LEARNING SPANISH IN SANTANDER
Cantabria and particularly Santander is just the perfect place if you want to combine your holidays with some Spanish lessons.
The language which is spoken in Santander is Castilian Spanish - traditionally the purest form of the language in Spain. In this region, there is no regional accent or dialect, in fact here the accent may be the purest in Spain. Moreover, Santander is a quiet university town with 180,000 inhabitants and it is famed for its beautiful bay and for having some of the best beaches in the country. Although Santander is a fashionable tourist destination, most visitors come from other parts of Spain, which means you will have ample opportunities to practice your Spanish outside class time.
There are many language schools in Santander. But here as follow is our top pic selection:
CONTACT
1. KELLS SCHOOL
We like very much this center because the courses are with small student groups, their practical methodology and its location in the center of Santander.
☎ (+ 34) 942 318 860
Address:
Peña Herbosa, 4, 39003 Santander
info@kells-school.com
https://www.kells-school.com/
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The methodology used does not leave out any of the language areas such as reading comprehension, written expression, listening comprehension, oral expression, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. In general terms, these general Spanish courses aim to provide the student with adequate use of the communicative resources of Spanish in real situations.
Trying to acquire a practical knowledge of the language as a means of communication and a solid foundation for it.
2. UNILANG IDIOMAS
CONTACT
LOCATION
☎ (+34) 942 224294
Address:
C/Rualasal nº 5- 4º izda.
39001 Santander
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UNILANG IDIOMAS was founded in 1978 in Santander. This school is a center designed to fully integrate students into Spanish life through language programs and courses, accommodation (host family or hotel) with an emphasis on involvement in cultural activities.
3. Travel4learning
CONTACT
☎ (+34)34 942 13 22 64
Address:
Avenida Herrera Oria, 40
39011 Santander
TRAVEL 4 LEARNING is a family business that organizes cultural and linguistic activities and stays throughout Spain. They offer pedagogical and fun itineraries to know the local culture of their destinations. With a marked didactic spirit, they share with their clients the love for Spanish culture and our language.
A part of the lessons, they offer cultural, linguistic, mountain and leisure programs.
4. Syllabus
CONTACT
☎ (+34) 648886027
Address:
Escuela Universitaria de Turismo Altamira
Av. del Faro, 6 - 39012 Santander
info@syllabus.es
Syllabus gives its Spanish and culture courses at the Altamira University School placed in the emblematic area of El Sardinero and just a few steps away from the beach.
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Syllabus is a space dedicated to teaching and the improvement of Spanish as a foreign language during the summer months combined with all kind of services and extra activities to experience a complete summer in Santander
5. UNIVERSIDAD INTERNACIONAL MENENDEZ PELAYO - UIMP
CONTACT
☎ (+34) 942 298 700
Address:
UIMP
Campus de Las Llamas
Avda. de los Castros, 42
39005. Santander
UIMP (Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo) has a consolidated prestigious reputation in the organisation of Spanish. All the programmes, levels and accreditations are adapted to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students from over 50 countries and from internationally renowned institutions choose UIMP to improve their Spanish.
UIMP (Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo) has a consolidated prestigious reputation in the organisation of Spanish. All the programmes, levels and accreditations are adapted to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students from over 50 countries and from internationally renowned institutions choose UIMP to improve their Spanish.
The excellent academic programmes are complemented by free and open access to a varied programme of cultural activities organised by UIMP. In conjunction with the city’s own cultural events – Santander International Festival, the summer programme, etc.- the activities make Santander an international reference point for high culture during the summer.
The UIMP organises, designs and runs specific academic programmes for non-native speakers in Spain aimed at high school students (minimum age of admission: 16), university students (accredited study stays) and vocational training for professionals (companies and international organisations).
6. DELTA LANGUAGE SCHOOL
This language school offers a wide range of specialized Spanish courses:
- Business Spanish courses - Medical Spanish courses
- Legal Spanish courses - Spanish courses DELE exam
- Spanish courses for teachers - Other (for senior, groups, etc)
CONTACT
☎ (+34) 942 036 886
Address:
Obispo Puchol, 3
39001. Santander
Founded in 1980, the Delta Language School offers Spanish courses to students and adults who want to learn Spanish in Spain. Delta Language School is a fully accredited teaching institution that is known for providing a blend of high-level Spanish lessons in a friendly and supportive environment.
Spanish courses are offered throughout the year and range from beginner to advanced levels to meet individual linguistic objectives. In addition to the twenty-hour per- week Standard Spanish Course, the school offers a wide range of Spanish programs designed to meet the individual needs of any student.
CIESE - FUNDACION COMILLAS
We like very much this center due to the high quality of Spanish courses and beautiful setting of the University.
Comillas is as well a quiet coastal town at 30 drive from Santander. The centre gives you the option to stay with a family, to rent an appartment or to book a hotel for your accommodation.
CONTACT
☎ (+34) 942 715 500
Address:
CIESE- FUNDACION COMILLAS
Avda. de la Universidad Pontificia, s/n,
39520 Comillas, Cantabria, Spain
The Comillas Foundation has developed a complete range of language and culture courses taught in a context of immersion, according to the levels of reference of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
The courses have a duration of 20 weekly hours distributed in four hours every day with an intermediate pause of half an hour. Small groups with a maximum os 10 students per class.
Before the beginning of the course they, student's language level is tested and an analysis of needs and preferences of every pupil is done in order to prepare an adapted program to them.
Students have the option of combining Spanish courses with one of the programs from the Classroom Without Walls.