About Instituto Chac-Mool

Instituto Chac-Mool (ICM) in Cuernavaca offers a unique learning experience with Spanish language courses and homestays with Mexican families. ICM uses the Natural Approach, focusing on conversation and not tedious grammar drills that can leave the student lacking speaking and comprehension skills. ICM carefully selects only the most qualified native speakers to teach Spanish and their training includes Gardner's Theory of Seven Intelligences allowing the teacher to make informed decisions how to best present materials to each individual. Located in a mostly residential area of Cuernavaca convenient to the downtown historical district, ICM attracts students of all nationalities, Spanish levels, and ages. Student goals range from travel and everyday Spanish to terminology and dialog specific to professions such as medicine, business, and law. Plus college credit is available as ICM is fully accredited by the Mexican Ministry of Education. Focused programs include classes and workshops for the “young at heart”, for children and teens, and for teachers. Small group or individual lessons are offered year round for as short as one week. Tuition includes private tutoring sessions, conversation workshops, and the very popular Latin dance lessons and Mexican cooking classes. Optional cultural excursions are scheduled for the weekends. Instituto Chac-Mool believes language learning can be fun!