El Aula AzulSan Sebastian, Spain
- Great location, just a few minutes’ walk from the beautiful La Concha beach.
- Best rated school in San Sebastian
- Excellent rating of teaching quality (4.7/5.0)
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Location: El Aula Azul does not only occupy one of the most iconic buildings in town but is also attractively placed within walking distance from La Concha beach. The unbeatable sunsets of San Sebastián is where many students have found themselves not only falling in love with the Spanish language but also with the rich Spanish culture of this coastal town. The school finds itself in the heart of the city and makes it possible for students to discover and explore quaint little shops, bars, restaurants and places of cultural interest on foot.
Accreditations: El Aula Azul is an official SIELE examinator centre and has been accredited by numerous quality control associations.
Course structure: Expect to find a modern space with five spacious, fully-equipped classrooms designated for a variety of courses that include intensive, extensive and semi-extensive lessons; as well as private, group and senior class options.
School facilities: The school itself makes it easy for students to make the most of their studying experience with a free library and the use of computers. Furthermore, El Aula Azul maintains both junior and family programs throughout the academic year.
Activity courses: For those who wish to combine their studies with more outdoor activities, the school also offers up to 4 courses that combine horse riding, cultural studies, music and surfing.
- The language school El Aula Azul was founded in San Sebastian, Spain in 2009.
- Legal name / parent company: El Aula Azul S.L.
- Tax registration ID: B75190058
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
Spanish Courses

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At school Our price | 180 171 | 360 342 | 540 513 | 720 684 | 900 855 | 1080 1026 | 1260 1197 | 1440 1368 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 | 180 171 |
Price in US$ | 187 | 373 | 559 | 745 | 931 | 1118 | 1304 | 1490 | 1862 | 2235 | 187 |
Lessons take place in either the morning or the afternoon depending on language level.
Spanish General Course consisting on 20 lessons per week (15 hours).
Lessons will take place 9:30 - 11:00 and 11:30 - 13:00 Monday-Friday (3 hours/day).
All levels start any Monday all year round (AB, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).
Spanish activities in the afternoon.
Placement Test will be required at least two weeks before arrival.
Course completion certificate at the end of each course.
Small groups with up to 9 students per class.
Classes for adults (over 16), seniors welcome!
Native teachers.
High season dates 16 Jun. 2023 - 01 Sep. 2023
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
At school Our price | 330 314 | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1320 1254 | 1650 1568 | 1980 1881 | 2310 2195 | 2640 2508 | 3300 3135 | 3960 3762 | 330 314 |
Price in US$ | 342 | 683 | 1024 | 1366 | 1707 | 2048 | 2390 | 2731 | 3414 | 4096 | 342 |
This course is for students who are looking for a faster way to reach their learning goals.
Spanish General Course consisting on 20 group lessons per week (15 hours) + 5 hours One to One.
Group lessons will take place 9:30 - 11:00 and 11:30 - 13:00 Monday-Friday (3 hours/day).
Individual lessons will be held in the afternoon.
All levels start any Monday all year round (AB, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).
Spanish activities in the afternoon.
Placement Test will be required at least two weeks before arrival.
Course completion certificate at the end of each course.
Small groups with up to 9 students per class.
Classes for adults (over 16), seniors welcome!
Native teachers.
High season dates 16 Jun. 2023 - 01 Sep. 2023
Morning: 9:30 - 14:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
At school Our price | 225 214 | 450 428 | 675 642 | 900 855 | 1125 1069 | 1350 1283 | 1575 1497 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 2700 2565 | 225 214 |
Price in US$ | 233 | 466 | 699 | 931 | 1164 | 1397 | 1629 | 1862 | 2328 | 2793 | 233 |
This is the perfect course for seniors looking to learn and practice at their own pace.
The teacher will focus on the student's own needs.
The course will consist on 1,5 hours one to one lessons each day Monday-Friday.
This course is noy available June-August unless lessons are held in the afternoon.
Morning: 11:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
At school Our price | 395 376 | 790 751 | 1185 1126 | 1580 1501 | 1975 1877 | -- | -- | -- | 3950 3753 | 4740 4503 | 395 376 |
Price in US$ | 409 | 818 | 1226 | 1635 | 2043 | -- | -- | -- | 4086 | 4903 | 409 |
Multilevel programme where children with different levels of Spanish will do indoor and outdoor activities in Spanish only.
