About Mundo Antiguo
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Mundo Antiguo Spanish School

Carina Berrio and Koen Schilting are the owners and directors of Mundo Antiguo Spanish School. They are a guarantee for experience in language education. Besides that, they know everything about Cusco and the Peruvian culture. They have an independent and result driven vision and an eye for special attention and for details. Personal attention is their key focus in Mundo Antiguo Spanish school. One of their goals is for you to feel at home in their language school in Cusco. Another important goal is to provide you a great learning experience and have great fun while doing it!
Before directing Mundo Antiguo, Carina has had eight years of experience as a Spanish teacher at different Spanish schools in Peru. Carina obtained her Master in Education in the university of Cusco, she is a real specialist in the educational field! So of course she is responsible for the courses and the programs in our Spanish school, as we want to give you the best quality courses available.
Koen is Dutch, but for many years living in Cusco. He has a lot of experience in the tourism industry in Cusco. He knows exactly what kind of service and quality you expect when you are abroad!
We invite you warmly to come to Cusco, Peru. We are sure that it will be a very special experience for you.
Our objectives
1. To be the best Spanish language school in Peru
2. To provide you a fun and unique learning experience
3. Quality, quality, quality…!
Our means

- Carina and Koen: involved professionals who after years of practical experience have started the project of their life. They want to raise service and customer directed thinking in Cusco to a different level.
- We have a highly experienced group of teachers, 100% native Spanish speakers. We offer them frequent training and schooling to ensure the teaching methods are of the highest standard.
- We’re located in a colonial building in the heart of Cusco’s city center, between the main square and the San Blas square. The building itself it more than 300 years old and has been recently renovated.


Our Vision
It is not our goal to teach Spanish; it is our goal to teach YOU Spanish.
Google reviews
Jessica Roddy2025-04-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m writing this feeling so emotional over how amazing this experience was. I came in speaking absolutely no Spanish, and left after 3 weeks knowing how to read and communicate the basics. While I find it fascinating I could even pick that up- it was more about the experience for me. I absolutely LOVED my host family. I stayed at Delia’s for 2 weeks, 1 week there, another week at a private apartment through the school and I couldn’t believe how much I wanted to go back to hers- so they arranged it for me for the third week. Her entire family was lovely and it truly felt like the best home. I’m so thankful for this connection. Now for school- I did not realize how hard it would be to learn a new language. But the teachers here are AMAZING. ALL of them. I did group classes and private ones last minute (as I was a little behind, was not much more $) and the school was extremely accommodating and supportive. The teachers here are GIFTED individuals. Extremely kind, fun and could even reach someone like me. I can’t even put the emphasis on one as I truly had 6 teachers (since I switched) over the time, and they were ALL amazing. I truly believe we’re on certain paths for a reason and I’m so thankful that this was part of mine. Gracias to all involved! KT T2025-04-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve just finished two weeks of studying here and learned loads… I chose the school because of the glowing reviews and they were totally right… really great teachers and organised and warm admin staff, friendly atmosphere, good range of activities, and even an onsite doctor for stomach bugs who was also great… would definitely recommend 😊 Ingrid Wang2025-03-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience, I spent two weeks here. They provide different learning materials and also activities after school. Anna Grüninger2025-03-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Die Sprachschule ist super! Der Unterricht ist gut organisiert (in kleinen Gruppen), macht Spaß und es wird darauf geachtet, dass jeder im richtigen Level ist. Alle Mitarbeitenden sind sehr herzlich und unterstützend! Zusätzlich zum Unterricht gibt es noch Freizeitaktivitäten, die sehr abwechslungsreich sind und Spaß machen. Hier hat man auch die Möglichkeit die anderen Teilnehmenden, Cusco und die peruanische Kultur besser kennenzulernen. Wer eine Sprachschule in Peru sucht, ist hier super aufgehoben, ich kann es nur empfehlen! Casey Halloran2025-03-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great the teachers and staff create a great learning environment, fun extracurricular actives, and a wonderful overall community! Martha Anderson2025-03-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently spent two months studying Spanish at Mundo Antiguo. I can’t recommend this school enough, and here’s why: - Activities: