Intensive Spanish courses (20, 25 or 30 lessons per week) in Valencia

Spanish courses of 20, 25, or 30 lessons per week. The first program includes 20 fifty-minute lessons of general Spanish (4 lessons per day). The 25- and 30-lesson courses include one or two options of 5 lessons each. You can choose from courses on Spanish life and culture, grammar, speaking, health and medicine, or business Spanish. You can also add sailing or cooking activities (see below).

Develop your language skills during your Spanish courses in Valencia

These courses will help you develop your communication skills in everyday situations, improve your grammar, deepen your knowledge of Spanish culture, and enhance your mastery of business Spanish. All levels are accepted and taught (except for business Spanish, which requires a B1 level). In the summer, Spanish courses in Valencia are also open to students aged 14 to 17 in specific groups.

The core Spanish courses (i.e., the 20 lessons of 50 minutes each per week) are taught in classes of a maximum of 10 students (6 on average), either in the morning (9:10 am to 1 pm) or in the afternoon (2:10 pm to 6 pm). Elective courses are combined with the 20-lesson/week course and are therefore offered before or after.

Spanish level test and course duration

On the first day of class, you will take a placement test to create groups of students at the same level. The first course textbook is included in the course fee. If you advance to the next level, you will need to purchase your own textbook, or at least borrow one from the school library.

The minimum duration of this Spanish course program in Valencia is 1 week and the maximum is 48 weeks. A long-term option is also available: an intensive Spanish course of 20 lessons spread over a minimum of 12 weeks and a maximum of 40 weeks.

University preparatory year 

IH Valencia offers a preparatory year if you are considering pursuing higher education in Spain. The academic year is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the in-depth study of Spanish to bring you to the B2 level (upper-intermediate) required by universities. The second part concentrates on university subjects based on your chosen field of study. Preparation for university entrance exams is also included. A full program in English is available upon request.

DELE or SIELE exam preparation courses

Passing the DELE (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language) or the SIELE (International Spanish Language Assessment Service) is a major asset in the job market. Recognized worldwide, these tests certify both your Spanish language skills and your mastery of the language. IH Valencia offers a program of at least one week (maximum 4 for the DELE and maximum 8 for the SIELE) with 20 lessons of 50 minutes each per week.

These courses will prepare you for one of the tests organized at the end of your stay through specific exercises and practice tests. Classes are limited to a maximum of 10 students (6 on average). Classes are held either in the morning (from 9:10 am to 1:00 pm) or in the afternoon (from 2:10 pm to 6:00 pm). All levels are accepted for the SIELE. A minimum level of A2 is required for the DELE. All learning materials are included.

Spanish & volunteering

Are you 18 or older, have a basic level of Spanish and are full of energy? The Spanish & Volunteering program is for you! It combines volunteering with intensive Spanish courses (a minimum of 2 weeks), which can be taken during the same period as the volunteering project (a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 24 weeks).

Several projects are available: educational and cultural, social, environmental, or related to healthcare—the choice is yours! Specifically, our partner school offers you a choice of projects including: teaching English, math, sports, etc. to children; assisting people with disabilities; helping to protect the Mediterranean coastline; or a conservation project in the Albufera Natural Park. It's the perfect way to improve your Spanish while having fun!

Au pair Spain – demi-pair Valencia

Are you between 18 and 30 years old and interested in spending time as an au pair in Spain? This option will not only allow you to fully immerse yourself in Spanish culture, but it will also allow you to meet new people with whom you will undoubtedly form very strong bonds.

This program includes at least twelve weeks of intensive Spanish classes (at the beginning of the program), held in the mornings, and work with your host family. You will look after the children and perform various light household chores in the afternoons and evenings. In total, you will work 20 hours per week plus one evening of babysitting per week. In return, you will receive full board and a small allowance. You will have your own private room. The minimum duration of the au pair program in Spain is 12 weeks and the maximum is 36 weeks.

Spanish & company internship

Combine a minimum of two weeks of intensive Spanish courses with a 12-week internship. Our partner school will place you in your desired sector, whether for your studies or to gain professional experience. This will enhance your language stay in Valencia.

