Cheapflights.co.uk has rounded up a selection of language schools in buzzy cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Granada and Valencia. An added sweetener to studying in Spain is the plethora of cheap flights on offer from all the major and low-cost carriers, which should help to bring costs within budget.
Olé Languages is a professional Spanish school, located in the heart of Barcelona, dedicated to teaching Spanish as a foreign language in an open and enjoyable atmosphere. Spanish courses are taught to all levels at competitive prices and teachers are highly qualified, native Spanish speakers. Accommodation can be arranged with Spanish host families or in our shared apartments and cultural activities will help students soak up the Spanish culture and offer the change to meet the locals. (www.olelanguages.com)
Universpain is a small Spanish school right in the center of Salamanca. We offer Spanish courses in small groups (maximum 10 students per class). We count with a very dynamic young team. All Universpain teachers own a degree in Spanish philology, which allows us to create our own course material for all levels as well as delivering quality Spanish lessons. Universpain offers three kinds of accommodation: host family, student residence and shared flats.We all enjoy teaching Spanish and we hope you will enjoy learning with us! (www.universpain.com)
Escuela Montalbán has been offering Spanish courses in Granada since 1986. Courses run year-round (catering to about 700 students per year) and the friendliness and personal attention of staff will help to make language holidays memorable.
The school, built in typical Andalusian style, retains much of the intimacy of a family home. It is situated in a quiet location just ten minutes from the city centre.
Cultural activities – guided tours to the Alhambra and to the Albaicín, trips to Cordoba, Seville, Alpujarras, to the beach or to Morocco, hiking and horse-riding in the Sierra Nevada, cooking courses, wine tasting, tapa tours, Flamenco and Tango workshops – complement the courses. (www.escuela-montalban.com)
Located in Valencia, Hispania escuela de español is based in a real Spanish villa. The school offers a cosmopolitan, but homely, atmosphere and recommendations from former students have made it the most popular school in Valencia.
Teachers and staff are on hand to resolve questions or doubts. An exciting social program allows students to discover the Mediterranean culture in one of Spain’s most beautiful coastal cities. (www.hispania-valencia.com)
Inhispania offers students an authentic Spanish experience in the heart of Spain – Madrid. Students come from all over the world and are usually aged between 18 and 32, something that creates a youthful, multicultural environment.
Courses are available year round, for every level of Spanish learner, and the school organises accommodation too. Furthermore, Inhispania is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes which ensures the highest level of tuition.
In addition to classroom study, students have the chance to participate in amazing activities with their new friends that range from sampling traditional tapas to dancing the night away learning Salsa. (www.inhispania.com)
Linguaschools Madrid is located on the edge of Madrid’s tourist area, close to metro station Bilbao, round the corner from the lively Chueca district. Motivated, friendly, teachers conduct classes in bright, spacious rooms.
There’s also a lounge with computers, newspapers and a school library filled with Spanish books and films to enhance learning.
Next to the school is a typical Spanish tapas bar, where language school students congregate to chat during breaks and after classes. (www.linguaschools.com)