The school is clearly devoted to creating a sense of community. There’s an activity every single day during the week, which made it very easy to make friends. Also, one of the activities is a language exchange with locals; it was a great avenue to meet people you’d later see around town. - The city: Cusco is a great city to live in. The architecture is beautiful, the temperature is perfect if you like to wear sweaters, and I pretty much always felt safe. - Home stay: I loved my home stay family and learned a lot about normal life in Cusco. - Support: Mundo is really good about checking in with you. Every week, they give you a paper to review how things are with your teachers, the events, and your housing. They truly care about you having a great experience. - Staff: Right from the beginning, all of the staff are so kind and welcoming. They were always happy to offer advice for exploring the city and nearby areas. - Class size: I signed up for group classes. Even though the max class size was four, I never had more than one other person in my class. Due to my level/the level of the other students, I was by myself for 4 weeks (3 hours per day instead of 4, no change in price). Mundo’s commitment to small group sizes is really amazing and allows for more speaking time. - Grammar/conversation: I learned so much. The teachers did a great job of balancing grammar time with conversation, and I walked away after two months with the ability to have conversations about deep topics. - Teachers: Typically, you have two teachers a week (one for the first half of your class and one for the second). This allows you to experience a variety of teaching styles. It’s also obvious that the two teachers work together to create a cohesive learning plan. Because I was at the school for so long, I had about 10 different teachers. It’s crazy how great they all were. I’ll never forget my time at Mundo Antiguo, and I hope to come back one day. Thank you so much to all of the teachers and staff. :) Photos are of my home stay with Felcie’s family, a volunteer event, the school/the street outside the school, and some of the many activities (language exchange plus karaoke afterwards, pisco sour class, torito painting, soccer, Monday dinner, potato tasting, and trivia night). Jennifer Jacobson2025-03-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 100% recommend. Great teachers, small classes for better learning, amazing organisation. The staff are super accommodating and the organisation of social activities everyday is great. I would go back 1000%. Anna Heye2025-02-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the best 3 weeks at Mundo Antiguo and wish I stayed longer. The classes are fun, well structured and helped me really grow in confidence! The staff were all incredibly warm and kind. The school offers a lot of great social activities which created such a sweet sense of community. Cannot recommend it enough! Si Chang Yoo2025-02-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I took a week of private course and I’m totally satisfied with the experience of the teachers and how the school organise the activities. I can totally recommend it! Thibaut Mattio2025-02-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I studied at Mundo Antiguo for five weeks, starting from zero and progressing to being able to have basic conversations in Spanish. I can’t recommend this school enough—I loved everything about it! • I had three teachers (Yaki, Miguel, and Roy), and they were all fantastic. Each had a different approach—some focused more on grammar, others on conversation—but all were patient, attentive, and adapted the classes to my pace and learning style. • The school goes beyond just teaching Spanish. They organize activities and events almost every day, including dinners, salsa classes, and cultural workshops. It’s a great way to meet other students and locals. • They also have a language exchange program, which helped me practice Spanish while making friends—some of whom I still keep in touch with! • The administrative staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They genuinely care about the students and their experience. • I stayed in a homestay with a local family for a month, and it was an amazing experience. Speaking Spanish daily helped me improve a lot, and the family was warm, welcoming, and made me feel at home. Overall, I’m incredibly grateful for my time at Mundo Antiguo. It was an unforgettable experience, and I learned so much. If you’re looking for a Spanish school in Cusco, this is the place to go!Load more
TripAdvisor reviews
