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#1
SMS Spanish Experience

Average student rating for this school was the best or in the top 20% among all schools in Spain
Adeje

Rating: 5.0

5.03 reviews

Rating: 5.0

5.0		Quality of teaching

Rating: 4.7

4.7		Leisure program
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School currently open

SMS Spanish Experience is located in the fascinating Island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Known as the "Isla de la Eterna Primavera" ("Island of Eternal Spring"), Tenerife boasts an... More

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Intensive Spanish Course 20 - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 8
FREE cancellation
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370€ 354€
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#2
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home in Tenerife

Rating: 5.0

5.02 reviews

Rating: 4.5

4.5		Quality of teaching
Leisure program
Covid-19 Status:
School re-opening on 01 January 2021
Accreditations:
School accredited by ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations) School accredited by UNOSEL (Union Nationale des Organisations de Séjours Linguistiques) School accredited by WYSE/FIYTO (World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confereration)

Over 2000 qualified teachers in 30 countries all over the world are associated with the school organisation. 'Study & Live in your Teacher's Home' offers you the unique opportunity for a... More

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Standard Programme 15 - 15 lessons per week | Max. group size: 1
FREE cancellation
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2380€ 2261€
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#3
FU International Academy

Among the Top 20% most popular Spanish schools in Spain in the last 12 months Organized social activities were rated by students as the best or among the top 20% of all schools in Spain
Puerto de la Cruz

Rating: 4.7

4.722 reviews

Rating: 4.7

4.7		Quality of teaching

Rating: 4.2

4.2		Leisure program
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School accredited by FEDELE (Federacion De Escuelas De Espanol Como Lengua Extranjera) School accredited by Instituto Cervantes School accredited by ISO 9000/9001 (International Organization for Standardization)

FU International Academy opens their doors to international students from two great locations: Puerto de la Cruz (North Tenerife) or in Costa Adeje (South Tenerife). Here you can find... More

Course Categories (12)Accommodation (2)Facilities (24)
Intensive 20 - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 10
FREE cancellation
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379€ 363€
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#4
Canarias Cultural, Santa Cruz

Among the Top 20% most popular Spanish schools in Spain in the last 12 months

Rating: 4.4

4.4106 reviews

Rating: 4.6

4.6		Quality of teaching

Rating: 3.6

3.6		Leisure program
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Wanting to learn Spanish where it is practically blue skies with the sun shining everyday, then look no further than Tenerife. Tenerife experiences excellent weather throughout the year due... More

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Intensive Spanish Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 8
FREE cancellation
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280€ 266€
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#5
Don Quijote

Rating: 4.3

4.313 reviews

Rating: 4.5

4.5		Quality of teaching

Rating: 3.8

3.8		Leisure program
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School accredited by ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations) School accredited by FEDELE (Federacion De Escuelas De Espanol Como Lengua Extranjera) School accredited by NAFSA (Association of International Educators) School accredited by WYSE/FIYTO (World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confereration) School accredited by CEELE (Calidad en la enseñanza del español Como lengua extranjera)

Located right in the heart of Puerto de la Cruz, Don Quijote Tenerife could not have a better location. With the best beaches, recreational centres, shops, restaurants and cafes all within... More

Course Categories (13)Accommodation (2)Facilities (4)
Intensive 20 - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 8
FREE cancellation
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425€ 406€
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3PHASE Lingua Group

Tenerife Top Training
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The seminar room of 3PHASE Lingua Group is located in the premises of the athlete training centre of Tenerife Top Training in Adeje in the south of Tenerife island.  More

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30-hour language training - 30 lessons per week | Max. group size: 1
FREE cancellation
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2690€ 2556€
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What our students said about Tenerife

Rating: 5/5

5.0

I have visited the island many times, and stayed in several locations, but the Northern part is my favourite. I might move here when I retire.

Annelie
Sweden

Rating: 4/5

4.0

The north is good but the south is bad.

Megumi
Japan

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Tenerife

Canarias Cultural, Santa CruzCanarias Cultural, Santa Cruz

Rating: 4.4

4.4 | 106 reviews

Small classes, educated teachers, friendly atmosphere! I loved it!

26 December 2019
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 27 years

Mario
Germany
SMS Spanish ExperienceSMS Spanish Experience

Rating: 5

5.0 | 3 reviews

Professional teaching, friendly staff, good facilities.

