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Learn Spanish in Valencia, Spain

Valencia is located in eastern Spain on the Mediterranean coast, in line with the island of Mallorca.  This is a dynamic, modern city of 800,000 inhabitants offering a relaxed, friendly approach to life and a kind, temperate climate.  It boasts innovative architecture such as the City of Arts and Sciences, a futuristic museum complex, which contrasts with the historic quarter, with its religious temples and Gothic Baroque.  Sample the local gastronomic delight ‘paella'; embrace the coastline, with wide sandy beaches and fantastic sailing; or experience the spectacular fire festival ‘Las Fallas' which takes place every March.

Our school is conveniently located in the city centre, between the historic quarter and the main shopping district.  The school has several classrooms, all bright and air-conditioned, a small library with books and DVDs, internet access and also Wi-Fi.

Courses are available all year round for a variety of ages and levels.  Please click on one of the options below for more details:

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Cultural activities and excursions are offered throughout the year, including: city tour, welcome party, beach picnic, museum visits, film screenings, dance lessons, tapas tour, paella party, beach volleyball and other opportunities to practise your favourite sports at the local facilities. 

Accommodation is available in homestays, the school residence and shared apartments or private studios, all year round. 

Transfers: one way transfer to/from Valencia International Airport £70 for one student, or £40 per person for two students travelling together.

School Closure: 6 Jan, 19 Mar, 6/9/16 Apr, 1 May, 15 Aug, 9/12 Oct, 1 Nov and 6 Dec 2012.  The school will be closed on these public holidays and no classes will be held. Only individual lessons will be rescheduled.  However, in cases where there are 2 public holidays in the same week, one of the days' group classes will be rescheduled.  The school will also close on 22 Dec 2012 for the festive period and re-open on 7 Jan 2013.


General, Intensive and Combination Spanish in Valencia

These courses are designed for those who wish to learn communicative Spanish skills, ideal for use in everyday life.  Students can choose from group and/or individual lessons.

General Spanish Course

Course duration:

1+ weeks

Consists of:

20 group lessons per week

Class timetable:

morning 09.30 - 13.30 or afternoon 14.30 - 18.30 (Mon-Fri)

Lesson duration:

55 minutes

Maximum class size: 

10 students

Minimum language level: 

beginner

Minimum age:

16 years

Cost:

1 week £200 / 2 weeks £350/ 3 weeks £500 / 4 weeks £650

Intensive Spanish Course

Course duration:

1+ weeks

Consists of:

20 group lessons + 5 conversation lessons per week

Class timetable:

morning 09.30 - 14.30 or afternoon 13.30 - 18.30 (Mon-Fri) 

Lesson duration:

55 minutes

Maximum class size: 

10 students

Minimum language level: 

beginner

Minimum age:

16 years

Cost:

1 week £215 / 2 weeks £380/ 3 weeks £545 / 4 weeks £710

Combination Spanish Course

Course duration:

1+ weeks

Consists of:

20 group lessons + 5 individual lessons per week

Class timetable:

morning 09.30 - 14.30 or afternoon 13.30 - 18.30 (Mon-Fri) 

Lesson duration:

55 minutes

Maximum class size: 

10 students (group) / 1 (individual)

Minimum language level: 

beginner

Minimum age:

16 years

Cost:

1 week £350 / 2 weeks £650/ 3 weeks £950 / 4 weeks £1,250

2012 Start dates:

Jan

Feb

Mar

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*Beginners can only start courses on these dates

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Individual Spanish Course in Valencia

Individual tuition is ideal for those who would prefer intensive learning or who wish to focus on specific topics as lesson content can be tailored to an individual's needs. 