Lidya B2025-04-02 Best Spanish School This is probably the most well structured Spanish school I attended during my travels in Latin America. The materials, the teachers, class structure and the homestay option were all excellent. They also organized really great activities outside of class to help students get to know each other, practice spanish, and learn about the local culture. I’m so glad I found this school and would highly recommend it for anyone looking to learn spanish at any level. Jack D2025-03-28 Spanish school for a gringo Was an incredible experience! As someone who didn’t speak a lick of Spanish beforehand, I felt very supported in my learning and really enjoyed the after school activities. Would highly recommend! Martha A2025-03-09 Amazing Spanish School I recently spent two months studying Spanish at Mundo Antiguo. I can’t recommend this school enough, and here’s why:- Activities: The school is clearly devoted to creating a sense of community. There’s an activity every single day during the week, which made it very easy to make friends. Also, one of the activities is a language exchange with locals; it was a great avenue to meet people you’d later see around town.- The city: Cusco is a great city to live in. The architecture is beautiful, the temperature is perfect if you like to wear sweaters, and I pretty much always felt safe.- Home stay: I loved my home stay family and learned a lot about normal life in Cusco.- Support: Mundo is really good about checking in with you. Every week, they give you a paper to review how things are with your teachers, the events, and your housing. They truly care about you having a great experience.- Staff: Right from the beginning, all of the staff are so kind and welcoming. They were always happy to offer advice for exploring the city and nearby areas. - Class size: I signed up for group classes. Even though the max class size was four, I never had more than one other person in my class. Due to my level/the level of the other students, I was by myself for 4 weeks (3 hours per day instead of 4, no change in price). Mundo’s commitment to small group sizes is really amazing and allows for more speaking time.- Grammar/conversation: I learned so much. The teachers did a great job of balancing grammar time with conversation, and I walked away after two months with the ability to have conversations about deep topics. - Teachers: Typically, you have two teachers a week (one for the first half of your class and one for the second). This allows you to experience a variety of teaching styles. It’s also obvious that the two teachers work together to create a cohesive learning plan. Because I was at the school for so long, I had about 10 different teachers. It’s crazy how great they all were.I’ll never forget my time at Mundo Antiguo, and I hope to come back one day. Thank you so much to all of the teachers and staff. :) lara z2025-03-04 Best experience ever Wonderful Experience!!! I cannot thank Mundo Antiguo school enough! Their effort, kindness, creativity & thoughtfulness is out of this world!!! The spanish classes are a mix of learning& having fun, always different yet amazing! The activities everyday add so much fun and help to connect with other students as well as the culture. Would recommend to everyone!!! Katharina M2025-03-04 School review The school was amazing! All the teachers and other staff members were very open and friendly. During the lessons we did new grammar but also a lot of speaking exercises that were helpful for the everyday life. Apart from lessons the school also offered daily fun activities which created a really nice atmosphere and community with all the other students. If possible, I definitely want to come back. Jennifer J2025-03-02 Great! 100% recommend. Great teachers, small classes for better learning, amazing organisation. The staff are super accommodating and the organisation of social activities everyday is great. I would go back 1000%. Leslie-Anne B2025-02-20 Great experience! I studied for a week at Mundo Antiguo Spanish School and the experience was great! The school is very welcoming and professional. The location of the school is good for enjoying Cusco. The teachers were excellent, well prepared, organized and sensitive to my level of learning. I highly recommend this school. Jem F2025-01-23 I had an incredible experience at Mundo Antiguo I had an incredible experience at Mundo Antiguo in Cusco! I stayed for three weeks and enjoyed a mix of private and group lessons. The teachers were fantastic—so knowledgeable and patient—and I learned so much in a short amount of time.The activities they offer are a great bonus, making it easy to explore the culture and meet other students while practicing Spanish. I also stayed in the student apartment, which was very comfortable and made my stay in Cusco even better.I can’t recommend Mundo Antiguo enough to anyone looking to improve their Spanish while having an amazing time in such a beautiful city.Muchas gracias por todo! Jeanne d2025-01-23 Amazing school Amazing school, Amazing teachers and a lot of activities, I highly remmonded! Every night/day, something is proposed Lianne d2025-01-15 Yes!!!! Home away from home An absolutely incredible experience!! I took 25 hours of private classes with two very good teachers and got out not only a lot better and more confident in my Spanish, but also found my Cusco family there of fellow travelers. The school hosts activities every weekday including a welcoming Christmas dinner and made it feel like a home away from home. Very thankful, have recommended this place to anyone looking to improve their Spanish with an incredibly lovely staff that felt like friends.Load more