Best Spanish schools in Valencia by category - student age group, value for money
Spanish course types in Valencia
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General Spanish courses
Generic Spanish courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels.- Learn Spanish & Live with Teacher - Valencia (82)
- Standard Spanish Course - Valencia (63)
- Spanish & Culture - Valencia (40)
- Combi: Group + Private - Valencia (25)
- Small Group (max 6 students) - Valencia (15)
- Senior (50 plus) - Valencia (7)
- Language Year - Valencia (5)
- Afternoon - Valencia (5)
- Spanish Conversation / Communication - Valencia (4)
- Travelling Classroom - Valencia (2)
- Super Intensive Spanish (+35h) - Valencia (2)
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Private Spanish courses
Private Spanish classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online. -
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Spanish exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different Spanish exams, which are designed for completion of a specific Spanish level or for particular admission purposes.- DELE - Valencia (26)
- SIELE - Valencia (8)
- Other exams - Valencia (5)
- TELC - Valencia (1)
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Junior Spanish courses
Spanish lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions. -
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Spanish plus activity courses
Spanish plus activity courses are available in different combinations, so students can select the option most suitable to their timetable to enjoy their chosen hobby.- Spanish & Dancing - Valencia (5)
- Spanish & Tennis - Valencia (2)
- Spanish & Cooking - Valencia (2)
- Spanish & Golf - Valencia (1)
- Spanish & Horse Riding - Valencia (1)
- Spanish & Music - Valencia (1)
- Spanish & Sailing - Valencia (1)
- Spanish & Football - Valencia (1)
- Spanish & Yoga - Valencia (1)
- Spanish & Arts - Valencia (1)
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Business Spanish courses
Learn how to shape your use of the Spanish language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations. -
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Specialty courses Spanish
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the Spanish options students can take in the Specialty category. -
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Work & Study Spanish programmes
Offered as a combination of Spanish classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields. -
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Valencia ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Valencia
What our students said about Valencia
Unfortunately, there is a downside to everything. The city is actually great - shopping is really good, many things even open on Sundays. So many bars and restaurants, good infrastructure (but the buses can be unpredictable and the drivers can be ruthless), also well connected to other cities - less than 2 hours to Madrid on the train. In the summer it's a bit difficult in terms of hot weather and garbage. But they do have garbage and recycling containers everywhere - not everyone uses them, unfortunately. Quite a few people begging insistently wherever you go. Generally speaking, however, Valencia seems to be a generally safe city. Now for the unfortunate downside. Nightlife is really good and there are many international people in Valencia and there are events organized by the Valencia Language Exchange which are great fun - language exchange and clubbing at the Umbracle and language exchange and Latin dance lessons at the marina. Great fun for free entry - really - until it's not because these events are notorious for drink spiking and sexual assault on unsuspecting foreigners, especially students who will be eager to take advantage of the free entry and the opportunity for language exchange. Very unfortunate that bad actors specifically target these events for young foreign women in Valencia on exchange. And especially unfortunate that the problems - well known to medical personnel in Valencia - are not addressed at all when welcoming language students to Valencia.
I felt safe in Valencia at any time of the day or night, whether in the park, on the beach or in the city. In the 4 weeks I only met 1 unfriendly person - they must have moved! Otherwise I only got to know friendly and helpful people. For those who like it warm, like me, August is perfect. You can safely leave long trousers and sweaters at home. Even at night it is still pleasantly warm. Cycle paths run through the whole city, so that you can explore and traverse them by city bike (Valenbisi). The Turia, the green river bed, also invites you to cycle and / or linger. The city of arts and sciences is always worth a detour, especially for architecture lovers. With the changing light conditions there are always new perspectives to discover. I was also enthusiastic about the countless graffiti works of art that run through the whole city, but especially in the El Carmen district. Here you can drift for hours, from one street to the next and always discover something new. And the nightlife ... for me always something very special to dance on the beach or under the starry sky, therefore an absolute recommendation Umbracle (Fridays) and Marina Club (Wednesdays).
A charming, versatile and lively city, with historical and modern sides, with many restaurants and bars and with lots of greenery. Admirable are the many large very imaginatively designed different sports and leisure facilities in Valencia's many parks, which people like to use - for walking or cycling, as a retreat/niche for reading, for doing sports, suggestions for children and families to keep busy, for partying.... and for the price of 50 Ct (ten ticket) for 90 minutes, everything is also easily accessible by public transport (metro, bus). Staying with a host family meant that I was already out and about with the Valencians in the morning, before the tourists crowded the old town; this gave me another impression of the city.
I love Valencia! Food are pretty affordable compared to most countries in Europe. Valencia is a very flat city which I really like. I heard that it barely rain but while I was there, it's raining half of the time. Public transportation are cheap and convenient, but you can also walk to many places. It's not very big and bustling. It's very relaxing and I enjoyed my time there.
