Spanish School
Spanish school in Salamanca
The Salamanca school is located in the heart of the old city centre. The building is 100 metres from the famous University of Salamanca and just two minutes away from the stunning and magnificent Plaza Mayor. The school is a restored 16th-century monastery, whose modern materials used for the recent renovation create a natural balance with the style, class and richness class of previous centuries.
The school can be entered through a beautiful courtyard. This courtyard, together with the garden, divides the school into three parts: the offices, the cafeteria and the classrooms. The main building has three floors, 17 classrooms, a recreation room (with computers, video & sound system), a library,computer room, staff room and three offices. There is WiFi,central heating and air-conditioning through out the school.
Spanish Courses
Standard course
This short term course is suitable for students that want a general Spanish course focusing on the four key language skills: speaking, reading, writing and listening. Suitable for students with previous knowledge of Spanish or complete beginners that have a short time to learn Spanish in Salamanca.
Lessons per week | 20 | Duration | 1-12+ weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 8 |
Minutes per lesson | 55 | Minimum age | 17 |
Intensive course
This course is as the standard course but with 10 extra Spanish lessons per week. Ideal for students that want an intensive short term course.
Lessons per week | 30 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 8 |
Minutes per lesson | 55 | Minimum age | 17 |
Spanish Gap Year course
Special long-term discounted courses with specific start dates through the year. Particularly popular with Gap Year students or students that have a several months spare to learn Spanish in Salamanca.
Lessons per week | 20 | Duration | 12, 24 or 36 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 8 |
Minutes per lesson | 55 | Minimum age | 17 |
Private tuition
Lessons can be tailored to the needs and requirements of the students, to a particular subject or focusing on a specific exam. Students can have private lessons on a 2 to 1 basis providing they are of a similar ability.
Lessons per week | 20 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | 1:1 or 2:1 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 17 |
Accommodation
Host Family
Living with a host family has two major benefits. First, it’s the best way to get to know Spanish culture and see what daily life is like for a native Spaniard. Secondly, our host families will speak to you in Spanish, helping you practice the skills you’re working on in class in an authentic context.
Our host families vary from young families to one or two retired people, all Spanish speakers and are carefully selected to ensure that your stay be as pleasant as possible. We do our best to find home stays that will treat you as part of the family.
We will always try to accommodate you within 10-30 minutes on foot or via public transportation from the school. You may choose between a single or double room as well as no meals, half board (breakfast & dinner) or full board (all meals). Rooms with a private bathroom are available on request.
If you have any allergies, special dietary requirements, dislike of particular pets or any other special requests, just let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to satisfy your needs.
Shared apartments
If you want to make new friends from all over the world while studying Spanish in Spain, then this is the option for you!
Our student apartments in Spain bring together international students from the school in a pleasant, open atmosphere. The apartments are not luxurious, but are completely furnished and equipped. No meals are offered but each apartment has a kitchen with a microwave, pans, cutlery and everything you might need to cook your own food.
There are apartments of different sizes and characteristics, booked according to availability. Most of them are located within walking distance from the school or are accessible by a short ride on public transportation. You can choose between a single, shared room (if sharing with a friend). Rooms with a private bathroom are available on request.
Student Residence
Please contact the office for details.
Transfer
A transfer service from Salamanca, Madrid or Valladolid airport, Salamanca or Madrid bus station or Salamanca train station to your accommodation is available at an extra cost. Alternatively we can provide you with advice on travel.
Leisure
The school offers a varied programme of activities and excursions to further develop your Spanish language skills. To enable you to discover other places, the school also organises half-day, full day or weekend trips on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
An example of a weeks activities:
- Monday: Velázquez lesson
- Tuesday: Spanish music
- Wednesday: Spanish dance
- Thursday: Pablo Picasso
- Friday: Flamenco lesson
- Saturday: Excursion to Madrid
Course Prices
SPANISH COURSES
1 lesson = 50 minutes / Minimum age = 17
ADMINISTRATION FEE: € 60.00
Week (s) | STANDARD COURSE
20 lessons per week / Max. 8 per class |
INTENSIVE COURSE
30 lessons per week/ Max. 8 per class |
1 | € 209.00 | € 359.00 |
2 | € 418.00 | € 718.00 |
3 | € 627.00 | € 1077.00 |
4 | € 36.00 | € 1436.00 |
extra weeks | € 199.00 | € 349.00 |
Week (s) | SPANISH GAP YEAR COURSE
20 lessons per week / Max. 8 per class |
12 | € 2148.00 |
24 | € 4296.00 |
32 | € 5408.00 |
Week (s) | SPANISH 50 + COURSE
20 lessons per week / Max. 8 per class |
2 | € 750.00 |
PRIVATE TUITION |
5 lessons |
€ 150.00 |
ENROLMENT FEE | € 35.00 per person |
TEXTBOOKS | € 45.00 per level |
Accommodation Prices
ACCOMMODATION
Sunday to Saturday
Week (s) | HOST FAMILY
SINGLE ROOM / HALF BOARD |
HOST FAMILY
SINGLE ROOM / FULL BOARD |
1 | € 265.00 | € 295.00 |
2 | € 530.00 | € 590.00 |
3 | € 795.00 | € 885.00 |
4 | € 1060.00 | € 1180.00 |
extra weeks | € 265.00 | € 295.00 |
Private bathroom | € 75.00 per week | € 75.00 per week |
Week (s) | STUDENT RESIDENCE
SINGLE ROOM / BREAKFAST |
SHARED FLAT
SINGLE ROOM / SELF CATERING |
1 | € 289.00 | € 259.00 |
2 | € 578.00 | € 518.00 |
3 | € 867.00 | € 777.00 |
4 | € 1156.00 | € 1036.00 |
extra weeks | € 289.00 | € 259.00 |
Private bathroom | € 75.00 per week | - |
Half-board | € 40.00 per week | - |
Full board | € 80.00 per week | - |
TRANSFER SERVICE ARRIVAL AND/OR DEPARTURE | ONE WAY | |
SALAMANCA (SLM) AIRPORT (Direct) | €95.00 | |
MADRID (MAD) AIRPORT TO SALAMANCA BUS STATION* | € 175.00 | |
MADRID (MAD)AIRPORT (Direct) | € 270.00 | |
VALLADOLID (VLL) AIRPORT | € 270.00 |
*Transfer from Madrid airport to Madrid bus station, get the bus to Salamanca and then transfer from Salamanca bus station to your accommodation.
2024 Dates
STANDARD, INTENSIVE & GAP YEAR COURSES: All levels including beginners can start on any Monday. | |||||
JANUARY | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 | |
FEBRUARY | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
MARCH | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
APRIL | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
MAY | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
JUNE | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | |
JULY | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
AUGUST | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
SEPTEMBER | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
OCTOBER | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
NOVEMBER | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
DECEMBER | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
PRIVATE TUITION | Any Monday | |
50 + COURSE | 6th May to 17th May - City of Legends and Mysteries
3rd June to 14th June - World Heritage: History, Art & Literature |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | 1st & 6th January,28th & 29th March, 23rd April, 1st May, 12th June, 15th August, 9th September, 12th October, 1st November and 6th, 8th, 9th & 25th December 2024. Lessons lost on these public holidays will not be made up or refunded. |