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22 Spanish Language Schools in Valencia - Ranking 2023

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How our students rated their experience in Valencia

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Valencia
470 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Valencia
Nightlife
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Geographic setting
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Public transport
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Climate
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Cleanliness
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Affordability
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Shopping
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Safety
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

What our students said about Valencia

5.0

Rating: 5/5

I felt safe in Valencia at any time of the day or night, whether in the park, on the beach or in the city. In the 4 weeks I only met 1 unfriendly person - they must have moved! Otherwise I only got to know friendly and helpful people. For those who like it warm, like me, August is perfect. You can safely leave long trousers and sweaters at home. Even at night it is still pleasantly warm. Cycle paths run through the whole city, so that you can explore and traverse them by city bike (Valenbisi). The Turia, the green river bed, also invites you to cycle and / or linger. The city of arts and sciences is always worth a detour, especially for architecture lovers. With the changing light conditions there are always new perspectives to discover. I was also enthusiastic about the countless graffiti works of art that run through the whole city, but especially in the El Carmen district. Here you can drift for hours, from one street to the next and always discover something new. And the nightlife ... for me always something very special to dance on the beach or under the starry sky, therefore an absolute recommendation Umbracle (Fridays) and Marina Club (Wednesdays).

Sybille
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

I cannot comment on nightlife as we went for walks in the afternoons until early evenings and never at night. We had a nice apartment with a balcony, where we prepared our meals,. We spent our evenings doing our homework :), reading, talking, drinking wine, watching Spanish and Latin-American movies on Netflix etc.

Ulrike
Germany
3.0

Rating: 3/5

Concrete town, little greenery, dogs walk and poop on the cobblestones, some clean up after them, some don't.... The beach is about an hour's walk from the centre, but transport seems to work well. Hot and humid climate in summer, hard to tolerate without air conditioning in the room.

Patrycja
Poland
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Valencia is bigger than I thought it would be. Spanish people are very nice, there are many possibilities to eat something good. The sea is great there! The only problem with the city is that it is relatively dirty. :( Public transportation is also okay.

Judit
Hungary
5.0

Rating: 5/5

I've never felt safe in a city myself (even at night). Lots to do and most sights / restaurants are not expensive, unless of course you go to the tourist squares such as Plaza Reina or Plaza Virgin.

Jari
Netherlands
4.0

Rating: 4/5

A youthful city suitable for standard holidays and study holidays. There is plenty to do and little to get bored of, if you let yourself be swept away by the Valencia lifestyle.

Silvia
Italy
5.0

Rating: 5/5

The city is not as safe as it seems. An attempt was made to steal money from a "classmate" from her backpack. She also witnessed a personal attack on a woman on the bus.

Edeltraut
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

I like Barcelona better. We were unlucky with the weather; three days with rain in spring. There was a lot of construction and the waterfront area is not very pretty.

Cecilia
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

A charming city with a beautiful old town, a wonderful beach, very tasty paella and the Turia Park on the drained river bed, which meanders through the city.

Dorothea
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Very nice city to stay even for a longer time. But if you want to learn Spanish, the use of the two official languages can be confusing.

Annette
Germany
3.0

Rating: 3/5

Sometimes the high humidity bothered me a bit (even in October). With a cooler breeze it was very pleasant. The beach is beautiful!

Eva
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

A lovely city, has everything! Culture, delicious food, cozy old center, great cycling, beautiful beaches and very friendly people!

Renate
Spain
3.0

Rating: 3/5

Valencia is certainly a city that offers a lot and where there is plenty to do. Historically interesting.

Carmen
Netherlands
5.0

Rating: 5/5

I choose it to live in, it's a great city, but nightlife is not my thing so I cannot reply to that one.

James
Spain
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Simply a great city that has everything but is not as overcrowded as Barcelona, for example.

Norbert
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Nightlife is absolutely amazing in Valencia (the best clubs are MYA and Marina Beach Club).

Victoria Ursula
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Beautiful city! Lots to see and do in terms of culture, nightlife, dining and shopping.

Margreeth
Spain
4.0

Rating: 4/5

A very cozy city with lots of green...parks etc....Very good bus connections

Monika
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

It's the perfect size and so easy to get around. So much to do for all ages.

