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Instituto HemingwayBilbao, Spain

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

2 students - overall rating
C/ Bailén 5 - 2º - 48003 Bilbao - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Free cultural activities.
  • Free leisure activity programme.
  • Top rated school facilities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Bilbao is one of the top destinations our students liked most
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 20%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 7 years higher than in summer.

Location: Instituto Hemingway Bilbao is a Spanish language institute located in the culturally rich city of Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. The school is housed in the Abando neighbourhood, bordering the city's Casco Viejo medieval old quarter. There are several eateries, restaurants and attractions surrounding the school including the Bilboko Donejakue Katedrala, Teatro Arriaga, Plaaza Nueva, the Erriberako Merkatua and much more. The school is a short walk from several public transport networks, ensuring travel in and around the city can be made easily.

Course selection: In addition to General Spanish programmes, which are available over several schedules and intensities, Instituto Hemingway also provides one-to-one tuition (presencial, online) and has several programmes of Spanish with an additional activity, such as a Business Internship, a Culinary Internship, and Volunteer work.

Accommodation: The school offers a range of accommodation options ranging from homestay facilities with local families, to aparthotels, student residences and shared apartments. All accommodation is subject to availability and is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Getting around: The school is around 100m from the central train stations (Bilbao-Abando station and Estación de tren Zabalburu) and has several bus, tram and metro stations within walking distance.

Social and cultural: Bilbao is a very social city and Instituto Hemingway provides excellent social activities and happenings for students to enjoy should they wish. Such activities include visiting local museums such as the Guggenheim Museum, and evening out together eating Pintxos and having drinks.

Spanish Courses

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General Language
General Spanish Course 23Most Popular Spanish course
23 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
230€219€
Course Details
General Spanish Course 20Popular Spanish course
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
190€181€
Course Details
Online
Online Private Classes 10
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
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200€190€
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Online Private Classes 20
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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400€380€
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Online Private Classes 30
30 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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580€551€
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Online Private Classes 5
5 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
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100€95€
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Private
Private Classes 10
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
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350€333€
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Private Classes 20
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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700€665€
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Private Classes 30
30 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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990€941€
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Private Classes 5
5 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
175€167€
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Work & Study
Spanish + Business Internship
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
190€181€
Course Details
Spanish + Culinary Internship
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
360€351€
Includes accommodation
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Spanish + Volunteer Work
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
430€420€
Includes accommodation
Course Details

Our prices for Instituto Hemingway 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

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Student opinions about Instituto Hemingway, Bilbao

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
Instituto Hemingway, Bilbao
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Social activities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
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.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Excellent teacher, small group (3 students of uniform level)”
Disliked
“Fewer activities offered out of season.”
Review details
Course: General Spanish Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 15. Oct. 2024 by Philippe Baudet
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
55 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“Location, book.”
Disliked
“Activities, teacher.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It wasn’t 23, it was 20, 9.30 till 13.30 with a 30 min break.
Other comments Too much exercises, not enough conversation and activities.
Course: General Spanish Course 23 - 1 week
Review date: 21. Oct. 2024 by Malgorzata Janicka Krajewska
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Instituto Hemingway compared to ratings of all schools in Spain

 Instituto Hemingway BilbaoAverage of all other schools in Spain
Overall school rating4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Instituto Hemingway

Accreditations and Quality seals
FEDELESistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes (SACIC)
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 9:00
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 Instituto Hemingway and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoJCB - logoPayPal - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1999
Legal name/parent company
Instituto Hemingway SL | Tax registration ID: B95087375

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Student support desk

  • Free coffee

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Tourist information

  • Classroom equipment

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 50
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 18 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 8%
Italy 6%
USA 6%
England 6%
France 5%
Brazil 3%
Other nationalities 66%

Information for all courses offered by Instituto Hemingway

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
60.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Health insurance: EUR 20 per week
Airport transfer: EUR 60 each way

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 06 Jan 2024, 28 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 23 Aug 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 25 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.
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 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
No

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Shared Apartment Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, No meals
In high demand!
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
196 €
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
280 €
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
250 €
Premium Private Apartment
Single room, No meals
from
400 €
Student Residence
Single room, No meals
from
301 €

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Questions and answers about Instituto Hemingway

  • “Yes, a level test will be sent before the course starts. Based on the result, the school can assign you to the correct class.”
    Jose, Director from Instituto Hemingway, Bilbao - Nov 14, 2024
  • “Yes, this is possible. Please note that the courses normally run from Monday to Friday, but in exceptional cases it is also possible to start on Tuesday. However, the school would still charge for the entire week.”
    Jose, Director from Instituto Hemingway, Bilbao - Nov 14, 2024
  • “Of course, it is possible to pay the deposit via PayPal. In addition to PayPal, other payment options are also available. These will be displayed during the booking process.”
    Tanja, Area Manager Polish from Instituto Hemingway, Bilbao - Nov 15, 2024

FAQ about Instituto Hemingway, Bilbao

  • Spanish courses at Instituto Hemingway start at 95 € for Online Private Classes 5 course with 5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Shared Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Instituto Hemingway
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Instituto Hemingway varies from 1 students (Online Private Classes 10) to 12 students (General Spanish Course 23)
  • 100% of teachers at Instituto Hemingway hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Instituto Hemingway comes from Russia with a 9% representation, followed by students from Germany (8%) and England (6%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Instituto Hemingway offers courses from 5 years to 99. Average age is 18 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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