Definitely worth seeing and very suitable for practising Spanish. Everyone made an effort to speak slowly as soon as they realised that you were a foreigner. The city offers so many sights, shopping opportunities and a great beach, which is very easy to reach by tram. The weather in April was fantastic and I felt very at home.
I cannot comment on nightlife as we went for walks in the afternoons until early evenings and never at night. We had a nice apartment with a balcony, where we prepared our meals,. We spent our evenings doing our homework :), reading, talking, drinking wine, watching Spanish and Latin-American movies on Netflix etc.
The city is beautifully laid out in many parts. This classically includes the old town and, depending on your taste, some other parts of the city. The climate is comparable to that of the Balearic Islands and is therefore pleasant all year round. The city has a large city beach, which is always worth a visit.
Concrete town, little greenery, dogs walk and poop on the cobblestones, some clean up after them, some don't.... The beach is about an hour's walk from the centre, but transport seems to work well. Hot and humid climate in summer, hard to tolerate without air conditioning in the room.
One of the most beautiful cities in Europe, the old town is enchanting, the science quarter is overwhelming, the beach is fantastic. The cycle paths are unique, we've never experienced anything like it. We cycled over 200 kilometres in the 14 days because it was so easy and safe.
A beautiful city with much to offer. Our trip coincided with Las Fallas which while being a fascinating cultural phenomenon (especially for the local population) it did impact on the ease with which one could get about. And naturally how well one might sleep.
What school directors said about Valencia
It is the 3.biggest city of Spain, a big city with small town feeling
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Valencia
Friendly staff and a nice interior.
24 June 2024
Course: Intensive 20 - 1 week
Student age: 68 years
Very nice and competent teachers, both for group and individual lessons. Very good organisation, great atmosphere, all the staff addressed us individually by name.
16 June 2024
Course: Intensive Language Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 28 years
Good teachers, pleasant atmosphere. Great location in the middle of the city.
10 June 2024
Course: Intensive Language Course - 1 week
Student age: 23 years
The teacher I had, Júlia, was really great. She teaches very well, the lessons are creative with a lot of variety.
Recommended!
8 June 2024
Course: Intensive Spanish Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 61 years
The location
Teachers should pay more attention to ensuring that ALL students are equally involved in the classroom.
28 May 2024
Course: Intensive Language Course - 1 week
Student age: 65 years
Information about Valencia
- Fantastic local cuisine.
- Fabulous weather.
- Quieter beaches than other popular Spanish beach cities.
- Lots of local festivals.
- The summer is very humid.
- Nightlife is not as vibrant as in other larger Spanish cities.
Key Facts about Valencia
- Price index excluding rent: 61* (39% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 42* (59% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:50* (50% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Spain average):
4.37 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Valencia
Events in Valencia
26 August 2024The Tomatina takes place every year at the end of August in Buñol, a city not far from Valencia city. It consists of a giant tomato fight in the streets of Buñol. Participation is open to all but limited so be sure to buy your ticket in advance.
09 October 2024This is the official Day of the Valencian Community commemorating the liberation of the city from the Moors. There are concerts, fireworks, parades and the pièce de résistance is the entrance parade of the Moors and Christians - a reconstruction of the city's surrender to the Christians.
What to do in Valencia
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 10 minutes, 20 minutes.
Main stops: Valencia Airport, Xativa
Every 20 minutes, 25 minutes.
Main stops: Valencia Airport, Valencia - Ramón y Cajal-Cervantes
Taxi: 10 minutes drive to city center of Valencia
Public transportation to city center:
Every 20 minutes, 195 minutes.
Main stops: Alicante Airport, Salamanca - Adif + Alacant-Terminal, Valencia Estacio del Nord
Every 60 minutes, 210 minutes.
Main stops: Alicante Airport, Benidorm + Benidorm, Valencia
Taxi: 120 minutes drive to city center of Valencia
Q&A - Questions and answers about Valencia
- Do I get a letter of acceptance for my course?“Most schools offer letters of acceptance after your booking has been confirmed and paid in full. ”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - May 29, 2023Which schools in Valencia have a lower average age and that you recommend for students under 25?“The schools with a lower average age in Valencia are these two schools: Hispania (average age 20-25) and Enforex (average age 20-24). Enforex even has the option of accommodation in a student house.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2023My partner and I both want to book the course and the Homestay accommodation. We are booking online separately but we both want to stay at the same Homestay address. How do we ensure that we stay at the same address?“On the enrollment form, you will find a specific field in which you can inform that you are travelling with your partner.
Based on that, the accommodation will be organized for both of you in the same house, and we will reinforce your preferences with them and offer assistance throughout the process.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 24, 2022Are there schools in Valencia that offer English group courses?“English in Spain is not a very popular option, but is sometimes possible. Does it matter where in Spain?
