Best Spanish schools in Tenerife by category
Tenerife Language School Ranking based on student ratings - 8 schools
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Spanish course types in Tenerife
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General Spanish courses
Generic Spanish courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels.- Learn Spanish & Live with Teacher - Tenerife (61)
- Spanish & Culture - Tenerife (30)
- Standard Spanish Course - Tenerife (21)
- Combi: Group + Private - Tenerife (10)
- Small Group (max 6 students) - Tenerife (8)
- Senior (50 plus) - Tenerife (6)
- Travelling Classroom - Tenerife (1)
- Super Intensive Spanish (+35h) - Tenerife (1)
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Private Spanish courses
Private Spanish classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online. -
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Spanish exam preparation courses
Spanish exam preparation courses are available to help students to advance through the Spanish levels and gain an official certificate on completion.- DELE - Tenerife (9)
- SIELE - Tenerife (5)
- Other exams - Tenerife (2)
- TELC - Tenerife (1)
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Spanish plus activity courses
Spanish plus activity courses are available in different combinations, so students can select the option most suitable to their timetable to enjoy their chosen hobby. -
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Business Spanish courses
Private or group business classes teach the Spanish terminology in a general business environment or specialise in a particular field of interest. -
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Junior Spanish courses
Junior Spanish courses are available as a day course or as a package with accommodation and activities included. These are often divided into two age ranges; children and teens. -
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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.
Tenerife ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Tenerife
What our students said about Tenerife
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.
Germany
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").
Germany
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.
England UK
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.
Sweden
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.
Germany
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.
Sweden
Very good place to study in summer with pleasant temperatures. For young people, the nightlife is missing but I liked it.
Spain
I lived in Puerto de la Cruz and the rating refers to this city. I was only "sightseeing" in Santa Cruz and La Laguna.
Austria
Puerto de la Cruz - very nice and green, always a bit of wind, location perfect, very friendly people
Germany
It is great but a lot of people working in cafes and restaurants are trying to cheat on bills
Poland
The lack of a beach in the city is partially replaced by Parque Marítimo
Slovakia
Beautiful island, many interesting places to discover, great nature
Germany
The island is great for warm weather, walking, landscapes and food.
England UK
Streets and squares are often dirty, dog poop, litter....
Germany
I have a preference for Lanzarote that I already knew
France
I speak for Adeje and the island. Very beautiful.
Germany
Puerto de la Cruz is a nice place to stay.
Calm, with good groceries and gastronomy.
Italy
The north is good but the south is bad.
Japan
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Tenerife
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
Very likeable teachers, competent, friendly, solution-oriented, humorous
3 April 2023
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 64 years
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
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
The teachers and the entire organization of the school.
5 December 2022
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 60 years
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
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
Super organised, very good teachers, very good lessons! Simply great!!!
5 September 2022
Course: Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 53 years
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
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
Very friendly contact persons and teachers. Class atmosphere super pleasant.
23 May 2022
Course: Intensive Course 10 - 1 week
Student age: 46 years
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
School café
Nice teachers
Afternoon activities
Nice rooms
Lessons with good books
21 February 2022
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 54 years
Very good organized, professional and kind teachers , wonderful host family!
14 February 2022
Course: Intensive Course 10 - 5 weeks
Student age: 0 years
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
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
Information about Tenerife
- Warm all year round.
- Economic budget choice.
- Great range of landscape - sandy beaches and mountain ranges.
- Good base for island hopping.
- Very touristy throughout the year.
- Hard to mix with the locals.
Key Facts about Tenerife
- Big Mac price (Spain average):
4.45 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Tenerife
What to do in Tenerife
Arrival airports
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
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
- My son wants to do a Spanish course and surf for 2 weeks in Tenerife by himself. He also needs accommodation and is 17 years old. What do you recommend?“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
- What is the best language school for adults in Tenerife?SMS Spanish Experience has received the best overall rating in Tenerife.Which Spanish school in Tenerife has the best location?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.Which school offers the best accommodation in Tenerife?'Shared Apartment' at FU International Academy is the best rated accommodation in Tenerife.How did students rate Tenerife compared to other cities?Students rated Tenerife with 4.2 stars out of 5.What is the best airport to arrive to in Tenerife?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.Are the departures individual or group?“Departures are always individual, neither we nor the schools organise group departures.”Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant Italian from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 08, 2023Will the child arriving at the airport find his eventual family or is he accompanied by someone?“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, 2023I am looking for a Spanish course for a 10-year-old child in Tenerife. Do you have any options?“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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