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Tenerife ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Tenerife
What our students said about Tenerife
Tenerife is versatile and with the Teide you have almost all climatic zones on the island. Santa Cruz has a great big city character and you can find everything you can expect. The rural areas above the coast are relatively densely built up. A lot of industry and energy systems can be found on the south coast. In this respect, Puerto de la Cruz is the ideal place.
Germany
You can easily spend up to 2 weeks in Santa Cruz. There is something to explore in every direction. In general, I have noticed that the air quality has deteriorated. I hate the pollution from bottles and cans in the barrancos. There were even plastic bottles floating in the water at "Las Teresita's" local beach in Santa Cruz.
Germany
I'm not particularly interested in Puerto de La Cruz and I don't perceive it "as a city". The small historic centre still has flair and I like it. But I travelled to this tourist stronghold exclusively because of the course. (I like Tenerife's capital Santa Cruz very much "as a city").
Germany
Tenerife has a lot more to offer than beaches but if you want sun in winter it’s best to go to the south of the island as Puerto de la Cruz has a lot of clouds and rain. You can catch a local bus to the southern resorts at weekends for GBP 10 return.
England UK
Unfortunately, there are no beaches in the immediate vicinity of the school that can be reached without a long walk. The exception is Playa de Martianez, but it is difficult to get into the water because of the rocks.
Germany
I have been a frequent visitor to the island and the town of Puerto de la Cruz has become my favorite. The island is so beautiful and there are so many places to visit that are also culturally interesting.
Sweden
I think Tenerife is a very beautiful island. I would not repeat Santa Cruz - very weather-determining experience (weather divide clouds/mountains), no Maritimo, no city beach to linger - what a pity
Germany
Unfortunately very touristy and often very dirty (lots of dog poo on the pavements, rubbish is simply dumped in the ravines/slopes). Puerto de la Cruz loses its charm due to the many hotel bunkers.
Germany
My assessment was of the town of Adeje, which could desperately do with a pedestrian zone. Tenerife's south is very crowded with tourists in November.
Germany
I have visited the island many times, and stayed in several locations, but the Northern part is my favourite. I might move here when I retire.
Sweden
Puerto is generally much greener and less hectic than Santa Cruz; also during carnival time the area is practically safe for single women!
Switzerland
Very good place to study in summer with pleasant temperatures. For young people, the nightlife is missing but I liked it.
Spain
I lived in Puerto de la Cruz and the rating refers to this city. I was only "sightseeing" in Santa Cruz and La Laguna.
Austria
Puerto de la Cruz - very nice and green, always a bit of wind, location perfect, very friendly people
Germany
I like Tenerife very much overall.Santa Cruz also has a special charm. I would book there again.
Germany
It is great but a lot of people working in cafes and restaurants are trying to cheat on bills
Poland
I love this island and will be back and would go to exactly this language school again.
Germany
The lack of a beach in the city is partially replaced by Parque Marítimo
Slovakia
Beautiful island, many interesting places to discover, great nature
Germany
The island is great for warm weather, walking, landscapes and food.
England UK
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Tenerife
Great teachers, activities help to get to know people quickly, which is important as many students are travelling alone.
5 April 2024
Course: Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 34 years
Only the teacher Daniel
worst language school ever attended
5 March 2024
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 62 years
Small, cosy, manageable, roof terrace, very nice open team - thank you Daniel
22 February 2024
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 56 years
International, positive atmosphere in general and in particular. On request, we also responded to topic requests and used a lot of new vocabulary, verbs, etc.
21 February 2024
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 64 years
I took part in a Cultural Class and a visit to the Botanical Garden which were good. There was a supermarket on the same house.
18 February 2024
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 75 years
Very friendly teachers
Take the students to the TEA (library)
12 February 2024
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 45 years
Loved location & all teachers. Lauris was one of the best.
1 January 2024
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 0 years
I liked everything ;) great teacher, amazing owner, I recommend to learn Spanish ;)
18 December 2023
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 30 years
Small groups on higher levels.
Teachers change every week.
19 September 2023
Course: Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 48 years
The teachers are super friendly and helpful. Especially the extra lessons on speaking at 30 intensive were very helpful.
