Location

Located in the Castille and Léon region, Salamanca is a city rich in culture and a centre of international historical interest. Known as La Dorada (the golden city), its sandstone buildings glow in the sunshine, contrasting with the blue of the Tormes river that flows beside it. 

Salamanca, historically, is a university city giving it an exciting and youthful student atmosphere. This makes Salamanca a great place to experience Spanish life separate to tourism and to get involved in the hustle and bustle around you. 

There is notable importance of Salamanca’s involvement in the birth of the modern Castilian Language which kickstarted the Spanish Golden Age. Due to this, Salamanca is a centre for teaching the Spanish language. The old town has been a UNESCO Heritage site since 1988 and it continues in wider importance in Europe, named the European City of Culture in 2002.

The Language school is located within a 10 minute walking distance from the Plaza Mayor, in a large square with gardens, trees, and green spaces. The building has been completely renovated and has all the latest technology. 23 air-conditioned classrooms with multimedia equipment, a video and conference room, a library, a kitchen specifically designed for cooking classes, as well as wireless Internet connection throughout the school.

Language Course

This course is taught in 3 components:

• 20 General Spanish lessons which concentrate on learning and actively using Spanish. During these core lessons you will participate in group sessions alongside other international students of all ages but a similar level, with lessons focused on improving all aspects of the language; speaking listening, reading and writing.

• In addition, there are a further 5, 1:1 lessons with content and focus specifically tailored to your requirements. We will ask you before you travel what you would like to cover with your tutor during these individual sessions, for example, grammar, conversation, translation, economics, literature or history.

• This course also includes an extra module of your choice, which will be taught in 4-55-minute daily sessions on either Literature, Culture or Speaking. You may only choose one topic per week to ensure that you can complete that course of study.

You also have an opportunity to partake in optional tutor sessions with other students where staff can help you on specific questions and offer exercises for you to understand the language more.  

This course is designed for students who wish to learn or improve their Spanish, meet new people and have some free time to participate in Spanish culture and life in Salamanca. 

You will be given a written assessment before you travel and a speaking assessment on the first morning before lessons in order to place you in the group most suited to your ability level. Classes have an international flavour and a lively feel because they are grouped by ability not nationality or age. 

Optional Social and Cultural Programme

The school offers free activities during the week such as Sport games, Lectures and Spanish films which are totally free of charge to join. The school also offers further activities and longer full day excursions at the weekends which are available at a cost, and you can book through reception during your stay. You will be introduced to the activities as part of your induction on your first day.  These activities change weekly.

The selection varies from Spanish cooking, Horse riding, Football or tennis matches and film showings. 

Accommodation

For students wanting to completely immerse themselves in the Spanish language and culture we recommend that you stay with one of our carefully selected Spanish host accommodations. They will not only introduce you to the Spanish way of life and help you practise the Spanish language but will also give you a taste of local and delicious regional specialities. Host accommodation is situated within 45 minutes journey time of the school, half board accommodation is provided (breakfast & evening meal) from the Sunday before your course starts to the Saturday after it finishes. Subject to availability, an extra day on one side of your trip may be available on request to facilitate flight dates.

Special diets can be accommodated, some of which have a small supplement. 

Students also have the option of staying in one of the school self-catering residences with other international students in single room. These halls of residence are a 10-minute walk from the school and a 5-minute walk from the Plaza Mayor. 

Bedding is provided, but students must bring their own towels to their accommodation. 

Transfers

Transfers can be arranged for a fee on request from Madrid Airport. These can be organised either via a private driver or a bus ticket with chaperones either side.  Alternatively, we can provide directions and all the details you need to use public transport, a bus runs from Madrid airport every hour between 7am-10pm.  

School Closures

The school will be closed on 29/03/2024, 31/03/2024, 23/04/2024, 01/05/2024, 13/06/2024, 15/08/2024, 09/09/2024, 12/10/2024, 01/11/2024, 06/12/2024, 08/12/2024. In 2025 the school will be closed 06/01/2025, 18/04/2025, 23/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 12/06/2025, 15/08/2025, 08/09/2025, 13/10/2025, 08/12/2025. Classes missed will not be refunded.

Insurance

Travel and Medical Insurance is available as an optional extra with this package. For more details please see our Insurance page.