Learn Spanish in Seville


Learn Spanish in Seville

Spanish School

Spanish school in Seville

The Spanish school in Seville is set in a modern, fully equipped and refurbished historical mansion in the heart of Seville, just a short walk from all the major places of interest. There is a central patio and a peaceful roof top terrace with a plunge pool and sunbeds.

The school has 30 fully equipped, bright and spacious classrooms, with air conditioning and a large variety of resources. Facilities also include a multimedia room, a language bookstore, a conference room, and computers with Wi-Fi access and a lift for disabled access. The Spanish School provides students with high-quality facilities and lessons in an attractive learning environment.

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Accreditations

International House World OrganisationInternational House: A Commitment to quality
In 1997, the Spanish Language School in Seville, decided to join the International House World Organisation. This worldwide association of independent language schools unites more than 159 schools in over 52 different countries around the globe. Each one has its own unique flavor, but they all share the same aspiration: the very highest standards in language education.

Schools affiliated with International House have a proven dedication to high quality in teaching, facilities, and student care.

All schools are inspected prior to affiliation and if they do not meet our standards of quality, they cannot use the International House brand. This ensures that International House remains a name that both students and teachers can trust.

IALC: The International Association of Language Centres
The Spanish Language School in Seville is also a member of IALC. Established in 1983, IALC accredits over 140 year-round, and summer centres, teaching 9 languages in 22 different countries.

All language schools are quality checked to make sure they are up to IALC’s criteria. As well as outstanding teaching standards and service, they have their own character and a connection with their local community.

Students and International representatives choose IALC schools for guaranteed professionalism, personal attention and an exceptional learning experience.

Instituto Cervantes
The Seville school has been accredited by Instituto Cervantes, which means it meets the conditions set by the institute’s Accreditation System for Centres. This is the only international accreditation system exclusively focused on the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.

 

Spanish Courses

Minimum age: 17

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 Seville.

Lessons per week 20 Duration 1-32+ weeks
Levels Beginner to Advanced Students per class Maximum 10
Minutes per lesson 50 Minimum age 17

Intensive course

This course is as the standard course but with 5 or 10 extra Spanish lessons per week of no more than 8 students per class. Ideal for students that want an Intensive short term Seville language course.

Lessons per week 25 or 30 Duration 1-32+ weeks
Levels Beginner to Advanced Students per class Maximum 10
Minutes per lesson 50 Minimum age 17

Combined courses

Students follow the Standard Spanish course and have an extra 5 or 10 private lessons each week depending on how intensive a course they desire. Perfect for students that want the diversity of a group course but would like a few private lessons to focus on a specific area of the language, topic or exam.

Lessons per week 20+5 or 20+10 Duration 1-12+ weeks
Levels Beginner to Advanced Students per class Maximum 10
Minutes per lesson 50 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 10 or 20 Duration 1-12+ weeks
Levels Beginner to Advanced Students per class 1:1 or 2:1
Minutes per lesson 50 Minimum age 17

DELE preparation course

Students follow the Spanish Standard course with 10 lessons per week specifically tailored to DELE Exam preparation. DELE exams are held in May, July and November.

Lessons per week 20+10 Duration 4 weeks
Levels Elementary to Advanced Students per class Maximum 8 or 10
Minutes per lesson 50 Minimum age 17

Spanish for 50+ course

The Spanish 50+ course focuses on the acquisition of Spanish languages skills for students 50 or over, through the most important traditions and cultural events of Spain. Spanish wine tasting, the Feria of Seville, and Flamenco dance and music all form an integral part of Andalusia’s society. This course is a cultural and language holiday for students 50+ who are young at heart and wish to learn Spanish in Seville for leisure and personal enrichment . For more information, see Spanish for 50+ in Seville.

Lessons per week 20+ Duration 2 weeks
Levels Beginner to Advanced Students per class Maximum 8
Minutes per lesson 50 Minimum age 50

Accommodation

Host Family

Spanish host familyThis accommodation option suits students who want to immerse in everyday Spanish life and tradition, and enjoy family atmosphere and meals. The Spanish host families are selected on several criteria: location, quality of the lodging, furniture, equipment and food. Families are also selected on the basis of their hospitality and positive feedback from students.

This option is available as breakfast, half-board or full-board. Weekly laundry and cleaning is included. Although you will have your own keys to come and go as you please, you will have to respect some rules and schedules, especially for mealtimes. Some higher standard rooms with private bathroom are available on request.

Shared flat

Shared flat in SevilleShared flats are offered to Spanish students by locals who are eager to share their apartment with our students. As with the home stay option, this accommodation is carefully selected on a variety of criteria. This option gives you freedom and gives you access to all facilities, kitchen, bathroom, etc. This formula is an excellent solution for those looking for independence, but who still wish to practice Spanish at home.

Student Residence

For those who want to live with other international students. The Student Residences are located in the heart of the historical centres of Seville and within walking distance of the school.

Seville has three residences: El Rinconcillo and Segovias. Each residence contains single or double rooms shared between six to fifteen students. They are fully equipped, self-catering and include a kitchen, a large living room and all necessary equipment.

