Located just ten minutes from the beach, in the centre of San Sebastian, our school is housed in a well-equipped building designed to help you learn Spanish in a pleasant environment. There are seventeen classrooms equipped with VCR’s and overhead projectors, a library, a multimedia room, and computers with internet access (WiFi). You can also take advantage of the student lounge or the open-air terrace to chat with your new friends. Just moments from the school you will find the largest park in San Sebastian, “Cristina Enea”, ideal for taking a walk, and the Eguia district, with all its bars, where you can go for a coffee during breaks or to eat after class, and the Mundaiz gym, to let off some steam.
At a glance
Population
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180 000 |
School size
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L |
Level
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Beginner to advanced
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Minimum age
|
17
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Accommodation
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Host family / Shared apartments
|
Certificates
|
DELE (Inicial, Intermedio, Superior) |
Courses
Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 4 to 12 students
Minimum age: 17
Daily schedule: 9:30 - 13:00 (or 14:15 - 17:30)
Combined course
Lessons: 20+5* or 20+10* of 45 minutes
*private lessons in the afternoon (between 13:30 and 15:00)
Duration of courses : 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 4 to 12 students
Minimum age: 17
Intensive course (June to Sept. only)
Lessons: 20+10* of 45 minutes
*afternoon mini-group (13:30 to 15:00)
Duration of courses: 2 to 15 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 4 to 12 students
Minimum age: 17
Preparation for DELE certificate (Inicial, Intermedio, Superior))
(Level 1, 2 and 3)
Lessons: 20+10 of 45 minutes
(20 standard lessons + 10 prep. DELE)
Duration of course : 6 weeks
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: 3 to 10 students
Details : see Intensive course
Accomodation
Host Family
Being immersed in the culture of a country is without doubt one of the best ways to learn the language. Living with a Spanish family is an enriching experience, which will give you the chance to get to know the way of life of the locals, their customs and cuisine. It’s also an opportunity to practise your Spanish daily in an authentic context. Host families are chosen with care and know the school well. Located about 15-30 minutes from the school, you will have your own room and breakfast and dinner provided daily.
Shared Apartments
If you would like to meet and live with other students from the school, choose the "shared apartment" option. Here, you will have your own room with a desk for studying and share the common areas (lounge room, kitchen, bathrooms, washing machine) and daily life with your flatmates.
Leisure
Few cities offer as many possibilities for filling your free time as San Sebastian: beautiful scenery, beaches ideal for sun baking, waves perfect for surfing, mountains for hiking or skiing during winter, and musical and cinematic events (jazz festival, movie festival, fortnightly music concerts). You will also find a large range of sporting activities (surfing, canoeing, sailing, swimming, paragliding etc) and numerous options for excursions in the region (Bilbao, Pampelune, Biarriz or San Jean de Luz). Get together with your friends to enjoy regional dishes such as Pintxos, banderillas, tapas and cashuelitas, with a glass of cidre or Txakoli – so many Basque flavours to better discover the festive and welcoming nightlife of San Sebastian.
Prices 2008
Dates and Prices in EUR
(CHF≈1.65)
Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Starting dates:
