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Academia Berceo
Salamanca, Spain
Average student rating for this school was the best or in the top 20% among all schools <IN_COUNTRY&&>

C/ Pedro Cojos 7 - 37001 Salamanca - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Free interactive specialised workshops.
  • Free guided tours and museum visits.
  • All accommodations are situated close to the school, a maximum of 10 minutes’ walk away.
  • Best rated school in Salamanca
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    5
  • Top rated school facilities
    5

Location: Academia Berceo Salamanca is located in the historic Spanish city of Salamanca, in the North East of Spain. The school is housed on the bottom floor of a multi-story residential building on the outskirts of Salamanca's city centre. The surrounding area offers several plazas, including the Plaza de Bretón, Plaza del Santo, Plaza de San Román and Plaza Colón. There are many eateries, restaurants, supermarkets and attractions close by, including the Jesuítas Park, the Cathedral of Salamanca, the Casa de las Conchas, the Plaza Mayor, the Old Cathedral, the Roman Bridge and much more.

Getting around: Academia Berceo Salamanca is within walking distance of many of the city's attractions and sites of interest. A bicycle is an excellent way to get around the city, with bike rental services within 800m of the school. Local bus routes run close to the school, with several bus stops within walking distance. The central Salamanca bus station is within a 25-minute walk of the school's front doors.

Course selection: Academia Berceo offers a range of courses suitable for students of all levels and ages. In addition to General Spanish, taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also provides individual programmes of total immersion, DELE Exam Preparation, junior courses for teenagers and General Spanish with specific learning experiences and additional tuition, such as conversation.

Additional information: Salamanca has been declared a World Heritage City by UNESCO due to the diverse range of architectural styles and cultures found within the Old City of Salamanca.

Spanish Courses

General Language
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 14 15 16
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 240 228 420 399 560 532 690 656 995 946 1,270 1,207 1,527 1,451 1,915 1,820 2,050 1,948 2,175 2,067 2,300 2,185
Price in US$ 269 470 627 772 1,114 1,421 1,709 2,143 2,294 2,434 2,573
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course is designed to help you improve your Spanish language skills in four areas: listening, writing, reading and speaking. You will learn how to communicate effectively in various contexts, such as academic, professional and social settings. You will also practice using different strategies and techniques to enhance your comprehension, expression and accuracy.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:10 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
50 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Course" at Academia Berceo
Michael 5.0
"Course level was challenging but doable. "
Anita 5.0
"Highly recommended."
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 13 14
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 160 152 280 266 380 361 480 456 560 532 650 618 820 779 1,010 960 1,190 1,131 1,280 1,216 1,350 1,283
Price in US$ 179 314 426 537 627 728 918 1,130 1,332 1,432 1,511
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:10 - 11:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
12 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
50 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 15
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 150 143 300 285 450 428 600 570 900 855 1,200 1,140 1,500 1,425 1,800 1,710 1,950 1,853 2,100 1,995 2,250 2,138
Price in US$ 168 336 504 672 1,007 1,343 1,678 2,014 2,182 2,350 2,517
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
1 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 13:00 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 15
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 150 143 300 285 450 428 600 570 900 855 1,200 1,140 1,500 1,425 1,800 1,710 1,950 1,853 2,100 1,995 2,250 2,138
Price in US$ 168 336 504 672 1,007 1,343 1,678 2,014 2,182 2,350 2,517
Starting dates
Every Monday
Academia Berceo is an examination centre for SIELE.
Course specific data
General course schedule
1 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 13:00 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Average SIELE exam score of former students of this course
B1

Our prices for Academia Berceo include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about Academia Berceo, Salamanca

5.0
Overall school rating of
Academia Berceo, Salamanca
4 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 
Facilities
5.0 
Social activities
4.0 
Organisation
5.0 
Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 
Value for money
4.7 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“It is a somewhat smaller school, but this meant that the lessons were very individual. There were only 4 of us and we studied very intensively. The teachers in particular were very committed, friendly and fun.”
“Nothing.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Course level was challenging but doable.
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 22. Sep. 2025 by Michael Gropper
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Small-scale setup. Enthusiastic teachers. Nuria was super.
Level was adjusted after the first lesson. Super friendly staff!”
“Was not entirely clear before the classes started what level it was and whether it was taught in English or Spanish.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Highly recommended.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 30. Jun. 2025 by Anita Hendriks
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Great teachers, small classes, fantastic location.”
“No activities were organized as there were only a few of us at the school. However, I got great tips for exploring the city and surrounding areas, so this wasn't exactly a problem.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2024 by Lloyd Bryce
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Course (with lexical extension) - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Apr. 2019 by Odette Murphy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Academia Berceo compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 Academia Berceo SalamancaAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating5.04.4
Location of the school5.04.7
Facilities5.03.9
Social activities4.03.7
Organisation5.04.3
Quality of teaching5.04.4
Value for money4.84.3
Homestay4.74.0
Shared flat4.73.9

