Experiencia Sayulita Spanish School

If you have ever wanted to learn Spanish in a language immersion program, now is your chance. Experiencia Sayulita Spanish Schooloffers a great opportunity for those who want to become fluent Spanish speakers. “Experiencia is a new school here in Sayulita, but we are not new at teaching. We have a lot of experience,” says Estefania Ballinas Genel, the owner of the Experiencia Sayulita location.

The school, which opened six months ago, is Experiencia’s fourth location. Estefania’s father founded the first school in Cuernavaca, near Mexico City, in 1977. Prior to this, her father, a former psychologist, had taught older Mexicans to read and write in Spanish through a government program.

A second school was opened in Tepoztlan in 1998 by Estefania’s aunt and a third school was opened in Puerto Escondido in 2010 by her cousin.

Estefania has worked in the family business for more than 10 years and is excited to be running the Sayulita location. The school is located on Tamarindo in a quiet neighborhood, allowing a tranquil atmosphere to study Spanish. The green, lush yard further adds to the peaceful ambiance.

The school’s mission is to provide the best possible education in Spanish as a foreign language, while integrating students into the Mexican culture.
 
The intensive program consists of 20 group lessons per week. Students are in class Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Communicative grammar and practical conversation are central to this program.

“It is a mix of intense Spanish with fun and laughter that allows you to learn Spanish in a comfortable and easy way. Juan Carlos is an excellent teacher,” said Amy Daniels, a Sayulita local who is currently enrolled in the intensive program.

“It is important to communicate in Spanish frequently and understand that with language comes life. Once you understand this, you can understand the connection between the language and the culture,”says Juan Carlos, a teacher at Experiencia.

The classes are capped at five students, which enables the teachers to give each student individual attention. New students can start classes any Monday of the year and all levels of Spanish are taught. All the teachers are native speakers, are certified to teach Spanish and also have extensive experience in teaching.

“My father’s original idea for Experiencia was to teach students in a complete immersion program, but we are flexible based on the need of each student,” says Estefania. Private classes are offered and group classes will also be added for those not wanting to participate in the intensive program. 

To learn more about this Spanish school or to inquire about classes, contact Estefania at Experiencia Sayulita Spanish School.