83 best Spanish language schools abroad

Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world and the second language for international communication. It is spoken by more than 450 million people, and studied by more than 18 million people. Many experts say that Spanish can compete with English in the field of international communication.

Spanish is also required in many places of work, as it is quite often used in business spheres and international business, and its knowledge, especially as a second foreign language, increases career opportunities. In addition, knowledge of the language allows you to expand educational opportunities - admission to universities abroad.

Below the advantages of studying in Spanish language school are provided for foreign students:

• Full immersion in language environment

A long stay and study of Spanish in a country where it is constantly spoken will help, first of all, to perceive speech by ear and, over time, to understand it. Moreover, being in a Spanish-speaking environment for a long time, the student will learn to think in Spanish and express thoughts freely.

• Overcoming the language barrier

Students studying a foreign language abroad get a significant advantage over those who study it in their own country, increasing confidence in language proficiency. Communicating with native speakers all the time, the foreign students will stop being afraid to make mistakes, and later their number will decrease, they will not even think about how to build a sentence.

• Acquaintance with culture

Spanish courses abroad are a unique chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic, temperamental and rich culture and traditions of various Spanish-speaking countries, expand your horizons and make friends all over the world. Spanish-speaking countries have very friendly and open people. Dancing, music, cooking, literature, - the cultural world of Spaniards is inexhaustible.

• The rest

While studying Spanish in foreign countries, the students will be able to relax on the beach and master various sports activities, especially water sports (for example, surfing, kayaking), because you should not forget that almost all Spanish-speaking countries are located on the seashore. In addition, you can see many sights - in each country there are special places to visit. Finally, dance lessons, local cuisine and much more are waiting for the foreign students.

Spanish language schools abroad offer a wide range of courses for different levels of proficiency - from beginner to professional.

• General Spanish courses are organized for any level of language preparation, different intensity of teaching. They are aimed at developing all the basic skills: speaking, listening, writing, grammar.
• Individual classes - this option is designed for students who want to study the language in depth and in a comfortable environment.
• Mini-courses are designed for those who would like to learn a language, but do not want to spend a lot of time on it.
• Combined Spanish courses offer not only academic classes, but also dance, music, Spanish culture, sports, cooking, which also take place in the language being studied. This allows you not only to expand your vocabulary and gain confidence, but also to feel like a real Spaniard, immersing yourself in Spanish culture.
• Specialized Spanish course is designed for those who want to deepen their knowledge in specific fields (law, tourism, etc.).
• Business Spanish courses stipulate the in-depth studying of business Spanish, with the practice of correspondence, negotiations, resumes, etc.

• Preparation for international exams: for example, DELE (an official document that certifies the degree of competence and proficiency in Spanish, recognized by private companies, schools, various educational systems).
• Courses for teachers that give the right to teach Spanish to those who do not know this language.
• University preparation is an in-depth, thoughtful and effective course for those who plan to enrol in universities in Spain. This program will help to deepen and expand your knowledge, and its completion opens up many prospects

In addition to the academic program, Spanish language schools also organize an interesting cultural program to make language learning more effective.

An important role in choosing a school is played by the qualifications of the school and its teachers. First of all, it is worth paying attention to the school's accreditation, which is a recognition of the high level of quality of education. For Spanish language schools abroad, the most important accreditations are, first of all, the Cervantes Institute (the only internationally recognized certificate for public and private Spanish language schools), ASEPROCE (Spanish Association of Organizers of Language Courses Abroad), Fedele (Spanish Federation of Associations of Schools of Spanish as a Foreign Language).

Teachers in Spanish language schools are native speakers, have higher education, and are also qualified in the field of teaching Spanish as a foreign language. All of them have many years of experience working with different students, so classes will be interesting, comfortable and effective.

The classes mainly use a communicative technique - involving the student in the learning process to help him to overcome uncertainty and increase his progress. Various interactive technologies are also used, and thanks to constant practice, all skills are comprehensively developed. In addition, the teachers of all language schools are quite creative, since many of them do not conduct purely academic classes, but combined lessons (with dancing, music, etc.), which further allows you to immerse yourself in the language and learn to speak it fluently.

The cost of Spanish language courses, accommodation and meals are concern for many students. The pricing policy of all schools is different: the course price may include cultural events and meals, or it is paid separately.

For example, the minimum cost for one week of a standard course (20 lessons per week) in Guatemala at the Máximo Nivel school is $ 110/week. While at BCN LIP school in Barcelona, the cost of 1 week of a standard course is only 70€. A registration fee of 60 € is paid separately. Discounts are offered when booking more weeks. So, the cost of a six-month program in Barcelona will be 1805€.

Additionally, air tickets, medical insurance, round-trip transfer are paid. Accommodation services are available for an additional fee: cleaning, private bathroom, extra nights.