Justin
Ireland
5.0

Rating: 5/5

nice!! but some clubs are very expensive. luckily there were special offers

Eva
Germany

What school directors said about Valencia

César Ribas

It is the 3.biggest city of Spain, a big city with small town feeling

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Valencia

Route 66 Idiomas

Very competent and friendly teachers! The location in the middle of the old town is also nice.

6 March 2023
Course: Intensive Language Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 71 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 62 reviews
El Carmen Spanish School

The location of the school is good, it is right in the centre.

6 February 2023
Course: Pro Intensive Spanish (20) - 3 weeks
Student age: 26 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 40 reviews
El Rincón del Tándem

Irene is a great teacher. She managed to well balance the different levels of the students, making the lessons good for everyone. 5 stars for her!

23 January 2023
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 49 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 13 reviews
El Rincón del Tándem

The school activities were great to me

16 January 2023
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 51 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 13 reviews
El Carmen Spanish School

Nice and good teacher Toni Fernández. Good structure of the lesson. Clear explanation and enthusiastic.

19 December 2022
Course: Extensive General Spanish (6) - 1 week
Student age: 73 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 40 reviews
El Carmen Spanish School

Great school & teachers, well organised, very friendly and a good atmosphere. Great location, in a good neighborhood. Toni & Eve ( my teachers) just fantastic.

21 November 2022
Course: Pro Intensive Spanish (20) - 2 weeks
Student age: 63 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 40 reviews
El Rincón del Tándem

everything was perfect: - the preparation and professionalism of the teachers - speech-oriented education - the size of the school - the teacher's support (thank you Sonia!) and sensitivity towards the students - mixed composition of students (no nation dominated) - age of students (25-60) - the motivation of the group - relationships developed within the group - programs organized by the school - the place (in the center of Ruzafa - the best place) - the dynamics of the hours

21 November 2022
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 56 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 13 reviews
El Rincón del Tándem

Very friendly, the teachers were very good. Strong focus on talking, using learned structures and verb tenses, not going too fast. But the school is small, so I'm not sure that they can manage to hold many classes of different grades simultaneously.
Very nice atmosphere, young school, impressive teaching approach.

31 October 2022
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 77 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 13 reviews
El Carmen Spanish School

The teacher is amazing. He's up to date when it comes to our knowledge and always tries to make the classes interactive. It's fun to join David's classes.

9 October 2022
Course: Pro Intensive Spanish (20) - 4 weeks
Student age: 27 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 40 reviews
Don Quijote

Positive nice teacher and nice people.

26 September 2022
Course: Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 58 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 23 reviews
Taronja

I liked the teachers. Especially Salva. Very energetic, patient, pleasant, tactful and respectful. At first it was hard to immediately switch to speaking, the first week I think it was a failure, but then I started to speak. Thanks to the school and of course the students in my study group with whom I interacted outside of school. Therefore, 2 weeks is not enough, a month would have been fine. Those were very busy and happy days.

26 September 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 37 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 120 reviews
ZhannaTaronja
El Carmen Spanish School

Nice neighbourhood nice teachers, good and professional lesson.
School is recommended, mixed audience and nice employees.

26 September 2022
Course: Pro Intensive Spanish (20) - 3 weeks
Student age: 48 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 40 reviews
El Carmen Spanish School

The rooms are fine. Teaching excellent in the first 2 weeks, good in the 3rd week.

22 September 2022
Course: Pro Intensive Spanish (20) - 3 weeks
Student age: 61 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 40 reviews
El Rincón del Tándem

I felt welcome right away and learned a lot in just one week. The teachers are great and there is a great atmosphere in the class!

17 September 2022
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 23 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 13 reviews
AIP Language Institute

Well organised, many additional offers such as tests and assessments, friendly staff

6 September 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 58 years

4.6

Rating: 4.6

| 31 reviews
El Carmen Spanish School

Classes were top, the teacher Sara and teacher David were great!
Just one more comment: WiFi was unfortunately quite bad in the language school.

