Language school IH Lacunza San Sebastian
Description of Language school IH Lacunza San Sebastian
The Lacunza IH language school is considered to be one of the largest educational centers in Northern Spain and has provided a wide range of educational programs since 1989. Just 10 minutes walk and you will find yourself on a spacious well-groomed beach, and next to the school there is a large sports center, the park of Cristina Enea and the lively area of ​​Egia, where you can find a great variety of bars, restaurants and shops.
San Sebastian is a prestigious and developed international resort located on the coast of the Bay of Biscay near Biarritz (France). The city hosts a wide variety of events: the international jazz festival and film festival, a dance and fireworks festival, etc. In addition, the city has more restaurants with the Michelin star than in the rest of Spain! This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the unique Spanish cuisine and appreciate the skill of eminent culinary masters. It is also a center for beach recreation and water sports (the coast attracts many surfers), as well as a large studying center - there are almost 17,000 students (with a total population of 183,000).
IH Lacunza San Sebastian has been accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, the University of Alcalá de Henares (CEELE), the Madrid Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the certified center for the Spanish language examination DELE, and the FEDELE Association of Spanish Schools.
What is the best time to apply to language schools? What should students prepare for?
At the age of 18, after graduating high school, students are naturally transitioning towards adulthood. The best time to study languages abroad is before starting university, as this will give them the needed time to reflect on what career path they wish to commence.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Language school IH Lacunza San Sebastian
Summer camp for children and teenagers
Age of students: 14-17 years.
The combined course in summer language school is the best way to spend a vacation fun, interesting and useful, to combine the study of the Spanish language with an exciting holiday, to find new friends from all over the world.
A language camp for children from all over the world is located in the province of Guipuzcoa, 10 kilometers from the lively resort of San Sebastian: the surrounding area hosts a large number of historical and cultural attractions, as well as views of the mountains and the gentle sea beach. Children actively go in for sports, there are all opportunities for active pastime, you can even learn new activities for yourself - for example, surfing. Right next to the school there is a cozy well-groomed park, where students like to walk and organize picnics. On weekends, students often go on interesting excursions, during which they can get acquainted with the culture, history and traditions of Spain.
For effective teaching in the language school there are comfortable classrooms, a large number of modern PCs (each has Internet access), a separate multimedia class and its own library.
Wide opportunities for leisure and recreation, entertainment are offered:
- Culinary master classes and competitions;
- Painting;
- Themed shows and party;
- Modeling;
- Team Games;
- Fishing;
- Hiking in the mountains, etc.
For student's living there are prepared comfortable rooms, each of which can accommodate up to 6 people, equipped with separate showers and toilets for boys and girls. The residence is under close supervision 24 hours a day, and at night the entrance doors are locked with a key - you can be sure of the safety of your child. Mobile phones are allowed to use from 22:00 to 22:30 hours to call friends or parents.
Also the summer camp for a day stay is available: classes are held from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 (there is a break for breakfast and lunch, meals included in the cost of the program). Students of the day camp are also provided with participation in all leisure and entertainment activities and excursions.
Start dates:
- June 1 - August 21 for children aged 14-17;
- June 21 - August 1 for children 7-15 years old.
In general, standard courses, students comprehensively work through all the basic skills and abilities: oral and written speech, reading and listening, grammar and vocabulary. The academic load of the course allows not only to quickly achieve sustainable progress, but also to leave time for leisure, entertainment, walks and excursions. This course can be combined with other educational programs: for example, preparation for DELE, business Spanish or colloquial course.
- Intensity of lessons: 20 lessons weekly.
- Duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.
- Number of pupils in the class: 4-12 people.
- Minimum level for enrollment: Beginner.
- Duration of studying: minimum 1 week.
- Start dates: for beginners - fixed dates (check with the manager), for students continuing education - every Monday.
Intensive program of classes is similar to the basic, standard course, but provides more lessons, aimed at those students who want to achieve language progress in a short time. The foreign students are actively learning the Spanish language. Also, all the main language skills are comprehensively studied, the main emphasis is on the development of colloquial vocabulary and vocabulary expansion. After completing the course, the student will be able to freely explain himself in Spanish in everyday life, to talk about everyday topics, and not have difficulties in communicating with native speakers. The intensive course will also be an excellent stage of studying if the student wants to continue his education in Spain.
- Intensity of lessons: 30 lessons weekly.
- Duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.
- Number of pupils in the class: 4-12 people (20 lessons) + 3-8 people (10 lessons).
- Minimum level for enrollment: Beginner.
- Duration of studying: minimum 1 week.
- Start dates: for beginners - fixed dates (check with the manager), for students continuing education - every Monday.
Combined courses will be an excellent choice for single-minded and stubborn students who want to achieve rapid language progress and work on specific language topics or aspects. The student can have personal academic goals and objectives - and to achieve them, the combined course is best suited: it combines intensive group sessions (classes are formed small) and effective individual lessons. One-to-one sessions with teachers will help to focus on a particular language task or topic, to adjust the pronunciation or emphasis, and to fill knowledge gaps.
- Intensity of lessons: 25-30 lessons weekly.
- Duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.
- Number of pupils in the class: 4-12 people (20 lessons) + 5-10 lessons individually.
- Minimum level for enrollment: Beginner.
- Duration of studying: minimum 1 week.
- Start dates: for beginners - fixed dates (check with the manager), for students continuing education - every Monday.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The following accommodation options are available:
Homestay :
Single room - 180 euro / week, breakfast
Double room - 128 euro / week, Breakfast
Apartment for 1-3 people :
High season
Single accommodation - 154 euro / week
Double accommodation (Shared) - 100 euro / week
+ Deposit 150 euro.
Low season
Single room - 120 euro / week
Double accommodation Room - 76 euro / week
+ Deposit 150 euros.
Subjects, specialties
Activities Language school IH Lacunza San Sebastian
In their free time, students can devote themselves to a variety of leisure and sporting activities: biking, trying themselves in windsurfing or kayaking, dancing salsa, taking part in a themed party, going to a local festival, a museum or gallery, visiting to Biarritz, Guernica, Bilbao, Pamplona.
Facilities and equipment at Language school IH Lacunza San Sebastian
There are 18 classes in the school for comfortable and convenient studying (each has air conditioning), a small computer class (6 modern PCs), a library, a terrace for recreation and a common hall (Wi-Fi), snack vending machines.
Admission dates and extra charges
The cost of all major programs is already included:
- Studying
- Initial testing and knowledge level determination
- Branded certificate at the end of the course
- Teaching aids, books and materials
- Entertaining school events
- Internet access and use of library resources
- Student card
- A welcome tour of the city.
It is paid additionally and does not enter into the cost of the program:
- Registration fee = 60 €
- Selection fee for accommodation option = 50 €
- Delivery of the visa invitation = from 100 €
- Transfer from the airport = 56 € / one way
- Accommodation
- Flight to both sides
- Medical insurance policy - 1 € / day
- Consular fee of the embassy = 35 €
- Collection of the visa center.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 60 EUR
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 50 EUR
- Visa fees 100 EUR
- Transfer (one way) 56 EUR
- Medical insurance 1 EUR
- Consular fee 35 EUR
- Deposit on accommodation 150 EUR
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
