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Spanish and volunteering work

Academia Buenos Aires
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Academia Buenos Aires offers you the possibility to combine Spanish courses with volunteer work. You can work in different organizations and projects in Buenos Aires, discovering very particular problems and benefiting people in many sectors. Share your time, ideas and skills with Argentineans and discover their culture in a unique way!

We consider volunteer work as an exchange whereby the volunteer in social organizations offers his work and the organization offers a space to share experiences. Receiving a volunteer implies integrating him into daily routines, allowing him to get to know one’s way of life. Being a volunteer, for us, is not an act of charity. It is a way of getting to know and to respect other cultures.

We work with various organizations and you will have to pay neither for our help in organizing your volunteer work, nor for actually working there. If the volunteer organization depends on donations, Academia Buenos Aires will make this contribution, not you.

We ask you to take a minimum of three weeks of regular Spanish classes at Academia Buenos Aires. When starting the volunteer work you will need sufficient Spanish language skills to be able to communicate with the people you will be working with. We consider it necessary to have at least an “Intermediate” Level (= Level 4) at the time you start volunteering.

Our program is for all students willing to share their energy and time for a period of at least 4 weeks on a concrete project. There is no age limit.

There is no better way to use and improve Spanish and live a full cultural immersion.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
3-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
17 Aug 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 20 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:30 AM - 01:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Buenos Aires.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 35 years old
(30 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Academia Buenos Aires is a language school accepted by SEA, Argentina’s language school association and was the first school to become accredited by Instituto Cervantes in Buenos Aires.

The academy has functional and aesthetically appealing classrooms equipped with comfortable chairs, whiteboards, wooden floors, air conditioning (hot/cold), etc. The building in which the school is located in historic and has been completely restored in 2004, resulting in a surprising mix of modern elements in a century-old setting. Rotating art exhibits give an interesting insight into the contemporary art scene in Buenos Aires.

Academia Buenos Aires occupies the top floors of the building with access to the rooftop terrace. There are 10-15 classrooms available for teaching at any time. All have PCs with internet access (plus wifi all over the school), a small library with books, a movie room, the teachers’ room and, of course, the area where students spend their breaks.

The institute is located in downtown Buenos Aires, 50 meters far from the historic Plaza de Mayo in the famous San Telmo district. We have excellent transport connections to all parts of town.

Year opened
2004
Number of classrooms
15

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Academia Buenos Aires varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 35. In the summer, the average age is 30.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Germany
20%
USA
20%
Canada
10%
France
10%
Switzerland
10%
Austria
5%
Brazil
5%
Other
20%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
17 Aug 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 20 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026

School location

Academia Buenos Aires is located in downtown Buenos Aires, 50 meters far from the historic Plaza de Mayo in the famous San Telmo district. We have excellent transport connections to all parts of town.

It is close to major tourist attractions, theaters, cinemas and nightlife attractions.

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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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"I have been coming to this school for 11 years - EXCELLENT SPANISH SCHOOL - dedicated staff and teachers"

Nabeel Atique

There is a big selection of schools to choose from in Buenos Aires, but once you find a good school, you stick to it.
Academia Buenos Aires has become more like a family to me - a comfortable place to go back to and see familiar faces. This is on top of getting a fantastic education. Every time I am back, I also see new faces and sometimes have new teachers, but the quality is always the same!

Having worked through all there workbooks all the way through almost Nivel C, I have to say that the exercises, lesson plans and materials are well though out. I also notice that not every teacher teaches the same way or even the same topics (especially at the higher levels). This may sound disjointed, but it is actually a good way for students to bridge the gap with a bit of self study and research.

All in all, I give this place my highest recommendation!

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Duration of study
494 weeks
Date of study
26 Dec 2016 - 20 Jun 2026
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Effective learning in lovely environment."

Julia Lieth, student from Germany

I booked 10 individual classes, which were conducted by two brilliant teachers. I loved the warm and personal atmosphere at the school and would always go there again!

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Date of study
4 Mar 2019 - 8 Mar 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Academia Buenos Aires offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

$325
weekly
Age range: 18 - 65 years old
Location: Different areas of Buenos Aires, 30 minutes by bus maximum
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$325
Living with an Argentine family during your stay in Buenos Aires is a unique possibility to get to know our way of life: our habits, our food, our daily schedules, traditional Argentine hospitality and much more. It allows you to practice your Spanish in everyday situations, to improve your vocabulary, to improve your pronunciation and to get a feel for the use of certain expressions and phrases. Host family stays are the perfect way to truely learn and live the Porteño lifestyle.

The families that work with us are part of our program and know the way we work. They are prepared to receive our students and to introduce them to life in Buenos Aires. Most importantly, they share with us the fundamental desire to receive people from all over the world, to exchange experiences and help familiarize students with our culture. We match our international students and local families, depending on their ages and special interests.

In all cases you have your own room (no shared rooms except for couples):

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

$375
weekly
Age range: 18 - 65 years old
Location: Different areas of Buenos Aires, 30 minutes by bus maximum
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$375
Living with an Argentine family during your stay in Buenos Aires is a unique possibility to get to know our way of life: our habits, our food, our daily schedules, traditional Argentine hospitality and much more. It allows you to practice your Spanish in everyday situations, to improve your vocabulary, to improve your pronunciation and to get a feel for the use of certain expressions and phrases. Host family stays are the perfect way to truely learn and live the Porteño lifestyle.

The families that work with us are part of our program and know the way we work. They are prepared to receive our students and to introduce them to life in Buenos Aires. Most importantly, they share with us the fundamental desire to receive people from all over the world, to exchange experiences and help familiarize students with our culture. We match our international students and local families, depending on their ages and special interests.

In all cases you have your own room (no shared rooms except for couples):
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Buenos Aires based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

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