WHAT WE LIKE - Key features of this program North coast of Spain - a city with a Northern distinct culture, situated close to France on the Cantabrian Sea. Enjoy Basque folklore, magnificent architecture, spectacular events, & 3 beaches. Moderate weather in the summer / rainy during the winter. Two languages are spoken: Castillian & Basque. Medium size school (100 students), 10-15 minutes walk to downtown, 16 classrooms have AC.

Enjoy a Spanish language course in Spain at our language school in the city of San Sebastian.

The provincial capital of San Sebastián, situated very close to the French frontier (only 20 km),is one of the most fashionable and popular Spanish seaside resorts.

It is called officially Donostia-San Sebastián, in Basque is called Donostia, and in Spanish San Sebastián, although many just call it just Donosti.

The city, is perched on the glittering shores of the Cantabrian Sea and at the base of the majestic Pyrenees Mountains.

The city has much to offer apart from its great location by the sea, it has magnificent architecture, chic restaurants on tree- lined boulevards, boutiques, great shops, good nightlife and spectacular beaches.

SCHOOL FACILITIES Open-air terrace with snacks, coffee and drink machines, reception area with couches, wide social area and a library, 10 spacious classrooms with air conditioning, HIFI sound system in every classroom and in all common areas, Videos, overhead projectors and other aids to use in class, 6 computers with ADSL access for the students, 2 private parking lots, entrance facilities for disabled people - school hiolds 100+ students.

Our school is centrally located in " El Barrio Gros" housed in a new modern building, only 10-15 minutes walk to the center of the city.

Close by is the Cristina Enea park, with lots of green space and many paths. The beach, shops and cafes are also within walking distance. San Sebastian's beaches are the perfect location for many water sports, including surfing.

Next door to the school is a modern Gym, our student card allows membership at discounted rates.

Students come from all over the world to study, especially from European countries. The average ages are between 20 - 35 and the school also teaches english to local spanish students, this allows the opportunity to meet and socialize with local students of the same age.

Additional information about the school location

THE BASICS Courses for all language levels - set dates for beginners - use of course materials. Each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning. Lessons are usually held in the mornings starting at 9AM - min age 17 - Max. 12 students per class - unlimited course length.

Standard: (20 group lessons per week)
Intensive: (20 group + 5 private lessons per week)

D.E.L.E course: (20 group + 10 private lessons )
DELE is a 6 week course designed to prepare you for one of the 3 levels of the Instituto Cervantes [Inicial (B1: intermediate I), Medio (B2 Intermediate II), Superior (Proficiency)]. We also accept student who require shorter stays depending on their previous knowledge of the language. 20 sessions a week in small groups with 10 sessions a week of preparation specifically for the DELE exam.

Teachers are native speakers and many are University educated with years of teaching experience. Spanish programs are designed for all levels of the language and a lot emphasis is placed upon the speaking ability of the student. In addition to the normal classes, audio and video equipment, songs and local Spanish newspapers are used to promote the many different ways the language can be used.

Specialized programs in San Sebastian:

Spanish & Surf: (added to any course)

After classes are over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture and customs.

The school organizes "intercambio" parties, talks and lectures, video, international meals and visits to the cultural centers, to the radio, to exhibitions. Many sports are also available: Golf, tennis, horse riding, football and volleyball games, horse-rides, bike rides & many surfers are attracted to our waves in Gros, Mundaka

The Mundáiz Gym, next to the school, offers our students preferential rates. The Municipal Sports Council is very active, and if you become a member you can have access into the sport centers and take part in the courses that they organize. As members of a traditional gastronomic society, we organize dinners prepared by volunteer students and our monitor.

At the weekend many students arrange to take our optional excursions to local cities or local places of interest. Enjoy the natural richness of the Basque Country’s scenery through excursions to its nature reserves. Visit villages along the coast, the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao, Pamplona, France, and we make excursions for the entire weekend in the calmer months. Skiing, sports, rural tourism.

Local excursions, events & festivals

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Host Family: (private room - 2 meals daily)

Living with a Spanish host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country. All families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained. As many of our host families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, the trip to school, is usually not more than 10 to 20 minutes away.

Students have access to all living areas in the house and in most cases, will be expected to share the bathroom. All bed linens and pillows will be provided, however, we suggest you bring your own towels. A laundry service is provided.

Self Catering Apartments: (private or shared room) no meals.

This is also a very popular option especially for those students looking for further independence. Our apartments are normally located within the same distance as the host families (many are closer) and are shared (with other international students studying at the school).Our apartments are co-ed, however rooms are shared with the same gender.

All apartments provide a well-equipped kitchen (including cooking utensils), shared bathroom facilities and living areas. The apartments vary in size and number of bedrooms, depending on the location in the city but expect to share with 2 - 4 other students. All apartments are self-catering, which means that meals are not included and students provide their own groceries and prepare their own meals or eat out.

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