Mexican host families

Most of our host families live within a 20 minute walk from the school. Very occasionally a family may be up to 15-20 minutes from the school by public transport.

The majority of our host families live in relatively new, one or two-storey houses, although some live in apartments. A typical house will have a living room/dining room, a kitchen and bathroom and 3 or 4 bedrooms. There is often a yard outside which people use as an extension of the house.

Students should know that very few families have air-conditioning although most families will be able to provide their guest students with a fan.

The families will often have children or grandparents living with them so there is normally plenty of opportunity for conversation practice. Students should be prepared for the fact that few families will speak any language but Spanish, although those that work in tourism may have an elementary level of English, French or German.

All host families are carefully selected by our Accommodation Department and all agree to fulfil the following conditions:

To provide students with single rooms (unless a couple both attending courses or individuals request to share), which are comfortably furnished, have adequate lighting and a desk or table where students can work.
To provide basic laundry facilities (detergent not included) and to change bed linen and towels weekly.
To make a daily bath or shower available.
To provide an adequate continental breakfast and - for those students who are being accommodated on a half-board basis - a substantial dinner at night.
To provide students with a door key so that they can let themselves in and out.
To treat students as family guests and generally behave in a friendly and hospitable manner.

Host family accommodation is available throughout the year.

Prices, host family
Prices per person per night

Single room in host family with B & B: 28 US$
Single room in host family with Half Board: 32 US$

See also
Your other accommodation options in Playa del Carmen:

Home Spanish courses Visit Mexico Playa del Carmen The school Our teaching Our students Accommodation Mexican host families Apartments Hotels Student residence Social programme About IH	Mexican host families Most of our host families live within a 20 minute walk from the school. Very occasionally a family may be up to 15-20 minutes from the school by public transport. The majority of our host families live in relatively new, one or two-storey houses, although some live in apartments. A typical house will have a living room/dining room, a kitchen and bathroom and 3 or 4 bedrooms. There is often a yard outside which people use as an extension of the house. Students should know that very few families have air-conditioning although most families will be able to provide their guest students with a fan. The families will often have children or grandparents living with them so there is normally plenty of opportunity for conversation practice. Students should be prepared for the fact that few families will speak any language but Spanish, although those that work in tourism may have an elementary level of English, French or German. All host families are carefully selected by our Accommodation Department and all agree to fulfil the following conditions: To provide students with single rooms (unless a couple both attending courses or individuals request to share), which are comfortably furnished, have adequate lighting and a desk or table where students can work. To provide basic laundry facilities (detergent not included) and to change bed linen and towels weekly. To make a daily bath or shower available. To provide an adequate continental breakfast and - for those students who are being accommodated on a half-board basis - a substantial dinner at night. To provide students with a door key so that they can let themselves in and out. To treat students as family guests and generally behave in a friendly and hospitable manner. Host family accommodation is available throughout the year. Prices, host family Prices per person per night Single room in host family with B & B: 28 US$ Single room in host family with Half Board: 32 US$ See also Your other accommodation options in Playa del Carmen: Student residence Apartments Hotel	Book now » Students should be prepared for the fact that few families will speak any language but Spanish... Now that's a great way to ensure you practise your Spanish!
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