The Instituto Cultural Oaxaca has been a Spanish Language School since 1984. The school offers intensive programs to students from all over the world in the lively cultural setting of Oaxaca. In addition to Spanish language classes, students have the opportunity to participate in cultural workshops and activities, in the Intercambio program with members of the community and in optional excursions to nearby places of interest. Special programs are designed for groups of university students, professionals, or business personnel who are interested in covering specific needs pertaining to the language or culture of Oaxaca and Mexico.