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by: Arcos Journeys Abroad

Top Rated Program High School Abroad in Mexico 2025
9.71 (85)Verified

Travel to the enchanting colonial city of Oaxaca, Mexico for an unforgettable Spanish immersion experience. Delve into the language and learn about Mexican culture in this activity-rich program. Take daily classes at the prestigious University of Oaxaca Language Department, located in the heart of Oaxaca’s colonial center. Choose from all levels of Spanish as well as from elective classes in Liter...

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Program Highlights

Improve your Spanish skills exponentially through daily Spanish classes at the University of Oaxaca.

Enjoy the incredible Oaxacan and Mexican cuisine through a traditional cooking class and home-cooked meals with your homestay.

Climb the pyramids of majestic Monte Alban, set high above Oaxaca overlooking the expansive central valleys.

Swim in the waters of Hierve el Agua mountain springs and take in the vistas.

Create and paint your own alebrije, the fantastical carved wooden animals Oaxaca is famous for.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Oaxaca, Mexico
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$900-1250
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Culture
Focus Areas:
  • Homestays
  • Language Immersion
  • Student Exchange
  • See more
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
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Awards

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - High School AbroadTop Rated Provider 2023 - High School AbroadTop Rated High School Abroad Organization 2022Top Rated Organization 2021 - High School Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.71

Total Reviews

85

Great time in Oaxaca!

June 23, 2025by: Russell Hardin - United StatesProgram: Spanish Language & Mexican Culture
10

We had a great trip and time in Oaxaca! Our program was super fun with great activities and our directors, Paulina and Marina, were awesome! Highly recommend, and the Spanish classes were amazing as well.

Amazing team

June 18, 2025by: Alberto Méndez - United StatesProgram: Spanish Language & Mexican Culture
10

An impressive team creates well-structured experiences for high school students, helping them explore language and culture through the Oaxaca Arcos program. Students enjoyed valuable experiences throughout workshops and Spanish classes at the local university.

Amazing learning experience!!

February 02, 2025by: Coco De Leon - United StatesProgram: Spanish Language & Mexican Culture
10

I learned SO much. The Spanish classes were great, very flexible, I had a really good experience with my teacher. I even skipped a level of Spanish at my high school. There was so much opportunity for practicing Spanish in day to day situations, and I really got to experience an entirely different culture and lifestyle from my own. Oaxaca is a beautiful city with so much to explore, and everyone I met was incredibly kind. Made some amazing friends there as well, I 100% recommend!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Oaxaca, Mexico

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Culture

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Summer
Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian

This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Cost per week

$900-1250

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Letters of Reference
  • Online Application
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Travel to the enchanting colonial city of Oaxaca, Mexico for an unforgettable Spanish immersion experience. Delve into the language and learn about Mexican culture in this activity-rich program. Take daily classes at the prestigious University of Oaxaca Language Department, located in the heart of Oaxaca’s colonial center. Choose from all levels of Spanish as well as from elective classes in Literature, History, Culture, and Fine Arts. The city itself is nestled in a valley surrounded by stunning mountains. Excursions to the Monte Alban archeological site, Hierve el Ague mountain springs, and to the surrounding Indigenous villages – such as Teotitlán del Valle, famous for its weaving traditions – are included. Volunteer to practice your Spanish skills and learn more about life in Oaxaca....

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