Reviews of Lacunza Escuela Internacional, San Sebastian, Spain
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Average Rating
4.4
Overall rating
Lacunza Escuela Internacional, San Sebastian, Spain
Lacunza Escuela Internacional, San Sebastian, Spain
Based on 111 reviews of former students of Lacunza Escuela Internacional
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (10 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (25 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (15 ratings)
Students 50+ years (26 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Lacunza Escuela Internacional
8. Oct. 2025
Marion (62 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Everyone is super friendly. There was an afternoon activity every day from Monday to Friday."
Negative aspects
"I was on the C1 course. The grammar we repeated was very, very "basico", so I didn't learn anything. I would have expected more from a C1 course."
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Accommodation
"My hostess was super nice and helpful. And I certainly don't want to cause her any problems. Nevertheless, I would like to give some feedback on the breakfast: there was only oat milk and yoghurt, cornflakes and waffle toast without a crust. Also coffee and tea (the latter had expired, I'm afraid). And bananas. I certainly don't expect a German breakfast, but it was a bit unkind. I then bought my own food. Come to think of it, only Manuela in Salamanca really made an effort. So next time I will probably book without food."
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29. Sep. 2025
Marco (52 years) Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"- Teachers are great, as is the teaching concept.
- On Mondays there is a welcome coffee and something to eat.
- The excursions on offer are varied and entertaining"
Negative aspects
"- Because no book is used, it is difficult to keep track of the level content."
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City/place
"A beautiful city with great beaches and great scenery."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Top organized. I learned a lot."
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25. Sep. 2025
Edith (71 years) Course: 50+ Senior Super Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: 50+ Senior Super Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"I liked Yulia, the Spanish teacher very much (Yulia organized the lessons in a colourful mix of games, vocabulary and grammar); Nathalie also taught the leisure activities to us 50+ students well and very sympathetically."
Negative aspects
"The Residencia Olarain was, in my opinion, too far away or remote. 40 minutes on foot is too long. I always took the bus, had a Barik card, and a good 15 minutes to the beach is too long for me."
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City/place
"Highly recommended, culturally and also beach, sea and sport...."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"It was interesting, the whole group was very nice and open, including Nathalie and Diana - good group leaders"
Accommodation
"As mentioned above, Olarain accommodation is too far from the school for me, max. 20 minutes walk is fine."
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9. Oct. 2024
Paul (72 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Negative aspects
"Perhaps too business Spanish orientated for my liking!"
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Quality of teaching / language progress
"See comment."
Accommodation
"Perfecto, muy atento y amable. (Perfect, very attentive and friendly.)"
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24. Sep. 2024
Rachel (59 years) United States Course: Super Intensive Course Combined (20 group + 5 individual) - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The personalization of the tutoring. The small class size. The activities were wonderful for connection and involvement!"
Negative aspects
"Logistical information on the ground was not as helpful. Front desk had limited assistance on logistical things that came up during the stay."
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City/place
"I was not anticipating as much rain as we had! And I never really participated in late night outings so not really able to rate."
Accommodation
"The accommodations were not what I expected for total immersion. My host family worked full time, 6 days a week. We had no time together or activities. When at home they were in their room on their phone, so I stayed in my room. She provided wonderful food, but was not patient to try and have conversation. Communication was solely for coordination of meals or logistics and translator app was used! This was most disappointing!"
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28. May. 2024
Olaf (59 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Great school in a really nice location (in the new location).
Motivated and very professional teachers!
All employees are always approachable, open and helpful with questions or problems of any kind!
Colorful mix of nations and ages of students.
Thanks to extracurricular activities such as joint hikes
Overall, extremely pleasant and very familiar atmosphere."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Visit Bilbao and not just the Guggenheim Museum!"
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"I would definitely recommend the off season. In summer the school and the city are simply too crowded!"
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28. May. 2024
Carole (73 years) Canada Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are excellent and the location of the school is excellent as well. The city of San Sebastian is a paradise for pedestrians. I enjoyed every minute of my stay and strongly recommend it."
