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Academia BerceoSalamanca, Spain

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

2 students - overall rating
C/ Pedro Cojos 7 - 37001 Salamanca - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Free interactive specialised workshops.
  • Free guided tours and museum visits.
  • All accommodations are situated close to the school, a maximum of 10 minutes’ walk away.
  • Best rated school in Salamanca
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Top rated school facilities
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    Rating: 5.0/5.0

Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 35%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: Academia Berceo Salamanca is located in the historic Spanish city of Salamanca, in the North East of Spain. The school is housed on the bottom floor of a multi-story residential building on the outskirts of Salamanca's city centre. The surrounding area offers several plazas, including the Plaza de Bretón, Plaza del Santo, Plaza de San Román and Plaza Colón. There are many eateries, restaurants, supermarkets and attractions close by, including the Jesuítas Park, the Cathedral of Salamanca, the Casa de las Conchas, the Plaza Mayor, the Old Cathedral, the Roman Bridge and much more.

Getting around: Academia Berceo Salamanca is within walking distance of many of the city's attractions and sites of interest. A bicycle is an excellent way to get around the city, with bike rental services within 800m of the school. Local bus routes run close to the school, with several bus stops within walking distance. The central Salamanca bus station is within a 25-minute walk of the school's front doors.

Course selection: Academia Berceo offers a range of courses suitable for students of all levels and ages. In addition to General Spanish, taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also provides individual programmes of total immersion, DELE Exam Preparation, junior courses for teenagers and General Spanish with specific learning experiences and additional tuition, such as conversation.

Additional information: Salamanca has been declared a World Heritage City by UNESCO due to the diverse range of architectural styles and cultures found within the Old City of Salamanca.

Spanish Courses

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

Our prices for Academia Berceo include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about Academia Berceo, Salamanca

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
Academia Berceo, Salamanca
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Social activities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Value for money
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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
Great teachers, small classes, fantastic location.
Disliked
No activities were organized as there were only a few of us at the school. However, I got great tips for exploring the city and surrounding areas, so this wasn't exactly a problem.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course [Spanish] - 8 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2024 by Lloyd Bryce
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Academia Berceo compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 Academia Berceo SalamancaAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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 Berceo

“For 25 years we have been teaching, enjoying and living Spanish, pursuing that our students achieve their goals. ”
Felisa Checa
– 
Felisa Checa
Director of Academia Berceo
Accreditations and Quality seals
FEDELEIALCSistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)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 9:05
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 Academia Berceo and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1994
Legal name/parent company
INSTITUTO ESPAÑOL DE SALAMANCA, C.B. | Tax registration ID: E37299377

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Student support desk

  • Library

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • 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

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 8

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 28
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 40
Junior courses - In summer: 72
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 30
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 27 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 15%
France 15%
Germany 10%
England 10%
Netherlands 10%
China 8%
Switzerland 5%
Japan 5%
Brazil 5%
Sweden 5%
USA 3%
Saudi Arabia 2%
Korea 2%
Other nationalities 5%

Information for all courses offered by Academia Berceo

Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

All courses start every Monday, except for the A1 level, which starts on the first Monday of each month.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 38 €. 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 - 05 Jan 2024, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 23 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 12 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 09 Dec 2024, 23 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 12 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 06 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 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.

Airport transfer

Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport:
350 € one way
650 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Salamanca and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Salamanca page. For flight comparisons to Salamanca, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA 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)
150 €
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
Ballet1 km
Basketball0.5 km
Cooking0.5 km
Dancing0.5 km
Football (soccer)0.5 km
Golf10 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music-
Squash3 km
Swimming0.5 km
Tennis2 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Tour guided around Salamanca
- Specialised workshops: literature, history, art
- Exploring different city places
- Museum visits
- Film screenings
- Sport

Adults - Paid activities

- Cooking class and dinner: EUR 20
- One-day-trip: EUR 45
- Tapas tour: EUR 10
- Dance lesson: EUR 5
- Horse riding: EUR 45

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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FAQ about Academia Berceo, Salamanca

  • Our partner school Academia Berceo, Salamanca does offer Seniors courses on specific dates. You will find these dates in the description of the course you are interested in.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 19, 2024
  • The accommodation Spanish Family is the most popular among all our clients of Berceo
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Spanish Course + Lexical Extension, Intensive Course, Semi Intensive Spanish Course, Spanish Course + Culture
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (350 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Berceo varies from 8 students (DELE Exam Preparation) to 10 students (Spanish Course + Lexical Extension)
  • 100% of teachers at Academia Berceo hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Academia Berceo comes from Italy with a 15% representation, followed by students from France (15%) and Germany (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Academia Berceo offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.

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