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8 Spanish Language Schools in Tenerife - Ranking 2023

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Best Spanish schools in Tenerife by category

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years
Canarias Cultural, Santa Cruz
Students < 18 years
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(4)
TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
SMS Spanish Experience
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Students 30-49 years
SMS Spanish Experience
Students 30-49 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(4)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students 50+ years
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students all ages
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
Canarias Cultural, Santa Cruz
Quality of teaching
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(111)
TOP Rated by
Leisure programme
SMS Spanish Experience
Leisure programme
4.2

Rating: 4.2

(13)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Location of school
Don Quijote
Location of school
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(21)

Tenerife Language School Ranking based on student ratings - 8 schools

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Tenerife ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Tenerife

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Tenerife
212 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Tenerife
Nightlife
3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Geographic setting
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Public transport
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Climate
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Cleanliness
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Affordability
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Shopping
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Safety
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

What our students said about Tenerife

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Tenerife is versatile and with the Teide you have almost all climatic zones on the island. Santa Cruz has a great big city character and you can find everything you can expect. The rural areas above the coast are relatively densely built up. A lot of industry and energy systems can be found on the south coast. In this respect, Puerto de la Cruz is the ideal place.

Manfred
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

I'm not particularly interested in Puerto de La Cruz and I don't perceive it "as a city". The small historic centre still has flair and I like it. But I travelled to this tourist stronghold exclusively because of the course. (I like Tenerife's capital Santa Cruz very much "as a city").

Ulrike
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Tenerife has a lot more to offer than beaches but if you want sun in winter it’s best to go to the south of the island as Puerto de la Cruz has a lot of clouds and rain. You can catch a local bus to the southern resorts at weekends for GBP 10 return.

Liz
England UK
5.0

Rating: 5/5

I have been a frequent visitor to the island and the town of Puerto de la Cruz has become my favorite. The island is so beautiful and there are so many places to visit that are also culturally interesting.

Annelie
Sweden
5.0

Rating: 5/5

My assessment was of the town of Adeje, which could desperately do with a pedestrian zone. Tenerife's south is very crowded with tourists in November.

Anette
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

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
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Very good place to study in summer with pleasant temperatures. For young people, the nightlife is missing but I liked it.

Erika
Spain
3.0

Rating: 3/5

I lived in Puerto de la Cruz and the rating refers to this city. I was only "sightseeing" in Santa Cruz and La Laguna.

Brigitta
Austria
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Puerto de la Cruz - very nice and green, always a bit of wind, location perfect, very friendly people

Ulrike
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

It is great but a lot of people working in cafes and restaurants are trying to cheat on bills

Agnieszka
Poland
4.0

Rating: 4/5

The lack of a beach in the city is partially replaced by Parque Marítimo

Ján
Slovakia
1.0

Rating: 1/5

Beautiful island, many interesting places to discover, great nature

Lisa
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

The island is great for warm weather, walking, landscapes and food.

Robert
England UK
3.0

Rating: 3/5

Streets and squares are often dirty, dog poop, litter....

Monika
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

I have a preference for Lanzarote that I already knew

Pierre
France
5.0

Rating: 5/5

I speak for Adeje and the island. Very beautiful.

Denis
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Puerto de la Cruz is a nice place to stay.

Halldór Ó.
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Calm, with good groceries and gastronomy.

Larisa
Italy
4.0

Rating: 4/5

The north is good but the south is bad.

Megumi
Japan

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Tenerife

FU International Academy

The teachers are super friendly and helpful. Especially the extra lessons on speaking at 30 intensive were very helpful.

17 April 2023
Course: Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 21 years

4.6

Rating: 4.6

| 43 reviews
Don Quijote

Very likeable teachers, competent, friendly, solution-oriented, humorous

3 April 2023
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 64 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 23 reviews
Don Quijote

The quality of teaching material and the teacher.
Good quality of teaching material

27 February 2023
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 69 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 23 reviews
Halldór Ó.Don Quijote
FU International Academy

The atmosphere at the school, the teaching itself and the teachers.
It would be super if the school could also set up a 50Plus course in the A1 and A2 beginners' section. For us old people, it's just too fast with the sudden variations of topics within a lesson (clothes, long-distance travel, shopping, health, song lyrics, telephoning, doctor's appointment, leisure and party planning and Spanish social life/history...) or in the video quiz game (English-Spanish). Because at A2 level, grammar still demands extreme attention. The rapid changes of topics are mainly intended for young people to prevent boredom through variety. For us older people, the resulting required broad vocabulary is more of a burden. I, for one, am no longer able to learn 30-40 new words a day to be able to follow the lessons.

30 January 2023
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 69 years

4.6

Rating: 4.6

| 43 reviews
Canarias Cultural, Santa Cruz

The teachers and the entire organization of the school.

5 December 2022
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 60 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 113 reviews
SMS Spanish Experience

All teachers are super friendly and cheerful. Good preparation, good equipment in the classrooms, nice small learning group with many "residents".
Truly outstanding friendliness

21 November 2022
Course: Intensive Course 10 - 2 weeks
Student age: 65 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 17 reviews
SMS Spanish Experience

They are trying their best to accommodate the students! I would have liked to receive the full programme earlier so that I could react accordingly.

