How it works
Experience Oaxaca, embrace its culture, and connect at Ollin Tlahtoalli.
Ollin Tlahtoalli is a Spanish school dedicated to community engagement and social justice. It offers Spanish courses to international students and provides free English lessons to Oaxacan artisans, workshops in Indigenous communities, and professional development for local teachers. The school also organizes the International Assembly for Community Development Across Borders, connecting leaders, artists, and academics. Its main goal is to create language and culture programs that unite local and international communities. Keep reading…
Cultural Homestay
Stay with a welcoming Oaxacan family, practice Spanish, and create lifelong connections.
Alliances and Academic Networks
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Research Articles
Research on community engagement and education, fostering cultural and social development through cross-border collaboration.
Language learning
Learn Spanish at Ollin with personalized or small-group courses designed to boost your confidence and communication skills.!
Third International Assembly for Community Development
Santo Tomas Jalieza, Oaxaca. MX
July 22, 2023
Lectures, workshops, exchange of knowledge and experiences.
Be Part of the Events and Cultural Programs
We strive to create collaborative networks between Indigenous communities, local and global organisations, and academic institutions. With these networks in place, we seek to critically examine the role of education in the reconstruction of views and practices impacting those who have been historically underrepresented.
Collaboration
Information for Institutions
Let’s make an Alliance
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Remote collaboration
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Testimonials
We take immense pride in the heartfelt testimonials shared by our students, community members, and collaborators. These stories highlight the transformative experiences made possible through our commitment to cultural exchange, language education, and community development.
… This program is ideal for people who want to learn Spanish and have the language linked to the social, economic and most importantly the cultural aspects of life in Mexico. I thoroughly recommend this school for its professionalism, sheer commitment and enthusiasm that the whole team demonstrate in their work.
Robin Austin, Terrace, British Columbia
… I had the pleasure of studying Spanish as a Second Language at Ollin Tlahtoalli in Oaxaca, Mexico. I am so happy that I discovered the Ollin school and was able to take Spanish language … She provided a variety of receptive and productive activities that allowed me practice in the areas where I needed it most…
Regina Weaver, Portland, Oregon.
I had a really good experience at Ollin and I hope to make it back for a few more classes before I leave Mexico. They really worked with me as far as my needs, my language level, and how much time I had…. Overall I had an extremely expansive experience at Ollin and I’m so grateful to my teacher for sharing her knowledge.
Stephanie Lee Panos