Negative aspects
"The school should give information about activities offered in the evening. It would be a plus. Also, coordinate with some travel agency for a possible weekend in Madrid for example. A suggestion."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The ones mentioned above."
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Other comments
"I had a wonderful stay."
City/place
"It’s a beautiful place to go to."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Excellent teachers, good level."
Accommodation
"My hostess was very pleasant and most helpful. We developed a good relationship and will remain in contact."
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20. May. 2024
Alina (25 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"All teachers and coordinators were super personable and friendly. I also really liked the organization of the lessons and leisure activities."
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City/place
"Fantastic city! Not too big, so you could see a lot despite the lessons."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I found it very good, not too strenuous despite the number of hours"
Accommodation
"I would have liked breakfast to have been a little more varied, because otherwise it was the same every day: milk, cornflakes, toast, (frozen) butter and peach jam plus coffee. Maybe a fruit or juice here and there would be good."
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21. Aug. 2023
Odile (66 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were very competent and enthusiastic, and taught very well."
Negative aspects
"Just one comment: I would have liked to have visited Guernica. There was an outing, but only for young people."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Register quickly"
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Other comments
"Maybe more books in the library!"
City/place
"It's a very pleasant, chic town with very good facilities! I tried out the cinema and the theatre (very affordable prices). I love this town"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Very good teaching methods"
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20. Jun. 2023
John (61 years) Australia Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Great supportive and professional staff"
Negative aspects
"I cannot identify any weaknesses."
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Other comments
"Great school. Great friendly staff"
City/place
"Great city. Safe, easy to navigate. Friendly locals. Great bus transport system."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I wish I had booked 3 weeks rather than 2 weeks to establish basic conversation skills."
Accommodation
"Friendly, welcoming host."
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20. Jun. 2023
Mirjana (72 years) Denmark Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Good and competent teachers."
Negative aspects
"English is used a lot at the school. People come to learn Spanish."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Get a chartek or binder to organize the loose sheets of paper that are handed out every day."
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Other comments
"There is no large, neat sign on the road to the school. Many people can't find the gate and entrance."
City/place
"Beautiful city with great nature, many bridges and interesting buildings."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I was especially happy to have Carmen as a teacher for an hour every day."
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10. Apr. 2023
Rachel (45 years) Netherlands Course: Intensive Course + Gastronomy - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Good lessons! Interactive and fun."
Negative aspects
"Cant think of anything"
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4. Oct. 2022
Donald (70 years) United States Course: 50+ Senior Super Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Fabulous location. Friendly staff and teachers. Quality instruction."
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City/place
"I would definitely recommend San Sebastián to others."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Lacunza provided an additional class for seniors (1.5 hours) which was excellent! It provided an environment where we could practice speaking Spanish without feeling any pressure of the usual classroom environment. Rosa, our teacher, was excellent and also took the class on some city excursions."
Accommodation
"The Home Stay worked very well for me and was very close to the school."
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22. Aug. 2022
Odile (65 years) Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
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Positive aspects of school
"The welcome, the dynamism and the professionalism of the teachers."
Negative aspects
"Lots of young people..... normal it's summer."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"La Semana Grande."
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City/place
"Very nice attractive city and good shopping."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I am happy with the course because finally I mastered the Spanish subjunctive..."
Accommodation
"Very well located in the center."
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16. Aug. 2022
Nazli (36 years) Switzerland Course: Intensive Course + Surfing - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Great atmosphere lovely teachers"
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11. Nov. 2019
David (56 years) Netherlands Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"I like the friendly atmosphere and nice teachers."
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City/place
"We had heavy rain every day. We could see the potential of the city, which is beautiful in parts but walking outside we got soaked all the time ..even with umbrellas. Very unpleasant weather and although we were very unlucky I would never again visit this part of northern Spain in November."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Friendly and helpful staff at school. Good teachers"
Accommodation
"We were lucky to stay with a nice family. We had our own part of the house and privacy with our own bathroom."