Course duration:

1+ weeks

Consists of:

5/10/20 individual lessons per week 

Class timetable:

flexible (Mon-Fri)

Lesson duration:

55 minutes

Maximum class size: 

1 student

Minimum language level: 

beginner

Minimum age:

16 years

Cost:

5 lessons per week: £225 per week

 

10 lessons per week: £360 per week

 

20 lessons per week: £620 per week

2012 Start dates:      

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Teen Spanish Course in Valencia, 12-16 years

This course is aimed at young students, aged 12-16 years, offering the ideal combination of holiday fun, language immersion, experience of another culture and an opportunity to make new friends and gain confidence.  It takes place at a school in a quiet area about 15km from Valencia, between the mountains and the sea.  There is a modern sports facility catering for many different sports.  Frequent transport runs between the school and city centre.  Accommodation is in local homestays and all social/cultural activities are supervised and accompanied by the school's own teachers and monitors. 

Course duration:

2-4 weeks

Consists of:

15 group lessons per week + social/cultural programme

Also includes:

half board, shared room homestay accommodation (full board

 

at weekend) and return transfers from/to Valencia Airport

Class timetable:

09.00 - 12.00 (Mon-Fri) 

Lesson duration:

55 minutes

Maximum class size: 

17 students

Minimum language level: 

beginner

Minimum age:

12 years

Cost:

2 weeks £1,395 / 3 weeks £1,745 / 4 weeks £2,095

2012 Start dates: 2/9/16/23/30 July and 6/13 August 2012

Please note: the school will be closed on Tuesday 31 July and no classes will be held

The social and cultural programme includes the following per day: one hour of leisure and sport activities (flamenco dancing, Spanish cookery, chess, karate, theatre, volleyball, etc) and swimming each day.  Every Saturday, there is a day trip (packed lunch, guide + transport all included) to Valencia, local villages, leisure parks, the beach, etc.

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NEW Spanish + Sailing in Valencia

This new course combines Spanish tuition with a fantastic sailing opportunity.  Known as an international centre for sailing, Valencia offers superb sailing for absolute beginners to experienced sailors.  Students will receive tuition and race in the school boat.  The course covers boat handling, meteorology, seamanship, safety at sea, nautical terms, rope work, sail handling, how to crew and helm.

Course duration:

1+ weeks

Consists of:

20 group Spanish lessons + 3 sailing sessions per week

Class timetable:

either Spanish 09.30 - 13.30 and Sailing 15.00 - 18.20

 

or Sailing 10.00 - 13.20 and Spanish 14.30 - 18.30

Lesson duration:

55 minutes (Spanish) / 3 hrs 20 minutes (sailing)

Maximum class size: 

10 students (Spanish) / 5 (sailing)

Minimum language level: 

beginner

Minimum age:

16 years

Cost:

£310 per week

2012 Start Dates:

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

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NEW Spanish + Au pair in Valencia

This new programme offers the unique opportunity to live another culture.  Students of Spanish can immerse themselves in everyday Spanish life, as a member of their host family.  In return, students assist with child care, help with light housework and teach the children their native language.  During the programme, students have their own bedroom and a small allowance.   

Course duration:

1-12 months

Consists of:

2 week General Spanish Course + au pair placement

(30 hours au pairing per week plus 1 or 2 nights babysitting)

Also included:

full board, single room accommodation

Class timetable:

Morning or afternoon, 09.30 - 13.30 or 14.30 - 18.30

Lesson duration:

55 minutes

Maximum class size: 

10 students

Minimum language level: 

intermediate

Minimum age:

18 years

Cost:

£650 (flat fee for any programme 1-12 months) 

2012 Start dates:

Jan

Feb

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Nationality: Au pairs are accepted from the European Union, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand

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Accommodation in Valencia

Accommodation is from Sunday to Saturday (1 week = 6 nights). 

Homestay

This type of accommodation is perfect for those who wish to be fully immersed in everyday Spanish life. Includes: bed linen, towels and laundry once a week.

 

Single, b&b

 Single, half board

Per week

 £175

 £210

Extra night

 £31

 £37

Residence

This is ideal for those who would like to live with other students studying at the school.  The halls of residence are located on the university campus, with efficient transport to and from the school.  Each room has a private bathroom, telephone, air conditioning and space to study.  The residence also offers a TV lounge, coffee bar, internet access and a dining room.  Includes: bed linen and weekly clean.

