Academia Berceo
Salamanca, Spain 
C/ Pedro Cojos 7 - 37001 Salamanca - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
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 quality5.0
- Top rated school facilities5.0
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
Intensive Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
50 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
260€247€ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 260 247 | 420 399 | 560 532 | 690 656 | 880 836 | 1110 1055 | 1367 1299 | 1760 1672 | 1885 1791 | 2025 1924 | 2150 2043 |
| Price in US$ | 282 | 455 | 607 | 747 | 953 | 1202 | 1480 | 1905 | 2040 | 2192 | 2327 |
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Starting dates For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Spanish course before:
07 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
07 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
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
Morning: 9:10 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
See availability
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
Academia Berceo, Salamanca
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Social activities
3.5
Organisation
5.0
Course
Quality of teaching
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Lloyd
62 yearsOverall 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 [Spanish] - 8 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2024 by Lloyd Bryce
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of Academia Berceo compared to ratings of all schools in Spain
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Academia Berceo
“For 25 years we have been teaching, enjoying and living Spanish, pursuing that our students achieve their goals. ”–Felisa Checa,Director of Academia Berceo
Accreditations and Quality seals
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
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Student support desk
Library
Copy machine
Printer for student use
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
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: 8
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 15% |
| France | 15% |
| Germany | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
| China | 8% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Sweden | 5% |
| USA | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 2% |
| Korea | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 5% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 50% |
| 25-34 years | 35% |
| 35-50 years | 10% |
| >50 years | 5% |
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 28
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 40
Junior courses - In summer: 72
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 30
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 27 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 40 €. 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 12 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 12 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
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
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)
600 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Salamanca and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Salamanca page. For flight comparisons to Salamanca, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Tour guided around Salamanca
- Specialised workshops: literature, history, art
- Exploring different city places
- Museum visits
- Film screenings
- Sport
- Specialised workshops: literature, history, art
- Exploring different city places
- Museum visits
- Film screenings
- Sport
Adults - Paid activities
- Cooking class and dinner: EUR 20
- One-day-trip: EUR 45
- Tapas tour: EUR 10
- Dance lesson: EUR 5
- Horse riding: EUR 45
- One-day-trip: EUR 45
- Tapas tour: EUR 10
- Dance lesson: EUR 5
- Horse riding: EUR 45
Accommodation
Spanish Family ![Most Popular Accommodation]()
In high demand!
1 rating
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 16
Extra nights possible
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
175 €/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1225 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 175 |
| Price in US$ | 200 | 399 | 599 | 798 | 997 | 1197 | 1396 | 1595 | 1994 | 2393 | 200 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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
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
Spanish Family
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
1 rating
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 16
Extra nights possible
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
196 €/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 196 | 392 | 588 | 784 | 980 | 1176 | 1372 | 1568 | 1960 | 2352 | 196 |
| Price in US$ | 224 | 447 | 670 | 894 | 1117 | 1340 | 1563 | 1787 | 2233 | 2680 | 224 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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
24 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
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
Shared Flat
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
1 rating
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 19
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
125 €/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 250 | -- | 480 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 285 | 547 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
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
Distance from school
10 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 comments about Shared Flat
Lloyd
"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."
University Residence
For the summer, only limited places left!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 19
Extra nights possible
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
175 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1225 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 175 |
| Price in US$ | 200 | 399 | 599 | 798 | 997 | 1197 | 1396 | 1595 | 1994 | 2393 | 200 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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
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
19
Maximum age of students
99
University Residence
For the summer, only limited places left!
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 19
Extra nights possible
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
196 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 196 | 392 | 588 | 784 | 980 | 1176 | 1372 | 1568 | 1960 | 2352 | 196 |
| Price in US$ | 224 | 447 | 670 | 894 | 1117 | 1340 | 1563 | 1787 | 2233 | 2680 | 224 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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
28 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
15 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
99
Student Testimonial Videos
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FAQ about Academia Berceo, Salamanca
- 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
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Berceo?The accommodation Spanish Family is the most popular among all our clients of Berceo
- 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 €)
- 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 France (15%) and Germany (10%).
- Academia Berceo offers courses for which ages?Academia Berceo offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Academia Berceo
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:05
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
INSTITUTO ESPAÑOL DE SALAMANCA, C.B. | Tax registration ID: E37299377
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
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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