Best Spanish schools in San Sebastian by category
San Sebastian Language School Ranking based on student ratings - 10 schools
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Spanish course types in San Sebastian
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General Spanish courses
Conventional adult Spanish courses come in a range of styles such as general courses, intensive courses, combination courses and long term courses. -
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Private Spanish courses
Private Spanish package courses can be taken either individually or with a friend who holds the same Spanish level. Packages can be taken alone or with a general Spanish course. -
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Spanish plus activity courses
In some cases, general Spanish courses can be combined with an after class interest. Possible activities include hobbies, cultural events or creative programmes. -
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Spanish exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different Spanish exams, which are designed for completion of a specific Spanish level or for particular admission purposes. -
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Junior Spanish courses
Spanish lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions. -
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Business Spanish courses
Learn how to shape your use of the Spanish language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations. -
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Specialty courses Spanish
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the Spanish options students can take in the Specialty category. -
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Work & Study Spanish programmes
Offered as a combination of Spanish classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields.
San Sebastian ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in San Sebastian
What our students said about San Sebastian
The city is simply gorgeous! Nestled in a mountain landscape, with three beaches right in the centre. The sea offers many activities such as surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddling or swimming. The nightlife was also great, there are lots of young people and there's actually something going on every night, especially on Friday and Saturday, of course. The prices for beer and wine seemed very reasonable to me (about 1€ for a glass of beer, 1.50€ for a glass of wine), but you had to pay more for food. Overall, the locals made a very open and warm-hearted impression on me, and it was fun to talk to them once a week at the "intercambio de las lenguas".
Germany
We had heavy rain every day. We could see the potential of the city, which is beautiful in parts but walking outside we got soaked all the time ..even with umbrellas. Very unpleasant weather and although we were very unlucky I would never again visit this part of northern Spain in November.
Netherlands
It’s quite a rainy city but a good size. I found a jazz club and three bars with open mike sessions to play in and a guitar school which were all within walking distance.
Australia
What's up with the restaurant waiters? They are very rude and the service is usually quite slow and bad. :) Everybody else was very friendly.
Finland
Really great city. A good size with friendly locals and really great food and culture.
Ireland
I love the city. In September 2019 the weather was perfect.
Poland
I would definitely recommend San Sebastián to others.
Nice small city, more attractive thanks to the ocean.
France
Very nice attractive city and good shopping.
France
What school directors said about San Sebastian
Urban beaches,spectacular hills surroundings,cultural tradition (Basque culture) and long traditio gastronomy.Safe city and all in a walking distance.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in San Sebastian
The teachers and staff were welcoming and friendly. The teachers were professional and the content appropriate. The location of the school was perfect.
16 May 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 57 years
The teachers are friendly and excellent
11 April 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 66 years
Teachers were attentive, the reception was great, and the methods were diversified.
20 February 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years
The welcome, the dynamism and the professionalism of the teachers.
22 August 2022
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 6 weeks
Student age: 65 years
Super small group and homogeneous in age
22 June 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 63 years
The teachers respond to the students individually and the subject matter is interesting.
7 December 2021
Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeks
Student age: 23 years
I like the friendly atmosphere and nice teachers.
11 November 2019
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 56 years
Good teachers. Lots of interaction.
Friendly people and great location.
26 June 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 50 years
The overall feeling of home was good. The teachers were also polite.
Both teachers and staff were kind.
1 December 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 47 years
The instructors.
The overall environment is very comfortable.
5 November 2018
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 41 years
The atmosphere is nice and cool! The young and dynamic teachers are very friendly
29 October 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 60 years
The situation and the kindness of the teachers, young and cool
We will hopefully be back in 2019, but 2 weeks this time ...
29 October 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 65 years
The teachers and the people at the reception were very kind. You will receive a homely atmosphere.
29 October 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 28 years
The skilled teachers and the neighbourhood
The book was not good at all. We got loose sheets that the teachers copied for us.
