I usually never take the time to do reviews but my experience was unfortunately so bad that I have to in this case. I've been to language schools in Spain, Colombia and Uruguay and Academia Buenos Aires was by far the worst. I was studying at the intermediate level with a lazy teacher who spent way to much time on random details instead of having the interest in learning us the language. I was in a group with two others - one of them were waay below the required level which meant that I and the other guy had to wait a lot to make sure the last person in the class understood the things. No common room where you could sit and chat with other students, very small amounts of coffee in the breaks - i didn't get any, but the bad teacher was definitely the thing that were the worst for me. I did complain but Urs - the german director of the school - did not offer any compensation. I didn't even pay myself , my work did that, but for me it should be a principle that you don't pay the full price for such a bad school. Be also careful if there are holidays during the week. The school will demand the full price - as was the case for me, because monday were public holiday. I would definitely try something else, even though their website looks nice. For example vamosspanish which I hear a lot of good things about. Or try their sister academy in Uruguay -that was quite good - even though that the money go to the same guy in the end;)

Outstanding school. I am a huge fan. I am a registered nurse and I have done both the intensive course there in Buenos Aires with medical Spanish and the online distance learning. All the teachers and staff have been extremely skilled, kind and fun. The group classes are usually quite small and the course work is well organized. They also offer many after class activities for students that allow for a more in depth introduction into Argentine life and culture. I will be attending the school again for 6 months and am confident my Spanish will develop so that I can better serve my patients when I return to the US.

I studied both group and private lessons at Academia for 2 months in June and July 2017. As an English teacher myself, I was concerned about studying another language, and how challenging it would be to become a student rather than a teacher for a while. I had nothing to worry about! I had 5 different teachers during my time at Academia and every one of them was professional, informative and understanding of my needs while having unique approaches to learning. They all had a solid understanding of the language and were able to help me move from a total beginner to a CEFR B1 level in those 8 weeks. Of course, you need to be motivated to learn, and Academia helped me reach my goal to start learning Spanish. I highly recommend including some private classes, as these classes helped me to gain confidence in a one-on-one environment. The textbooks are well designed, focusing on a solid understanding of the grammar of Spanish, and the culture of Argentina. It was great to learn about the country I was in while also learning the language. The teachers, also, are passionate about Latin American and Argentinian life, so I was very happy with the cultural aspects of the course. All in all, I am so pleased to have chosen Academia as my introduction to Spanish language learning. I have nothing but praise for the teachers and the admin staff (Silvana and Hanna are the friendliest and most helpful ladies you could ever hope to meet), and recommend Academia as an excellent school to improve your Spanish skills.

It was an incredible experience studying at the Buenos Aires academy! The service, the teachers (especially Aldana, Julia and Lucas - simply sensational) and my classmates made my time in Buenos Aires unforgettable! Many thanks for everything

Academia Buenos Aires is a great school if you are looking to find a way to learn Spanish or improve your language skills. I went to this school because I had already been studying Spanish for awhile, but I eventually want to be a translator and I wanted to improve my language skills. I ended up deciding to take a mixture of group and individual classes at the school and I stayed for about three months taking classes. The group classes are small enough to give students speaking practice. The classes are very hands-on and interactive. The individual classes helped me by focusing on my weak areas. By doing a mixture of the classes, I had several teachers and they were all very professional and knew their subject areas well. I also stayed in a home stay that was organized by the school and it was very comfortable and allowed me to practice Spanish everyday. From my first day there, the staff in the office and the teachers provided a very welcoming and encouraging atmosphere and they were all interested in helping me to achieve my goals. Also, the school prepares different activities throughout the week such as guided tours so that you can familiarize yourself with the different Buenos Aires' neighborhoods. There are also workshops that focus on pronunciation and the porteño dialect of Spanish as well as other workshops that cover different topics. There is also a movie night every week which shows classic Argentinean movies which really gives you an insight into Argentinean culture. I really feel that Academia Buenos Aires offers a high quality of education so that you get a complete immersion experience into Argentina. I highly recommend it!

Really fun, relaxed, and friendly school! Amazing with helping with whatever you need and always have a smile on they’re faces

I only attended for a week, but I liked my class and found it challenging. The location in BA is excellent and I learned a lot about the significance of the area during class. I booked through another company (Ecela) and there was some confusion about my transportation and what had been paid for and what hadn't, so I recommend bringing all of your payment information with you and double check the airport transfer time, as my driver was 12 hours early to pick me up.

Hola everyone! I was at Academia Buenos Aires for four weeks in July 2017. I had a GREAT time there thanks to every single soul there who cares for their students and treats them like a member of the family. The amazing women behind the desks who were so patient with the same questions they had to answer every day, I cannot thank all of you enough. Film nights, great trips in the city lead by cultured teachers (Diana, you are THE La Boca expert) and dancing at the coolest milonga in the city were some of the many experiences I will never forget. As for the classes, the school has wonderful and experienced teachers who are there to help you if you want to learn. Homework is inevitable, and of course, speaking Spanish is a must. I am planning to send my 15-year-old daughter to Academia in a couple of years. I know she’ll be in good hands. Thank you all for making my time in Buenos Aires unforgettable! Abrazos, Tuba

I was happy to find Academia. Very professional staff and teachers, attentive to the needs. Many many thanks to Rory who helped with all my documents! :)

Great language school. If you want to learn Spanish in a Spanish speaking country, this is a great place to go. I have learned a lot with three weeks intensive course and had a lot of fun during the social activities.

