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In the heart of Cadiz, the K 2 school (certified by the Cervantes Institute), created by Angeles Castro and his sister, in 2000, is located in a typical city house. Friendly and based on cultural exchanges, the school, which has been awarded comfortable premises (Internet point) with seven rooms and a terrace, welcomes students (college, high school, university or out of school) eager to learn Cervantes'language or to upgrade in collective, private or semi-private way. After evaluation, groups are formed in six levels (seven students maxi). The pedagogical team is made up of young and dynamic teachers who can also provide specific courses (preparation for the DELE diploma - Spanish Foreign Diploma, Spanish tourism, courses on typical expressions in the Bay of Cadiz). Accommodation is possible in the historical heart, in the apartment or in the living room. In addition to participatory morning teaching, activities (excursions, cookery courses or flamenco courses…) complete the afternoon.

In the heart of Jerez, Gerry Rylance, an Englishman climbed this small school (air-conditioned and modern!) in 1982. In addition to offering language trips to Chiclana for young people between the ages of 9 and 16 - www.spanishsummercamp.com - it offers Spanish courses in a city where people do not speak foreign languages too much. Interesting for who would like to immerse themselves in an authentic Andalusian city (not too international) with a human size, to acquire the vocabulary necessary to deal with the situations of the día has día. This institute also distinguishes itself with a very relevant module combining Spanish language and knowledge of the wines and brandys of Jerez in collaboration with the Consejo Reguladores of the appellations of origin Jerez-Sherry-Sherry, manzanilla and brandys. A formula including accommodation and tasting sessions, visits; Spanish courses applied to vocabulary and wine culture are possible… Count, however, 1 950 € per week.

Led by Ian Walsh, an Irishman living in El Puerto for a long time, also coordinator of AEEA, a Spanish association of quality Spanish language schools. Near the bullring, this academy, which holds the CEELE quality certificate, is based on professors of Spanish mother tongue. Courses in small groups (maximum 8 students) for private courses passing through commercial Spanish, the whole teaching is based on a rigorous method with books and audiovisual. Parallel activities (cookery courses, excursions, visits to wineries or bulls'rearing…) complement the knowledge of the local culture. Question accommodation, different opportunities for students: by family or apartment (from € 70 per week). Trinity School also promotes a youth education project - www.spanishsummercamp.com - with summer stays developing various activities such as theatre, so dear to the municipality of El Puerto, in the text, or water sports.

In the heart of Vejer, this school proposes to teach Spanish by replacing things in their original context. In addition to courses (grammar, vocabulary, linguistic practice and culture), experienced teachers encourage active participation in school or extracurricular activities (films followed by discussions, shows, excursions…). A range of activities can be carried out (from mountain biking to mountain biking on the beach through the flamenco courses). The programs are tailor-made for complete learning based on a strong Spanish culture. For the duration of the stay, the school also offers different accommodation posssibilités (from € 80 per week).

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In the middle of Albaicín, this school exclusively of Spanish tongue, accredited by the Cervantes Institute, has developed for twenty-five years a formidable very friendly atmosphere as well, by its enchanting place as by its very motivated team. After tests of levels, by small groups of 7 students, maximum, and on 6 levels, the classes are managed by Spanish native professors very qualified. In this accredited advisable school Cervantes Institute, preparing with It (Spanish Foreign language Diploma) and being able to accommodate pupils as from 17 years, the classes adaptable according to the needs (individual classes...) can be specific according to precise sets of themes. Coiled in a Carmen (remains typical) whose black cats are the emblem, teaching is done in 7 rustic small rooms or even in the very pleasant garden, near to the cafe, for the breaks. The school can be given the responsibility to reserve economic accommodations under good conditions (at the inhabitant, shared apartments...), with less than 15 minutes on foot. Lastly, will know that about fifty sociocultural activities (historic visits, excursions nature...) and of many entertainments (shows flamenco, classical recital, film projections Spanish and Latin...) are realizable to progress in the tongue just like of the chances of combination of classes with sports (riding, ski in Sierra Nevada...). A good opportunity for a different stay and very enriching.

Located in Madrid, Spain, Paraninfo is a renowned language school offering Spanish courses for foreigners. Founded in 1973, the school enjoys a high reputation in the field of education and is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes. Courses are taught by native, qualified and experienced teachers. Paraninfo offers a variety of programs to suit all levels, ages, objectives and length of stay in Spain. In addition to courses, the school also offers cultural activities to enrich students' learning. Facilities include 21 classrooms, a library, a rest area, air-conditioned rooms and a shopping area. The school also offers accommodation services, such as shared apartments, hostels, residences, Spanish families or hotels. Paraninfo is located in the Princesa district, a 10-minute walk from Plaza d'España and Gran Vía.