13 September 2018
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 60 years
So friendly, very encouraging, teachers very experienced in helping adults in learning Spanish. A nice mix of teaching styles.
I want to go back!
24 August 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 57 years
The teachers were brilliant and the small class sizes meant you had plenty of opportunities to speak and ask questions. The general atmosphere of the school was warm and friendly and it was very easy to get to know everyone and make some friends!
Overall I had a great two weeks in San Sebastián thanks to the great staff at El Aula Azul who made everyone feel so welcome. The only very minor complaint I had is that some of the classes did not have air conditioning and could get quite hot on some days (although generally in San Sebastián that isn't a problem!). Overall though that didn't ruin my experience at all though and I'd highly recommend the school. Hopefully I'll be back next year!
13 August 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 21 years
I liked the learning groups, that the groups were not too big and the teachers were really good
I liked smaller groups better than bigger. Could talk a bit more in class.
3 August 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 30 years
The quality of the B2 lessons is very high with a lot of variation and at a great pace. I had two different teachers with different approaches, which worked great. The division into language levels is well organised.
The organization is somewhat chaotic, especially on the starting day.
2 August 2018
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 0 years
Information about San Sebastian
Key Facts about San Sebastian
- Big Mac price (Spain average):
4.45 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in San Sebastian
What to do in San Sebastian
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 75 minutes.
Main stops: Airport Loiu Bilbao, San Sebastián
Taxi: 20 minutes drive to city center of San Sebastian
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 25 minutes.
Main stops: San Sebastián Airport EAS - Irún, Gros - San Sebastián
Every 5 minutes, 70 minutes.
Main stops: Biarritz Aéroport, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Hendaye, San Sebastián
Taxi: 60 minutes drive to city center of San Sebastian
Public transportation to city center:
Taxi: 75 minutes drive to city center of San Sebastian
Q&A - Questions and answers about San Sebastian
- Is there a metro in San Sebastián?“Yes, there is a relatively modern metro called "TOPO" in San Sebastián with 2 lines, 21 stops and a route length of 29.8 KM.”Martin Zakostelecky, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023My son and a friend would like to obtain a DELE A2 certificate. They have no knowledge of the Spanish language yet. What does the learning path look like for them?“It is important that they build basic knowledge in general Spanish courses before they can start the DELE exam preparation. The minimum level for which a DELE exam can be taken is A2. For this level you must have followed intensive Spanish lessons for about 3 months.
A DELE exam preparation course is usually around 4 weeks. So they could do the following to get DELE A2:
- 2 months Intensive Course 20 (on its own or combined with private lessons for faster progress, conversation, surfing, etc.)
- 1 month Intensive Course 20 + DELE private lessons exam preparation.”Robin R. Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - May 04, 2022FAQ about courses in San Sebastian
- What is the best language school for adults in San Sebastian?El Aula Azul has received the best overall rating in San Sebastian.Which Spanish school in San Sebastian has the best location?El Aula Azul, located in Calle San Martín Nº 50, Centro has been voted as the school with the best location in San Sebastian.How did students rate San Sebastian compared to other cities?Students rated San Sebastian with 4.8 stars out of 5.What is the best airport to arrive to in San Sebastian?Best airport to arrive to in San Sebastian is San Sebastián (15.7 km from city center). Alternative airports: Biarritz Pays Basque (40.4 km), Bilbao (75.7 km). See information about all arrivals and airport information for San Sebastian.What type of business Spanish courses are offered in San Sebastian?In San Sebastian the following courses are offered specifically for business Spanish: Business Spanish Private.Can the DELE course (Intensive 20 + DELE private lessons) be combined with surfing?“Unfortunately not. The individual DELE lessons and the surf course take place at the same time (around 15:00 in the afternoon). The school can maybe recommend to you a surfing school who can give classes to you later in the day, or in the weekend.”Robin R. Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 04, 2022
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