Spain | Alicante Intensive Spanish Course
Intensive Language Course
These courses are available throughout the year starting every Monday. Students can travel for a week, two weeks or longer. We are able to tailor packages to suit your requirements and the time you have available.
Courses are available for all abilities of language skill, from complete beginners to degree level and business Spanish.
General start dates are every Monday, beginners can start on the first Monday of each month.
Location
Located in the southern region of the Costa Blanca in Spain, the city of Alicante is renowned for its warm welcome and picturesque beaches. Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Alicante experiences hot summers and mild winters, making it a perfect destination throughout the year.
The city boasts a diverse array of attractions, including historic landmarks such as the Castilla de Santa Barbara which dates back to the 14th-century, and the charming Barrio de la Santa Cruz, an old town famous for its traditional fiestas.
Located in the heart of the city, the language school sits in a modern building with large windows close to Avenida De Óscar Esplá. The school is a 5-minute walk from the port and all shopping areas. It is 10 minutes’ walk from the railway station and only 20 minutes’ walk from El Postiguet beach . Inside the school, there are 24 classrooms, all equipped with digital whiteboards and TV systems. The facilities include a comfortable lounge for coffee breaks and a patio for relaxing between classes.
Language Course
The core course comprises 20 lessons of 45 minutes each, which concentrate on learning and actively using Spanish. The tuition is very much practice oriented. You will participate in group sessions alongside other international students of a variety of ages of who are of a similar level. In these groups you will focus on the core elements of the language; speaking, reading, writing and listening.
You have the option to upgrade to 30 lessons, or you can add 5 or 10 1:1 lessons per week to your course.
This course is designed for students who wish to learn or improve their Spanish, meet new people and have some free time to participate in Spanish culture and life in Alicante.
Optional Social and Cultural Programme
The school offers a range of activities during the week and longer full-day excursions at weekends. These are available for a charge and can booked at reception during your stay. The activities are introduced during the induction session on the first day of the course. While the programme varies from week to week, a typical week might include:
- Orientation walks around the city
- Themed walking tours such as Spanish Civil War, Art etc
- Alicante Museum of Fine arts or Contemporary Art
- Castle of Santa Bárbara
- Churros with chocolate at the school
- Bowling
- Sports at the beach such as kayaking, surfing or paddle boarding
- Excursions to Valencia, Altea, Murcia and Aqualandia.
Accommodation
For students wanting to immerse themselves in the Spanish language and culture we recommend a stay in host accommodation with one of our carefully selected Spanish hosts. They not only introduce the Spanish way of life and help practise the Spanish language, but also give a taste of local and delicious regional specialities. Host accommodation is situated within 30 minutes’ journey time of the school. Half-board accommodation is provided (breakfast & evening meal) from the Sunday before the course starts to the Saturday after it finishes. Subject to availability, an extra day on one end of the trip may be available on request to facilitate flight dates.
Students aged 18 or older also have the option of staying in one of the school’s self catering shared apartment with other students from the language school, with communal bathroom and kitchen. Occupancy may vary from 1 to 4 students, depending on the season.
Transfers
Arriving into Alicante is straightforward with the regular C6 bus from the airport to Alicante’s city centre taking about 30 minutes. Bus routes and tram lines make travel within the city a breeze and connect to areas further away. We provide directions and all the details you need to use public transport.
Alternatively, private airport transfers can be arranged for a fee on request, please note that there is a supplement for transfers between the hours of 10pm – 8am.
Availability
Language courses
Monday–Friday all year (closed over Christmas)
Accommodation
Sunday–Saturday
School closures
| Month | Closures |
|---|---|
| April | 18th |
| May | 1st |
| June | 24th |
| October | 13th |
| December | 8th |
Insurance
Travel and Medical Insurance is available as an optional extra with this package. For more details please see our Insurance page.
Weekly Programme
- 20 Core Spanish lessons per week (Mon – Fri)
- 10 extra group lessons (Optional + Surcharge)
- 5 or 10 1:1 lessons (Optional + Surcharge)
- Accommodation (Sun – Sat) (Optional + surcharge)
- Social & Cultural Programme (Optional)
- Course Certificate
- 24/7 Emergency support from UK office
- Travel and medical insurance (Optional + Surcharge)
Longer stays
Students are welcome to book into the school for any number of weeks. Many students will travel to the school for long (12 weeks+) at a time, even starting from limited or no level in the language. We have prices for 1-4 weeks on our website. We are able to arrange any duration of stay at the language school. Contact us if you would like a package that we have not listed.
