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Academia El CapitánLas Palmas, Spain

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

37 students - overall rating
Avenida Rafael Cabrera 13-15 - 35002 Las Palmas - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Outdoor Classes: Speak fluently in real environments
  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50 of students are from Germany
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 20%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 25%
>50 years 20%

Location: Academia El Capitan is a Spanish language institute located in the popular destination of Las Palmas and the islands of Gran Canaria, Spain. The school is housed within walking distance of the city centre and has many amenities, services, restaurants and sights of social and cultural interest close by. Such places within walking distance of the school include Calle Triana, the Teatro Perez Galdos, Parque San Telmo, the Mercado de Vegueta and many more.

Course selection: The school provides a range of Spanish courses, with something suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General Spanish taught over several schedules and intensities, the school also provides Business Spanish programmes and DELE Exam Preparation courses.

Accommodation: The school can supply accommodation in homestays with local families or shared flat facilities, subject to availability.

Host families are carefully selected to ensure the best of experiences whilst in Gran Canaria.

The shared flat is a short walk from the beach and is close to many shops, eateries and areas of entertainment.

Additional information: Gran Canaria has a year-round temperature that is warm and generally sunny, making it a fantastic destination the whole year round.

Spanish Courses

General Language
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Academia El Capitán include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about Academia El Capitán, Las Palmas

