I did some extensive research before deciding where to spend my vacation...PR has soooooo many wonderful things and ISLA is included on that list. I was a 'no sabo' kid and decided to really try and learn Spanish and I am sooooo thankful that I found this place. They have consistently remained professional throughout the entire process, patiently answering all of my questions and addressing my concerns as a solo female traveler...the process was seamless. I opted to stay with a host for 2 weeks and do the combo lessons which means group sessions in the morning (3 hours) and private lessons in the afternoon (usually 1 hr but I added on an additional hr). Yes, this is a lot of studying but the way they teach the class, time flies by while you're having fun learning. I HIGHLY recommend this school for any level of spanish (they "test" you via Zoom and yes, that does sound scary but they were very reassuring), everyone is so nice and helpful annddddd this school is extremely affordable compared to other programs (very good bang for your buck). I cannot wait to come back for additional lessons because while im not fluent after 2 weeks haha I do have a better understanding of what I need to do to progress in my Spanish journey. read more

I have been speaking and using Spanish informally for years but never had any formal training in it. I took classes for 7-8 weeks off and on with ISLA and the experience was really amazing. I had a variety of teachers and they were all dedicated, fun, and experts in language learning - something a lot of schools don't actually have. These are teachers with experience teaching foreigners a new language - so they focus a lot on what are important and foundational things. These were primarily conversation and grammar fundamentals. On top of those you learn vocabulary of course, and culture, but these are elements you can continue to learn more of on your own once you have the building blocks of grammar down and once you are comfortable conversing. I feel like a lot of language schools just have teachers who "know" the language but don't really know how to teach the fundamentals of language. ISLA are experts in teaching. You are in good hands. All of the teachers are bilingual English/Spanish, have college degrees, and many also speak other languages. They can also tailor private classes for you as well. As a solo traveler it was also a great place to meet other people who are studying Spanish in Puerto Rico. They came from all over and were all there for different reasons and I made a lot of great friends. The school is close to a ton of restaurants for lunch too. And stores. And cafes. And hot dog stands (shoutout to Maria!). Most weeks the school also provides a free group excursion that was a really cool way to learn more about Puerto Rico, meet other people from other classes, and have fun (dance, drink, paint, hike, etc. etc.). You can't go wrong with ISLA. And like anything - what you put in matters. Like any teacher they can't transform you without your participation - so do your homework and show up on time!! Also I had a HUGE crush on every single person who works there jaja. Gracias ISLA nos vemos! read more

We are back from Puerto Rico and from a rich experience at ISLA! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our classes. Marcos, my teacher, ranks among the most talented educators I've known! The classes were stimulating and the instructor was creative, energetic, and organized. He honored every one of the students in the class. Both of use were pleased to have learned so much in just a week! In addition to the classes, we found the school staff to be uniformly warm, welcoming, and helpful. They helped us with information and experiences that enriched our time in San Juan. We can't say enough about the quality of our experience at ISLA. Along with the warmth of nearly everyone we encountered in Puerto Rico, ISLA exceeded all our expectations. We are most grateful! Obviously, we recommend ISLA with great enthusiasm! Paul and Marilyn read more

Amazing experience. Took classes for four weeks and it was the perfect environment. You'll be glad you came to ISLA.

I highly recommend ISLA for fun and productive Spanish study. While visiting San Juan, I studied at ISLA for three weeks (M-F 9am-noon group sessions). My instructors (Marcos and Joel) were fantastic: in addition to being super knowledgeable about language instruction, they were both VERY entertaining and personable, and class hours flew by each day. My Spanish skills improved significantly. In addition to having excellent instructors (as well as front-office staff), I appreciated ISLA's location in Hato Rey. I was able to walk from my cozy airbnb ("The Charming Studio"), and just about everything you might need is nearby, including restaurants, banks, gyms, drug stores, etc. Depending on traffic, Old San Juan is 15 minutes or so away via Uber (likewise for Condado area). read more

Great school for learning Spanish! I came here for a week to brush up my Spanish skills and just wish I could have stayed longer. The staff are amazingly qualified (my teacher was a graduate student in linguistics -- go Vanessa!) and she was so careful to help me fine tune the areas in which I was rusty. Many of the students are here for professional reasons, or high school/college students, and they offer both group lessons and privates. I was a little nervous picking a school over the internet, but ISLA was very professional, very comfortable. Thank you for an amazing week! read more

Joel is an awesome teacher and I learned more spanish in my week learning from him than i had in my high school career. Thank you so much!

Great experience! Family like environment and VERY accommodating. The classes are small so you never feel unattended. They have a fridge and a washer/dryer combo for students to use. BTW, the secretary is HOT! read more