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4. Apr. 2019
Paul (40 years) Ireland Course: Spanish + Surfing - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Their ability to create a targeted plan for me with useful materials."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Get to know your other classmates and look to do things together."
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Other comments
"Thanks for the great lessons to Vero, Inkaki, Maria and the team. I hope to see you again next year."
City/place
"Really great city. A good size with friendly locals and really great food and culture."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Fantastic School. Great, patient teachers in Vero and Ignaki, the explained the approach and plan very well and were able to put me on a plan that helped me to improve a lot in a very short space of time. Highly recommend it and would go back again."
Accommodation
"Good location and very nice family who always had time to chat with me. Thanks Pillar for the hospitality."
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14. Jan. 2019
Frédéric (42 years) Course: Super Intensive Course Combined (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive Course Combined (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers very qualified."
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Shared Apartment
13. Sep. 2018
Marianne (60 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The skilled teachers and the neighbourhood"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Do get out of the city during the weekends, as there streets get very busy."
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Other comments
"The book was not good at all. We got loose sheets that the teachers copied for us."
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14. Aug. 2018
Alix (14 years) Course: Super Intensive Course (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive Course (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"That there were several nationalities"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Not"
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Homestay Low season
2. Aug. 2018
Erik 
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The quality of the B2 lessons is very high with a lot of variation and at a great pace. I had two different teachers with different approaches, which worked great. The division into language levels is well organised."
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"The organization is somewhat chaotic, especially on the starting day."
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12. Jul. 2018
Sarah (16 years) United Arab Emirates Course: Junior Summer Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"I thought the school was in a great location, I also felt like the teachers were of high quality and really help me grow as a Spanish speaker."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Take advantage of your time at the school, participate and ask questions to fully understand and immerse yourself in this incredible experience."
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Other comments
"I would have preferred if the after school activities were in Spanish."
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Junior Homestay
1. Jun. 2018
Jennifer (30 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were very friendly and helpful. It was a relaxed atmosphere in the classroom."
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Other comments
"Some of the classrooms were windowless and very sparely decorated. The host family consisted of a 90 year old woman. Unfortunately the stay in her household was unpleasant. The good thing, however, was the short walk to school."
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16. Apr. 2018
Andrea (52 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The location and the friendly atmosphere!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Tapas excursion ..."
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Shared Apartment
27. Jul. 2017
Amélie (16 years) Switzerland Course: Junior Summer Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers"
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Junior Homestay
10. Oct. 2016
Alfiya (27 years) 
Course: Spanish + Surfing - 2 weeks
Course: Spanish + Surfing - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Cheerful group"
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Shared Apartment
22. Aug. 2016
Lydie (53 years) Course: Teacher Training - 2 weeks
Course: Teacher Training - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Quality Courses"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The beach. Exchanges with Spaniards"
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Other comments
"I think that a 2-week stay is a little too short. I'm planning to come back next year for three weeks."
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Homestay
17. Jul. 2016
Marie-sophie (13 years) Course: Summer Camp (Full Package) - 2 weeks
Course: Summer Camp (Full Package) - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Children support"
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12. Oct. 2015
Charlotte (28 years) Course: Spanish + Surfing - 2 weeks
Course: Spanish + Surfing - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were very committed and have designed the courses very variable."
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Homestay
17. Aug. 2015
Tanguy (15 years) Course: Junior Summer Course - 1 week
Course: Junior Summer Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"All"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Going out at night"
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Junior Homestay
3. Sep. 2013
Silvia (33 years) Italy Course: Spanish + Surfing - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Quality teaching"
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Shared Apartment
15. Jul. 2013
Clemence (22 years) Course: Super Intensive Course Combined (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive Course Combined (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Friendliness, the kindness of the teachers;"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Private lessons are great"
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Other comments
"A pity that, at the end of the week, no printed evaluation sheet is given to the student"
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8. Jul. 2013
Gavin (19 years) Ireland Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Individual classes"
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Homestay
8. Oct. 2012
Maria (49 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers."