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall school rating of
Academia El Capitán, Las Palmas
37 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Organisation
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (5 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 31-49 years (10 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 50+ years (19 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I have been to many Spanish language schools in many places. Unfortunately, often only for one week. This was also the case here, unfortunately. Initially, I was a little shocked by the extra fee to be paid for the teaching material that was announced. That would certainly be a considerable extra charge for the one week and yet just another marginally used textbook at home in the cupboard.... . However, I was able to borrow the book on site for the one week. The price was reasonable. I found the level of the school to be very good. The level of the class members was appropriate. The rooms were pleasant and appropriate, and the location in the Triana district was very good. Our teacher was simply top!
Review details
Course: Standard Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 7. Feb. 2023 by Roland Schirmer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I really liked the activity day at the end of the week. However, after a one-week stay, I don't know how often the activities are repeated, given several weeks of learning at the school. The teacher made a well-trained impression, she knew what she was doing. It was fun to learn with her. Furthermore, it seemed to be common to go to a café together with the teacher/teacher during the break. I found this a very nice approach, that newcomers or those travelling alone can integrate or make contacts more quickly. All in all, I really enjoyed my visit to this school, so I can imagine studying there for a longer period of time.
Disliked
While researching the school, I came across an additional "books purchase price" of 30 euros for the price of the individual courses. I thought that was too much for a one-week visit. On site, it turned out that you can also borrow the books for a small fee.
Review details
Course: Standard Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 7. Feb. 2023 by Petra Schirmer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers seem absolutely enthusiastic about what they do and are in a great mood every day. Their positive energy ensures motivation and fun in class. Most of the lessons are held in Spanish, and unknown words are first explained in Spanish. At least that is the case in the A2 course. Small groups and joint breaks, which are used to practise speaking! Much emphasis on speaking, writing is practised less. Homework, variety of teaching methods...
Disliked
In my opinion, the borrowed/purchased book was used very little, but there were a lot of worksheets.
Insider tip: The excursions provide contact with classmates also from other levels/classes.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: For 4 weeks a pleasant way to make good progress. For shorter periods, I would recommend taking more lessons.
Course: Standard Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Sep. 2022 by Lea Weber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Great teaching staff (Eva is a great teacher, many thanks for the great week), good organisation and the location between San Telmo and Vegueta simply fantastic and central. The city tour was exciting. And you get to know new people very quickly there, joint activities in the evening with the group were great.
Disliked
It was probably our mistake - we assumed in advance that excursions would take place more often to get to know everyday things. The own level should rather be corrected to the lower level.
Review details
Course: Intensive 30  - 1 week
Review date: 15. Mar. 2023 by Patric Schattenberg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very capable and nice teachers who made me, as someone who didn't speak Spanish, want to learn the language. Good varied lessons, and small exploration units in the city, in the market hall and museum, combined with small solvable tasks. I liked it very much!
Review details
Course: Standard Intensive 20 [Spanisch] - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Mar. 2023 by Heiner Wiese
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I loved the approach to teaching with regular formal style classes and one day a week of outside of the classroom study. Excursions and cultural outings are a great idea and bonus also. Loved the staff and cheerful approach to conducting things.
Insider tip: Give it a go. This is a delightful language school on an amazing island. The school nicely reflects the warm, relaxed island character of this amazing part of the world.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was a joy. Quite challenging at times, but fun. Our teacher Pilar was fabulous and kind and helpful. Our classmates delightful. All of it memorable.Thank you all for a wonderful 4 weeks of happy learning and related activities.
Other comments The staff and teachers also embody the best qualities of this fabulous archipelago. Serious Spanish within a professional framework but gaining much more thanks to the location and spirit of place.
Course: Standard Intensive Course  - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Sep. 2019 by Danielle Kluth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Friendliness of the teachers and staff, quality of the classes is really high, excursions and activities that are fun, interesting and offered at an affordable price. And most of all the passion with which the people there work.
Insider tip: Every Thursday it's tapas night in the old town of Vegueta, don't miss it!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I had an amazing time at the school. I ended up having private classes and they were great, interactive and fun! The quality was really high and I managed to get through the entire Level A1 in 2 weeks (with having some prior knowledge). The school also organises outdoor classes where you can go and talk to locals which is extremely helpful and a wonderful learning experience. I have learned a lot about the culture and history of Spain and the Canary Islands and highly recommend this school!
Other comments Muchas gracias amigos!
Course: Standard Intensive Course  - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Mar. 2019 by Alexandra Rack
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
We had a small class ranging (over a month) from 4 to 6 students. All were friendly and supportive and created a fine ambiance for learning. Our teacher, Pilar, was also very friendly, supportive and highly competent.
Insider tip: I would suggest that students try to use the weekends to see other parts of the island; to hire a car if possible. Gran Canarias has much to offer and it would be a shame not to venture beyond Las Palmas. We found the cultural progam very enjoyable and informative and it was a pity that we were the only ones to take advantage of it.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: My only criticism of the school relates to the ambient noise in the classroom. This is not the fault of the school, but rather of the building conditions that are common in Las Palmas.
Other comments We enjoyed our time with the administrators of the course, Monika and Angel, when we participated in the cultural program. Both were friendly, informative and great company.
Course: Standard Intensive Course  - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. Sep. 2019 by John Harrison
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The school is of a very good standard. Demanding teacher. A good balanced division between grammar and conversation. Noticeable progress in my language level.
Disliked
There were no afterclass meetings but this was due to Covid.
Review details
Course: Standard Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Mar. 2021 by Marek Jadlowski
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Open class day and additional excursions. My class had students in the same age group, 40+, which helped to keep the study process on equal levels for all!
Insider tip: Do the language level test before you book a school and trip - then you won't be disappointed!
Review details
Other comments Good school,location and helpful staff. Very easy and fast communication with administrator Monica, thanks to her! If you would like to do a morning español class and an afternoon surf class then book to live next to Playa Las Canteras!
Course: Standard Intensive Course  - 1 week
Review date: 22. Jan. 2019 by Valeri Reilent
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very good school, extremely committed and friendly teachers. Lessons are a lot of fun and you make friends quickly.
Disliked
Lessons focused on grammar. Speaking is less practiced.
Review details
Course: Standard Intensive 20 [Spanish] - 3 weeks
Review date: 21. Dec. 2020 by Tom Badi Shafizadeh
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The two teachers Eva and Gabriel were very competent. It was great fun with both of them and I learnt a lot.
Disliked
Unfortunately, the classes were overcrowded. One day there were 12 students, one week 11 and two weeks ten.
Review details
Course: Standard Intensive 20 [Spanish] - 4 weeks
Review date: 15. Feb. 2024 by Helmut Moeller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
My teacher was fantastic and with only 2 of us in the classroom, my progress is noticeable.
Disliked
Classroom are small, warm (no air conditioning) and windows are facing a noisy corridor, especially when other businesses are on a break. Very few activities (one afternoon a week only). Not the best for people who wish to socialize with others.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Teacher was well organized and her explanations were very clear. Enjoyed her method, could have used more summary notes after each class.
Other comments Small but friendly school. It’s a basic school, no frills, but teachers are all good.
Course: Standard Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Dec. 2022 by Myriam Brochu
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very motivated teacher who responded to us perfectly. Small groups, very intensive.
Disliked
Group rooms small and sparse
Review details
Course: Intensive 30  - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Nov. 2023 by Christoph Drescher
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The school is a family and all the teachers, all women by the way, were very nice.
Disliked
Everything was OK
Insider tip: Explore the island because it has a lot to offer
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Learned a lot
Other comments Is a good language school
Course: Standard Intensive 20 - 8 weeks
Review date: 4. Mar. 2021 by Claudia Griseri
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I liked the availability of the teachers and their adaptation to our needs.
Disliked
The change of schedules but it was material constraints that led to the change of hours so the school managed as well as possible.
Review details
Course: Standard Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. May. 2022 by Géraldine Pérez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Super competent teacher! Very pleasant lessons. We spoke a lot of Spanish.
Insider tip: Surfing on the beach! Cycling in the mountains!
Review details
Course: Intensive 30 [Spanisch] - 3 weeks
Review date: 27. Mar. 2023 by Nicolas Bänder
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I really liked the teaching method because we also had a lot of fun
Disliked
I can't say anything I didn't like
Insider tip: You cannot learn a language in 2 weeks but it takes longer
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: My course was very educational, in just two weeks I learned a lot more vocabulary and although it is a bit expensive I am happy
Other comments All very kind and friendly
Course: Standard Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Aug. 2022 by Paola Sponza
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teacher Yurena was super nice and very welcoming!
Disliked
The classrooms had no real windows.
Review details
Course: Standard Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Feb. 2024 by Ilona Immler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Energetic, enthusiastic teachers.
Review details
Course: Standard Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Dec. 2023 by Hans Klok
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Mariate TOP teacher
Disliked
Nothing, all good
Review details
Course: Standard Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 12. Jul. 2021 by Alessandra Cascione
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teacher :-)
Review details
Course: Intensive 30  - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Dec. 2022 by Thomas Gaens
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Academia El Capitán compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 Academia El Capitán Las PalmasAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Academia El Capitán