22 November 2019
Course: Intensive Spanish Course 20 - 1 week
Student age: 74 years

Seppo
Finland
Canarias Cultural, Santa CruzCanarias Cultural, Santa Cruz

Rating: 4.4

4.4 | 106 reviews

My teacher Lorenzo is very nice person. I learned a lot from him.
I was a bit confused with the times of school. I only got the info 1 day before. However, it was easy to communicate with the staff. I definetely recommend this school.

10 September 2019
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 28 years

Melissa
Germany
Canarias Cultural, Santa CruzCanarias Cultural, Santa Cruz

Rating: 4.4

4.4 | 106 reviews

Very dedicated teachers full of enthusiasm

24 April 2019
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 72 years

Thomas
Switzerland
FU International AcademyFU International Academy

Rating: 4.7

4.7 | 22 reviews

I liked the FU Café and my teacher. The books were also nicely structured.

22 April 2019
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 0 years

Philippson
Switzerland
FU International AcademyFU International Academy

Rating: 4.7

4.7 | 22 reviews

Fist, the courses and teachers' quality. Then, the school is really well located and sets in pleasant surroundings.

27 February 2019
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Student age: 50 years

Vincente
France
FU International AcademyFU International Academy

Rating: 4.7

4.7 | 22 reviews

Warm welcome! Good teaching team. Nice and qualified director.

25 February 2019
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Student age: 55 years

Patrick
France
Canarias Cultural, Santa CruzCanarias Cultural, Santa Cruz

Rating: 4.4

4.4 | 106 reviews

The friendly staff and that it's a Canary-owned school and mainly Canary teachers

24 January 2019
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 48 years

Barbara
Netherlands
FU International AcademyFU International Academy

Rating: 4.7

4.7 | 22 reviews

The atmosphere and the teachers are great.

27 December 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Student age: 43 years

Malgorzata
Poland
FU International AcademyFU International Academy

Rating: 4.7

4.7 | 22 reviews

Many things :-) Interaction with each other. The helpfulness
The people are extremely helpful and friendly

3 December 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 50 years

Ursula
Switzerland
Canarias Cultural, Santa CruzCanarias Cultural, Santa Cruz

Rating: 4.4

4.4 | 106 reviews

We had a very good and incredibly committed teacher, who also guided excursions.
Friendly, but a little messy organization. Had to remind them to get my language test sent, but it came quickly when I asked for it. My room mate was not allowed to do anything, and ended up in the wrong group according to her. The accommodation was not a student apartment, but I lived with a woman. It worked great, but it would have been nice to know this before arrival. You have to take initiative to schedule your individual classes yourself. I got them all during the last week which was a bit much! Very substandard wifi. Only open during the lessons, so no possibility to use libraries for possible computer access or study. It was a bit of a shame. BUT ... The incredibly hospitable lady I lived with, my dear roommates, the incredibly skilled teacher we had .. made it all worth it !!!!

28 November 2018
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 44 years

Charlotte
Sweden
Canarias Cultural, Santa CruzCanarias Cultural, Santa Cruz

Rating: 4.4

4.4 | 106 reviews

Central location, small groups, prepared teacher.
Very nice impression overall, everything went smoothly.

30 October 2018
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 37 years

Anna
Italy
FU International AcademyFU International Academy

Rating: 4.7

4.7 | 22 reviews

Friendly atmosphere, teachers 'competence, diversity of teaching methods, kindness of the ladies from the reception, adjusting education individually to the needs of students
I would like to thank you for a very pleasant 2 weeks of learning Spanish at FU International Academy.

6 August 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 53 years

Beata
Poland
Canarias Cultural, Santa CruzCanarias Cultural, Santa Cruz

Rating: 4.4

4.4 | 106 reviews

Very friendly staff and small classes

19 March 2018
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 28 years

Lisabel
Germany
FU International AcademyFU International Academy

Rating: 4.7

4.7 | 22 reviews

The cafe/social atmosphere, friendliness of staff & students. Teaching staff made the course enjoyable and encouraged verbal discussions during class which was great for improving confidence in speaking the language.

19 February 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Student age: 34 years

Sivashankari
England UK
Canarias Cultural, Santa CruzCanarias Cultural, Santa Cruz

Rating: 4.4

4.4 | 106 reviews

The school had small classes so the course had almost an individual instruction.

