Language studies abroad : Adults : Destinations : Spanish : Spain : San Sebastian

Language school San Sebastian
Lacunza - IH

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
180 000
School size
L
Level
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
17
Accommodation
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.

Lacunza - IH
WiFi is free.
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
Standard Course A B
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


Intensive Course A B
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


Combined Course 20+5 A B
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


DELE Course A B
6+1 weeks 2630 1986
6+1 weeks 2793 2107
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
Surfing option 80
Surfing option 80
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.

Key points of the language school in San Sebastian

• Quality school with excellent teachers
• Cultural city, located next door to France and the Pyrenees
• Optional surfing and cooking lessons
• Possibility for work experience
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