7 November 2022
Course: Intensive Course 10 - 1 week
Student age: 63 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 17 reviews
FU International Academy

Super organised, very good teachers, very good lessons! Simply great!!!

5 September 2022
Course: Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 53 years

4.6

Rating: 4.6

| 43 reviews
Don Quijote

Once Salome came back, the lessons were more structured. But all the teachers were very nice and helpful, I was able to benefit a lot and would recommend the school to others.
I would do it again

26 July 2022
Course: Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 61 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 23 reviews
FU International Academy

The school has excellent teachers, and the administration is always eager to help. I learned a lot, it was fun. I highly recommend it, muchas gracias.
Well structured, lessons are challenging and successful

23 May 2022
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 56 years

4.6

Rating: 4.6

| 43 reviews
SMS Spanish Experience

Very friendly contact persons and teachers. Class atmosphere super pleasant.

23 May 2022
Course: Intensive Course 10 - 1 week
Student age: 46 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 17 reviews
Canarias Cultural, Santa Cruz

The school is quite centrally located
I would not recommend the school to others

7 March 2022
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 22 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 113 reviews
FU International Academy

School café
Nice teachers
Afternoon activities
Nice rooms
Lessons with good books


21 February 2022
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 54 years

4.6

Rating: 4.6

| 43 reviews
SMS Spanish Experience

Very good organized, professional and kind teachers , wonderful host family!

14 February 2022
Course: Intensive Course 10 - 5 weeks
Student age: 0 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 17 reviews
FU International Academy

I can highly recommend FU International. I booked for two weeks but stayed an extra week because I was making good progress with the excellent teacher Laura. Classes are small, my first was seven students and the next two four. The subject matter was at the appropriate level for me but I noticed the college was flexible and would move students up mid week. The lessons are well planned with a test at the end of the week to identify any weak areas. The teachers encourage students to speak using a range of games and scenarios. Above all, for me aged 60+, the mix of ages because of the professional qualifications it offers means older students do not feel out of place.
I really liked the free breakfast every Monday on the lovely - usually sunny - terrace because it was a chance to socialise and meet other students on the first day. Plus the food is excellent!

3 December 2021
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 71 years

4.6

Rating: 4.6

| 43 reviews
Don Quijote

Teachers were competent and very helpful, school is located in a great place

22 September 2021
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Student age: 44 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 23 reviews
AgnieszkaDon Quijote

Information about Tenerife

Why 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.
What we like about Tenerife
  • Warm all year round.
  • Economic budget choice.
  • Great range of landscape - sandy beaches and mountain ranges.
  • Good base for island hopping.
What we dislike about Tenerife
  • Very touristy throughout the year.
  • Hard to mix with the locals.

Key Facts about Tenerife

Population:   205,000
Elevation: 10 m. above sea level
Time zone: +10h. (GMT +0)
Region: Canary Islands, Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0726 USD)
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.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (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: January
Low season: May
Average course price per week: 177 €
Cost of Living:
  • Big Mac price (Spain average): 4.45 €
    (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type F
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz

Weather in Tenerife

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Hours of Sunshine
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Water Temperature
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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, 22 minutes.

Main stops: Aeropuerto Norte, Intercambiador Santa Cruz

Taxi: 12 minutes drive to city center of Tenerife

Tenerife South (TFS) - 56 km. from Tenerife city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 30 minutes, 70 minutes.

Main stops: Aeropuerto Tenerife Sur, Intercambiador Santa Cruz

Taxi: 40 minutes drive to city center of Tenerife

Public transportation in Tenerife

Q&A - Questions and answers about Tenerife

  • FU International Academy offers intensive + surf lessons. The minimum age of students is 16 in this school so that's perfect! How many Spanish lessons per week would he like to follow? The school also offers an airport transfer both ways from/to Tenerife South Airport. As he is 17 years old his only accommodation option at FU is a homestay family. Homestay is the option that I recommend for a true, full-on immersion experience and if you include either full or half board, then you also get to keep practicing around the dinner table, learning much more about the culture and traditions than you would otherwise. Contact us if you have more questions or if you need help booking the trip. We'll be happy to assist you.
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2023

FAQ about courses in Tenerife

  • SMS Spanish Experience has received the best overall rating 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.
  • 'Shared Apartment' at FU International Academy is the best rated accommodation in Tenerife.
  • Students rated Tenerife with 4.2 stars out of 5.
  • 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.
  • Departures are always individual, neither we nor the schools organise group departures.
    Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant Italian from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 08, 2023
  • It depends on the age of the child. If the child is under 18, it is advisable (if not obligatory for many schools) to include the transfer to and from the airport, and there will be a school representative waiting for him/her and accompanying him/her to the family. If, on the other hand, the child is at least 18 years old, the transfer is not compulsory but recommended only if the plane arrives after 19:00 - 20:00, depending on the time of year. In this case, there is nothing to prevent you from also making arrangements with the host family to meet them or some member of the family at the airport.
    Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant Italian from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 08, 2023
  • Yes, in the months of July and August, the school SMS Spanish Experience in Tenerife offers a Junior Programme for students between 4 to 16 years old. The course includes lessons only, taught in a play-based methodology but in an effective way.
    Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Aug 01, 2022

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