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SMS Spanish ExperienceTenerife, Spain

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

21 students - overall rating
Calle Castillo 4B - 38670 Tenerife - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • The school offers lots of free activities such as cine forum, tapas crawl and culture classes.
  • Best rated school in Tenerife
  • Top rated school facilities
    4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  • E-learning platform.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 15%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 25%
>50 years 35%
The average age outside summer is 25 years higher than in summer.

SMS Spanish Experience is located in the fascinating Island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Known as the "Isla de la Eterna Primavera" ("Island of Eternal Spring"), Tenerife boasts an accommodating temperature throughout the whole year and has very little rainfall. The school is housed in the central part of Adeje, in the sunny south of Tenerife. There are many charming cafés, restaurants, small shops and supermarkets close by, ensuring students have all they need to enjoy their time on the island.

The facilities of SMS Spanish Experience offer all that a student needs to reach their language goals, whilst studying in a spacious and welcoming atmosphere. Facilities include a large reception area, lounge area and a library full of Spanish literature and educational books. All classrooms are equipped with interactive electronic whiteboards and have ample natural light to create the optimal learning environment.

Course selection with the school is extensive and includes courses for Junior and Senior students at specific times of the year. General Spanish courses are available to students of all levels, throughout the whole year. DELE Exam Preparation Courses are also available and programmed with specific start dates.

Tenerife offers students a fantastic and unique backdrop for their studies. With beautiful beaches, a volcano and some extravagant hiking routes, it is an island sure to make for a very memorable time.

Spanish Courses

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General Language
Intensive Course 20Popular Spanish course
20 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
175€167€
Course Details
Intensive Course 10
10 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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110€105€
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Junior
Junior Intensive 10 (8 to 16 years old)
10 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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110€105€
Course Details
Online
Online One-to-One Course
5 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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160€152€
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Private
One-to-One Course
5 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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160€152€
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Two-to-One Course
5 lessons per week
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2 students (max)
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200€190€
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
DELE Preparation CourseRecommended Spanish course
20 lessons per week
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3 students (max)
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370€352€
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Our prices for SMS Spanish Experience 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 Elearning platform

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Student opinions about SMS Spanish Experience, Tenerife

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Overall school rating of
SMS Spanish Experience, Tenerife
21 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Facilities
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Social activities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (4 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (11 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.
52 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I liked everything! The organization, the teaching, I take this opportunity to thank my professors Vanrsa and Alba! Both very professional and effective. Very nice. Thanks to Seila for super supervision.”
Disliked
“The only thing a bit problematic is finding parking near the school, but that's the problem in all tourist places on the island. Nothing serious”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent
Course: Intensive Course 20 [Spagnolo] - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jun. 2024 by Jitka Balakova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
49 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“- Seila, the owner of the school, tries to accommodate the wishes of the students. - Very good teachers. - Small groups. - Interesting after-school program twice a week.”
Insider tip: “Get a Guagua (bus) card and a SIM card. Both can be arranged in the shops close to the school or you can ask Seila for the exact location.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good mixture of grammar, exercises, games and conversation.
Course: 10 Individual lessons (1 week) + I20 course (2 weeks) + I10 course (1 week) - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2024 by Lenka Fibikova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“All teachers are super friendly and cheerful. Good preparation, good equipment in the classrooms, nice small learning group with many "residents".”
Disliked
“The teacher herself gave a little too much input. I would have liked more speaking opportunities. ”
Insider tip: “The tapas tour was very nice. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I learned something new every day and loved meeting young people who now live permanently in Tenerife.
Other comments Truly outstanding friendliness
Course: Intensive Course 10 - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Nov. 2022 by Anette Eifler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
30 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I liked everything ;) great teacher, amazing owner, I recommend to learn Spanish ;)”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 18. Dec. 2023 by Martyna Korf
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very good organized, professional and kind teachers , wonderful host family!”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 10 [Spanish] - 5 weeks
Review date: 14. Feb. 2022 by Larisa Bastanova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
46 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly contact persons and teachers. Class atmosphere super pleasant.”
Disliked
“Nothing to criticise.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 10 - 1 week
Review date: 23. May. 2022 by Denis Kobasevic
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Super motivated and organised team. Small, very personal school.”
Disliked
“Nothing”
Review details
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
74 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Professional teaching, friendly staff, good facilities.”
Review details
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Review date: 22. Nov. 2019 by Seppo Vuori
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
54 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Nice and personal.”
Disliked
“Not starting on time... Is a pity with only one week of lessons.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 10 - 1 week
Review date: 2. Sep. 2021 by Margot Nederveen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
43 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Best teachers!”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course 10 [Spanish] - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Oct. 2022 by Szitasi salon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
69 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Friendly.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 17. May. 2021 by Patricia Gibson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of SMS Spanish Experience compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 SMS Spanish Experience TenerifeAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

