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– Spanish classes run daily Monday through to Friday each week
– Classes start run from 9am-12:15pm or 12:30-3:45pm (depending on your language level – to be confirmed on arrival only)
– Yoga classes will depend on your level of yoga and experience and can be scheduled around your Spanish classes, usually in the afternoons
– You will have 4 yoga lessons per week lasting 45 minutes each (or 2 lessons of 90 minutes)
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The school is located in Granada, one of the most fascinating and beautiful cities in Andalusia, southern Spain. The school has taught Spanish as a foreign language since 1986 and has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to ensure you enjoy your time there. Granada is an important and lively university town but also home to rich Spanish culture and the world-famous Alhambra palace; this makes Granada the ideal place for both studying Spanish and enjoying your holiday. Lessons are held in the school's Andalusian style building which is situated just ten minutes from the city centre. There is also a charming courtyard where you can relax, study or meet your fellow students.
The school is located in Granada, one of the most fascinating and beautiful cities in Andalusia, southern Spain. The school has taught Spanish as a foreign language since 1986 and has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to ensure you enjoy your time there. Granada is an important and lively university town but also home to rich Spanish culture and the world-famous Alhambra palace; this makes Granada the ideal place for both studying Spanish and enjoying your holiday. Lessons are held in the school's Andalusian style building which is situated just ten minutes from the city centre. There is also a charming courtyard where you can relax, study or meet your fellow students.
This excellent Spanish language school has been teaching Spanish for over 30 years; the friendly atmosphere, personal touch and the Andalusian charm of Granada and the school will make your language holiday an unforgettable experience.
Features
– Historic city centre (10 minute walk)
– Public Transport
– Courtyard
– WiFi / Internet
– Coffee Bar
– Library
Nearest airports:
Granada – 30 minutes by car
Malaga – 90 minutes by car
A taxi from Granada airport to the city centre will take about 30 minutes and cost approximately €25.
- Suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced Spanish learners though
- Yoga lessons are suitable for all levels
- PLEASE NOTE that the yoga classes are taught completely in Spanish and so complete beginners of Spanish and those who have not done yoga before may find this course challenging
- Minimum age 14 (must have parental consent)
Yoga classes will be held at a local yoga studio, about 15 minutes walk from the school in the city centre (please note a handling fee is included in the price of this package)
- Your yoga classes will be taught by certified instructor Eladía Martínez, who founded the studio in 1993 or one of her highly qualified team of instructors
- Eladía has been certified by BKS Iyengar, the master of Iyengar yoga
- The classes will offer Iyengar based Hatha yoga, one of the most recognized and popular forms of yoga
- All equipment is provided for the classes
- Please wear comfortable clothes that you can move in easily
- Yoga classes are kept to 5-8 students per class
- Classes are taught entirely in Spanish
- Yoga classes are suitable for novices to experienced yogis and all levels are catered for
- The school is open year round with a break for Christmas but the yoga is on request in August so we can check the teacher's availability
- Spanish courses start on Mondays and finish on Fridays
- If you choose our optional accommodation, you will arrive on Sunday and depart the following Saturday
- Students can stay more than one week, please contact us on hello@nitgb.com for prices and durations
- Please arrive at the school by 8.30am on your first day for a short level test
- This test will assess your understanding of the language and will help the course organisers to place you in the right group class for your level
Please note the school will closed on the following public holidays and no lessons will be held in 2023:
28 Feb
7 April
1 May
8 June
15 August
12 October
1 November
8 December
23 December 2023 - 5 January 2024
Classes will not be made up and no refunds will be given; except in the case of private lessons or 1 week courses when you can reschedule missed lessons.
Host Family
Choose a home stay with a local family to enhance your language learning experience, giving you the opportunity to practice your language skills on a daily basis. You will have your own private room and will share a bathroom. Rooms are safe, clean and are all inspected and approved by the school on a regular basis. Accommodation is within 20 minutes of the language school on foot or via public transport but transport is not generally needed. A washing service is provided once a week. You will be provided with a basic breakfast and room prices run from Sunday evening before your course starts to 12pm on the Saturday morning after your course has finished. Please note that lunch is the main meal of the day, and a light dinner is served after 9pm. If you have any special requests such as non-smoking, no pets, allergies and so on, please note these in the special requests box during the booking process. These requests will be accommodated where possible but cannot be guaranteed.
Shared Apartment
Stay in an apartment shared with other language students and/or Spanish people, depending on availability. You will have your own room and will share a kitchen and bathroom. Rooms are safe and clean and all apartments are regularly inspected by the school. Accommodation is within 20 minutes of the language school on foot or via public transport but transport is not generally needed. A weekly cleaning service is provided for those who stay longer than 1 week. Prices are based on arrivals on the Sunday evening before your course starts and ends at 12pm on the Saturday morning after your course has finished.
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