18 September 2017
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 24 years

Judit
Germany
Don QuijoteDon Quijote

Rating: 4.3

4.3 | 13 reviews

Teachers, classmates, after-school activities
Very good school, nice teachers (They were always giving tips about Tenerife.)

14 September 2017
Course: Intensive Plus - 1 week
Student age: 27 years

Tetiana
Ukraine

Key Facts about Tenerife

Tenerife: Here in Spain's tropical paradise you will experience an extremely varied plant-life, large wooded mountains, but also soft golden beaches. The island´s landmark and most popular sight is the snow covered volcano Teide, which reach one of the highest altitudes in Spain.

Population: 223,000

Elevation: 10 m. above sea level

Time zone: +10h. (GMT +0)

Region: Canary Islands, Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.1906 USD)

Tenerife quality of life rating:

Rating: 4.2

4.2 (160 reviews by our former students)

Visa: 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.

High season: February

Low season: May

Average course price per week: 183 €

Cost of Living:
  • Big Mac price (Spain average):3.84 € (20% cheaper than in USA)
    Mains electricity:
    • Plug Type C
    • Plug Type F
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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    Events in TenerifeBest time to take a language course in Tenerife

    February
    Carnival
    Carnival

    February 2021 - March 2021Second-most popular carnival worldwide after Rio de Janeiro, the festivities in Santa Cruz start on the Friday before carnival and end on Ash Wednesday with the traditional burial of the sardine, but begin again on Saturday for Piñata weekend and its outdoor concerts and fireworks.

    What to do in Tenerife

    Concert Hall
    Concert Hall
    Garcia Sanabría Park
    Garcia Sanabría Park
    Basilica of Candelaria
    Basilica of Candelaria
    Los Gigantes Cliff
    Los Gigantes Cliff
    Teide's Peak
    Teide's Peak
    Old Town
    Old Town
    Puerto de la Cruz
    Puerto de la Cruz
    Arona
    Arona
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    Arrival Airports

    Tenerife North (TFN) - 8 km. from Tenerife city center

    Public transportation to city center:

    Every 20 minutes, 7,00 €, 22 minutes.

    Main stops: Aeropuerto Norte, Intercambiador Santa Cruz

    Taxi: 15 €, 12 minutes drive to city center of Tenerife

    Direct international flights from:
    • United Kingdom: London Heathrow
    Tenerife South (TFS) - 56 km. from Tenerife city center

    Public transportation to city center:

    Every 30 minutes, 25,00 €, 70 minutes.

    Main stops: Aeropuerto Tenerife Sur, Intercambiador Santa Cruz

    Taxi: 55 €, 40 minutes drive to city center of Tenerife

    Direct international flights from:
    • United Kingdom: Aberdeen, Belfast International, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Doncaster Sheffield, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow International, Glasgow Prestwick, Leeds Bradford, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Southend, London Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle
    • Ireland: Cork, Dublin, Knock

      FAQ about schools in Tenerife

    • Don Quijote, located in Av Colón, 14 - Puerto de la Cruz, Santa Cruz de Tenerife has been voted as the school with the best location in Tenerife.
    • SMS Spanish Experience was rated highest for quality of teaching.
    • 'Shared apartment' at FU International Academy is the best rated accommodation in Tenerife.
    • You can take courses for just 1 week. For significant progress opt for longer durations. According to a survey of StudyTravel Magazine the average course duration for Spain is 3 weeks.
    • Students rated Tenerife with 4.2 stars out of 5.
    • In Tenerife electricity is 230 Volt and 50 Hz. Plug type C, F.
    • Best airport to arrive to in Tenerife is Tenerife North (8.6 km from city center). Alternative airport: Tenerife South (56.5 km). See information about all arrivals and airport information for Tenerife.
    • In Tenerife the following courses are offered specifically for business Spanish: Business Group, Business One-to-One, Spanish for Tourism.
    • Schools in Tenerife offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: DELE, SIELE.
    • In Tenerife there are course packages where you can learn the following activities: Spanish & Adventure, Spanish & Dancing, Spanish & Diving, Spanish & Surf, Spanish & Arts.
    • See the climate table of Tenerife and the event calendar of Tenerife with events such as Carnival .

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