet-ups organised out of teaching hours that were a great way to continue socialising and speaking Spanish with others.
The only thing was the miscommunication around the unplanned bank holiday of the elections which meant we were unsure we would receive compensation or the hours missing for that week. We ended up with half the hours we had missed. Overall a great week that was very useful!
There were not any other students at my level that week, so I received 2 hours of private teaching per day instead of 4 hours in a group class but for the same price. This was great and helped me to improve my Spanish a lot in a short time.
Veronica was a great teacher - clear but concise in explanations and pushing you to achieve as much as you can. She is always happy to explain things and encourages any questions you may have.
Our home stay was very close to the school with an amazing host. She was so friendly, a great cook and great for practicing Spanish with in the afternoons and evening.
We only managed to take part in one activity but Eugenia was very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable about the local area.
Only negative was that we wanted to extend our home stay, but the cost was very high so we didn’t. The price of the home stay is quite expensive, compared to the cost of what the families actually receive. This put us off staying with a local family, even though we wanted to as most of the cost goes towards the school. Otherwise, overall, a great experience.
The class was located in the center, so it was really convenient in terms of getting to the place and back. My teacher was "Vicky", a lovely young lady, full of energy, super nice and kind, and a very talented teacher. She used body language as she was speaking Spanish, so we could understand what she's saying despite we had no background in Spanish. The people in my class were nice and friendly, and so were the staff of the school. I would 100% recommend for anyone considering taking Spanish classes in Bariloche, as I had a great and a highly effective experience there.
Show details » Read more...The experience was really in two parts: the school and the homestay.
The school experience unfortunately was heavily impacted by Covid, something of course beyond the control of the school.
Most of the time, I was the only student in the class and as such, the format was two hours of private tuition per day rather than four hours in a group setting - more concentrated attention, but less time. Classes also went on-line for a week owing to one teacher and the father of my host family testing positive.
Class excursions were also greatly curtailed, although there were some. Again understandable and not the fault of the school, but it meant the experience wasn't what I had hoped for.
The home stay experience was wonderful. Sharing a bathroom took me back to my childhood days, but wasn't a problem. The family could not have been nicer and more helpful. Mariela had worked in the tourism industry for twenty years and had also hosted many students before, ranging in age from 15 to 75 - so could not have been better. The house was close to the city centre and so walking was no problem - although good exercise, being uphill.
School is good located, teacher Omar very good and can explain grammar good.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Bariloche. These homes are often between 5 - 30 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Bariloche based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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La Montaña Spanish School in Bariloche is located in the heart of the city, near internet cafes, restaurants, bus stops, pubs, and all the services you might need; next to Nahuel Huapi lake, just a few meters from the Tourist Information Office. All bus lines are walking distance from our school. The airport is 30 minutes and Bus Terminal for 5 minutes from our school.
Bariloche is situated in NW Patagonia by the Andes, in the heart of the lake district of Argentina and Nahuel Huapi National Park. Bariloche is the biggest ski center in Latin America and the capital of adventure of Argentina - fantastic for all kinds of outdoor activities in summer, spring, and autumn.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains Bariloche offers magnificent scenery and breathtaking views.
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