Reviews of El Aula Azul, San Sebastian, Spain

Total number of reviews: 38

NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.

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Based on 38 reviews of former students of El Aula Azul

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Overall Rating El Aula Azul, San Sebastian, Spain	4.7/5.0
City	4.7/5.0
Organisation	4.7/5.0
Facilities	4.1/5.0
Social activities	4.2/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language	4.6/5.0
Value for money	4.5/5.0
Homestay	3.7/5.0
Shared Flat	4.3/5.0
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El Aula Azul

3. Dec. 2019

1. Beata (54 years) - Poland
101. Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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3. Nov. 2019

2. Heike (55 years) -

102. Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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30. Oct. 2019

3. Petra (60 years) -

103. Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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1. Oct. 2019

4. Gordana (49 years) - Croatia
104. Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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9. Sep. 2019

5. Anna (39 years) - Denmark
105. Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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5. Sep. 2019

6. Femmy (37 years) - Netherlands
106. Course: Spanish and Surf - 2 weeks

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27. Aug. 2019

7. Fabia (31 years) - Germany
107. Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks

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25. Jul. 2019

8. Paola (61 years) - Italy
108. Course: Intensive Course [Spagnolo] - 2 weeks

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26. Jun. 2019

9. Ronald (50 years) - Netherlands
109. Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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Good teachers. Lots of interaction.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Join the intercambio!

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Friendly people and great location.

11. Jun. 2019

10. Margit (61 years) - United States
110. Course: Spanish for seniors - 1 week

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11. Jun. 2019

11. Cilla (72 years) - Australia
111. Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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14. Jan. 2019

12. Jean François (69 years) -

112. Course: One to Two programme [Espagnol] - 1 week

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A good atmosphere and a very good conviviality. Quality teaching given by a very attentive and available teacher.

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I highly recommend this school located in the city centre of San Sebastian to have a really good time there. It's a school at a human scale.

1. Dec. 2018

13. Aya (47 years) -

113. Course: Intensive Course [スペイン語] - 1 week

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The overall feeling of home was good. The teachers were also polite.

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There are many people who do not know Japan well, so it may be better to think about sentences introducing Japan.

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Both teachers and staff were kind.

2. Nov. 2018

14. Comtois (69 years) -

114. Course: Super-Intensive Course (20 group + 5 one-to-one) - 3 weeks

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Warm welcome. Teachers are devoted and adapt their courses so that the students can make the most of it. The whole AulaAzul team is very nice. The teachers are creative and very good pedagogue. I loved everything about this school. The students were nice and very motivated to learn, a good group. I improved my accent and my grammar. My sentences are more complete.

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I highly recommend to the students to take part to the evening exchanges. I noticed that the ones who participate to these events used to slightly increase their speaking.

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The school is very well located in Concha Bay, only 5 minutes walk from the sea. It's fantastic!

30. Oct. 2018

15. Johannes (57 years) -

115. Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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30. Oct. 2018

16. Couture (69 years) -

116. Course: Super-Intensive Course (20 group + 5 one-to-one) - 3 weeks

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The teaching team and the student coordination is great. Many teachers are very competent, dynamic and creative.

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Encourage students to participate in extra-curricular activities by presenting class activities and explaining the usefulness of these ones.

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I think that teachers should be more attentive to older students who have a little more hearing problems; give them more written exercises and reading and especially talk to them slowly in front of them. It was my case. I would have benefited more from my program if the school had acted like this with me. Thank you for the next ones.

29. Oct. 2018

17. Yuriko (28 years) -

117. Course: Intensive Course [スペイン語] - 2 weeks

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The teachers and the people at the reception were very kind. You will receive a homely atmosphere.

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I will practice the grammar that I did not understand. I think that the number of students in one class is Max 5 people and you can learn happily.

29. Oct. 2018

18. Walter (65 years) -

118. Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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The situation and the kindness of the teachers, young and cool

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Visit of SS and its curiosities and its many tapas bars

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We will hopefully be back in 2019, but 2 weeks this time ...

29. Oct. 2018

19. Cecile (60 years) -

119. Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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The atmosphere is nice and cool! The young and dynamic teachers are very friendly

10. Sep. 2018

20. Dominique (18 years) -

120. Course: Super-Intensive Course (20 group + 5 one-to-one) - 1 week

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the very kind teachers and the participation oral time

24. Aug. 2018

21. Deborah (57 years) - United Kingdom
121. Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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So friendly, very encouraging, teachers very experienced in helping adults in learning Spanish. A nice mix of teaching styles.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Say yes if you are unsure! For example the language exchange (intercambio) was very good.

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I want to go back!

