Ceica`s Language School is recommended for learning Spanish in the most important handbooks for travelling in South America like Lonely Planet Peru, Footprint South American Handbook, Reise Know How Peru-Bolivien, Moon Handbook Peru and others.

Also, if you would like to contact former students from different parts of the world, here you have some e-mails. Please, feel free to contact them.

My three stays at CEICA have been very pleasant and enriching for me. The atmosphere of the school and the quality of the family's hospitality provided me with the ideal conditions for learning in an immersion environment. Both the family and the school surrounded me with attention which made me feel very secure. Furthermore, the teaching was suited to my pace of learning in Spanish. At the advanced level, I benefited from very instructive lessons about the history and society of Peru and, as well, I enjoyed tremendously my gastronomical experiences in the Arequipa region. I am particularly keeping a vivid memory of my last stay during which our professor Isela surpassed herself in adapting to the needs and exuberance of the entire class of two very boisterous students!
Quebec, 08/2005

CEICA facilitates the learning of the Spanish language in all of the ways you might expect + others as well.
Of most importance is the quality of the teachers. The teachers are excellent. All of them.
Additionally, working one on one with a teacher (not a financially viable proposition in many Spanish language schools) means that there are no stupid questions + greatly enhances your ability to learn Spanish rapidly + with precision.
Also, the pleasant “open air” setting where classes are taken, puts you in the right frame of mind for learning, particularly for those early morning classes.
I am told also that the Spanish spoken by Arequipeñans is one of the clearest + most most pleasant sounding Spanish accents.
Finally, living with a Peruvian family exposes you to the Spanish language ever after you leave the school grounds. You also get a far richer experience, and much better food.
Thanks to everyone who helped me whilst in Arequipa.
Brisbane, 07/2005

I have been at Ceica Spanish School for four weeks. I have had a great time. The teachers are very patient, interesting, experienced and informative. The structure of the lessons and the exercises are thorough and helpful from the very basics to the more complex tense. However, the classes are open for interpretation. Depending on what works best for you or particular parts of the language you’d prefer to spend more time on. I found practicing conversational Spanish with my teachers really helpful and fun.
Besides the classes, what I’ll remember the most is the people involved with the school and all the fun we had. It was a never ending barrel of laughs and good times. I made great friends with my teachers and in their own time would often take us students out to great parts of the city including restaurants and bars. They taught me heaps about Peru, the culture and people. My host family were loving, caring and helpful. I tasted healthy typical Peruvian food. I had good conversations, also loved learning and watching normal Peruvian life.
I could definitely recommend the experience to anyone looking for a good school, fascinating and fun time.
Coffs Harbour, 07/2005

I love Carmen and her school, CEICA, more than all the others. I have taken Spanish in many schools - in Mexico, Chile and Peru - and CEICA is the best.
First, the owners are locals, not large American or European companies. During my two month at CEICA, my money directly helped Peruvians - not other countries. In addition, the quality of the teachers at CEICA - Carlos, Elvira and others - is the best I have found. Finally, an affordable school with excellent teachers and the perfect environment. After two years, I remember with much happiness my mornings in the courtyard outside the school, with flowers, plants, birds and sun. I went to Arequipa - even though I had planned to study in Santiago, Chile - because the Spanish in Peru was the best in South America, specially for Americans like myself who had studied in Mexico.
When my Spanish improved signficantly, I took private classes on the history of Peru with Dr. Carmen Cornejo. Señora Cornejo taught me everything about Peru. Her wisdom and experience with students makes her one of the best teachers I have ever had. And her kindness and youthful spirit and sense of fun give the school a dynamic, fun and stimulating atmosphere. I recommend CEICA to everyone to improve their Spanish, have wonderful experiences and see the beauty and incredible history of Peru. Through my trips to other countries such as Mexico and Chile, I have learned that Arequipa and the family of teachers at CEICA as well as Carmen and her husband, Jose, are rare, valuable gifts.
Thank you so much, Carmen, Jose and all the teachers at CEICA!

ANDREA OSTERMANN (GERMANY)

ALLISON RIDING (AUSTRALIA)

I was able to learn a lot in 4 weeks. Thanks a lot. Everything was great. It is the best school that I know. Thanks Malenita and Carlitos. Now I can dance Salsa much better. Hopefully I’ll remember everything and learn much more because I love you. Bye and once again thanks for everything. Lots of love, Danielle

When we arrived in Arequipa, we weren’t sure how long we were going to stay The idea was to stay for 2 weeks to see how much Spanish we could learn. We were so comfortable with Henry and Juana’s family that we stayed for two months! Today we are leaving and we are very sad. It is very difficult to leave because we feel like a part of the family. This is a very important part of learning Spanish. Thanks CEICA. We learned a lot and have very fond memories!