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Estudio SampereAlicante, Spain

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

33 students - overall rating
Calle Reyes Católicos, 29, 1ºA - 03003 Alicante - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Great location, only a 5-minute walk to the beach.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location: Estudio Sampere Alicante is located in the culturally rich Spanish city of Alicante, a medieval, port-based city on the Valencian coast of eastern Spain. Situated in the city centre, students are given a unique experience whilst studying with the school, which is within walking distance of the port and the Explanada de España. Surrounding Estudio Sampere Alicante there are many shops, restaurants, cafés and attractions, ensuring that students have all thy need to have an excellent time whilst reaching their language goals. The school is within a 30-minute bus ride from Alicante Airport, with regular buses and trains arriving from all over Spain regularly.

School facilities: Estudio Sampere Alicante's facilities offer everything students may need to feel at ease whilst achieving their language goals. These facilities include a library, movie room, lounge area and WIFI. Each classroom is equipped with air conditioning, giving students an optimal learning environment in the centre of Alicante.

Course selection: The school has a comprehensive selection of courses suitable for students of all levels. In addition to Spanish tuition taught in groups or privately over several schedules and intensities, Estudio Sampere in Alicante also offers programmes specific to seniors, teachers, teenagers and those wishing to Travel & Study in Andalucia. SIELE Exam preparation courses and Spanish & Work experience programmes are also available throughout the year, ensuring that there is something for everyone.

School chain: Estudio Sampere is a family-owned business that has been teaching Spanish to the highest of standards for over 65 years. The group has several schools internationally, including destinations in Cuba, Ecuador and multiple locations throughout Spain.

Staff at Sampere are predominantly native speakers with high levels of experience, qualifications and enthusiasm.

With such a vast amount of experience, Estudio Sampere consistently strives to be at the forefront of teaching and student care, pushing boundaries, methodologies and student interaction along the way. Course selection varies between school locations, yet frequently, specific programmes are available for seniors, juniors and Teachers at various times throughout the year.

This family-owned business runs on the enthusiasm and passion to share the Spanish language with the world, bringing together cultures whilst enjoying top quality tuition and student care.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Junior
Online
Private

Our prices for Estudio Sampere include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about Estudio Sampere, Alicante