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Shared Apartment
27. Aug. 2012
Natalia (23 years) Course: 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The Teachers!"
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Homestay
22. Aug. 2012
Audrey (19 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"This school was very good. The teachers were amazing."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't miss the activities suggested by the the school, it's a good way to meet and become friend with people all around the world."
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Other comments
"The school was very great but the flat was a little old and it was far from the school and the center of the city."
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23. Jul. 2012
Alena (19 years) Course: Spanish + Surfing - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The quality of teaching and the professors"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Surfing!"
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Other comments
"Apart from the unbelievable city - San-Sebastian (which i can tell not only according to me but also by discussing Spanish towns with other students who have much more experience than i do) is the most beautiful and amazing city in the whole country. Lacunza is a nice place for people who honestly want to improve their language skills and at the same time to have an amazing summer vacation!"
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12. Mar. 2012
Sebastian (39 years) Switzerland Course: Super Intensive Course Combined (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"My teachers and classmates."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Check out the fantastic bars close to the school and enjoy some pinchos during your break!"
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"My personal number one school in Spain so far. Very effective learning!"
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Homestay Executive
16. Nov. 2011
Erica (12 years) Course: Summer Camp (Day Camp) - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The adult classes were fine, but the camp was not beneficial for English speaking students. There were less than 12 students learning Spanish and about 120 learning English, so everything was geared toward those learning English. I would not send my children back to the camp."
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"The adult classes were fine, but the camp was not beneficial for English speaking students. There were less than 12 students learning Spanish and about 120 learning English, so everything was geared toward those learning English. I would not send my children back to the camp."
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19. Sep. 2011
Jeanette (49 years) Switzerland Course: 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Carmen was an excellent teacher"
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31. Aug. 2010
Anna (47 years) Poland Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Very good level of tuition, friendly staff"
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Homestay
19. Jul. 2010
Wendy (30 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The organization. All data was known and prepared, test on the first day, very well organized course, certificate on last day etc."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"A week is too short, stay longer!"
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Other comments
"The way how they teach. We have been listening to a recording once a week. We spent the other time writing on sheets. Would love to see more diversity in the course materials."
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Shared Apartment
16. Nov. 2008
Jens (41 years) United Kingdom Course: Super Intensive Course Combined (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Private lessons were excellent"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Make a diet before you go. Food is excellent."
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"Fantastic week. Very friendly and helpful staff. Especially Laura who is an excellent teacher and was a lot of fun."
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15. Nov. 2008
Christine (45 years) Course: Business Spanish 25 - 2 weeks
Course: Business Spanish 25 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers and all members of the school are so kind and profesional, a very good organization, the school is so clean."
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22. Oct. 2008
Leo (18 years) Germany Course: Spanish + Surfing - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers(Irkus), people"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Go to bataplan, do surfing"
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Shared Apartment
10. Oct. 2007
Sylvia Christina (24 years) Course: 2 weeks
Course: 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The good company with the teachers and that we learned on playing games"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The social program could be better"
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"I liked very much the way of teaching. Just the program of free activities could be better"
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Homestay Executive
26. Sep. 2007
Melissa (20 years) Course: Super Intensive Course - 9 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Course - 9 weeksOverall rating
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"How people can progress in this school,speak with people from all the world,have really nice friendship with other students."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Tell people that travelling in san sebastian by car is not a good way , better in bicycle"
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30. Aug. 2007
Duncan (50 years) United Kingdom Course: 1 week
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"Quality of teaching"
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"I wanted a shared flat, I do not consider a shared flat to be one where I am sharing with the owner. That would be my only criticism of lacunza Escuela."
