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How our students rated their experience in Valencia
What our students said about Valencia
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).
Germany
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.
Germany
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.
Poland
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.
Hungary
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.
Netherlands
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.
Italy
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.
Germany
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.
Germany
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.
Germany
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.
Germany
Sometimes the high humidity bothered me a bit (even in October). With a cooler breeze it was very pleasant. The beach is beautiful!
Germany
A lovely city, has everything! Culture, delicious food, cozy old center, great cycling, beautiful beaches and very friendly people!
Spain
Valencia is certainly a city that offers a lot and where there is plenty to do. Historically interesting.
Netherlands
I choose it to live in, it's a great city, but nightlife is not my thing so I cannot reply to that one.
Spain
Simply a great city that has everything but is not as overcrowded as Barcelona, for example.
Germany
Nightlife is absolutely amazing in Valencia (the best clubs are MYA and Marina Beach Club).
Germany
Beautiful city! Lots to see and do in terms of culture, nightlife, dining and shopping.
Spain
A very cozy city with lots of green...parks etc....Very good bus connections
Germany
It's the perfect size and so easy to get around. So much to do for all ages.
Ireland
nice!! but some clubs are very expensive. luckily there were special offers
Germany
What school directors said about Valencia
It is the 3.biggest city of Spain, a big city with small town feeling
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Valencia
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
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
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
The school activities were great to me
16 January 2023
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 1 week
Student age: 51 years
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
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
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
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
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
Positive nice teacher and nice people.
26 September 2022
Course: Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 58 years
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
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
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
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
Well organised, many additional offers such as tests and assessments, friendly staff
6 September 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 58 years
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
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
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
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
Spanish course types in Valencia
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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 - Valencia (70)
- Standard Spanish Course - Valencia (52)
- Spanish & Culture - Valencia (37)
- Combi: Group + Private - Valencia (28)
- Small Group (max 6 students) - Valencia (11)
- Senior (50 plus) - Valencia (7)
- Afternoon - Valencia (5)
- Spanish Conversation / Communication - Valencia (3)
- Super Intensive Spanish (+35h) - Valencia (2)
- Language Year - Valencia (2)
- Travelling Classroom - Valencia (1)
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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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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
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.- DELE - Valencia (20)
- SIELE - Valencia (7)
- Other exams - Valencia (3)
- TELC - Valencia (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.- Spanish & Dancing - Valencia (8)
- Spanish & Sports - Valencia (5)
- Spanish & Tennis - Valencia (2)
- Spanish & Volleyball - Valencia (2)
- Spanish & Football - Valencia (2)
- Spanish & Basketball - Valencia (2)
- Spanish & Cooking - Valencia (2)
- Spanish & Golf - Valencia (1)
- Spanish & Horse Riding - Valencia (1)
- Spanish & Music - Valencia (1)
- Spanish & Sailing - Valencia (1)
- Spanish & Yoga - Valencia (1)
- Spanish & Arts - Valencia (1)
- Spanish & Acting - Valencia (1)
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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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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. -
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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.
Information about Valencia
- Fantastic local cuisine.
- Fabulous weather.
- Quieter beaches than other popular Spanish beach cities.
- Lots of local festivals.
- The summer is very humid.
- Nightlife is not as vibrant as in other larger Spanish cities.
Key Facts about Valencia
- 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)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Valencia
Events in Valencia
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.
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.
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
Arrival airports
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
Public transportation to city center:
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
Q&A - Questions and answers about Valencia
- Which schools in Valencia have a lower average age and that you recommend for students under 25?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.My partner and I both want to book the course and the Homestay accommodation. We are booking online separately but we both want to stay at the same Homestay address. How do we ensure that we stay at the same address?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.Are there schools in Valencia that offer English group courses?“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, 2022I would like to do a semi-private course. Or an intensive course in a small group. What are the class times?“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, 2022I am interested in booking a 2-week course in Valencia. I have a service dog, small 4 kg, so easy to have with me everywhere. Is it possible to bring my dog to the classes?“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, 2022I would like to do an Intensive Spanish course for two weeks. I am a 58-year-old woman, my preference is a seniors course in Valencia. I have already taken a course once in Valencia and once in Madrid and I also have an A1 certificate. I especially liked that there were afternoon/evening excursions that you could participate in. Furthermore, I also like to stay with a host family with breakfast and evening meals. Can you give me advice?“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, 2022My son would like to do 3 months of language study in Valencia. In March he wants to go back to the Netherlands for two weeks for a holiday. Is it possible to stop for 2 weeks in the middle of the 3 months and proceed upon return?“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
- What is the best language school for adults in Valencia?ELE Aleph has received the best overall rating in Valencia.Which Spanish school in Valencia has the best location?ELE Aleph, located in C. Botánico 9, Botánico has been voted as the school with the best location in Valencia.Which school offers the best accommodation in Valencia?'University Residence' at Taronja is the best rated accommodation in Valencia.What are the costs of living in Valencia?The student price index in Valencia is 61.33. For details check the city's cost of living section.How did students rate Valencia compared to other cities?Students rated Valencia with 4.6 stars out of 5.I would like to do a semi-private course. What are the class times? Are lessons in a small group?“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, 2022Do you offer Spanish courses in Valencia for students 45+?“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, 2022How many students can be accommodated in a shared flat? And is it possible to know approximately in which area of Valencia they are located? Are there people of different ages in the same flat, or about the same age?“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, 2021I would like to study Spanish in Valencia for 3 weeks. I am looking for a course of 20 hours per week. Level is A2-B1. I'm looking for a school where the average age is a bit higher (I'm 49 myself), but not only with people over 50. Can you help me with this?“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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