Buenos Aires, the capital city, is easily one of the most cosmopolitan cities in South America and one of the largest. It dominates the cultural, economic and political life of Argentina and is a bustling and diverse city with impressive European style architecture, diverse barrios with distinctive identities such as as la Boca, and the bohemian district of San Telmo. Tango is an essential part of Argentine culture and dance schools and milonga evenings are plentiful.
We offer at two schools in Buenos Aires.
Click on one of the options below for more information.
Spanish language schoolThis school offers group and private courses as well as supplementary tango lessons. This option is perfect for students who want to focus on Spanish and perhaps have a taste of tango on the side.
Spanish and tango schoolThis school offers courses specifically for people interested in learning tango. Spanish classes will cover the vocabulary of tango, "milonga' language, and the teachers themselves are tango dancers.
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Buenos Aires
Spanish language school
Our Spanish language school is located in one of Buenos Aires ' premiere neighborhoods, Recoleta, and provides an ideal setting for Spanish immersion. This residential area is close to many restaurants, bars, and cafes; it is very safe with limited noise and pollution.
- Lesson duration: 50 minutes
- Classes held: Monday to Friday
- Minimum age: 17 years
See below for 2008 dates and prices. Or, if you are still interested in taking a course next year, click here for 2009 dates and prices.
Spanish courses
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20 group lessons per week |
1 week £180 |
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2 weeks £295 |
3 weeks £415 |
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4 weeks £535 |
Extra week £120 |
Private tuition is ideal for people who need to learn Spanish quickly or who have a specific topic to study.
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20 x 1to1 lessons per week |
£285 per week |
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10 extra 1to1 lessons* |
+ £80 per week |
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5 extra 1to1 lessons* |
+ £50 per week |
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1 extra 1to1 lesson* |
+ £12 per week |
* as a supplement to group Spanish classes
Start dates for complete beginners: 14/28 Jan, 11/25 Feb, 10/24 Mar, 7/21 Apr, 5/19 May, 2, 16, 30 June, 14/28 July, 11/25 Aug, 8/22 Sep, 6/20 Oct, 3/17 Nov, 1,15,29 Dec 2008.
All other levels may start on any Monday.
Public Holidays: The school will be closed on 20/21/24 Mar, 2 Apr, 1 May, 16 June, 9 July, 18 Aug, 8/25 Dec. Classes missed through public holidays are usually, but not always, made up on other dates.
Tango Course
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2 group + 2 private lessons per week* |
+ £65 per week |
* as a supplement to a Spanish course
Courses also available at our Spanish and tango school.
Accommodation
Rooms are available in local homestays and shard apartments, all year round. Arrival is on a Sunday and departure on a Saturday (1 week = 6 nights, 2 weeks = 13 nights etc).
Homestay, single room, half board
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1 Week £110 |
2 Weeks £220 |
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3 Weeks £330 |
4 Weeks £440 |
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Extra wk £110 |
Extra night £30 |
Shared apartment, single room, self catering
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Week 1 £85 |
2 weeks £170 |
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3 weeks £255 |
4 weeks £340 |
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Extra wk £85 |
Extra night £22 |
Accommodation includes towels and sheets.
Airport transfers can be arranged, £20 one way.
Buenos Aires
Spanish and tango school
Buenos Aires an ideal location for a Spanish and tango holiday. With sophisticated milongas to entice you into long nights of dancing and other excellent venues to practice what you have learned, you are sure to have the trip of a lifetime! Our Spanish and tango school is located in the Boedo district of Buenos Aires, well known for its connection to tango. It is close to many restaurants, bars, and cafes; it is very safe with limited noise and pollution.
See below for 2008/09 course and accommodation prices (may be subject to change for courses and accommodation after June 2009)
Courses
You can choose to combine group or private Spanish lessons with group tango lessons. Extra private tango lessons are also available as a course supplement.
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10 group Spanish + 10 group tango lessons |
£ 130 per week |
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10 private Spanish + 10 group tango lessons |
£ 155 per week |
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5 private tango course (as course supplement) |
£ 85 per week |
Courses for all levels may start on any Monday.
Courses also available at our Spanish language school in Buenos Aires.
Accommodation
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Homestay, single room, B&B |
£ 30 per night |
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Traditional Argentina residence, single room B&B* |
£ 50 per night |
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Private apartment* |
£ 65 per night |
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Hostal, single B&B* |
£ 27 per night |
* with private bathroom
Shared rooms available for two people booking together, please contact us for prices.
If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat about the option you are considering, please contact us.