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27. Aug. 2007
Federico (24 years) 
Course: 2 weeks
Course: 2 weeksOverall rating
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"Young atmosphere"
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9. Aug. 2007
Inger (55 years) Norway Course: Super Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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"The teachers"
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Homestay Executive
28. Mar. 2007
Miho (36 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"To be provided proper class(level)"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Just try this school!"
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"School helps the student and provides necessary info for their lives"
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13. Feb. 2007
Bradley (51 years) Course: 4 weeks
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"Instruction"
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Homestay Executive
6. Sep. 2006
Esther (29 years) Course: Spanish + Surfing - 1 week
Course: Spanish + Surfing - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers with a lot of energy"
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"Organization of the school was good. The distance from the apartment to the school was too long because the apartment was not in the city center"
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4. Sep. 2006
Thijs (33 years) Netherlands Course: 2 weeks
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"The classes"
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Homestay Executive
1. Jun. 2006
Veerle (25 years) France Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Private lessons"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't make your homework too late!!"
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Homestay Executive
26. May. 2006
Verena (27 years) Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"To know so much people"
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24. Apr. 2006
Winette Course: Intensive Course - 13 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 13 weeksOverall rating
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"Teachers"
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Homestay Executive
19. Dec. 2005
Francesca Course: Spanish + Surfing - 2 weeks
Course: Spanish + Surfing - 2 weeksOverall rating
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"Teaching method"
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19. Dec. 2005
Siegfried Course: 2 weeks
Course: 2 weeksOverall rating
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"The teachers"
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19. Dec. 2005
Wolfgang Course: 3 weeks
Course: 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Friendly teachers"
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"Classrooms did not have windows"
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Homestay Executive
19. Dec. 2005
Kanna Japan Course: Spanish + Surfing - 3 weeks
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"I loved the teachers amd the surfing lessons."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Do lots of activities like surfing in summer."
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"The school is very clean and well organized. There are great teachers and fun activities. I wish the classes were longer."
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Homestay Executive
19. Dec. 2005
Susanne Course: 2 weeks
Course: 2 weeksOverall rating
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"All the persons are really friendly"
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4. Aug. 2005
Olivia (16 years) Usa Course: Standard
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"The classes"
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15. Jul. 2005
Donna (24 years) Canada Course: Standard
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"The teachers Ester and Laura"
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25. Jun. 2005
Tyler (23 years) Us Of A (is It Still A Country)? Course: Standard
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"Good People"
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"Very well Organized. San Sebastian is beautiful. Go on some hikes."
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20. Oct. 2004
Jochen (32 years) Course: One-to-One
Course: One-to-OneOverall rating
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"Modern, well organized"
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23. Sep. 2004
Grégory (27 years) Course: Standard
Course: StandardOverall rating
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"The nice teachers"
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26. Aug. 2004
Katharina (18 years) Course: Standard
Course: StandardOverall rating
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"Very friendly teachers and people"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Take the bus/taxi from the airport"
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13. Aug. 2004
Wolters (44 years) Holland Course: Standard
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"Teachers"
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"Atmosphere outside the class room, quite tense"
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4. Aug. 2004
Grégory (27 years) French Course: Standard
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"The teachers were great"
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"I found the school and the teachers very nice and will go back there again between the 6th and the 10th of Septembre. It was a very great time for me and I dream only to go there again to improve my spanish."
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1. Jul. 2004
Gunnar (28 years) Norway Course: Standard
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Value for money
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"Teachers and their teaching methods"
Negative aspects
"Social activities, Very poorly organized. Probably because of the person in charge of this."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"A 7-8 meal dinner at Saigon restaurant for the price of 25 Euros"
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"The school is very professional and well organized. However the welcome letter, and especially the rules for the students is very authoritarian and disrespectful. They should write this in a much more accepting and welcoming way"
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30. Apr. 2004
Clem (35 years) Germany Course: Standard
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"Learn how to surf!"
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30. Nov. 2003
Camelia (22 years) Usa Course: Standard
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"Modern Facility."
Negative aspects
"Lack of a work book."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The Locals!"