13. Aug. 2018

22. Michael (21 years) - United Kingdom
122. Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks

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The teachers were brilliant and the small class sizes meant you had plenty of opportunities to speak and ask questions. The general atmosphere of the school was warm and friendly and it was very easy to get to know everyone and make some friends!

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Pintxopote every Thursday evening is not to be missed! Do not worry about stationery because paper and folders will be provided. Make the most of the activities that are put on by the school because it's a great way to meet people. Join the WhatsApp group as well so you can make plans!

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Overall I had a great two weeks in San Sebastián thanks to the great staff at El Aula Azul who made everyone feel so welcome. The only very minor complaint I had is that some of the classes did not have air conditioning and could get quite hot on some days (although generally in San Sebastián that isn't a problem!). Overall though that didn't ruin my experience at all though and I'd highly recommend the school. Hopefully I'll be back next year!

13. Aug. 2018

23. Patrice (24 years) -

123. Course: Intensive Course + Surf - 3 weeks

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11. Aug. 2018

24. Paola (60 years) -

124. Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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6. Aug. 2018

25. Felix Maximilian (17 years) -

125. Course: Super-Intensive Course [Spanisch] - 3 weeks

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3. Aug. 2018

26. Heidi (30 years) - Norway
126. Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 2 weeks

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I liked the learning groups, that the groups were not too big and the teachers were really good

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Join the pintxo pote

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I liked smaller groups better than bigger. Could talk a bit more in class.

11. Jun. 2018

27. Jib Myoung (26 years) - South Korea
127. Course: Intensive Course - 20 weeks

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The teachers were super friendly and their teaching skills were very high.

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Try to ask as much as possible.

21. May. 2018

28. Alexander (16 years) -

128. Course: Super-Intensive Course [Spaans] - 2 weeks

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23. Apr. 2018

29. Heather (60 years) - United Kingdom
129. Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 1 week

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Enthusiasm; professional teachers who knew their subject who on the whole are good at teaching Spanish as a foreign language

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There was an error. The school's website said I’d be sent a test before the course started. When I hadn’t received one, I emailed the intermediary at your organisation who replied I would be tested on arrival. I wasn’t. I was given a feedback form by the school on the Tuesday morning and I stated that perhaps, I was in too high a class. Anyway there were only 3 in the class and I felt that one of our 2 teachers needed to make more allowance for me. One of the 2 directors asked to discuss what I’d written on the feedback form. She said she had seen my test result and I was in the correct class but would talk to the teacher. On Wednesday morning, the director was very apologetic. They had not sent me a test. I have accepted compensation from the school which I feel is just but also generous. The full cost of the course is being reimbursed - paying for an extra 1 hour private lesson whilst I was there and there will be 4 Skype lessons. However, I haven’t had any further contact regarding these. I will contact them.

21. Sep. 2017

30. Jocelyn (64 years) - Australia
130. Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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So friendly with some of the best teachers I've ever had.

16. Sep. 2017

31. Jill (39 years) - United Kingdom
131. Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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Light, bright place and efficient atmosphere. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Fabulous teachers.

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I loved my excursion with IGO Paseos and would recommend it to all visitors as it was such a great opportunity to get out into the hills!!

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Such a wonderful class of beautiful people. I was very lucky.

14. Sep. 2017

32. Rob (44 years) - Spain
132. Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks

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4. Sep. 2017

33. Petra (39 years) - Italy
133. Course: Super-Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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The school is very familiar. The class room was no more than 4 students. Also the teachers are very helpful and engaged.

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We had a whatsapp group to meet us and speak outside of the school in Spanish. We had a very funny group

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In my opinion, I really liked the school because of the atmosphere of familiarity.

29. Aug. 2017

34. Valeria (23 years) - Russia
134. Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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Friendly people, interesting classes, people speaking with you Spanish all the time!

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Take part in all the activities!

29. Aug. 2017

35. Lucas (16 years) - Belgium
135. Course: Super-Intensive Course - 2 weeks

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15. Aug. 2017

36. Ria (29 years) - Germany
136. Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks

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The friendly staff

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Zuriola Beach and local wine Txakoli

11. Jul. 2017

37. Janice (61 years) - United Kingdom
137. Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

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nice relaxed atmosphere very nice teachers who love their jobs a nice friendly place

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Definitely go to the language exchange evening as you will make friends. Try the hop on hop off bus which will help you to orientate.

10. Apr. 2017

38. Magda (60 years) - Spain
138. Course: Super-Intensive Course - 1 week

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Very cheery. Helpful. Excellent teaching methods.

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It's in a perfect location! Go for a swim after class.

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