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FU International AcademyTenerife, Spain

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

57 students - overall rating
Avenida Marqués Villanueva del Prado. Centro Comercial La Cúpula, local 69 - 38400 Tenerife - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Welcome breakfast on the sunny school terrace every week.
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
  • Learning progress guarantee.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40 of students are from Germany
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 20%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 20%
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.

Location: FU International Academy opens their doors to international students from two great locations: Puerto de la Cruz (North Tenerife) or in Costa Adeje (South Tenerife).

Accreditation: Here you can find schools that are accredited by the Cervantes Institute in Madrid who inspect the schools and certify the quality of the teaching.

Course structure: The courses at the school are designed according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and serves as a platform to ease foreign students into the learning process of foreign languages across Europe. All students are required to take a comprehensive placement test that will determine their exact level of Spanish - this makes it easier for Course Consultants to place you within the correct course. Courses at FU International Academy starts every Monday for 52 weeks of the year and welcomes students from across the globe to enjoy learning the Spanish language in a relaxed setting, filled with exciting leisure activities.

Social calendar: Find your feet while learning the Salsa or catch a few waves down by the beach. Both locations are well-known for offering more than its fair share of parties, festivals and weekend excursions, so this is definitely an option for students who wish to maintain a lively social calendar.

Additional information: FU International assists students in obtaining a valid visa to study in Spain and for an extra fee, offers airport transfer, while students can expect to find a wide variety of homestays, shared apartments and hotel apartments available within central town limits.

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Our prices for FU International Academy include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee

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Student opinions about FU International Academy, Tenerife

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
FU International Academy, Tenerife
57 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Social activities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Students 31-49 years (15 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 50+ years (30 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

