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Academia Iria FlaviaSantiago de Compostela, Spain

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4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of Academia Iria Flavia, Santiago de Compostela
Ranked #1 of 0 Spanish schools in Santiago de Compostela
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Social activities
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.3 

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

(0)
Students 18-30 years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(2)
Students 31-49 years
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

(3)
Students 50+ years
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

(9)
What we like about the school
  • The school organises a minimum of 2 free weekly activities and 4 in the summer months.
  • On the first day the school arranges an orientation visit to the city followed by a drink and tapas in the historic area.
  • Top rated social activities (4.4/5.0)
  • Santiago de Compostela is one of the top destinations our students liked most
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: At the end of the pilgrimage known as the Way of St. James, lies the city of Santiago de Compostela with its magnificent cathedral with the Shrine of St James. Academia Iria Flavia is a Spanish language school just over 10 minutes by foot from the cathedral and is right in the core of the city. Around the cathedral is the area known as the old town and this is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a perfect way to explore the history of this ancient city and unwind from a day of learning. There is everything that you could need for your stay around the school building including shops, bars restaurants and supermarkets.

Features of the city: Along with the old town, all the local attractions of the city, such as the Museo del Pueblo Gallego and Parque da Alameda are well within walking distance from the school entrance and it is a great base to explore all that this historical city has to offer.

School facilities: Academia Iria Flavia has a friendly environment from the start and the classrooms are set up with a television for visual and auditory learning, ample natural light and heating as it is well known that comfort aides learning. The facilities outside the classroom include a lounge, a movie room and a student support desk which are all available for students to use after lessons whilst the school is open.

Teaching style: The key principles of learning at Academia Iria Flavia is communication and this is practised by the course material being intertwined with current affairs for active discussions and real life scenarios to prepare students for language used outside of the classroom. One of the main blocks to positive communication is lack of confidence and at Academia Iria Flavia there is special emphasis on building student confidence, specifically eliminating the fear of making a mistake.

Course structure: There are some really unique workshops available at the school including creation of material, cultural resources, new technologies and educational innovation as well as theatre improvisation designed for language teacher training. The school also provides a combined package of Spanish lessons and an Internship in one of the following settings: health, tourism and hospitality, electronics, beauty and teaching. There are after school activities put on by the school to support the students outside the classroom and build confidence in Spanish in real life situations.
  • The language school Academia Iria Flavia was founded in Santiago de Compostela, Spain in 1994.
  • Legal name / parent company: Iria Flavia Consultoría y Formación de idiomas S.L.
  • Tax registration ID: B15462138

Spanish Courses

General Language
Online
Private

Information for all courses offered by Academia Iria Flavia

Comments about courses

Airport transfer:
EUR 30 each way

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
45.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 07 Jan 2024, 28 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 17 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 16 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 20 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Note: All courses offered by Academia Iria Flavia, Santiago de Compostela can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Academia Iria Flavia

Accreditations and Quality seals
FEDELESistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
30% male / 70% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Academia Iria Flavia and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 6
    Number of public PC workstations: 8
    Free parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
17 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

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
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing-
Diving40 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf5 km
Horse riding5 km
Mountainbiking1 km
Music-
Sailing40 km
Squash-
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis2 km
Volleyball-
Windsurfing40 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

On the first day, the school invites students to a guided tour around the city, followed by a drink and a "tapa" in the old town. This activity is carried out only on the established starting dates.

In addition, they regularly offer you activities like the following:

- Gastronomic route. Discover Santiago with a gastronomic route, a walking tour that covers some 'tasty' places in Compostela.

– Route of parks: A small route in which you will see some of the most emblematic parks in the city to enjoy not only the beautiful views, but also discovering some curiosities about them.

– Spanish non-verbal language workshop: Various entertaining and playful activities are proposed to bring students closer to the knowledge of the non-verbal language of Spanish. Components of non-verbal communication are taught so that students can use them in their daily life in an autonomous way.

Adults - Paid activities

The school also organises, mainly in summer months, other activities and excursions to places of great historic or natural interest. The cost of these activities will depend on the places you visit and on the number of students registered to participate. Some examples are:

Tapas tour:
Together with a teacher from Iria Flavia School, you will take a tour around the most typical bars and taverns in the old town of the city. In Santiago, "ir de vinos" is a deeply rooted activity among people of all ages that consists on the following: you will visit several bars or taverns. We order a drink in each bar (wine, beer, soft drinks…) and you try the "tapa" that is offered. All the taverns offer free "tapas" with drinks, and each one has its speciality: pie, mussels, potatoes, meat... The price of this activity depends on how many bars we visit.

NATURAL PARK OF CORRUBEDO / BARBANZA PENINSULA

We go to the coast, where we can find some of the most beautiful beaches in Galicia (and in Spain!). We visit two places of great interest: Castro Baroña (the remains of a pre-roman village, located in a small peninsula over the Atlantic Ocean) and Dunas de Corrubedo (a protected Natural Park with some breathtaking sand dunes right in the sea-shore and surrounded by unspoiled beaches). Then we climb to A Curota Mount, where we will enjoy a view over the Galician coast line, from the Portugal border to Cape Finisterre.

Accommodation

Ratings of Academia Iria Flavia compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 Academia Iria Flavia Santiago de CompostelaAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Student opinions about Academia Iria Flavia, Santiago de Compostela

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
Friendly and personable. Although I did not qualify for the class being offered during my stay in Santiago, they offered the alternative of having one on one instruction within my budget. I was completely satisfied.
Disliked
The student chair/desks in the smaller classrooms served their purpose, but they weren’t exactly what I would call my first choice. The desk surface was sloped and materials; notebook, pens, and paper would slide off.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Attend the special events!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: None
Other comments I hope to be back.
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
4. Jul. 2023
Liked
I like the teachers at school, the environment, practically everything. I like being in this school, like with friends. Maybe I'll study next year.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
7. Feb. 2024
Liked
Very nice atmosphere, great attentive team. The teachers were all very professional... keep it up!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: All fine
Course: Intensive (25 Group + 5 Individual) - 1 week
24. Oct. 2022
Liked
Small school. We know everybody. It is friendly
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Activities.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: I am sad that we had only 16 hours for the week instead of 20, because of a small number of students in the class. However, I found the course I have attended very efficient.
Other comments Good experience.
Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
26. Sep. 2019
Liked
Excellent staff, close to town. Loved it!
Disliked
Nothing
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
8. May. 2023
Liked
Excellent teaching. Small group
Disliked
The communications from booking to arriving. There were many and very confusing (and often incorrect)
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Intensive 25 - 1 week
28. Mar. 2023
Liked
Teacher.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Shared Apartment
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard 20 + 5 private lessons - 3 weeks
12. Aug. 2019

Map  

Calle Pérez Costantí 18 - 15702 Santiago de Compostela
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Questions and answers about Academia Iria Flavia

  • Academia Iria Flavia's only location is Santiago de Compostela.
    Gosia, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 26, 2022

FAQ about Academia Iria Flavia, Santiago de Compostela

  • Currently (2024), Academia Iria Flavia in Santiago de Compostela offers in-person General Spanish courses starting from EUR 185 per week.
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 26, 2024
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Iria Flavia
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Iria Flavia varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Lessons) to 10 students (Intensive 25)
  • 100% of teachers at Academia Iria Flavia hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Academia Iria Flavia comes from Italy with a 20% representation, followed by students from Germany (15%) and England (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Academia Iria Flavia offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

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