Corazon Cuba

The location is great, in the middle of old Havana. Wery close to beautifull places. It also had a very stable power situation. The activeties were somewhat hampered by the ongoing oil blockade by the USA, which affected my options for going other places. Nonetheless the school worked hard to make it a good experience for us! The teachers as well were highly educated and great at their job.

Les cours d'espagnol étaient excellents : niveau de langue approprié, méthode mixte (grammaire, conversation) ; le professeur était compétent et très investi.
L'école et la résidence sont proches l'une de l'autre et très centrales, au coeur de la Habana Vieja : on ne peut pas faire mieux. Hébergement confortable sur O'Reilly : chambre individuelle avec salle de bain attenante (eau chaude), salon partagé, balcon avec vue sur la ville).
Hébergement sur San Juan de Dios moins bien : confortable, mais un peu "claustro" (pas de fenêtre ouvrante)
L'école est un beau lieu de vie avec des terrasses de toit qui donnent sur la ville. La cuisinière et le cuisinier préparent d'excellents petits déjeuners et repas de midi (inclus).
Avec les excursions de début d'après-midi, ou le volontariat ou les cours de salsa, il y a toujours quelque chose à faire. Quartier libre après 15:00
Excursions hors la ville le weekend : plage, Vinales...

I stayed only one week in Corazon Cuba and had a really good time. Everything was fine and everyone so nice and helpfull. The teaching was professionelly and well organized, they even gave private lessons to one of the students who was dyslexic. They really take care of every single one. But of course it’s Cuba, so don’t expect digital display or other kinds of gadgets… During my stay there were several groups (from A1 to B2) and I did not hear any student complaining. The housing is simple, functional and very clean, ideally situated in walking distance to allmost any place you may want to see. You may find it a little noisy at night, but that’s Cuba: there is music, singing and loughing everywhere. The meals are very tasty and the chef cocinera worth 5 stars (Cuba’s economic situation in february 2026 was really bad but she always managed to serve a good lunch). Most of the students do volunteering and activitys like dancing or guided tours after lunch but I only had my spanish lessons in the morning and in the afternoon I discovered the city by my own as I was going to join my french group the next week for travelling all around Cuba … The other students I met where fantastic and of different ages and nationalities, a great mixture with one thing in commun: the love for the country and its wonderfull people!

Corazon Cuba in Havana is simply fantastic! The teachers are very experienced and can teach the language well, and the entire staff is friendly and helpful. A special thank you goes to Leonel, the school director, who was always there to help us with helpful tips for everyday life and organizing excursions that weren't part of the program. I recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn Spanish in a friendly environment and experience Cuba!

corazon cuba provides a warm and friendly environment. Keeping people engaged both with learning and fun.

The classes were a really good mixture of grammatical theory and exercises, reading, writing, and conversation/discussion. Daivy is incredibly patient and only speaks Spanish: even if you don't understand the first or second time, she'll keep explaining (in Spanish!) until you do. I had opted for private lessons but because there were two other "advanced" learners there were three of us in the morning sessions for the first week. It was useful to learn from them and I still had time to focus on specific themes related to my job in the afternoon. Daivy covered a range of topics but there was plenty of room for us to discuss anything of particular interest. She also recommended activities - and homework always involved starting up a conversation with a Cuban to practise and learn! I would have loved to have extended the course but had to get back home.
The whole team at the school are incredibly dedicated, friendly and helpful. It felt as though nothing was too much to ask, from organising a Cuban sim-card, to changing money and arranging weekend trips (or a four day trip to Trinidad after the end of the course when I was no longer even Corazon Cuba's responsibility!), to answering slightly random questions about popular Cuban expressions, to making sure even the pickiest eaters were well fed at breakfast and lunch. The food was consistently delicious, local recipes and plenty of lovely fresh fruit.
Some of the other students weren't comfortable going out by themselves so they appreciated the cultural excursions.
I didn't do the cultural excursions or the dance classes but other students who did raved about them!
On arrival everything was well organised and Ami offered a lovely warm welcome. The accommodation was nearby so it was an easy walk to school every day, and both are right in the centre of Old Havana so it was really easy to get around and see the sights. My room was en-suite, immaculately clean (thank you Mare and Raquel!) and everything worked even the water (thank you Carlos!).
A huge thank you to Daivy, Leonel, Liset, Pablito and Ania - as well as all the other members of the team who work so hard to make it such a great experience.
PS I put average for social activities only because I preferred to do my own thing outside class, and for school facilities only because there don't seem to be formal classrooms - if that's what people are expecting - but it was actually ideal to be studying outside on the terrace.

I have no complaints about this experience. I stayed at the school and the staff there helped me with whatever I needed. They offered to organize excursions to local destinations and gave tips about what to see and do.

Three hours of intensive Spanish courses in very small classes (1-3 students), salsa and tours of Havana in the afternoons with people from over the world. What else can one want to enjoy beuatiful Havana? Breakfasts and lunches at school were delicious, and my single en suite room in Amy's casa particular was very comfortable and close to the school. The school's location in Old Havana was excellent. All of the crew was very helpful in solving our smaill problems. My special thanks to Leo and our teacher Delvis. I will definitely want to come back again.

I had the pleasure of learning Spanish at Corazon Cuba in February, and it was an incredible experience. The instructors are not only highly knowledgeable but also exceptionally patient and engaging, making each lesson enjoyable and effective. The immersive environment helped me improve my language skills rapidly while gaining a deeper understanding of Cuban culture. The small class sizes ensured personalized attention, and the staff’s dedication to student success was evident in every interaction. I highly recommend Corazon Cuba to anyone looking to learn Spanish in a vibrant and supportive setting.