I was only at the school in Buenos Aires for two weeks, but during that time I was very satisfied with what was on offer, both in terms of information about the city, general support and the lessons themselves. I have already attended a few language schools and found the lessons quite challenging, which fortunately means that you actually learn something. I had booked accommodation with a host family through the school and that turned out to be a good start again this time. In the beginning, the school was a bit of a necessary quiet island in the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires. The tours and courses organized by the school were pleasingly professional. A language course in Buenos Aires was a challenge for me, but the school gave me the support I needed. I would like to say a big thank you to the Academia team

I have been learning Spanish at that academy for a few months and I am very satisfied. I would like to recommend you!

The classes, both in person and online, are the best. The Academic leader, Claudia, makes sure your classes go well. Silvana is a helpful administrator. All the people in the office, and all the teachers are very good but my teacher, Luciana has taken me from basic level Spanish to intermediate, masterfully, helped by another good teacher, Federico. But everyone at Academia is wonderful and I highly recommend!

It is highly recommended Spanish language school. In both group and private lessons I had experienced interest, care and professionalism. Moreover, they offer you free many out of class activities which help you to come in contact with the Argentinian culture. In nutshell, care, interest and professionalism are the hallmarks of the academy. Thank you Guys

Amazing experience, friendly teachers and staff. For Brazilian students I have a special recommendation because the teachers (at least the two I had classes with) knew our language similarities that may cause confusion and help us in advance.

The school has academic quality materials, and professional and experienced teachers. This is exactly what I was looking for, and whilst the school is not the cheapest in the city, it is absolutely worth it because the difference in quality is obvious compared to another school I tried.

Great staff, good organization, perfect location (at the cross were almost all subway lines come together). Took a whole 2 months of classes there and loved all of it. Small size of clases (1-5 persons), in my case we were always 2-3, which makes it very efficient.

A brilliant place! Nice, welcoming and helping staff, both in advance of arrival and during my stay. The classes were tailored to the level of each student. I had Guadeloupe as my teacher and I could not have asked for a better, more understanding and pedagogical teacher. I only did 1 week of classes, and it helped me so much. In addition, the place in itself is a beautiful building situated right by Plaza de Mayo. Would recommend to anyone considering!

Spent four weeks at ABA and not a day was wasted. Having studied Spanish for several years before coming to Buenos Aires, a part of me worried that, if I were put in a class with students of varying proficiency in the language, I might not get to really push myself to improve orally or in writing. Thankfully, there's a placement test all new students take before beginning the course that ensures your teacher knows precisely your level, as well as a short 'interview' on your first morning to find out what you're looking to focus on in class. I ended up having mostly one-on-one classes, at first with Federico – who was brilliant and taught me tons about Argentine politics, music, football, BA 'lunfardo', and everything else I was curious about – and later with Lucas, with whom I had two weeks of seriously fun and engaging lessons covering everything from grammatical differences between Argentine and peninsular Spanish, to key issues going into the presidential elections, to short stories by Fabian Casas and the philosophy of Rodolfo Kusch. Both were super friendly, and they struck exactly the right balance between keeping our classes informal and making sure I was making the most of my time at Academia. The many others I met – teachers, students and academic coordinators alike – were invariably welcoming and smiley. Rory (course administrator) was a massive help before and during my period of study, and is at the moment looking into volunteering opportunities at one of the school's partner organisations for me. Claudia (academic coordinator) was likewise always obliging, making sure to email me ahead of time if there was a change in my schedule. The atmosphere at Academia generally is just appreciably cheerful, and the school itself is bright and airy, tucked away at the top of an office building a stone's throw from Plaza de Mayo. Memorable features: sunny rooftop terrace, interior balconies, nice coffee. In all, it was a totally positive experience – not something that can be said for all the people I know who took other courses in the city. My one regret would be not making the most of the complimentary medialunas we got on Mondays

me encante Academia Buenos Aires! I can strongly recommend this language school for varios reasons: friendly atmosphere, committed staff, central location. Thanks to them I learnt way more than grammar and vocab: I've got to know more about the local culture and history, the milongas and el cine argentino, among others. They will teach you the castellano rioplatense thus you will find the common ground with Argentine people more easily. I found the people working there very helpful: they helped us to organize a weekend trip to a nearby village with a cooking workshop and also a roadtrip to the north. :) lifelong memories...Thank you Academia!

Excellent language school!! In addition to competent and extremely nice teachers, it is convincing with interesting and instructive additional program points. The location of the Academia cannot be beaten either. Absolute recommendation!!

This is my third time at this school, the last time was 10 years ago. The school is still great, the quality of the course materials and the teachers, all in a nice building in a good location.

Professionally organized school in a typical old office building, with a large roof terrace. We learned Spanish for 4 weeks and met people from all over the world. The lessons were very structured with competent teachers and good teaching material. We would do it again! Thank you so much