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Santa Ana apartments & Studios

Santa Ana ApartmentsTwo historical buildings including 10 entirely furnished and fully-equipped apartments and 8 studios in Seville’s centre (about a 10 minute walk from the school).

The historic mansions Santa Ana (which previously housed the school) are situated on a pedestrian street and have been completely renovated and modernised. All architectural elements from the original buildings (patios with marble columns, ceramic tiles, floor tiles, ceilings, etc) have been preserved to blend in with the contemporary style of its furniture.

Calle Santa Ana’s surroundings have changed a lot over the last few years. The Alameda de Hercules is a large promenade for outdoor leisure, surrounded by cafes, bars and restaurants. It’s one of the fashionable areas for going out. Many of the historic houses around the Alameda have been renovated so as to return to their previous splendour.


Santa Ana StudioHigh Standard apartments:

The apartments are luminous, bright, tastefully furnished and have air-conditioning, heating, elevator, TV and washing machine. The communal roof terrace and patios offer a pleasant environment for relaxing outdoors. Wireless internet is also available throughout the building. Each apartment consists of living room and fully equipped kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom. All apartments are a different shape and are between 50 and 60m2 in size. Towels and linen are changed weekly. Same price for individual or double use. All expenses such as water and electricity included up to 50 €/month.

Santa Ana ApartmentsHigh Standard studios:

The studios have either individual or double rooms including fully equipped kitchenette and own bathroom. They all have air-conditioning, heating and TV. The communal roof terrace and patios offer a pleasant environment for relaxing outdoors. Wireless internet is also available throughout the building. Each studio measures between 20 and 30m2. Towels and linen are changed weekly.

Transfer

A transfer service from Seville airport to your accommodation is available at an extra cost. Alternatively we can provide you with advice on travel.

Activities

Activities

Seville is the ideal place to experience the Spanish way of life due to the wide range of cultural activities it can provide. The Spanish school in Seville offers students a daily programme of social activities to help them discover the city and its history. This varied programme helps students to fit into their new lifestyle in addition to the language classes they receive. The vast majority of activities are free.

Example of a weekly cultural programme:

  • Monday: Spanish film night
  • Tuesday: Walking tour of Seville and the places of interest
  • Wednesday: Intercambio hour and visit to Casa Pilatos
  • Thursday: Football match with students and teachers
  • Friday: Visit to Plaza de Espana and Parque de Maria Luisa
  • Saturday: Full day excursion to Cordoba

Information

How to get to Seville

By plane:
Seville is easily reached by air from other major European airports. Regular flights as well as low cost offer flights to Seville: Air Berlin, Air France, Air Europa, Air Nostrum, British airways, Iberia , Orbest, Royal air Morocco, Ryanair, Tap Portugal, Transavia.com, Vueling airlines, XL Airways France.

When arriving at Seville airport, the best is you take a taxi to the accommodation address, which will cost approximately 25 €. Nevertheless, there is also a shuttle bus to the centre of the city.

The Airport bus leaves every 30 min to Jardines del Prado (Avenida del Cid) of central Seville. One-way-ticket: 4,00 €

Airport pick-up service:
The school provides a shuttle service for 56 € (one way), directly from the airport to the accommodation.
The chauffeur will hold a sign with the student’s name  on it. If the student does not see him, he should wait at Iberia luggage claim counter in the arrival hall.
NB: Should the student not arrive with the flight confirmed, and if changes of the arrival details are not received in the office by 13:00 on Friday, he/she will lose the transfer and will have to arrange an alternative transport to the accommodation. We recommend that the student takes a taxi.

From Malaga:

The school provides a shuttle service for 236 € (one way), directly from the Malaga airport to the accommodation in Seville.
During the summer, the price of the shuttle service would be 50 € (one way).

From Malaga airport, it is possible to take a bus to the Malaga bus station. From there, there is a DIRECT bus service to Seville (run by the ALSINA GRAELLS
company). A one way ticket costs approximately 17 €. The journey from Malaga to Seville takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes.
For further information about the bus schedule, you can have a look at www.alsa.es

There is also a train from Malaga airport to Malaga train station from where you can catch another train to Seville.
For further information about the train schedule you can have a look at www.renfe.es Once in the the train station in Seville, you can take a taxi to your
accommodation address.

From Madrid
Train Station in Seville: Avda. de Kansas City s/n;Tel: 95 454 02 02 Since 1992,
Seville has boasted a high-speed train (AVE) which arrives at the Madrid Puerta de Atocha station in two and a half hours. This train travels from Seville to Madrid 15 times a day with stops in Córdoba and Ciudad Real. The AVE has different rates depending on the time of day.
RENFE24h Information and Ticket Reservations, //Tel: 902 24 02 02
www.renfe.es
The fare costs between 70 € and 99 € (depending on the schedule).

From Jerez de la Frontera
Jerez is only 70Km from Seville. Many international flights now land at Jerez international airport. From Jerez it is relatively easy to come to Seville either by
train or bus.
There are five daily buses that depart Jerez to Seville. The trip takes a bit more than an hour and costs around 8 €. The company running these buses is called
and you can find more information on schedules and prices on http://www.tgcomes.es/
Alternatively, students can get a train from Jerez train station. There are more than 12 trips to Seville from Jerez daily and the price is around 9€.