08.01 / 22.01 / 05.02 / 19.02 / 05.03 / 20.03 / 02.04 / 16.04 / 30.04 / 07.05 / 21.05 / 04.06 / 18.06 / 02.07 / 16.07 / 30.07 / 06.08 / 20.08 / 03.09 / 17.09 / 01.10 / 15.10 / 29.10 / 05.11 / 19.11 / 03.12 / 17.12.2007
Starting dates Beginner:
08.01 / 05.02 / 05.03 / 02.04 / 07.05 / 04.06 / 18.06 / 02.07 / 16.07 / 30.07 / 06.08 / 20.08 / 03.09 / 17.09 / 01.10 / 05.11 / 03.12.2007
Starting dates:
07.01 / 21.01 / 04.02 / 18.02 / 03.03 / 17.03 / 31.03 / 07.04 / 21.04 / 05.05 / 19.05 / 02.06 / 16.06 / 30.06 / 07.07 / 21.07 / 04.08 / 18.08 / 01.09 / 15.09 / 29.09 / 06.10 / 20.10 / 03.11 / 17.11 / 01.12 / 15.12.2008
Starting dates Beginner:
07.01 / 04.02 / 03.03 / 07.04 / 05.05 / 02.06 / 16.06 / 30.06 / 07.07 / 21.07 / 04.08 / 18.08 / 01.09 / 15.09 / 29.09 / 06.10 / 03.11 / 01.12.2008
DELE Course:
02.04 / 16.07 / 15.10.2007
Dates of examination DELE:
23.05/22.08/21.11.2008
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 02.01 / 19.03 / 05.04 / 06.04 / 09.04 / 01.05 / 25.07 / 31.07 / 15.08 / 12.10 / 01.11 / 06.12 / 25.12 / 26.12.2007
Bank holidays:
19.03 / 20.03 / 21.03 / 24.03 / 01.05 / 25.07 / 31.07 / 15.08 / 01.11 / 06.12 / 08.12.2008
School holidays:
22.12.2007 - 06.01.2008
20.12.2008 - 04.01.2009
Included in price:
- Language Course & Course Materials
- Accommodation with a hostfamily or in a shared apartment
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
A: Homestay/single room/half board
B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
| 2 weeks |
770 |
586 |
| 3 weeks |
1105 |
829 |
| 4 weeks |
1400 |
1032 |
| 6 weeks |
2050 |
1498 |
| 8 weeks |
2620 |
1884 |
| 12 weeks |
3592 |
2548 |
| 16 weeks |
4756 |
3364 |
| 24 weeks |
6868 |
4780 |
| Extra week (24+) |
282 |
195 |
| 2 weeks |
816 |
620 |
| 3 weeks |
1174 |
880 |
| 4 weeks |
1480 |
1088 |
| 6 weeks |
2170 |
1582 |
| 8 weeks |
2780 |
1996 |
| 12 weeks |
3820 |
2704 |
| 16 weeks |
5060 |
3572 |
| 24 weeks |
7300 |
5068 |
| Extra week (24+) |
300 |
207 |
| 2 weeks |
900 |
716 |
| 3 weeks |
1300 |
1024 |
| 4 weeks |
1660 |
1292 |
| 6 weeks |
2440 |
1888 |
| 8 weeks |
3140 |
2404 |
| 12 weeks |
4300 |
3256 |
| Extra week (12+) |
350 |
263 |
| 2 weeks |
952 |
756 |
| 3 weeks |
1378 |
1084 |
| 4 weeks |
1760 |
1368 |
| 6 weeks |
2590 |
2002 |
| 8 weeks |
3332 |
2548 |
| 12 weeks |
4588 |
3472 |
| Extra week (12+) |
374 |
281 |
| 2 weeks |
1000 |
816 |
| 3 weeks |
1450 |
1174 |
| 4 weeks |
1860 |
1492 |
| 6 weeks |
2740 |
2188 |
| 8 weeks |
3540 |
2804 |
| 12 weeks |
4972 |
3928 |
| 16 weeks |
6596 |
5204 |
| 24 weeks |
10468 |
8380 |
| Extra week (24+) |
397 |
310 |
| 2 weeks |
1046 |
850 |
| 3 weeks |
1519 |
1225 |
| 4 weeks |
1940 |
1548 |
| 6 weeks |
2860 |
2272 |
| 8 weeks |
3700 |
2916 |
| 12 weeks |
5200 |
4084 |
| 16 weeks |
6900 |
5412 |
| 24 weeks |
10060 |
7828 |
| Extra week (24+) |
415 |
322 |
| Combined Course 20+10 |
A |
B |
| 2 weeks |
1220 |
1036 |
| 3 weeks |
1780 |
1504 |
| 4 weeks |
2300 |
1932 |
| 6 weeks |
3400 |
2848 |
| 8 weeks |
4420 |
3684 |
| 12 weeks |
6292 |
5248 |
| 16 weeks |
8356 |
6964 |
| 24 weeks |
12268 |
10180 |
| Extra week (24+) |
507 |
420 |
| 2 weeks |
1266 |
1070 |
| 3 weeks |
1849 |
1555 |
| 4 weeks |
2380 |
1988 |
| 6 weeks |
3520 |
2932 |
| 8 weeks |
4580 |
3796 |
| 12 weeks |
6520 |
5404 |
| 16 weeks |
8660 |
7172 |
| 24 weeks |
12700 |
10468 |
| Extra week (24+) |
525 |
432 |
Examination fee to be paid on site ~125
Examination fee to be paid on site ~125
Options/Extras
| Private Tuition (per lesson) |
28 |
| Private Tuition (per lesson) |
30 |
| Airport transfer (San Sebastian*) |
50 |
| Airport transfer (San Sebastian*) |
54 |
| Airport transfer (Biarritz*) |
90 |
| Airport transfer (Biarritz*) |
90 |
| Airport transfer (Bilbao*) |
115 |
| Airport transfer (Bilbao*) |
118 |
*Arrival (22.00 and 8.00) +25%
High season:
Apartment (01.06-28.09) 30/w.
Course (30.06 –29.08) 35/w.
Discount course:
(07.01 – 29.02 and 03.11 – 19.12) -20/w.
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