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

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I can highly recommend FU International. I booked for two weeks but stayed an extra week because I was making good progress with the excellent teacher Laura. Classes are small, my first was seven students and the next two four. The subject matter was at the appropriate level for me but I noticed the college was flexible and would move students up mid week. The lessons are well planned with a test at the end of the week to identify any weak areas. The teachers encourage students to speak using a range of games and scenarios. Above all, for me aged 60+, the mix of ages because of the professional qualifications it offers means older students do not feel out of place.”
Disliked
“Nothing”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: 20 is 20 lessons not 20 hours. Times are 9am to 12.15pm with a 15 minute break.
Other comments I really liked the free breakfast every Monday on the lovely - usually sunny - terrace because it was a chance to socialise and meet other students on the first day. Plus the food is excellent!
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Dec. 2021 by Liz Lightfoot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The school is located in a shopping center, you have many options, shopping in the supermarket, stopping off at cafes/restaurants, there are also other shops, doctors' offices, etc. The botanical garden is right across the street, the quarter itself is quiet. The lessons are a bit too ambitious and therefore create a lot of stress. However, individual teachers are very committed.”
Disliked
“Since the intensive course was too stressful for me, I completely lost motivation. There were constant changes of teachers, the classrooms are poorly equipped and there are often references to learning opportunities on the Internet. The lesson times weren't particularly ideal for me, but due to the shortage of teachers, they couldn't be managed any other way. Unfortunately, as a result of the pandemic, leisure activities were restricted, and there were no excursions by the school.”
Insider tip: “To see the beautiful surroundings, not just the beach.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Disastrous, not my thing. But I didn't fit in with the young people who mostly hang out on the beach together and devote themselves to the nightlife.
Other comments Maybe set goals that are not that ambitious, which is less stressful for students and teachers.
Course: Intensive 20 - 16 weeks
Review date: 9. Mar. 2021 by Brigitta Sonnleitner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The cafe/social atmosphere, friendliness of staff & students. Teaching staff made the course enjoyable and encouraged verbal discussions during class which was great for improving confidence in speaking the language.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 [Spanish] - 1 week
Review date: 19. Feb. 2018 by Sivashankari Mesa Siverio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“In principle, I liked everything. The teachers were extremely friendly and courteous and nothing was missing - despite the Corona times, I don't have the feeling that I missed anything.”
Insider tip: “Speak - speak - speak ... but where?”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I would have welcomed the opportunity to speak more.
Other comments I have no comparison to other schools - but I was/am fully satisfied.
Course: Intensive 20 [Spanisch] - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. Apr. 2021 by Manfred Messing
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Friendly atmosphere, teachers 'competence, diversity of teaching methods, kindness of the ladies from the reception, adjusting education individually to the needs of students”
Insider tip: “I highly recommend the FU International Academy in Puerto de la Cruz due to: friendly atmosphere, undertaking educational activities in accordance with the expectations and possibilities of students, helping students in school and in various extracurricular matters related to the stay in Tenerife. FU International Academy in Puerto de la Cruz is a nice proposition to combine learning Spanish with a nice time on Tenerife with leisure, and the opportunity to learn about the local culture.”
Review details
Other comments I would like to thank you for a very pleasant 2 weeks of learning Spanish at FU International Academy.
Course: Intensive 20 [Hiszpański] - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Aug. 2018 by Beata Pyrzyńska
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“International, positive atmosphere in general and in particular. On request, we also responded to topic requests and used a lot of new vocabulary, verbs, etc.”
Disliked
“Classes too large for beginners. Also, after the " insufficient" online placement test, a further assessment should be carried out on site after the first day, or the learning speed and willingness to learn or goals should be checked, and the class should possibly be divided!!!!”
Insider tip: “Cultural events”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: not sufficiently intensive, added I30
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 21. Feb. 2024 by Bea Müller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The school has excellent teachers, and the administration is always eager to help. I learned a lot, it was fun. I highly recommend it, muchas gracias.”
Insider tip: “Yoga on Thursdays with Lucía”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The clarity of Sandra, with her you understand grammar in no time, and Juanjo, he is so dedicated and gives important info....
Other comments Well structured, lessons are challenging and successful
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 23. May. 2022 by Doris Trattnig
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
68 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very well organised lessons with weekly final tests. Very motivated and engaging teachers who deliver lessons in a purposeful and flexible way.”
Disliked
“Afternoon activities are good, but should rotate more (no repeats immediately the following week).”
Insider tip: “Friday with Juanjo”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good! Highly recommended.
Other comments Overall, highly recommended.
Course: 1 week Intensive 20 + 5 One-to-One and 1 week Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Apr. 2023 by Ellen Kronschnabl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I liked most the really good organisation, everything was prepared (home, class). The teachers were welcoming us at the first day.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 + Surf - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Sep. 2017 by Jana Halve
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
25 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers were very good. Great leisure activities. Lessons finished earlier/short breaks compared to other language schools.”
Disliked
“Large group size. Classroom without windows.”
Insider tip: “Teide Volcano/National Park”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good, not too many and not too few lessons. Surf course was ok, but the surf instructors were not so well trained.
Other comments Great teachers
Course: Intensive 30 + Surf - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Mar. 2024 by Doris Maria Melf
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
75 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I took part in a Cultural Class and a visit to the Botanical Garden which were good. There was a supermarket on the same house.”
Disliked
“Not many students in Intermediate level. If there are only two students in your class you will only get 75% of the hours. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: As I had expected.
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Feb. 2024 by Birgit Gunnel Viveka Malm
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
21 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are super friendly and helpful. Especially the extra lessons on speaking at 30 intensive were very helpful.”
Disliked
“There was not daylight in all classrooms. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was a very good course in which you could learn a lot. I especially liked the additional language lessons.
Course: Intensive 30  - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Apr. 2023 by Dinah-Elies Witzel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Great teachers, activities help to get to know people quickly, which is important as many students are travelling alone.”
Disliked
“A little disorganised in places, but all within reason.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 30  - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Apr. 2024 by Björn Gensicke
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
50 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Fist, the courses and teachers' quality. Then, the school is really well located and sets in pleasant surroundings.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 27. Feb. 2019 by Vincente Ventura
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
54 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“School café
Nice teachers
Afternoon activities
Nice rooms
Lessons with good books
”
Disliked
“Teachers change after every week, book arrived two weeks later, lessons sometimes without structure.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Feb. 2022 by Matthias Kuhn
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
28 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The school is great and a great place to socialise with people. The neighbouring café is also very good.”
Disliked
“I found the pace of learning a bit slow.”
Insider tip: “The Jardin Botanico, hiking in Anaga”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 + Surf - 1 week
Review date: 26. Feb. 2024 by Katharina Alexander
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
40 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“An individual approach to the student. Openness and kindness, all employees were always ready to help.”
Review details
Other comments I can only recommend this school to everyone :)
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Aug. 2018 by Monika Skuza-Kraul
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
68 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Adapting lessons to the needs of the student. Good balance between grammatical reminders and practice”
Disliked
“Knowledge of class schedules on the day of arrival only”
Review details
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
50 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“We had private lessons. Teacher was very good and clear. We learned a lot in a short time.”
Disliked
“Nothing.”
Insider tip: “Private lessons are highly recommended.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was very pleasant and a good way to learn a lot in a short time.
Other comments Not
Course: Two-to-One 10 [Spanish] - 1 week
Review date: 20. Dec. 2021 by Mirjam Ligteringen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I liked the FU Café and my teacher. The books were also nicely structured.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Laura was a lovely teacher!
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Apr. 2019 by Philippson Mégane Marie
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Super organised, very good teachers, very good lessons! Simply great!!!”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 5. Sep. 2022 by Youngshil Kim
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
69 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The atmosphere at the school, the teaching itself and the teachers.”
Disliked
“The situation in terms of space is very bad in some respects: partly windowless classrooms without any noise protection, in which one can hear the lessons of the next class word for word, loud clapping and laughter during the play phases, sound from the corridor and from the terrace, the boisterous group discussions extremely disturb one's own concentration - especially when a test is also to be written.”
Insider tip: “The diverse afternoon activities!”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The intensive course was (in my opinion) indicated with 5-8 participants. In the first week there were five of us, which was very good due to the high participation rate. In the second week there were 10 participants. I thought that was very bad (especially in this spatial situation).
Other comments It would be super if the school could also set up a 50Plus course in the A1 and A2 beginners' section. For us old people, it's just too fast with the sudden variations of topics within a lesson (clothes, long-distance travel, shopping, health, song lyrics, telephoning, doctor's appointment, leisure and party planning and Spanish social life/history...) or in the video quiz game (English-Spanish). Because at A2 level, grammar still demands extreme attention. The rapid changes of topics are mainly intended for young people to prevent boredom through variety. For us older people, the resulting required broad vocabulary is more of a burden. I, for one, am no longer able to learn 30-40 new words a day to be able to follow the lessons.
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Jan. 2023 by Ulrike Greb
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
55 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Warm welcome! Good teaching team. Nice and qualified director.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 25. Feb. 2019 by Patrick Morales
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
50 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Many things :-) Interaction with each other. The helpfulness”
Review details
Other comments The people are extremely helpful and friendly
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 3. Dec. 2018 by Ursula Jeker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
48 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Small groups on higher levels. Teachers change every week.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 30  - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Sep. 2023 by Anna Guzik
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The courses and the teachers. The groups are small.”
Disliked
“Nothing”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Outstanding Spanish courses Too many people in the surf group
Other comments Very good school
Course: Intensive 20 + Surf [Espagnol] - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2023 by Margaux Duret
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
43 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The atmosphere and the teachers are great.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 27. Dec. 2018 by Malgorzata Fabrycy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Sandra was wonderfully refreshing.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 10. Jul. 2024 by Andreas Grothe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
57 years
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
“The students are very nice.”
Disliked
“The teachers are not very patient. There is no library. The afternoon activities have limited places”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Too much material and too fast
Course: Intensive 30 [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Apr. 2023 by Mei Ee
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The most dedicated teachers”
Insider tip: “Visit to the Botanical Garden”
Review details
Course: Intensive 30 [Spanisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Dec. 2018 by Carsten Bauer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of FU International Academy compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 FU International Academy TenerifeAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