Depending on the level of students, the teacher will be able to customise the activities to their level. Otherwise, the activities will be in general Spanish. Recommended only for A2 (High Beginner) level or above
The programme will run in the morning 9:30 - 13:00 Monday-Friday.
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Sep. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 9:30 - 13:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
At school Our price | 395 376 | 790 751 | 1185 1126 | 1580 1501 | 1975 1877 | 2370 2252 | 2765 2627 | 3160 3002 | 3950 3753 | 4740 4503 | 395 376 |
Price in US$ | 409 | 818 | 1226 | 1635 | 2043 | 2452 | 2860 | 3269 | 4086 | 4903 | 409 |
This course consists of 10 language lessons and 10 activities per week.
Multilevel programme where children with different levels of Spanish will do indoor and outdoor activities in Spanish only.
Depending on the level of students, the teacher will be able to customise the activities to their level. Otherwise, the activities will be in general Spanish. Recommended only for A2 (High Beginner) level or above
The programme will run in the morning 9:30 - 13:00 Monday-Friday.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
At school Our price | 280 266 | 560 532 | 840 798 | 1120 1064 | 1400 1330 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 290 | 580 | 869 | 1159 | 1448 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course consists of 7,5 language lessons per week plus 2 hours per day of activities in Spanish with local Spanish children.
- Bilingual programme (Spanish - English) with local and foreign children.
- Traditions Spanish classes combined with fun outdoor activities.
- Outings to museums, games on the beach or at the park, collaborative learning.
- Also suitable for foreign children whose mother tongue is not English
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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At school Our price | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 250 238 |
Price in US$ | 259 | 518 | 776 | 1035 | 1293 | 1552 | 1810 | 2069 | 2586 | 3103 | 259 |
For two students with the same level booking and studying together. The lessons can be tailored to the students' needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
Price per student.
Each lesson is EUR 25 per person.
Each lesson is 60 minutes.
One to two lessons for couples, relatives, friends..with the same level of Spanish.
Taylor made lessons according to the student's needs.
Flexible timetable with lessons through out the day, except in July and August: only lessons in the afternoon.
Afternoon: 15:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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At school Our price | 355 338 | 710 675 | 1065 1012 | 1420 1349 | 1775 1687 | 2130 2024 | 2485 2361 | 2840 2698 | 3550 3373 | 4260 4047 | 355 338 |
Price in US$ | 368 | 735 | 1102 | 1469 | 1836 | 2203 | 2571 | 2938 | 3672 | 4406 | 368 |
This course includes 20 Spanish language lessons and 5 individual DELE exam preparation lessons. Spanish language lessons take place in either the morning or the afternoon depending on language level.
Each individual lesson is EUR 35 per person.
- Spanish General Intesive Course 9:30 - 13:00
- DELE Exam Preparation lessons 1 hour
- Course materials included in the price except for DELE specific book
High season dates 16 Jun. 2023 - 01 Sep. 2023
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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At school Our price | 280 266 | 560 532 | 840 798 | 1120 1064 | 1400 1330 | 1680 1596 | 1960 1862 | 2240 2128 | 2800 2660 | 3360 3192 | 280 266 |
Price in US$ | 290 | 580 | 869 | 1159 | 1448 | 1738 | 2028 | 2317 | 2896 | 3476 | 290 |
This course consists of 20 language lessons plus 5 surf lessons per week. Wetsuit and board included. The surf lessons will take place in La Zurriola beach.
San Sebastián has one of the best urban beaches in the world and associated surf school also has a very good reputation throughout the Basque Country.
If you have ever thought about getting started in this sport, now is your chance.
High season dates 16 Jun. 2023 - 01 Sep. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
Information for all courses offered by El Aula Azul
If only one student is registered at a specific level, 1.5 private lessons per day will be offered instead. If there are two students, 2 private lessons per day will be offered.
