AMAUTA SPANISH SCHOOLS

What AMAUTA SPANISH SCHOOLS does

AMAUTA Spanish Schools (legal name: Escuela de Español AMAUTA) is a privately held Spanish language immersion school founded in 1996 and headquartered at Carmen Bajo 224, Cusco, Peru. It operates four physical campuses across Peru — Cusco (main campus), Lima (Miraflores), Sacred Valley, and Tambopata Rainforest — and offers online lessons via Zoom, giving it the broadest destination footprint among Peruvian Spanish schools. Core products include Standard Spanish courses (A1–C2) delivered in group (max 6 students per class, averaging 3–5) or individual formats, with weekly prices from $140 (group, 20 sessions/week) to $260 (individual). A portfolio of premium specialized courses — Medical Spanish ($550), Spanish and TEFL certification ($3,120), Total Immersion ($1,035), Spanish for 55+ ($370), and DELE exam prep — plus higher-AOV bundled programs (Travelling Classroom $1,945–$2,350, Spanish and Volunteer $2,005–$2,929, Internship $3,582) target travelers, gap-year students, professionals, families, and seniors. Ancillary revenue streams include Homestay accommodation with Peruvian families ($165–$190/week) and Student Residence/Apartments ($240/week), with cultural and adventure add-ons (salsa, cooking, trekking, Machu Picchu excursions) operated through sister travel agency Dos Manos Peru Travel, co-located in the Cusco school building since 2003.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: enrollment occurs via a multi-language website (English, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish) with online registration, supported by multilingual staff and a marketing mix spanning blog content (active since 2013), seven social platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest), SEO, an email newsletter, and a referral program driven by a 27,500-alumni base. Distribution includes cross-referral partner schools across Latin America and Spain (Study Spanish Latin America, Study Spanish in Spain) and an in-house online Zoom channel. The business is bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional funding, M&A activity, or public listing. Lifetime enrollment of 27,500 students over 25 years and current weekly capacity of 30–50 (low season) to 60–80 (high season) students indicate a mature, seasonal, small-to-mid scale operation. AMAUTA is GDPR-compliant but operates without disclosed AI/ML technology, patents, or institutional accreditations beyond its own curriculum and 25-year brand.

Name

AMAUTA SPANISH SCHOOLS

Legal name

Escuela de Español AMAUTA

Website

https://amautaspanish.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AMAUTA Spanish Schools is a privately held Peruvian Spanish language school founded in 1996, operating four campuses (Cusco, Lima, Sacred Valley, Tambopata Rainforest) plus Zoom-based online classes, serving international travelers, students, professionals, and families with immersion courses, accommodation, and adventure tourism bundled through sister agency Dos Manos.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Language Schools (61163), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools (Multi-Language) (EDAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA), Language Immersion & Cultural Exchange Programs (THAKAGAE)

Keywords

• Spanish immersion courses
• Language school services
• Cultural immersion programs
• Volunteer abroad programs
• Study abroad Peru

Headquarters

HQ city

Cusco

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Spanish Language Courses: Revenue from group and individual Spanish language courses. Pricing ranges from $140/week for group courses to $260/week for individual lessons. Specialized courses like Medical Spanish ($550), Spanish and TEFL ($3,120), and Total Immersion ($1,035) command premium prices. Sessions are 55 minutes each.
2. Accommodation Services: Homestay accommodation with Peruvian families at $165/week (single room) or $190/week (Homestay Plus with laundry). Student residence at $240/week. All include half-board (breakfast and lunch).
3. Adventure and Excursion Packages: Spanish and Excursions program at $1,799 for 3 weeks including 40 sessions plus tours. Travelling Classroom programs from $1,945-$2,350 covering 3.5-4.5 weeks including Spanish classes, housing, tours, transport, and Machu Picchu access.
4. Volunteer and Internship Programs: Standard Volunteer Program at $2,005 (4 weeks classes + 8 weeks lodging + placement). Volunteer Plus at $2,929. Internship at $3,582. Includes volunteer fees of $125.
5. Enrollment and Administrative Fees: One-time enrollment fee of $45 per student. Change fees apply for modifications after arrival.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AMAUTA Spanish School offers Spanish immersion courses across four destinations in Peru (Cusco, Lima, Sacred Valley, and Tambopata Rainforest), ranging from beginner (A1) to advanced (C2) levels through group, individual, and specialized programs (Medical Spanish, DELE, TEFL). The school provides accommodation with Peruvian host families, student residences, and apartments, and packages courses with cultural activities, adventure tours, excursions, and volunteer placements. Online Spanish lessons are also delivered via Zoom for remote learners worldwide.