 

Single, b&b

 Single, half board

Per week

 £250

 £280

Extra night

 £50

 £55

Shared Apartment      

This type of accommodation is ideal for those who wish to have more independence.  Apartments usually have 3-4 bedrooms with shared kitchen facilities, bathroom, lounge with TV, washing machine and iron. Bed linen is included; students must take their own towels.  This accommodation is no more than 20 minutes from the school by public transport.

 

Single, self-catering

High season*

 low season

Per week

 £160

 £135

Extra night

 £30

 £25

* High season dates: 1 Jul - 25 Aug 2012

Private Studio

Located in the city centre, within walking distance of the school, this type of accommodation offers complete independence.  Studios have a lounge with a bed or sofa bed, kitchenette and bathroom.  Includes: bed linen and access to laundry facilities.  

 

Single, self-catering

high season*

 low season

1 week

 £475

 £395

2 weeks

 £820

 £685

3 weeks

 £1,120

 £950

4 weeks

 £1,355 

 £1,175

Extra night

 £66 

 £55

* High season dates: 1 Jul - 25 Aug 2012

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If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us by:

 Telephone:

 +44 (0)131 621 7721

 Email:

  info@caledonialanguages.co.uk

 or submit an

  online enquiry form

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Client feedback

Absolutely great, phone contact and pre departure emails were very informative and efficient.  I really felt as though the company cared about the quality of my stay.  [the location of the school and its facilities] First rate on both counts, very impressed by the clean, modern buildings and up-to-date facilities.  Spanish lessons were great, I had very good teachers.  The family [homestay] were wonderful; very open and friendly and supportive in our efforts to speak Spanish!  [why this location] Easy and cheap to fly to from the UK.  Thank you for a great trip! CH - Intensive Spanish course (March '12)

At every stage of the booking process the communication received from Caledonia was stellar.  I received regular updates, and any queries I had were answered fully and promptly.  The information provided was thorough, and I was extremely pleased with the service. 

The school was absolutely terrific, it was in a perfect location - central to the city and very easy to find.  The facilities were top class (numerous computers with internet access, lovely bright classrooms, brochures and leaflets for extra information), and the school itself had a wonderfully warm and inviting atmosphere.  I felt instantly comfortable.  The lessons were incredibly useful, and immensely enjoyable!  In conversation class, the range of topics covered was vast - everything from international politics to superstitions!  In our regular classes, there were many grammar points covered which was very helpful, but they were approached in such a way as to never become boring!  We got to share our opinions and work in groups, and there was no problem if you made a mistake or had difficutly with a certain area - the teachers were more than willing to help.  Also, the environment for learning was wonderful; the teachers were friendly and organised, the atmosphere was kept light, and everyone participated well and seemed very comforatable.

The accommodation (homestay with a family) was terrific - the family were absolutely charming, and I very much hope to keep in contact with them!  They made every effort to ensure that I was comfortable, and were very encouraging when I was practising my spoken Spanish.  It was a really brilliant experience.  The homestay, for me, was a big part of the reason why I enjoyed the trip so much.  The family were so warm and lovely, and I really felt like a part of the family by the end of my stay (even though I was only there for a week!).  Also, the classes were so helpful - I'm going back to my university exams feeling much more confident in my Spanish. 

I had never visited Valencia before - it has a lovely mix of old and new cultures which made it a fascinating place to explore -an unforgettable experience, and worth every penny! KR - Intensive Spanish course (March '12)

 

 When I arrived in Valencia I found it very easy to reach my accommodation and [homestay host] has been wonderful. [The location of the school and its facilities] Excellent .. right in the centre and in a nice little quiet road. The school is modern, the rooms comfortable. Good access to computers and internet, there is a library from where it is possible to borrow books, audio books and video. The teachers were really good, friendly, prepared with good interpersonal skills and creative. My host [homestay host] was wonderful, very welcoming, friendly and sweet. The food was excellent, the flat clean and comfortable. The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias is amazing. Also the port and beaches are a 15 minute ride by bus. Old town Valencia is beautiful with lots of amazing old buildings. CT - General Spanish course (May '09)