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential 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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
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 Academia El Capitán and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
2017
Legal name/parent company
Gran Canaria Education & Cross-Cultural Experience, SL | Tax registration ID: B76282557

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 5

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 50%
Italy 10%
England 10%
Switzerland 5%
Netherlands 5%
Sweden 5%
Other nationalities 15%

Information for all courses offered by Academia El Capitán

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 € per course level.
Comments about courses

Classes do not take place during public holidays and students will not be reimbursed from these days. If 2 public holidays fall in the same week, then classes from one day will be made up.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jun 2024, 06 Jan 2024, 21 Feb 2024, 06 Apr 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024 - 02 Jun 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 08 Sep 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jan 2025, 04 Mar 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 30 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 05 May 2025 - 23 May 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 29 Aug 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
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.

Visa Documents

Nationals from United Kingdom 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
180 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 20 €
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North America: 100 €
,
South America: 100 €
,
Africa: 100 €
,
Oceania: 100 €
,
Asia: 100 €
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.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Sailing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

-Open air classes on Fridays (participation may depend on language level) during which students visit places around the city like Vegueta Market, Casa Museo Pérez Galdós, Yinkana...

Adults - Paid activities

- Historic City Center Tour
- Volcanoes, Caves & Dunes
- Coffee & Wine Plantation
- Banana Plantation
- Distillery
- Yoga
- Surfing
- Dancing

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about Academia El Capitán

  • Yes, a certificate of attendance will be issued at the end of the course. This will be sent at the latest 3 working days after the end of the course.
    Monika, Administration from Academia El Capitán - Mar 15, 2023

FAQ about Academia El Capitán, Las Palmas

  • The school is in the old town, around 15min by bike to the beach and 30min by bus.
    Monika G., Administrative Officer from Academia El Capitán, Las Palmas - Aug 30, 2022
  • Although there is no specific course based on the conversation, the general and intensive courses cover all the 4 main areas of the language. You can combine this with some hours of private tuition in order to stress the areas you want to improve personally.
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 03, 2024
  • So far (2024), the school offers the following courses: Standard (20 lessons p/w), Intensive (25), Intensive (30) and Super-Intensive (40). All of these groups are made up by a maximum of 8 students, divided by language levels.
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 03, 2024
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Academia El Capitán varies from 8 students (Standard Intensive 20) to 8 students (Standard Intensive 20)
  • 100% of teachers at Academia El Capitán hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Academia El Capitán comes from Germany with a 50% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and Italy (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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