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– Spanish classes run daily Monday through to Friday each week
– Language classes start at 9.15am each morning year round
– Please note that in high season, some Spanish classes will start at 1pm depending on your language level
– You will have 4 group classes per day lasting 45 minutes each
– There will be a short coffee break around 11am
– You will hit the beach to learn to surf in the afternoon after your language lessons
This friendly Spanish language school has been teaching Spanish since 1987 and is located in a brand new building in Gros, a trendy and lively district less than 15 minutes from the old town and just 5 minutes from the beach. The language school has just six well-equipped classrooms which allows the teachers and staff to offer the students maximum personalised attention.
This friendly Spanish language school has been teaching Spanish since 1987 and is located in a brand new building in Gros, a trendy and lively district less than 15 minutes from the old town and just 5 minutes from the beach. The language school has just six well-equipped classrooms which allows the teachers and staff to offer the students maximum personalised attention.
This friendly Spanish language school is located in stylish and vibrant city of San Sebastian, just 5 minutes from the Zurriola surfers’ beach on the wild and beautiful Atlantic coast of Spain in the heart of Spain’s Basque region.
Features
– Six well-equipped classrooms
– Free WiFi
– Computer lounge
– Lounge Room for students
– Modern building and classrooms
Getting there
Please note that prices for the holidays do not include flights.
Nearest airport:
San Sebastian or Bilbao and Biarritz
A taxi from San Sebastian airport to the town centre takes around 20 minutes and costs approximately €40.
- Suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced Spanish learners
- Surfing lessons are suitable for all levels
- You must be a strong swimmer and be in good physical condition
- Minimum age 16
- The school is open year round with a break for Christmas
- Spanish courses start on Mondays throughout the year
- If you book the optional accommodation with this learning holiday, you’ll check-in on Sunday before the course starts
- Please arrive at the school by 8.45am (8.30am if your course starts in July or August) 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 that the following public holidays take place and may affect lessons:
2020
8 December
2021
TBC
For all public holidays, the school is closed but all lessons will be made up during the week.
No lessons will be held from 21 December 2020 to 4 January 2021 for the Christmas holidays.
Homestays
You will be made to feel perfectly at home living with one of the local families and this makes for a wonderful experience. Half board includes breakfast and dinner.
All home stays are located in different areas of San Sebastián and in general you do not need more than 15 minutes by bus to the center or the school.
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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