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Lince Spanish School
Bilbao, Spain

C/Alameda Recalde 23, 1º Derecha - 48009 Bilbao - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Free cultural activities and workshops.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.

Location: Lince Spanish School is a Spanish language institute located in the Basque city of Bilbao, in northern Spain. Housed in the Abando neighbourhood of Bilbao, the school has several amenities, links to public transport, green spaces and attractions of social and cultural interest within walking distance. Such attractions include the Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao, the Puppy sculpture, the Nervión River, Zubiarte Merkataritza-zentroa shopping mall, Iturrizar Parkea, Palacio Euskalduna conference centre and many more.

Course selection: Lince Spanish School supplies Spanish language tuition to students of all levels throughout the year. In addition to General Spanish taught over several schedules and intensities, the school also supplies DELE Exam Preparation, Business Spanish, and Teacher Training programmes for Spanish Teachers.

Getting around: The school is well located within walking distance of Bilbao's central train station. There are also several bus routes close by and the Moyua metro station is within a 350m walk of the school's front doors.

Social and cultural: The school is well prepared to issue students with activities and excursions to enhance their language experience in Bilbao. Excursions can include trips to the Guggenheim Museum, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, the Ria de Bilbao Maritime Museum, the Basque Museum of Bilbao, the Archaeological Museum of Bilbao and many more.

Accommodation: The school can arrange accommodation in local hostels, hotels, shared apartments and homestays with local families.

Spanish Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 195 186 380 361 565 537 740 703 930 884 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 219 426 633 828 1,041
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 35 34 0 0 120 114 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 40 135
Starting dates
Every Monday

Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday from 17:00 to 18:30 or 18:30 to 20:00

Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:30 - 20:00
Possible course durations
1, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
60 min
Private
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 330 314 660 627 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 370 739
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 21:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
15 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
Business
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 450 428 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 504
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
20 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 450 428 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 504
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 15:00 - 20:00
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
60 min
Average DELE exam score of former students of this course
passed

Our prices for Lince Spanish School include

  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about Lince Spanish School, Bilbao

4.0
Overall school rating of
Lince Spanish School, Bilbao
1 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 
Facilities
3.0 
Social activities
1.0 
Organisation
3.0 
Course
Quality of teaching
3.0 
Value for money
3.0 
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 
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Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Spanish - 1 week
Review date: 11. Oct. 2025 by Group Sabrina Viciani
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Lince Spanish School

Accreditations and Quality seals
ISO 9000/9001Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Spanish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Lince Spanish School and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2015

General school facilities

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 4

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 10%
England 10%
Italy 5%
France 5%
Netherlands 5%
Sweden 5%
Turkey 5%
USA 5%
Korea 5%
Japan 2%
Thailand 2%
Switzerland 2%
Brazil 2%
China 2%
Other nationalities 35%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 25%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 25%
>50 years 25%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 20
Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
20 years
18 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 35 years
Throughout the year: 40 years

Information for all courses offered by Lince Spanish School

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
€50
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Airport pick-up: EUR 60.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 37 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 19 Mar 2026, 02 Apr 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 06 Dec 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Spanish language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

- Surf lessons.
- Guggenheim Museum.
- Alhóndiga or Azkuna Zentroa.
- Casco Viejo.
- Boat trip on the river.
activity possibledistance from school
Cooking2 km
Dancing-
Horse riding-
Swimming2 km
Yoga2 km

Accommodation

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 180 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 180 80
Price in US$ 212 212 95
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80€.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 52€
Average distance from school
15 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19

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FAQ about Lince Spanish School, Bilbao

What activities does Lince Spanish school offer?
“Most of the activities offered by the school are chargeable and include: surfing lessons, visits to the Guggenheim Museum, Alhóndiga or Azkuna Zentroa, Casco Viejo, a boat trip on the river, etc.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 17, 2024
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Lince Spanish School?
“The accommodation Shared flat is the most popular among all our clients of Lince Spanish School”
What is the number of students per class at Lince Spanish School?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Lince Spanish School varies from 1 (Private Lessons) to 8 students (Intensive Spanish)”
Which countries are students of Lince Spanish School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Lince Spanish School comes from Germany with a 10% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and France (5%).”
Lince Spanish School offers courses for which ages?
“Lince Spanish School offers courses from 15 years to 99. Average age is 35 during the summer and 40 for the rest of the year.”

Terms of Lince Spanish School

First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:50
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Lince Spanish School S.c. Pequ | Tax registration ID: F95821252

Visa Documents

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.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 €
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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