I was looking for programs for awhile to be able to take my Spanish to the next level. I found these guys surfing the web and couldn´t believe how much cheaper it was compared the programs that my university suggested. The program itself is great. There´s much support if you need help and the teachers couldn´t be better. I chose the program in Cusco Peru, which is an amazing city as well .I definitely recommend studying abroad with Maximo!

My family of 3 signed up for a volunteer Holiday experience with IVHQ. After we started the application, we received a message telling us to deal with Maximo Nivel.
Maximo Nivel is LESS than STRAIGHTFORWARD.
a. Prior to arriving to Cusco, Peru, we were told that we could bring gifts to the orphanage. That was exactly what we did. We brought 2 suitcases of hygienic products, toys, can food, new clothing, etc. and handed over to the Director on our first day. The suitcase clearly marked as we told her they were for the orphanage. She gladly accepted. Not until we spent the day at "the orphanage" did the orientation woman told us "oops, it's not really an orphanage". To say that we were shocked would be an understatement.
b. Again, prior to arriving to Cusco, we were told to pay for the 5-day Spanish class. It was a 4-day. The front desk lady told us that Maximo Nivel would send the refund for 1 day for 2 people via Paypal. That was 2 weeks ago and nothing has happened.

I came to Maximo Nivel already having advanced Spanish from a former program. My friend and I took classes together with the goal of perfecting our Spanish skills and growing to sound more "local" (though we will never look like locals!) In our weeks of class at Maximo, we learned lots of slang words, idiomatic expressions, advanced vocabulary, and more about the culture and social problems of Peru. All of this is very important since I plan to live in South America for several years and want to be as relatable as possible to the local people. I was very happy with my experience at Maximo Nivel!

I' ve been in Cusco for one month studing at Maximo Nivel.
I' ve learnt so fast Spanish thanks to my teachers Rosa and Vanessa. Classes were just great.
I am so happy and thankful for the time spent here. Really recommend such an amazing experience!
At my homestay I had the chance to be in contact with the local culture and traditions.
Furthermore I had fun with so many new friends exploring the city and all the attractions here.
Everything was so amazing that I just would like to stay more :)

<i can´t say enough good about how positive my experience has been once again (my second time here) the staff are incredibly helpful, they all speak English as well as Spanish and are always very patient and interested to resourceful. My teacher, Vaneza, was the best ever of my different teachers. She knew how to help me build self esteem through building skill levels with the classes. I´d highly recommend this school to any of my friends or family and what a great town to have time to play in !!

Fui com minha mãe à Cusco para fazer 2 semanas de curso de espanhol e tivemos uma ótima experiência na escola, que tem uma estrutura muito boa e ótimos professores. Está localizada em uma das principais ruas (Av. El Sol) e oferece várias atividades extras como aula de cozinha peruana (que foi dada em inglês, detalhe que não curti, já que estava fazendo aula de espanhol...), conversação com outros alunos (tandem conversarion - estrangeiros x locais) e aulas de salsa (todas grátis). Como perdemos 2 aulas em razão de internação no hospital, devido a aclimatação, nos deram a opção de repô-las, o que achei bem legal. Staff muito bacana - professores de espanhol cusqueños! Recomendo :)

I went with my mother to Cusco to take a 2 week Spanish course and had a great experience at school, which had a very good structure and great teachers. It is located in one of the main streets (Av. El Sol) and offers several extra activities such as Peruvian cooking class (which was given in English, a detail that I did not enjoy since I was doing Spanish class ...), conversation with others students (tandem conversation - foreigners x locations) and salsa classes (all free). As we lost 2 classes due to hospitalization (due to acclimatization), they gave us the option to replace them, which I found to be very just. Staff very nice - Spanish teachers from Cuzco! I recommend :)

Maximo Nivel is an incredible program. I had a fantastic teacher (Yenny), host "mom" (Amanda), and a great experience meeting everyone at Maximo (for example, Sylvia and Eveline in the office and Ruth who works concessions). Each and every person treated me and the others in my group super well, and it's obvious they love what they do. They will go to great lengths to provide each student with the best experience. For example, they rearranged our classes more than once and allowed all of us to use a room one night to have a dance party with our new Peruvian friends.

I not only learned a lot of Spanish, but most importantly, I felt welcomed into a new culture and family...one that I love and hope to return to soon. Gracias a todos por su apoyo!

I came to Cusco, Peru BECAUSE of Maximo Nivel - because they offered everything I was looking for, and the program was SO flexible. I wanted to stay for 4 weeks, but I wasn't sure I wanted to take classes the whole time. That was NO problem for Maximo - they let me pick and choose what I wanted to do, and make those decisions on a week to week basis. It was great!!

Not only that, but the Maximo Nivel "headquarters" here in Cusco became like a second home - everyone was SO friendly and welcoming, and I always felt like there was a place to go. People there remembered my name!! And with hundreds of students in and out, that's no small thing. I give it a TEN! :-)