Academia Berceo

“For 25 years we have been teaching, enjoying and living Spanish, pursuing that our students achieve their goals. ”
Felisa Checa
– 
Felisa Checa
Director of Academia Berceo
Accreditations and Quality seals
FEDELESistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)Preferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalRed de escuelas Profedeele
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Academia Berceo and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1994

General school facilities

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Student support desk

  • Library

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Career guidance service (free)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Disabled car park

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 15%
China 10%
Germany 10%
France 10%
Netherlands 10%
Thailand 5%
USA 5%
Japan 5%
Brazil 5%
England 5%
Sweden 5%
Other nationalities 15%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 5%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 55
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 25
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
18 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Information for all courses offered by Academia Berceo

Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 38 €. 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.
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 07 Jan 2026, 19 Mar 2026, 02 Apr 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 06 Dec 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport:
€300 one way
€600 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Guided tour around Salamanca
- Literature and legends tour
- Sightseeings tour
- Exploring archeological sites
- Museum visits
- Sport and leisure activities


Adults - Paid activities

- Cooking class and dinner: EUR 30
- One-day-trip: EUR 45
- Wine cellar visit: EUR 50
- On bike tours: EUR 20
- Tapas tour: EUR 10
- Art and wine: EUR 10
- Dance lesson: EUR 5
- Horse riding: EUR 45
- Water sports activities (Summer): EUR 25
activity possibledistance from school
Basketball0.5 km
Cooking0.2 km
Dancing0.5 km
Football (soccer)0.5 km
Golf10 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking1 km
Music-
Squash3 km
Swimming2 km
Table Tennis0.5 km
Tennis3 km
Volleyball0.5 km
Yoga-

Accommodation

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Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € 150 325 500 675 850 1025 1200 1375 1725 2075 175
Price in US$ 177 383 589 795 1,001 1,207 1,413 1,620 2,032 2,444 207
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Laundry service: EUR 12 (one per week).

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€25 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
99
Student reviews about Spanish Family
Michael
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"It was a bit difficult to understand Pepe at first. But it got better and better. He cooked for me and we also went out together several times.
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € 174 377 580 783 986 1189 1392 1595 2001 2407 203
Price in US$ 205 444 683 922 1,162 1,401 1,640 1,879 2,357 2,835 240
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Laundry service: EUR 12 (one per week).

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€29 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
99
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € -- -- -- 360 -- -- -- 720 -- 1080 --
Price in US$ 424 848 1,272
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
5 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
99
Student reviews about Shared Flat
Lloyd
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 5.0
"I ended up upgrading to a different apartment with the school, on my own. It turned out to be a much better option and not significantly more expensive.
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € 180 390 600 810 1020 1230 1440 1650 2070 2490 210
Price in US$ 212 460 707 954 1,202 1,449 1,696 1,943 2,438 2,932 248
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€25 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 35€
Average distance from school
15 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99

Student Testimonial Videos

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FAQ about Academia Berceo, Salamanca

Does the school only offer group classes?
“The school offers group classes or individual classes to reinforce your preferred aspects of the language. ”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 15, 2025
Are there courses for people over 50? If so, do they take place all year round or at certain times of the year?
“Our partner school Academia Berceo, Salamanca does offer Seniors courses on specific dates. You will find these dates in the description of the course you are interested in.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 19, 2024
Is it possible to take a course at Academia Berceo as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive Course
Is airport pickup offered by Berceo Salamanca Academy?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (300 €)”
What is the number of students per class at Berceo?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Berceo varies from 1 (Exam preparation: DELE) to 10 students (Intensive Course)”
Which countries are students of Academia Berceo from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Academia Berceo comes from Italy with a 15% representation, followed by students from China (10%) and Germany (10%).”
Academia Berceo offers courses for which ages?
“Academia Berceo offers courses from 12 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of Academia Berceo

First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
INSTITUTO ESPAÑOL DE SALAMANCA, C.B. | Tax registration ID: E37299377

Visa Documents

Nationals from Poland do not require a visa for travelling to Spain and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
150 €
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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