Palma Language School, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
General Information on Palma Language School
The language school Palma Language School was founded in Palma de Mallorca, Spain in 1987. International House Palma occupies three floors of a bright, modern, spacious building in the centre of Palma, just off the prestigious Passeig Mallorca avenue.The area immediately around the school is partly residential and partly commercial and there are several bars, restaurants and hotels within a 2-3 minute walk. The beautifully preserved old city which contains most of the city's main tourist attractions, including the cathedral and the ancient Arab baths, is just a 10-minute walk away.
Facilities
The school has 14 air-conditioned classrooms, divided over 3 floors, and a recreational area with computers.The third floor of the school is also an Internet wireless hot spot.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Palma de Mallorca. It takes 30 minutes by bus to school.
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 60 Adult courses throughout the year: 25 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 6 Adult courses throughout the year: 4 | |
| Spanish teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 28 years throughout the year: 28 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Germany 25 % England 13 % Holland 4 % | Italy 10 % Switzerland 6 % USA 4 % |
All prices in € (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 205 | 410 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 175 |
| In July and August some classes may be scheduled to take place in the afternoons. A programme of excursions and social activities is included. The weeks starting 02.04 and 24.12 include two public holidays and therefore have a special rate of 140 euro. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 02.Jan.2012, 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 12.Mar.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 10.Apr.2012, 23.Apr.2012, 07.May.2012, 21.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 13.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012, 10.Sep.2012, 24.Sep.2012, 08.Oct.2012, 22.Oct.2012, 05.Nov.2012, 19.Nov.2012, 03.Dec.2012, 17.Dec.2012, 31.Dec.2012 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 225 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 |
| Students can book any number of hours during any number of weeks. When students book less than 10 hours, price per hour is 45 euro. When they book more than 10 hours, price per hour is 40 euro. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | -- | 750 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Intensive Spanish Course in the mornings + 3-hour sailing course in the afternoons. The fee includes the hire of all equipment and obligatory insurance cover. Transport to and from the sailing school is not included. If the minimum of 4 participants is not reached, students will have to attend a private sailing course. In July and August students can choose to either attend a group class or have private tuition. The rest of the year only private tuition is available. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 02.Jan.2012, 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 12.Mar.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 10.Apr.2012, 23.Apr.2012, 07.May.2012, 21.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 13.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012, 10.Sep.2012, 24.Sep.2012, 08.Oct.2012, 22.Oct.2012, 05.Nov.2012, 19.Nov.2012, 03.Dec.2012, 17.Dec.2012, 31.Dec.2012 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:30 Afternoon: 15:00 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | -- | 1390 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Intensive Spanish Course in the mornings + 3-hour private sailing course in the afternoons. The course fee includes the hire of all equipment and obligatory insurance cover. Transport to and from the sailing school is not included. In July and August students can choose to either attend a group class or have private tuition. The rest of the year only private tuition is available. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 02.Jan.2012, 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 12.Mar.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 10.Apr.2012, 23.Apr.2012, 07.May.2012, 21.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 13.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012, 10.Sep.2012, 24.Sep.2012, 08.Oct.2012, 22.Oct.2012, 05.Nov.2012, 19.Nov.2012, 03.Dec.2012, 17.Dec.2012, 31.Dec.2012 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:30 Afternoon: 15:00 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | -- | 445 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| A varied programme of activities and excursions is included, like an evening visit to a show, a full-day excursion to the famous Drac Caves, a visit to the Modern Art Museum, and a meal in typical Mallorcan restaurant. Duration 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 04.Jun.2012. | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Palma Language School, Palma de Mallorca can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 45 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Language school closed: | In 2012 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2012, 06.Jan.2012, 20.Jan.2012, 01.Mar.2012, 05.Apr.2012, 06.Apr.2012, 09.Apr.2012, 01.May.2012, 24.Jun.2012, 15.Aug.2012, 12.Oct.2012, 01.Nov.2012, 06.Dec.2012, 08.Dec.2012, 25.Dec.2012, 26.Dec.2012 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | Students can book any number of hours during any number of weeks. When students book less than 10 hours, price per hour is 45 euro. When they book more than 10 hours, price per hour is 40 euro. |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | |
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| Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 200 | 195 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person This option needs to be booked well in advance. Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 32.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
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| Price in € | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 220 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 36 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in € | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 220 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Includes ironing service. Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 36 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in € | 270 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 270 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Includes ironing service. Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 44 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 180 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 29 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Comment | The pick-up service from the airport for 2 or more persons arriving together will cost 35 euro each way per person. These prices are for transfers between 08.00 am to 10.00 pm. Before or after these times (arrival times) these prices will be increased by 25%. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Palma de Mallorca: for 60 € (one way) Taxi costs about 20 € to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | |||
| Diving | | |||
| Golf | | |||
| Mountainbiking | | |||
| Music | | |||
| Sailing | | |||
| Squash | | |||
| Tennis | | |||
| Volleyball | | |||
| Windsurfing | |
| Overall rating |  3.9/5.0 (18 reviews) |
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| City |  4.6/5.0 |
| Organisation | 3.8/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.5/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.7/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.1/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.7/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.6/5.0 |
| Other | 4.2/5.0 |
| Bertrand (37 years - 7.Jan.2011) Quality of teaching, nice staff. | |
| Marco Valerio (30 years - 6.Sep.2010) Location. | |
| Connie (31 years - 25.Aug.2010) The small classroom sizes. . The enjoyment of the course will depend on the quality of the teacher and this is not consistent from year to year. . | |
| Agnieszka (31 years - 2.Nov.2009) The teacher. | |
| All 18 reviews of Palma Language School | |
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