Enforex and Don Quijote both offer English courses for juniors in Valencia, but not for adults.
Very possibly we could look into private lessons. Could that be an option for you?”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 07, 2022I would like to do a semi-private course. Or an intensive course in a small group. What are the class times?“A semi-private course is often in the afternoons because the teachers are busy with the group courses in the mornings. It is important to have a buddy yourself that you can do the semi-private course with. If you don't have one, I recommend combining a group course with private lessons. A group course often has a maximum of 8 students in Valencia.”Robin Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 17, 2022I am interested in booking a 2-week course in Valencia. I have a service dog, small 4 kg, so easy to have with me everywhere. Is it possible to bring my dog to the classes?“We will be happy to organise a Spanish programne for you, but
unfortunately, we cannot accept pets in the accommodation or in the school.”Frederico Ramos, Admissions Team from Don Quijote - Jun 28, 2022I would like to do an Intensive Spanish course for two weeks. I am a 58-year-old woman, my preference is a seniors course in Valencia. I have already taken a course once in Valencia and once in Madrid and I also have an A1 certificate. I especially liked that there were afternoon/evening excursions that you could participate in. Furthermore, I also like to stay with a host family with breakfast and evening meals. Can you give me advice?“In Valencia, Enforex and Don Quijote offer 50+ courses. During these 50+ courses, you will take Spanish lessons with all ages (18+) and special 50+ activities are organized after the lessons.
You can also choose to do a General Spanish course for 2 weeks and then choose the school with a higher average age of student. In this regard, El Carmen is a good option. The average age for them is around 30 years old.
These three schools all have the option of host family accommodation, with half board.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 28, 2022My son would like to do 3 months of language study in Valencia. In March he wants to go back to the Netherlands for two weeks for a holiday. Is it possible to stop for 2 weeks in the middle of the 3 months and proceed upon return?“The general courses are almost always booked per week. This means that your son can certainly stop for 2 weeks during his stay in Valencia.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.net - Nov 17, 2021FAQ about schools in Valencia
- I would like to do a semi-private course. What are the class times? Are lessons in a small group?“A semi-private course is often in the afternoons because the teachers are busy with the group courses in the mornings.
The important thing is to have a buddy yourself that you can do the semi-private course with. If you don't have one, I recommend combining a group course with private lessons, for example.
A group course often has a maximum of 8 students in Valencia.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 28, 2022Do you offer Spanish courses in Valencia for students 45+?“In Valencia, we have programmes for 50+ students, but currently, there are no programmes for 40+ students only.
As a suggestion, you can book a Spanish programme with a school where the average age of the students throughout the year is significantly higher than at most other schools. The school El Rincón del Tándem is a great choice for adult students!”Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Aug 29, 2022How many students can be accommodated in a shared flat?
And is it possible to know approximately in which area of Valencia they are located? Are there people of different ages in the same flat, or about the same age?“Usually 3-5 students stay in a shared flat. The final place of residence is shared by the school with the students individually, after the course has been paid. Usually, schools try to classify students with other residents of about the same age. However, this is not guaranteed as it depends on several factors (period, number of registrations, possible last minute cancellations, etc.).”Anzo, Area Manager from LCN - Nov 29, 2021I would like to study Spanish in Valencia for 3 weeks. I am looking for a course of 20 hours per week. Level is A2-B1. I'm looking for a school where the average age is a bit higher (I'm 49 myself), but not only with people over 50. Can you help me with this?“In Valencia we work with very good schools. Most courses are standard courses with 20 lessons per week and since you already have Spanish knowledge you can start any Monday.
The average age is often higher if you book outside the school holidays. You can also opt for a business group course, as our experience is that few young students participate in these courses.
It is important to keep in mind that most schools prefer to group students by language level first and then by age for the best course experience.
When would you like to start and at which school? If you let us know (via the contact box) then we can check availability and investigate whether peers have already registered.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Oct 13, 2021Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of Spanish courses & camps for teenager and children in Valencia or other 39 different Spanish course types in Valencia.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Spanish language schools in other cities in Spain such as Alicante, Almeria, Almuñécar, Barbate (Cadiz), Barcelona ..., Bilbao, Cadiz, Castelldefels, Denia, Dosrius (Barcelona), El Puerto de Santa María, Granada, Ibiza, Jaén, Jerez de la Frontera, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Logroño, Madrid, Malaga, Marbella, Murcia, Nerja, Palma de Mallorca, Pamplona, Platja d'Aro (Costa Brava), Prado del Rey, Puzol (Valencia), Salamanca, San Pedro de Alcántara, San Sebastian, Santander, Santiago de Compostela, Sevilla, Soria, Tarragona, Tenerife, Valljunquera, Vejer de la Frontera, Vigo, Zaragoza or see our list of all schools in Spain. You may also want to consult options outside Spain for learning Spanish.Show more
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