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"Studying in San Sebastian had to be one of the best experiences of my life. I have made friends that I will never forget and learned a language that has opened the doors to so many wonderful people that otherwise I would have never known. This city is so welcoming and unique and has a nightlife like no other. Basque country baby!"
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12. Sep. 2003
Saral (22 years) Canada/usa Course: Standard
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"People from all over the world."
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4. Sep. 2003
Sylvia (38 years) Belgium Course: Standard
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"The director did an excellent job at making everybody feel comfortable and motivating students to take the study aspect seriously (Homework! I had not done that since I was at college!). It was very nice to have two different teachers on the same day with very different temperaments and methods."
Negative aspects
"The classrooms are a little too small."
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"A two-week stay really is a minimum. I only had time for one week and that's a shame, and also bad in terms of "value for money" because of the fixed inscription fee."
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25. Aug. 2003
Natalie (26 years) New Zealand Course: Standard
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"The friendliness of the school as it was small."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The day trips and speaking Spanish to everyone rather than their own language!"
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11. Jul. 2003
Johanna (17 years) Germany Course: Standard
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"The teacher are really welcoming and made it really easy to pick up the language in a short time."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The Guggenheim museum in Bilbao. A trip to Barcelona."
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3. Jul. 2003
James (25 years) Usa Course: Standard
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"Air-conditioning."
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23. Sep. 2002
Tim (23 years) Usa Course: Standard
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"Free Internet, Great Teachers"
Negative aspects
"Not a great library, no cassettes to listen to"
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6. Aug. 2002
Lena (20 years) Austria Course: Standard
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"The teachers, the location."
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4. May. 2000
Silvia (25 years) Austria Course: Standard
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"Warm and friendly atmosphere, very welcoming, very professional, excellent"
Negative aspects
"I would have liked more social activities such as excursions, cultural evenings"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The "pintxos" in the "Parte Vieja" !!"
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"In general highly recommendable school;
suggestion: could offer classes about Basque culture/history/language"
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30. Oct. 2003
Karoline (39 years) Course: Standard
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9. Jul. 2012
Circe (23 years) Australia Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
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"I found it hard that the teachers could not translate anything into english, it made it really difficult to learn the grammar"
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7. Oct. 2004
Anonymous (24 years) Course: Standard
Course: StandardOverall rating
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"Too many students in summer"
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16. Aug. 2004
Astrid (19 years) Germany Course: Standard & Business Combi Group
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"Very good location San Sebastian, you can go nearly eveywhere on food. Much opportunities to go out and meet with other students."
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14. Oct. 2022
J.s. (61 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Shared Apartment
11. Oct. 2022
Zoé Netherlands Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
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Shared Apartment
9. Aug. 2022
Till (17 years) Germany Course: Super Intensive Course Combined (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 week
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Homestay
2. Sep. 2014
Viviane (14 years) Course: Junior Summer Course - 1 week
Course: Junior Summer Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Junior Homestay
16. Sep. 2011
Fabienne (24 years) Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Shared Apartment
15. Sep. 2011
Emily (24 years) United Kingdom Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Shared Apartment
7. Sep. 2011
Natalia (22 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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16. Aug. 2007
Federica (30 years) Course: 1 week
Course: 1 weekOverall rating
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11. Aug. 2007
Cloé (18 years) Course: 2 weeks
Course: 2 weeksOverall rating
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30. Jul. 2007
Andrew (25 years) Australia Course: Spanish + Surfing - 3 weeks
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21. Sep. 2006
Alex (25 years) Course: Business Spanish 25 - 2 weeks
Course: Business Spanish 25 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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27. Feb. 2006
Matt Course: 2 weeks
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19. Dec. 2005
Silke France Course: Super Intensive Course - 1 week
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Homestay Executive
19. Dec. 2005
Ingo Course: Business Spanish 25 - 4 weeks
Course: Business Spanish 25 - 4 weeksOverall rating
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25. Aug. 2005
Grit (27 years) Germany Course: Standard
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