17 April 2023
Course: Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 21 years
Very likeable teachers, competent, friendly, solution-oriented, humorous
3 April 2023
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 64 years
The quality of teaching material and the teacher.
Good quality of teaching material
27 February 2023
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 69 years
The atmosphere at the school, the teaching itself and the teachers.
It would be super if the school could also set up a 50Plus course in the A1 and A2 beginners' section. For us old people, it's just too fast with the sudden variations of topics within a lesson (clothes, long-distance travel, shopping, health, song lyrics, telephoning, doctor's appointment, leisure and party planning and Spanish social life/history...) or in the video quiz game (English-Spanish). Because at A2 level, grammar still demands extreme attention. The rapid changes of topics are mainly intended for young people to prevent boredom through variety. For us older people, the resulting required broad vocabulary is more of a burden. I, for one, am no longer able to learn 30-40 new words a day to be able to follow the lessons.
30 January 2023
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 69 years
The teachers and the entire organization of the school.
5 December 2022
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 60 years
All teachers are super friendly and cheerful. Good preparation, good equipment in the classrooms, nice small learning group with many "residents".
Truly outstanding friendliness
21 November 2022
Course: Intensive Course 10 - 2 weeks
Student age: 65 years
They are trying their best to accommodate the students! I would have liked to receive the full programme earlier so that I could react accordingly.
7 November 2022
Course: Intensive Course 10 - 1 week
Student age: 63 years
Information about Tenerife
- Warm all year round.
- Economic budget choice.
- Great range of landscape - sandy beaches and mountain ranges.
- Good base for island hopping.
- Very touristy throughout the year.
- Hard to mix with the locals.
Key Facts about Tenerife
- Big Mac price (Spain average):
4.44 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Tenerife
What to do in Tenerife
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 20 minutes, 22 minutes.
Main stops: Aeropuerto Norte, Intercambiador Santa Cruz
Taxi: 12 minutes drive to city center of Tenerife
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 70 minutes.
Main stops: Aeropuerto Tenerife Sur, Intercambiador Santa Cruz
Taxi: 40 minutes drive to city center of Tenerife
Public transportation in Tenerife
Q&A - Questions and answers about Tenerife
- My son wants to do a Spanish course and surf for 2 weeks in Tenerife by himself. He also needs accommodation and is 17 years old. What do you recommend?“FU International Academy offers intensive + surf lessons. The minimum age of students is 16 in this school so that's perfect! How many Spanish lessons per week would he like to follow?
The school also offers an airport transfer both ways from/to Tenerife South Airport.
As he is 17 years old his only accommodation option at FU is a homestay family. Homestay is the option that I recommend for a true, full-on immersion experience and if you include either full or half board, then you also get to keep practicing around the dinner table, learning much more about the culture and traditions than you would otherwise.
Contact us if you have more questions or if you need help booking the trip. We'll be happy to assist you. ”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2023FAQ about schools in Tenerife
- Are the departures individual or group?“Departures are always individual, neither we nor the schools organise group departures.”Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 08, 2023Will the child arriving at the airport find his eventual family or is he accompanied by someone?“It depends on the age of the child. If the child is under 18, it is advisable (if not obligatory for many schools) to include the transfer to and from the airport, and there will be a school representative waiting for him/her and accompanying him/her to the family.
If, on the other hand, the child is at least 18 years old, the transfer is not compulsory but recommended only if the plane arrives after 19:00 - 20:00, depending on the time of year.
In this case, there is nothing to prevent you from also making arrangements with the host family to meet them or some member of the family at the airport.”Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 08, 2023I am looking for a Spanish course for a 10-year-old child in Tenerife. Do you have any options?“Yes, in the months of July and August, the school SMS Spanish Experience in Tenerife offers a Junior Programme for students between 4 to 16 years old.
The course includes lessons only, taught in a play-based methodology but in an effective way.”Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Aug 01, 2022Didn'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 Tenerife or other 25 different Spanish course types in Tenerife.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Spanish language schools in other cities in Spain such as Alcala de Henares, Alicante, 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, 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