06 Jan. 2023, 20 Jan. 2023, 01 May 2023, 25 Jul. 2023, 31 Jul. 2023, 15 Aug. 2023, 12 Oct. 2023, 01 Nov. 2023, 06 Dec. 2023, 08 Dec. 2023, 25 Dec. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023, 06 Apr. 2023, 07 Apr. 2023, 10 Apr. 2023, 18 Dec. 2023, 24 Dec. 2023.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- 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
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
El Aula Azul





General school facilities
Drink vending machine
Library
Movie rental
Lounge
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
Babysitter (paid)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
Number of classrooms: 10Number of public PC workstations: 3Paid parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
340 € return (both ways)
140 € return (both ways)
190 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 1 km |
Basketball | | 2 km |
Cooking | | 1 km |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Diving | | 20 km |
Field Hockey | | 2 km |
Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
Golf | | 20 km |
Horse riding | | 20 km |
Ice Hockey | | 2 km |
Mountainbiking | | 5 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Rugby | | 2 km |
Sailing | | 20 km |
Skiing | | 100 km |
Squash | | 5 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Table Tennis | | 2 km |
Tennis | | 2 km |
Volleyball | | 2 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 180 | 320 | 460 | 600 | 750 | 900 | 1050 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 150 | 50 |
Price in US$ | 196 | 349 | 501 | 654 | 817 | 980 | 1144 | 1307 | 1634 | 1960 | 164 | 55 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Accommodation through El Aula Azul
The demand for accommodation in summer and Easter is high in San Sebastian, it is recommended that you book early. The school can help you find accommodation in a shared flat with other Spaniards.
If you want to do it through the school, keep in mind that:
- You will have your own room with the right to use the common areas.
- You will share a flat with Spanish professionals between 30-50 years old, the owner of the flat among them.
- The details of the apartment will be provided the week before your arrival.
- No extra nights available in High Season
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 160 | 280 | 400 | 520 | 640 | 760 | 880 | 1000 | 1240 | 1480 | 120 | 50 |
Price in US$ | 175 | 305 | 436 | 567 | 697 | 828 | 959 | 1089 | 1350 | 1612 | 131 | 55 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Accommodation through El Aula Azul
The demand for accommodation in summer and Easter is high in San Sebastian, it is recommended that you book early. The school can help you find accommodation in a shared flat with other Spaniards.
If you want to do it through the school, keep in mind that:
- You will have your own room with the right to use the common areas.
- You will share a flat with Spanish professionals between 30-50 years old, the owner of the flat among them.
- The details of the apartment will be provided the week before your arrival.
- You will share a flat with Spanish professionals between 30-50 years old, the owner of the flat among them.
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Student opinions about El Aula Azul, San Sebastian
Questions and answers about El Aula Azul
- I have a camper van so will not need accommodation. However, I will need parking space as I am travelling with my dog and, whilst she will happily stay in the van while I study, I will need to be nearby to let her out in the breaks. Are there any parking spaces within walking distance to the school?“Unfortunately, the parking space for vans is not really close to school: it would take you some 10/15 minutes to get there by bus and another 10/15 minutes to come back to school, which would leave you without time to walk your dog.
Nevertheless, we are a dog-friendly school, so if the dog is not very big and it is a quiet dog, that will sleep and not bark if you take it to the classroom. We have already had other dogs in the classroom during the lessons.”María Díez García, Management and Bookings from El Aula Azul - Feb 17, 2022 - Is it possible to get the certificate of attendance by email after the end of the course?“Yes, that is possible.”Silvia, Adminstration from El Aula Azul, San Sebastian - Jun 06, 2023
- Is it possible to still stay in the apartment without doing a course?“Unfortunately, our accommodation is only for students attending a course, so it is no longer possible to stay in the apartment.”Silvia, Administration and Reservations from El Aula Azul - Aug 07, 2023
FAQ about El Aula Azul, San Sebastian
- Do you have accommodation with a private bathroom?“We offer accommodation for our students, however, I am afraid we don't have any options with a private bathroom.”Silvia Garcia, from El Aula Azul - Mar 17, 2022
- Could you tell me the pros and cons of doing Spanish classes in San Sebastian?“Many travelers usually spend more of their time in San Sebastian than in other cities because of the number of activities and things to do in the area. San Sebastian is a great place to explore. Also, San Sebastian is a small city easily navigated on foot or extensive public transport. There are tons of activities for all age groups and everything is super accessible.
”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant Russian from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 31, 2023 - I want to book a course in El Aula Azul and stay in a hotel, is that possible?“Of course, you can book the course with the school and arrange hotel accommodation on your own. The school does not book the hotels for you.”Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant Swedish from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2023
- What is the number of students per class at Aula Azul?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Aula Azul varies from 1 students (Spanish Course for Seniors ) to 10 students (Intensive Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at El Aula Azul?100% of teachers at El Aula Azul hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of El Aula Azul from?The highest Nationality percentage at El Aula Azul comes from USA with a 30% representation, followed by students from Germany (20%) and England (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- El Aula Azul offers courses for which ages?El Aula Azul offers courses from 6 years (Spanish and Activities for Children, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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