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 money4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

SMS Spanish Experience

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 9:10
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 SMS Spanish Experience and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2016
Legal name/parent company
SMS Spanish Experience | Tax registration ID: B76698745

General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Computer lab

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

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

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 3
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 30
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 55
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
8 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 55 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 21%
Italy 15%
Switzerland 15%
Netherlands 10%
USA 10%
England 5%
France 5%
Sweden 5%
China 1%
Japan 1%
Other nationalities 12%

Information for all courses offered by SMS Spanish Experience

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 32 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 06 Jan 2024, 19 Mar 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 15 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 12 Jan 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
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:
40 € one way
79.50 € return (both ways)
Tenerife North Airport:
93.50 € one way
176 € return (both ways)
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 Pakistan require a visa to enter and study in Spain.
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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
1 €
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
Basketball1.5 km
Cooking6 km
Dancing0.45 km
Diving6 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf4 km
Horse riding6 km
Mountainbiking30 km
Music10 km
Sailing8 km
Squash1.5 km
Swimming1.5 km
Tennis1.5 km
Volleyball12 km
Windsurfing30 km
Yoga1.5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Culture Classes, Cineforum, Game nights, Escape Rooms, etc.

Adults - Paid activities

Tapas evening, etc.

Junior - Free activities

Not offered.

Junior - Paid activities

Not offered.

Accommodation

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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
In high demand!
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0
5 ratings
from
213.5 €

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Questions and answers about SMS Spanish Experience

  • “Unfortunately, we don't offer this type of program for minors. The only thing we offer for kids under 18 is the Junior Intensive Course with 10 lessons per week.”
    Seila Martín Rodríguez, from SMS Spanish Experience - Aug 25, 2022
  • “Individual lessons are always held after 13:00. In the morning the rooms and teachers are scheduled for group classes.”
    Seila, Administration from SMS Spanish Experience - Dec 28, 2022
  • “During the summer, we offer our Junior Intensive 10 courses for children from 8 to 16 years old. This programme only includes 10 sessions per week, from Monday to Friday (2 sessions of 45 minutes each per day = 1h30m). No activities nor accommodation are included in the course fees.”
    Seila Martín Rodríguez, Founder | School Manager from SMS Spanish Experience, Tenerife - Mar 27, 2023
  • “Yes, the OID number is E10314114.”
    Seila , Adminstration from SMS Spanish Experience, Tenerife - Sep 30, 2024

FAQ about SMS Spanish Experience, Tenerife

  • “Our students' average age is 60, especially in fall and wintertime. Normally during spring and summer, we have younger students. But that always depends on the level.”
    Seila Martin Rodríguez, Founder | School Manager from SMS Spanish Experience - Nov 11, 2021
  • “The intensive courses at this school, at the time of writing (2024), require a minimum level of A2. The school offers intensive courses of 10 hours per week open to participants of all language levels. You may choose this course and supplement it with private lessons to maximise your learning progress. ”
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 15, 2024
  • “So far (2024), there is a maximum of 8 students in the junior intensive course. ”
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 03, 2024
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Tenerife South Airport (40 €), Tenerife North Airport (93.50 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at SMS Spanish Experience varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Course) to 8 students (Intensive Course 20)
  • 100% of teachers at SMS Spanish Experience hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at SMS Spanish Experience comes from Germany with a 21% representation, followed by students from Poland (20%) and Italy (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • SMS Spanish Experience offers courses from 8 years (Junior Intensive 10, 10 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 55 for the rest of the year.

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