 

Course Prices

SPANISH COURSES

1 lesson = 50 minutes  /  Minimum age = 17                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

ADMINISTRATION FEE: € 60.00

 

Week (s) STANDARD COURSE (20)

20 lessons per week / Max. 10 per class

INTENSIVE COURSE (25)

25 lessons per week/ Max. 10 per class

1 € 225.00 € 280.00
2 € 450.00 € 560.00
3 € 660.00 € 825.00
4 € 870.00 € 1090.00
6 € 1260.00 € 1590.00
8 € 1680.00 € 2100.00
12 € 2400.00 € 3000.00
extra weeks € 190.00 € 235.00
24 € 4200.00 € 5520.00
32 € 5120.00 € 6720.00
extra weeks € 160.00 € 210.00

 

Week (s) COMBINED COURSES

20 group + 5 or 10 private lessons per week/ Max. 10 per class

20 + 5 20 + 10
1 € 455.00 € 685.00
2 € 910.00 € 1350.00
3 € 1350.00 € 2010.00
4 € 1770.00 € 2670.00
DELE PREPARATION COURSE

20 + 10 lessons per week / Max. 10 per class

 

2 weeks 4 weeks
€ 690.00 € 1330.00
SPANISH FOR 50+ COURSE

20 lessons per week / Max. 8 per class

1 week 2 weeks
€ 430.00 € 705.00
PRIVATE TUITION
10 lessons 20 lessons
 € 460.00 € 900.00

 

Accommodation Prices

ACCOMMODATION

Sunday to Saturday

Week (s) HOST FAMILY

Single room / Half board

HOST FAMILY

Single room / Full board

1 € 220.00 € 263.00
2 € 440.00 € 526.00
3 € 660.00 € 789.00
4 € 880.00 € 1052.00
6 € 1320.00 € 1578.00
8 € 1760.00 € 2104.00
12 € 2640.00 € 3156.00
16 € 3520.00 € 4308.00
20 € 4400.00 € 5260.00
24 € 5280.00 € 6312.00
32 € 7040.00 € 8416.00
extra weeks € 220.00 € 263.00
extra night € 40.00 € 48.00
Private bathroom supplement in host family: € 50.00 per week

Special dietary needs (vegan, gluten free, lactose free etc.) : € 25.00 per week

Week (s) Shared Flat

Single room / Self catering

1 € 160.00
2 € 320.00
3 € 480.00
4 € 640.00
6 € 960.00
8 € 1280.00
12 € 1920.00
16 € 2560.00
20 € 3200.00
24 € 3840.00
32 € 5120.00
extra weeks € 160.00
extra night € 30.00
Week (s) STUDENT RESIDENCE

Single room / Self-catering

1 € 220.00
2 € 440.00
3 € 660.00
4 € 880.00
6 € 1320.00
8 € 1760.00
12 € 2640.00
16 € 3520.00
20 € 4400.00
24 €5280.00
32 € 6160.00
extra weeks € 220.00
extra night € 50.00
Private bathroom supplement : € 50.00 per week

High season supplement (10 March- 9 June & 10 September -3 November): Standard: € 45.00 per week / Ensuite: €55.00 per week

SANTA ANA STUDIOS - HIGHER STANDARD RESIDENCE
Week (s) Single studio with shared kitchen
1 € 330.00
2 € 660.00
3 € 990.00
4 € 1320.00
6 € 1980.00
8 € 2640.00
12 € 3960.00
extra weeks € 330.00
extra night € 75.00
Private Kitchen supplement : € 60.00 per week

High season supplement (10 March- 9 June & 10 September -3 November): Shared Kitchen: € 65.00 per week / Private kitchen: €70.00 per week

SANTA ANA HIGHER STANDARD APARTMENTS
Week (s) Single and Double apartments
1 € 515.00
2 € 1030.00
3 € 1545.00
4 € 2060.00
extra weeks € 515.00
extra night € 95.00
High season supplement (10 March- 9 June & 10 September -3 November): € 105.00 per week
TRANSFER SERVICE     ARRIVAL AND/OR DEPARTURE ONE WAY
SEVILLE AIRPORT OR STATION € 59.00
JEREZ AIRPORT € 209.00
MALAGA AIRPORT € 349.00

2024 Dates

 

STANDARD, INTENSIVE, COMBINED AND SPANISH & SURF COURSE: Non- beginners can start on any Monday through out the year. Beginners must start on dates shown in RED. *Indicates a Tuesday start date.
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
DELE PREPARATION COURSE Please contact the office for start dates & exam dates.
SPANISH FOR 50+ COURSE 4th March, 18th March,  18th April, 6th May, 3rd June, 23rd September, 14th October and 4th November
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 6th January, 28th February, 28th March, 29th March, 17th April, 1st May, 30th May,  15th August, 1st November and 6th, 9th & 25th December . Lessons lost on these public holidays will not be made up or refunded.

 

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