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Overall school rating of
Estudio Sampere, Alicante
33 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Social activities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (11 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Students 50+ years (18 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Personally, I was lucky with the teachers, it was explained well, but I heard more negative things from other students. The first week I wasn't assigned correctly but you already know that and that was also my fault when I registered. Unfortunately, I had some very absorbing students in my class who made a lot of demands on the teachers and the teachers largely responded to this, which had a negative effect on all the other classmates. All students pay the same amount for lessons, so teachers should manage this better. The excursion we booked was also special, we, the whole group, were simply left standing on the beach in Villajoyosa, without attending all the promised activities and without instructions or a ticket for the return journey to Alicante. All in all, I liked it a lot and benefited from it. Unfortunately, the lessons are very grammar-heavy and the conversation, which is why I want to learn Spanish, is neglected in my opinion.
Disliked
See comment above, it's difficult to take everything apart...
Insider tip: Show up on time, it's annoying for your classmates, if you're late you'll disrupt class.
Review details
Other comments Many thanks to the nice teachers!
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 29. May. 2024 by Madeleine Fäh
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The school is really good both in terms of the type of teaching, which is very varied, and the teachers. They are all very willing to meet every need. Also of note is the excellent location and the cleanliness and general pleasantness of the environment.
Disliked
Nothing to say
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 11. Jul. 2022 by Helen Albertoni
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The school had a nice vibe and everyone was very kind and friendly. My professor is excellent and helped me a lot, not just with Spanish but with the challenges one encounters while living in different country for a month.
Insider tip: Take a trip to Madrid on the high speed train even if for a day. Amazing City.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Ivan is a terrific person and I appreciate all he did for me. Me cae muy bien con Iván
Other comments Very well managed and professional in every way.
Course: One-to-One 20 [Spanish] - 4 weeks
Review date: 26. Feb. 2022 by Ian Messiter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Instructors were well prepared and offered a variety of activities, including readings, grammar exercises, films, open-ended themed conversation, food tastings, and word games.
Disliked
Chairs were uncomfortable after 3 hours . . . need to get more padding please!
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 25 - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Oct. 2024 by Ellen Prokopow
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers were very professional. The teaching aids used not only taught you language and grammar but also the customs and specifically local way of saying things.
Disliked
Some of the classrooms do not have windows and are small. The majority are much better.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great course but 3 hours a day is quite intense - particularly as I was there for 7 weeks.
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 7 weeks
Review date: 29. Feb. 2024 by Amanda Lawrence
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Professionalism of Administration and Teachers very knowledgeable of effective teaching techniques. Personable and able to create a positive learning environment.
Disliked
Nothing. All good.
Review details
Other comments An excellent experience. Thank you.
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Oct. 2024 by Faith Boudreau
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very good methodology and didactics of the very young, very well-qualified teachers ... speak / lecture a lot, very active and in touch with the people.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good teaching, very good methodology and didactics of the teachers, a lot of speaking, very close to the people, very good group size.
Course: Intensive Course 20 [Spanisch] - 1 week
Review date: 1. Aug. 2023 by Cathleen Schröder-Joergens
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers are top, they are committed and motivated. A thousand thanks to Alba, Alma, Daní and Patricia.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Intensive ;)
Course: Intensive Course 30 - 1 week
Review date: 11. Nov. 2024 by Jessica Christina Liebaug-Chapuis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I liked the form of the classes. We had a combination of theory and practical lessons with thema's.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course (20)  - 1 week
Review date: 4. Nov. 2020 by Jerrol Mossel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The atmosphere was very friendly and pleasant. You feel very well looked after at this school.
Disliked
I had two courses. I would rate the 1st course with ‘Elena’ as very good. We were a small, homogeneous group and both the explanations and the writing on the board were very easy to understand. In the second course, the performance level was very far apart, so that the lessons were sluggish and lengthy for me. It was very difficult for Patrizia to do justice to all the students in such a group. She was very nice, but she should get some instruction in blackboard techniques and learn how to write clearly on a blackboard.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 6. Aug. 2024 by Doris Bohnenberger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teaching staff think for you and take time for you. The organization as well.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 28. May. 2024 by Klaus-Michael Ringelhann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The ability of teachers to get us to put effort into our studies.
Disliked
Inform the whole group if a student arrives late due to a special reason. Otherwise it is very disturbing with enrolling students who arrive late every day.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course (20)  - 1 week
Review date: 2. Nov. 2021 by Christine Dovervik
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers were all very nice and helpful.
Review details
Course: Senior Programme  - 1 week
Review date: 3. Oct. 2019 by Monika Schaefer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great learning method. Excellent teachers.
Disliked
Lack activities after the lessons.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 14. Dec. 2021 by Marek Jadlowski
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Flexible and very enthusiastic teachers!
Disliked
Too few books and the classrooms are quite small.
Insider tip: The castle
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 30 [Spanish] - 1 week
Review date: 23. Dec. 2022 by Saskia Born
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Young friendly staff
Disliked
Some of the classrooms are too small, windowless and without ventilation.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: expectations met
Course: Intensive Course 15 [Spanish] - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Dec. 2023 by Helmut Hauser
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Nothing special
Disliked
Nothing special
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 5. Feb. 2024 by Miriam Blum
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Flexiblility
Disliked
The coffee was finished quickly.
Insider tip: There is nothing to be scared of.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 10 - 1 week
Review date: 2. Nov. 2023 by Marta Jarecka
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Estudio Sampere compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 Estudio Sampere AlicanteAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Estudio Sampere

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOFEDELESistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)NAFSAAATSP
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 8:40
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Estudio Sampere and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2000
Legal name/parent company
Estudio Sampere S.A. | Tax registration ID: A78163805

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • 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

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 9
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Additional comment about facilities of school
9 classrooms. Air conditioning. Free WiFi access. Common area. * Terrace.