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 money4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

FU International Academy (FUIA)

Accreditations and Quality seals
FEDELESistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)ISO 9000/9001Preferential 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
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at FU International Academy and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoPayPal - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2000
Legal name/parent company
Formacion FU S.L. | Tax registration ID: B38580866
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Table tennis

  • Self-study areas

  • Gym

  • Printer for student use

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Additional comment about facilities of school
Coworking space available

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 30
Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 40%
Switzerland 10%
England 10%
Italy 5%
Netherlands 5%
France 3%
Sweden 3%
USA 2%
Turkey 1%
China 1%
Other nationalities 20%

Information for all courses offered by FU International Academy

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 20 € per course level.
Comments about courses

The material needed for the course is one grammar book and one homework book. The homework book is included in the fee. The grammar book can either be rented for a refundable deposit of EUR 20 or bought for EUR 20.

The school offers a trial surf lessons for EUR 30 per lesson. This trial lesson will give students an idea of what the surf lessons entail and they can decide if they would like to continue.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Feb 2024, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 03 May 2024, 30 May 2024, 16 Jul 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 17 Apr 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 30 May 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 15 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full corresponding tuition fees are reimbursed
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.

Airport transfer

Tenerife South Airport:
115 € one way
230 € return (both ways)
Tenerife North Airport:
65 € one way
130 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Tenerife South .
More details about airports near Tenerife and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Tenerife page. For flight comparisons to Tenerife, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Singapore 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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
300 €
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 possibledistance from school
Dancing-
Diving3 km
Golf3 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking20 km
Sailing40 km
Squash3 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis1 km
Volleyball3 km
Windsurfing70 km
Yoga3 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

The school organises salsa and bachata dance lessons, yoga, beach volley, culture classes, a visit to the Botanical Garden.

Adults - Paid activities

The school offers surf trial lessons, city tours/treasure hunting in their city, wine tastings, tapas night, etc. There are also cultural, musical, or art festivals in town that the school encourages students to attend. There is a weekly calendar of events provided by the school, which students are able to join.

