3 language schools in Bilbao from 221€ for a 1 week Spanish course
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How our students rated their experience in Bilbao
4.3
Overall attractiveness of Bilbao
26 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in BilbaoNightlife
4.5
Friendliness of locals
4.7
Interesing things to do
5.0
Geographic setting
4.7
Public transport
5.0
Climate
4.0
Cleanliness
4.7
Affordability
4.7
Shopping
4.7
Safety
5.0
What our students said about Bilbao
Interesting city, worth seeing at least once. A week allows you to get around it. Be careful with the Basque climate, which is easily rainy.
5.0Philippe France
The city has a great atmosphere, great bridges, vibrancy.
4.0Vera Germany
Fantastic city, must have visiting.
3.0Malgorzata Poland
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Bilbao

Location, book.
Too much exercises, not enough conversation and activities.
21 October 2024
Course: General Spanish Course 23 - 1 week
Student age: 55 years
4.0| 4 reviews
Malgorzata Instituto Hemingway

Excellent teacher, small group (3 students of uniform level)
15 October 2024
Course: General Spanish Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 62 years
4.0| 4 reviews
PhilippeInstituto Hemingway
Information about Bilbao
Why Bilbao? Bilbao is an undiscovered treasure of the north of Spain. It is a
fascinating city surrounded by stunning mountains and beaches. It attracts
an increasing number of tourists due to its cultural attractions, the
highlight of which is the Guggenheim museum. However, there is much more to
see and do in Bilbao with a selection of museums, sports, shopping and
cultural events.
Key Facts about Bilbao
Population: M
346,000
Time zone: +11h. (GMT +1)
Region: Basque Country, Bizkaia
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.1203 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term Spanish courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 05 May 2025 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Spain in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Spain on the official website - Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Union Europea y Cooperacion.
High season: August
Low season: May
Average course price per week: 204 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
- Price index excluding rent: 74* (26% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 52* (48% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:66* (34% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Spain average):
4.26 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Q&A - Questions about Spanish courses and schools in Bilbao
- Which organisations are all involved in booking such a language course?“The parties involved in your booking are the school and us as the agency.
LanguageCourse.Net is a platform for language courses. We work with a huge number of schools around the world, for many different languages, and list all the information on our website, making it much easier to choose. Furthermore, we also often have the possibility to give an extra discount on the tuition fee and can offer you a free online self-study course for 1 month. And of course our very good cancellation conditions and you can always reach me for questions about the schools. We are happy to help you!”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - May 06, 2024Do you offer Senior Course in Bilbao?“Unfortunately not. However, I can offer private courses 1 to 1. You can also attend group courses.”Melanie Besnard, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 20, 2023