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 65
Throughout the year: 50
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Minimum age of students
18 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 25%
USA 22%
Netherlands 15%
Switzerland 9%
France 7%
England 6%
Other nationalities 16%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 15%
18-24 years 35%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 15 years higher than in summer.

Information for all courses offered by Estudio Sampere

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
55.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses

Estudio Sampere insurance is compulsory for students who require an entry visa. The cost of the insurance is EUR 40 per week.

Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 19 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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.

Airport transfer

Alicante-Elche Airport:
75 € one way
125 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Alicante.
More details about airports near Alicante and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Alicante page. For flight comparisons to Alicante, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Germany do not require a visa for travelling to Spain and attending a language course.
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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
250 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
15 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing5 km
Diving5 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music5 km
Swimming5 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Culture lessons
- Karaoke

Adults - Paid activities

- Tapas
- Museums
- Full-day excursions

Junior - Free activities

- Watersports
- Volleyball
- Full-day excursions

Junior - Paid activities

Activities are included in junior programmes.

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about Estudio Sampere

  • It is the schools themselves, and not us, who select their staff, so I recommend that you contact them directly.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 16, 2023
  • In this programme students are placed in double rooms, so 2 students per room.
    Astrid, Administration from Estudio Sampere, Alicante - Apr 13, 2023
  • Unfortunately, the school does not offer travel cards or discounts.
    Astrid Libé, Admissions and Enrolments from Estudio Sampere - Oct 11, 2023
  • Group lessons are not possible, but private lessons can be booked for children.
    Astrid Libé, Admissions and Enrolments from Estudio Sampere - Nov 09, 2023
  • In general, you should pay in full for the course you have booked about 3-4 weeks before the start of the course. This is because we need to confirm your place and accommodation in advance, to avoid last-minute cancellations.

    However, if once you start your course, you decide to extend your stay and book more weeks, you can pay little by little, as you book. This way, you will have more flexibility and you can adapt your learning to your pace and needs.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 15, 2024
  • Yes. All the teaching material needed is included in the course fees.
    Laura, Admissions and Enrolments from Estudio Sampere - Jun 19, 2024
  • Bring your own notebook, pens and a dictionary.
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 19, 2024
  • Yes, students are expected to do about an hour of homework every day.
    Laura, Admissions and Enrolments from Estudio Sampere - Jun 19, 2024
  • Estudio Sampere does not offer specific courses for the over 50s. However, they will be happy to accept you on their regular programmes, bearing in mind that the average age of participants is around 25 during the summer.

    We understand that the experience may be different from a specialised course for your age group, but we will ensure that you receive a warm welcome and personalised attention tailored to your educational needs.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 01, 2024
  • Yes, this is possible at an extra cost. Please note that the full board option is subject to availability.
    Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 22, 2024
    • We use AULA books as well as our own material.
      Ana Zájara, Marketing Manager from Estudio Sampere - Nov 25, 2024

FAQ about Estudio Sampere, Alicante

  • Accommodation in schools in Alicante is the same, there is no difference. However, the cost of tuition varies because these are private schools, and each of them sets its own tuition rate.
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 30, 2023
  • You can book the Teen Programme without accommodation, but the activity programme is mandatory. It is not possible to book lessons only in the Teen Programme.
    Laura Sanz, Admissions and Enrolments from Estudio Sampere - Mar 13, 2024
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Alicante-Elche Airport (75 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Estudio Sampere varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One 10) to 9 students (Intensive Course 25)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Estudio Sampere comes from Germany with a 25% representation, followed by students from USA (22%) and Netherlands (15%).
  • Estudio Sampere offers courses from 15 years (Summer Camp for Teens, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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