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Questions and answers about FU International Academy

  • “We offer a Tandem Paragliding flight as an activity. We can organise it. ”
    Mari Carmen, Marketing and Sales Director from FU International Academy, Tenerife - Sep 23, 2022
  • “Of course. We have Erasmus students coming to the school all the time. OID: E10017814”
    Mari Carmen Martínez, Marketing and Sales Director from FU International Academy - Feb 27, 2023
  • “A lesson is 45min long. This applies to both group and individual lessons.”
    Mari Carmen, Administration from FU International Academy Tenerife - Mar 24, 2023
  • “It is important to indicate height, weight and shoe size for the diving school when making the reservation. You will also be asked to provide a medical certificate confirming that you are physically prepared to dive in open and deep waters. A copy of your diving licence and date of your last dive are also required.”
    Maricarmen, Administration from FU International Academy, Tenerife - Jun 01, 2023
  • “The surf school is located at Playa de Martiánez. Exact times and surf spots vary depending on wave height and tides.”
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 14, 2023
  • “Yes, there are free parking spaces near the shared apartments. Also, In the streets around the school (Camelia, Azucena and Marqués Villanueva del Prado) there are many free parking spaces. There is no problem to park.”
    Maricarmen, Administration from FU International Academy, Tenerife - Apr 12, 2024
  • “Before finalising your booking, you will be given an online level test. The school will then determine your exact level and place you in the right class. Contact us and we will send you the test in advance.”
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 22, 2024
  • “The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages categorises learners into three broad classes, which can be divided into six levels. For each level, it describes what a learner should be able to do in the individual skill areas: Reading, listening, speaking and writing:

    A1 = Beginners
    A2 = Elementary
    B1 = Intermediate
    B2 = Upper intermediate
    C1 = Advanced
    C2 = Proficiency

    We have taken the European Framework of Reference, which consists of 6 levels, and divided it into 48 sub-levels:

    A1.1 - A1.2 - A1.3 - A1.4
    A2.1 - A2.2 - A2.3 - A2.4 - A2.5
    B1.1 - B1.2 - B1.3 - B1.4 - B1.5 - B1.6 - B1.7
    B2.1 - B2.2 - B2.3 - B2.4 - B2.5 - B2.6 - B2.7 - B2.8
    C1.1 - C1.2 - C1.3 - C1.4 - C1.5 - C1.6 - C1.7 - C1.8 - C1.9 - C1.10 - C1.11
    C2.1 - C2.2 - C2.3 - C2.4 - C2.5 - C2.6 - C2.7 - C2.8 - C2.9 - C2.10 - C2.11 - C2.12 - C2.13

    Each sub-level has its own content, learning objectives and an exam at the end.

    Each week we offer 6 to 7 of these sub-levels, so we need to find the one that best suits the student. This requires the test to accept students.    ”
    Beáta Erdélyi, Sales Manager from FU International Academy - Nov 22, 2024
  • “The school offers courses for total beginners the first and third week of the month.”
    Beáta, Adminstration from FU International Academy, Tenerife - Dec 10, 2024

FAQ about FU International Academy, Tenerife

  • “If the student is not a complete beginner, it's possible to start the Spanish programme any Monday. For complete beginners, there are fixed starting dates.
    Regarding the level, either previously online or on your first day, you will do a short language test to identify your current level. Based on the test results, the school will inform you on your first day of class what your exact schedule will be.    ”
    Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - May 06, 2022
  • “This Intensive 20 + Surf classes includes the Intensive 20 group course and 5 surf lessons in the afternoons, so for 2 weeks you will have 10 surf lessons in total. The surf lessons take place from 16:00 to 18:00 at Playa Martiánez, located at only 15 minutes from the school. During the first hour, instructors will explain the theory, whereas the second hour will be spent in the water. You can rent wetsuits there, and of course if you want to add extra hours for surfing, you can do it there by talking to the surf instructor.

    Usually most lessons take place on the beaches of Puerto de la Cruz and its surroundings. If ever the conditions were bad on these spots, the instructors will decide to go to another spot on the island, to find the most suitable waves for your level. You will use soft boards branded Victory, Gnaraloo and Madness. Although the classes are focused on surfing, you will also learn more about the waves, currents, tides and surf equipment.    ”
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2023
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Tenerife South Airport (115 €), Tenerife North Airport (65 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at FU International Academy varies from 1 students (One-to-One 10) to 10 students (Intensive 30 )
  • 100% of teachers at FU International Academy hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at FU International Academy comes from Germany with a 40% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and Switzerland (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • FU International Academy offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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