Product overview

AMAUTA Spanish School is a language education institution offering Spanish immersion courses across four destinations in Peru: Cusco (main campus), Lima, Sacred Valley, and Tambopata Rainforest. The portfolio consists of Standard Spanish Courses (A1-C2 levels) as core offerings, supplemented by Specialized Courses (Medical Spanish, DELE, TEFL, Immersion, Travellers, University Students, Expats, 55+), Online Spanish via Zoom, and combination programs with Culture, Adventure activities, Volunteer work, or Excursions. Accommodation options include Homestay with Peruvian families, Student Residence, and Student Apartments. The school operates additional teen and children camps at Sacred Valley and Rainforest locations, and offers a unique Travelling Classroom program combining travel across Peru with intensive Spanish instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Spanish Courses Standard Spanish language courses offered at A1 to C2 proficiency levels, available as group or individual lessons. Group courses start every Monday with 20 sessions per week (55 minutes each) at $140/week; individual lessons at $260/week with daily start availability.
• Specialized Spanish Courses Collection of focused Spanish programs including Medical Spanish ($550 for 2 weeks/60 sessions), Spanish and DELE exam preparation, Spanish and TEFL certification ($3,120 for 6 weeks/160 sessions), Spanish Immersion ($1,035 for 1 week/48 sessions), Spanish for Travellers, Spanish for University Students, Spanish for Expats Peru, and Spanish for 55+ ($370 for 2 weeks/40 sessions).
• Online Spanish Course Live Spanish lessons delivered via Zoom for students unable to attend in person, offering flexible scheduling and one-on-one sessions in 10-session packages with special discounts available.
• Spanish Courses & Culture Spanish instruction combined with cultural immersion activities such as Inca Civilization studies, Quechua lessons, Peruvian Music and Dance, Weaving, and Cuisine workshops.
• Spanish Courses & Adventure Spanish lessons paired with adventure activities including rock climbing, rafting, yoga, spirituality/Salkantay Trail, and trekking.
• Spanish & Excursions Three-week Spanish program combining 40 sessions with tours throughout Peru at $1,799, operated through partner travel agency Dos Manos.
• Spanish & Volunteer Spanish courses combined with volunteer work placements in Peru, including Standard ($2,005 for 4 weeks classes + 8 weeks lodging + placement), Plus ($2,929), and Internship ($3,582) programs with varying durations and lodging options. Volunteer fee of $125 applies.
• Travelling Classroom Multi-week Spanish programs combining travel across Peru (Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu) with intensive language learning and cultural immersion.
• Spanish for Families Peru Spanish programs designed for families including dedicated courses for children (6-12), teens (13-17), and family-specific programs at various Peru destinations.
• Homestay Accommodation Live-with-Peruvian-host-family accommodation option including breakfast and lunch (half-board). Pricing: $165/week single room ($28/day); Homestay Plus with laundry service at $190/week ($32/day).
• Student Residence Cusco Centrally located student residence offering shared or single rooms for students at $240/week ($40/day) with a $30 deposit required at check-in (refundable).
• Student Apartments Independent apartment accommodation option for students seeking more autonomy during their Spanish course stay.
• Teen Camp Sacred Valley Two-week summer camp program for teens (13-17) in the Sacred Valley including Spanish lessons, activities, tours, Machu Picchu visit, meals, and lodging.
• Teen Camp Rainforest One-week adventure camp for teens (13-17) in the Tambopata Rainforest including Spanish lessons, activities, tours, meals, and lodging.
• Spanish for Kids (6-12) One-week Spanish program for children aged 6-12 including 20 sessions, activities, and snacks, with fixed summer dates or custom scheduling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Beginner can hold basic conversation in one week of intensive group classes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dos Manos Peru TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2003Travel partner since 2003. The agency is located in the school building and offers weekend tours for students and trekking/full travel itineraries throughout Peru. Staff includes people from US, Netherlands, and Peru; local Peruvian guides. Operates all school excursions including Machu Picchu tours.
• Spanish OnlineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline Spanish lessons platform. Some teachers connected to AMAUTA; others teach exclusively online. Offers affordable group or individual lessons with flexible scheduling and fun lesson material.
• Spanish in the Sacred ValleycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner school in Sacred Valley of the Incas near Cusco. Immersive countryside Spanish learning with friendly locals in picturesque villages. Spanish instructors rotate between AMAUTA Cusco and Sacred Valley location.
• Study Spanish Latin AmericaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended partner network for Spanish schools across Latin America (Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Guatemala). Referrals for students seeking courses in countries other than Peru.
• Study Spanish in SpainminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended partner network for Spanish schools in Spain (Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, Sevilla, Cádiz, Málaga, and Spanish islands). Referrals for students seeking European Spanish courses.
• Inca Trail & Machu PicchuminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWebsite dedicated to Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Includes information about history, Inca civilization, flora and fauna, and trekking opportunities. Marketing partnership for tourism content.
• About CuscominorGTM or Marketing PartnerUltimate Cusco guide with information about tours, travel tips, restaurants, hotels, tourist sites, Machu Picchu tours, trekking information, and practical Cusco details. Marketing referrals for tourism.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AmautaSchool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AmautaSpanishSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/90002095855
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amauta-spanish-schools
• Instagraminstagram.com/amauta_spanish_school
• TikToktiktok.com/@amautaspanish
• Pinterestpinterest.com/amautaspanish

Compliance1 record

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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