Best Spanish schools in Alicante by category - student age group, value for money
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Alicante ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Alicante
What our students said about Alicante
Although it is touristy, it is very safe. In August, the temperatures were between 28° and 35° during the day. The beach is ok, but more beautiful is San Juan beach, which can be reached in 15 min by tram. Alicante has many good restaurants and places to go out. Recommended for a language course, as there are not too many Germans there and you can really immerse yourself in the language.
Germany
Nice for two weeks, then a bit boring. The harbour is nice, the beach section rather small. Between the beach/promenade and the sea is a main road. I found that annoying. Generally a lot of car traffic in the city. There are not so many sights to see. A few museums were still quite good.
Spain
Based around tourism and so there are many nationalities. Still clinging on to its Spanish identity. Lovely beaches and great castle. Very lively at night. Good transport links. Overall a great place to visit for a few weeks
England UK
Not very clean (but I think many southern European cities have that in common, especially the ones that are much visited), apart from that nice.
Germany
Alicante is a vibrant, lively city. I felt very safe there and everywhere was regularly cleaned. It has a rich history to discover!
England UK
Easy to walk around / safe / decent beach in the city / nice beaches 30m by public transport easy to reach / friendly people.
Singapore
Rambla, beach, marina, climate and shopping are the strengths. You're in a bad place by car in the center.
Austria
Alicante is a very clean, affordable place to live. The beaches are beautiful and the people friendly.
Pleasant town, lots of small streets - you can get lost, but overall recommendable.
Poland
It’s a great beach resort city. I imagine in the warmer months it is fantastic
Since I have an apartment in Alicante, I like the location.
Spain
Not very attractive, not very pretty.
Poland
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Alicante
I liked Elcano school very much. Administrative staff and teachers are very firendly, open and flexible. I liked location of the school - in the heart of the city center. I recommend this school to everyone who wants to study Spanish in a friendly atmosphere and make a progress in learnig this language :)
11 March 2024
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 38 years
The teachers were very professional. The teaching aids used not only taught you language and grammar but also the customs and specifically local way of saying things.
29 February 2024
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 7 weeks
Student age: 58 years
The teachers are great - patient, clear, accommodating. The students are serious about learning, but not at the exigente of a little fun.
27 November 2023
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 64 years
The approach of the teachers, who were very patient, flexible and encouraged conversation.
The classes gave me a lot of freedom to express myself and the opportunity to verify my skills against the group - I will definitely book again next year
24 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course 25 - 1 week
Student age: 50 years
Very intensive classes, using various methods to consolidate knowledge.
25 September 2023
Course: Intensive Course 25 - 3 weeks
Student age: 56 years
Very good methodology and didactics of the very young, very well-qualified teachers ... speak / lecture a lot, very active and in touch with the people.
1 August 2023
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 51 years
Flexible and very enthusiastic teachers!
23 December 2022
Course: Intensive Course 30 - 1 week
Student age: 46 years
I have nothing to complain about, I liked everything.
19 September 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 56 years
Super nice teachers and organisers. I learned a lot and met nice people during the activities.
16 August 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 24 years
The school is really good both in terms of the type of teaching, which is very varied, and the teachers. They are all very willing to meet every need.
Also of note is the excellent location and the cleanliness and general pleasantness of the environment.
11 July 2022
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 36 years
Great learning method. Excellent teachers.
14 December 2021
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 50 years
The ability of teachers to get us to put effort into our studies.
2 November 2021
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 66 years
I liked the form of the classes. We had a combination of theory and practical lessons with thema's.
4 November 2020
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 48 years
I liked the form of the classes. We had a combination of theory and practical lessons with thema's.
4 November 2020
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 48 years
That everything was very well organized
4 March 2020
Course: Intensive Course 25 - 1 week
Student age: 60 years
Our theory teacher, Ana, was very friendly and supportive :)
12 August 2019
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 45 years
Information about Alicante
Key Facts about Alicante
- Big Mac price (Spain average):
4.48 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Alicante
Events in Alicante
10 June 2024 - 16 June 2024In the memory of the clashes between Christians and Muslims during the XIIIth century, festivities are held in different neighbourhoods of Alicante at various times throughout the year. Main events are in March, July and August and include parades and historical reenactments.
20 June 2024 - 25 June 2024Every year, to celebrate the beginning of summer, the tradition was to burn useless objects. This transformed through the years into a joyful and colourful festival with parades, parties, processions and bonfires.
02 July 2024 - 06 July 2024This music festival, replete with marching bands and open air concerts, brings together brass players from around the world.
What to do in Alicante
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Taxi: 13 minutes drive to city center of Alicante
Public transportation to city center:
Every 240 minutes, 190 minutes.
Main stops: Valencia Estacio del Nord, Xativa, Villena, Elda-Petrier, Alacant-Terminal
4 per day, 195 minutes.
Main stops: Valencia Airport, Valencia, Benidorm, Alicante
Taxi: 115 minutes drive to city center of Alicante
Q&A - Questions and answers about Alicante
- Which school in Alicante is best for a middle-aged person?“Students over 30 ranked Estudio Sampere as the best school in Alicante. It is also the school with the highest average age in Alicante, outside of the summer period it is 35.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 02, 2023
FAQ about schools in Alicante
- How do I know if a school has an accredited Spanish course?“In the overview of schools and on the profile of the schools themselves, you can find the heading 'Accreditations'. There you can see all the accreditations a school has. In Spain, for example, an accreditation from the Instituto Cervantes is very important (red symbol).”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 27, 2024Can I take a weeks break during my studies?“Normally, that is not a problem. Just let us know and we will check with the school for your specific case.”Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 01, 2023Do you offer courses for students aged 70 and over?“Yes, we do offer senior immersion programmes at a teacher's home. This is a great option if you want to experience language immersion with a teacher. This is one of the best options for making rapid progress in a short period of time. You will be staying with the teacher and his family, which will allow you to practice the language all day, even around the table as all meals are included. You choose the number of lessons per week and the teacher gives you private lessons. This allows you to focus on your areas of interest and weaknesses.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 23, 2023Do the prices of the courses include or exclude accommodation?“The prices for the courses are normally excluding accommodation. You can add your preferred accommodation option separately (see the calculator on the right). In some cases the course price is including accommodation, for example with some senior and junior courses. If accommodation is included this will be noted in the remark section of the course block (below the prices).”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Oct 08, 2021Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of Spanish courses & camps for teenager and children in Alicante or other 21 different Spanish course types in Alicante.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Spanish language schools in other cities in Spain such as Alcala de Henares, Almeria, Almuñécar, Barbate (Cadiz) ..., Barcelona, Bilbao, Cadiz, Castelldefels, Conil de la Frontera, Denia, Dosrius (Barcelona), El Médano (Tenerife), El Puerto de Santa María, Elche, Gijón, Girona, Granada, Ibiza, Jaén, Jerez de la Frontera, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Leon, Logroño, Madrid, Mahón (Menorca), Malaga, Marbella, Murcia, Nerja, Palma de Mallorca, Pamplona, Platja d'Aro (Costa Brava), Prado del Rey, Puzol (Valencia), Salamanca, San Pedro de Alcántara, San Sebastian, Santander, Santiago de Compostela, Sevilla, Soria, Tarragona, Tenerife, Valencia, Vejer de la Frontera, Vigo, Zaragoza or see our list of all schools in Spain. You may also want to consult options outside Spain for learning Spanish.Show more