29 August 2022
Course: Pro Intensive Spanish (20) - 2 weeks
Student age: 37 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 40 reviews
Taronja

Very useful and engaging teaching mode. Clearly I will only speak for my own level: I appreciated the choice, in the C1 class, of the conversation mode preferred to the standard purely didactic teaching mode. Dynamic and passionate teachers. Fresh and international environment. No dress code or restrictions. Adequate lesson times, with breaks and taking into account the academic quarter-hour.

22 August 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 27 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 120 reviews
SilviaTaronja
AIP Language Institute

Despite having sent an enquiry about the possibility of accommodation on a particular date and having received a positive reply, after a few days I received information that it was impossible, which meant that I had to look for other accommodation two days before and one day after in a flat shared with the school.

9 August 2022
Course: Super Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 27 years

4.6

Rating: 4.6

| 31 reviews
Hispania, escuela de español

My teacher!! The concept, the diversity.
very motivated, motivating teachers

27 June 2022
Course: General Spanish Intensive Plus - Morning - 4 weeks
Student age: 19 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 92 reviews
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Information about Valencia

Why Valencia? Valencia, set in the midst of orange groves is famed for its large fruit ...
and vegetable market. The city is also a popular tourist resort with beaches a short distance from the city centre. Other attractions in Spain's 3rd largest city include the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia's cathedral and the Fallas, a major festival held annually in March. Valencia is also turning into a world-class yachting centre.
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What we like about Valencia
  • Fantastic local cuisine.
  • Fabulous weather.
  • Quieter beaches than other popular Spanish beach cities.
  • Lots of local festivals.
What we dislike about Valencia
  • The summer is very humid.
  • Nightlife is not as vibrant as in other larger Spanish cities.

Key Facts about Valencia

Population:   790,000
Elevation: 15 m. above sea level
Time zone: +11h. (GMT +1)
Region: Valencia, Província de València
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0617 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 01-12-2022 (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: August
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 187 €
Average course price per week (Low season): 169 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Student price index excluding rent:61* (39% cheaper than New York)
  • Student price index including rent:42* (59% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:50* (50% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (Spain average): 4.49 €
    (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type F
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz

Weather in Valencia

Climate Table
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Midday Temperature
Night-time Temperature
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40 °F45 °F50 °F55 °F60 °F65 °F70 °F75 °F80 °F85 °F90 °FTemperature in °F
Hours of Sunshine
4.95.86.17.18.28.79.897.66.354.8
Water Temperature
55.4 °F55.4 °F55.4 °F59 °F62.6 °F68 °F75.2 °F77 °F73.4 °F69.8 °F62.6 °F59 °F
Rainfall
36mm32mm35mm37mm34mm23mm9mm19mm51mm74mm51mm52mm

Events in Valencia

Best time to take a language course in Valencia
March
Las Fallas
Las Fallas

15 March 2023 - 19 March 2023The Fallas are loud, artistic, political, beautiful and fiery. Massive satirical sculptures of wood and papier maché fill the streets and are burnt at midnight on the last day. Pyrotechnics & firecrackers, period clothing, bullfighting, and marching bands bring in huge crowds every year.

June
The night of Saint Joan
The night of Saint Joan

23 June 2023The shortest night of the year is a magical moment in Valencia where fire and water come together to work spells that enchant one and all. The city supplies the wood and the citizens head down to the beaches, build bonfires, enjoy the fireworks and celebrate until the dawn.

October
October 9th
October 9th

09 October 2023This is the official Day of the Valencian Community commemorating the liberation of the city from the Moors. There are concerts, fireworks, parades and the pièce de résistance is the entrance parade of the Moors and Christians - a reconstruction of the city's surrender to the Christians.

What to do in Valencia

Catedral
Catedral
Quart Towers
Quart Towers
The Market
The Market
Museum of Rice
Museum of Rice
Turia Gardens
Turia Gardens
Central Market
Central Market
The Serranos Towers
The Serranos Towers
Assut de l'Or Bridge
Assut de l'Or Bridge
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Arrival airports

Valencia (VLC) - 9 km. from Valencia city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 10 minutes, 20 minutes.

Main stops: Valencia Airport, Xativa

Every 20 minutes, 25 minutes.

