Salamanca, home to what many call the "purest" form of the Spanish language in the world, attracts thousands of students from around the globe each year. Our school, which is farily large, is located in the historic centre just a couple of minutes from the Plaza Mayor (central square). Housed in a meticulously restored historic building, it provides students with modern facilities and the most effective language study equipment. In their spare time, students can relax in the courtyard and gardens, spend time with friends in the school cafeteria or play and listen to the piano in the recreation room. Whether in class or enjoying Salamanca's culturally rich and youthful atmosphere, you'll love the time you spend learning Spanish in this spectacular Renaissance city.
Facts: Salamanca School
Year opened: 1989
Students per year: 1500
Max/Min. students: Max. students in March and April (200) / Min. students in June (85).
Classrooms: 17
Location: Within the historic centre, about 2 minutes walking distance from the Plaza Mayor in a completely renovated historic building.
Facilities: Courtyard with gardens, school cafeteria (also available
to the public), recreation room (with computers, video, piano) and library.
Courses offered: Standard Spanish Course,
Super Intensive Spanish Course, One-2-One Spanish Course.
Starting Dates: Standard courses every Monday, Intensive courses first Monday of every month, One-2-One courses any time.
Prices: See Prices.
Photos: Photo Tour of our Salamanca school.
Salamanca Info
Salamanca is home to 180,000 inhabitants and offers all the advantages of a big city with the intimacy of a village. The city, located in Southwest Castilla y Leon, played an important role in the evolution and history of the Spanish language, reason why students from around the world choose to study Spanish there. The renowned university (established in 1175) is at the core of the city and students can easily access all areas of interest on foot.
This historical city is surrounded by many beautiful lakes and mountains. You'll be especially lucky if your visit coincides with the ‘Lunes de Aguas’ (Water Monday; which takes place on the Monday after Easter), when the citizens of Salamanca dress up in carnival costumes and follow a procession that leads to the river Tormes. Salamanca is undoubtedly one of the best places to learn a very pure form of Spanish in a fascinating context.
Facts about Salamanca
Population size: 180,000 in Salamanca city.
Weather: Average temperatures Winter 5Cº / 41Fº, Summer 27Cº / 82Fº
Location: Central part of Spain, between Madrid and the Portuguese coast.
Surroundings: Flatlands with nearby mountains.
Nightlife: University town with a young and vibrant atmosphere and great nightlife.
Cultural Interest: The cultural attractions in Salamanca are its many historic
buildings and museums.