Main stops: Valencia Airport, Valencia - Ramón y Cajal-Cervantes

Taxi: 10 minutes drive to city center of Valencia

Alicante Elche (ALC) - 132 km. from Valencia city center

Public transportation to city center:

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Every 20 minutes, 195 minutes.

Main stops: Alicante Airport, Salamanca - Adif + Alacant-Terminal, Valencia Estacio del Nord

Every 60 minutes, 210 minutes.

Main stops: Alicante Airport, Benidorm + Benidorm, Valencia

Taxi: 120 minutes drive to city center of Valencia

Public transportation in Valencia

Q&A - Questions and answers about Valencia

  • The schools with a lower average age in Valencia are these two schools: Hispania (average age 20-25) and Enforex (average age 20-24). Enforex even has the option of accommodation in a student house.
  • On the enrollment form, you will find a specific field in which you can inform that you are travelling with your partner. Based on that, the accommodation will be organized for both of you in the same house, and we will reinforce your preferences with them and offer assistance throughout the process.
  • English in Spain is not a very popular option, but is sometimes possible. Does it matter where in Spain? Enforex and Don Quijote both offer English courses for juniors in Valencia, but not for adults. Very possibly we could look into private lessons. Could that be an option for you?
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 07, 2022
  • A semi-private course is often in the afternoons because the teachers are busy with the group courses in the mornings. It is important to have a buddy yourself that you can do the semi-private course with. If you don't have one, I recommend combining a group course with private lessons. A group course often has a maximum of 8 students in Valencia.
    Robin Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 17, 2022
  • We will be happy to organise a Spanish programne for you, but unfortunately, we cannot accept pets in the accommodation or in the school.
    Frederico Ramos, Admissions Team from Don Quijote - Jun 28, 2022
  • In Valencia, Enforex and Don Quijote offer 50+ courses. During these 50+ courses, you will take Spanish lessons with all ages (18+) and special 50+ activities are organized after the lessons. You can also choose to do a General Spanish course for 2 weeks and then choose the school with a higher average age of student. In this regard, El Carmen is a good option. The average age for them is around 30 years old. These three schools all have the option of host family accommodation, with half board.
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 28, 2022
  • The general courses are almost always booked per week. This means that your son can certainly stop for 2 weeks during his stay in Valencia.
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Nov 17, 2021

FAQ about schools in Valencia

  • ELE Aleph has received the best overall rating in Valencia.
  • ELE Aleph, located in C. Botánico 9, Botánico has been voted as the school with the best location in Valencia.
  • 'University Residence' at Taronja is the best rated accommodation in Valencia.
  • The student price index in Valencia is 61.33. For details check the city's cost of living section.
  • Students rated Valencia with 4.6 stars out of 5.
  • A semi-private course is often in the afternoons because the teachers are busy with the group courses in the mornings. The important thing is to have a buddy yourself that you can do the semi-private course with. If you don't have one, I recommend combining a group course with private lessons, for example. A group course often has a maximum of 8 students in Valencia.
    from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 28, 2022
  • In Valencia, we have programmes for 50+ students, but currently, there are no programmes for 40+ students only. As a suggestion, you can book a Spanish programme with a school where the average age of the students throughout the year is significantly higher than at most other schools. The school El Rincón del Tándem is a great choice for adult students!
    Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Aug 29, 2022
  • Usually 3-5 students stay in a shared flat. The final place of residence is shared by the school with the students individually, after the course has been paid. Usually, schools try to classify students with other residents of about the same age. However, this is not guaranteed as it depends on several factors (period, number of registrations, possible last minute cancellations, etc.).
    Anzo, Area Manager from LCN - Nov 29, 2021
  • In Valencia we work with very good schools. Most courses are standard courses with 20 lessons per week and since you already have Spanish knowledge you can start any Monday. The average age is often higher if you book outside the school holidays. You can also opt for a business group course, as our experience is that few young students participate in these courses. It is important to keep in mind that most schools prefer to group students by language level first and then by age for the best course experience. When would you like to start and at which school? If you let us know (via the contact box) then we can check availability and investigate whether peers have already registered.
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Oct 13, 2021

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