Spanish & sailing or cooking

Would you prefer to combine Spanish lessons with your favorite hobby, sailing ? Or perhaps learn all about cuisine ? This program offers sailing or cooking classes alongside intensive Spanish courses. The classes (6 per week) will be held in small groups of no more than 5 people for cooking and 10 for sailing (on average, there are closer to 6 participants), twice a week (weather permitting for sailing), from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM or from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

The maximum duration of cooking or sailing courses is 4 weeks. Sailing courses are only offered in the summer.

Summer camp for teenagers

Experience a dream stay in Valencia with a host family or in a student residence (in a shared double, triple, or quadruple room). You'll be immersed in a completely Spanish environment and combine your Spanish lessons with a variety of fun activities. For teenagers aged 14 to 17.

 

At the end of your stay, Languages ​​& Travel is convinced that you will return to take Spanish courses in Valencia again!

Shared apartment

The most popular accommodation option for students, shared apartments offer the opportunity to meet lots of new people. It's the ideal place to practice your Spanish all day long with students from all over the world! Located just a 20-minute commute by public transport from our partner school, the apartments consist of 3 or 4 bedrooms and one or two shared bathrooms. You can also choose to have your own private bathroom. All apartments also have a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with a TV, a washing machine, and an ironing board.

Electricity, gas, and water costs are included (with moderate use). The school also provides bed linens (note: not towels!) and cleans the common areas every two weeks.

Studio

Are you more independent and would prefer to have your own little place to stay throughout your language course in Valencia? The studios offered by our partner school are located in the city center, just a few minutes' walk from the school. Designed for one or two people, the studios (with air conditioning) include a living room, a sofa bed or a separate bed, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Electricity, gas, and water costs are included (with moderate use). The school also provides bed linens, towels, blankets, and access to a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Cleaning of the common areas is provided weekly.

Foster family

This is the ideal accommodation option for those who want to enjoy complete immersion during a language stay in Valencia. Staying with a host family will create memories that will last a lifetime. Not only will you learn more about Spanish culture, but you'll also put what you've learned in class into practice. Host families are carefully selected by our partner school, and you'll feel right at home. The families are located an average of 20 minutes away by public transport. Depending on your preference, you can choose between bed and breakfast, half-board, or full-board. Private bathrooms are available for an additional fee.

Bed linens and towels are provided by the host family.

Student residences Gran Via / La Nave / Mercado / The City / El Puerto

Want more independence? Stay in a student residence! You'll live with other international students (Gran Via / La Nave / Mercado) or Spanish students (The City, El Puerto). It's the perfect way to meet new people while practicing your Spanish! Accommodation is available in single or twin rooms (Gran Via / La Nave) with or without a private bathroom. In the Mercado residence, you can choose a private room with or without a private bathroom, or a 2- or 3-bed room without a private bathroom. This type of accommodation also includes a shared kitchen. The residence is a 20- to 30-minute walk from the school.

Bed linens and bath towels are provided by the school. Cleaning and changing of linens is also carried out once a week.

Minimum age 16 for Mercado residence and 18 for others.

Activities organized throughout the year

Near the school, you will find sports facilities (tennis, basketball, football, squash, aerobics, fitness, and step). In addition, our school will organize a multitude of free activities during your language stay in Valencia.

IH Valencia offers, among other things: city tour, welcome evening, cooking classes, beach volleyball, museum visits, tapas tasting… But also sailing, paella evening, meals with students, visits to the City of Arts and Sciences and the old town… And also: sports competitions, language tandem evenings, cultural workshops, barbecue evenings , etc.

Dates of the various Spanish courses in Valencia

Intensive Spanish course (20 or 25 lessons)

Classes begin every Monday, except for beginners, who can start twice a month. Contact us.

DELE/SIELE exam preparation courses

They are scheduled according to exam dates, please contact us.

Spanish courses to prepare for higher education in Spain

• Beginner levels A0-A1: Spanish courses August – December and university preparation courses January – June (contact us for exact dates)
• Intermediate levels A2-B1: Spanish courses August – October and university preparation courses November – June (contact us for exact dates)
• Advanced levels B2+: Spanish courses in October and university preparation courses November – June (contact us for exact dates)

Spanish & volunteering

Classes begin every Monday, except for beginners who can start twice a month (contact us for dates)

Spanish & demi-pair (au pair Spain)

Classes begin every Monday, except for beginners who can start twice a month (contact us for dates)

Minimum stay of 12 weeks of classes at a rate of 20 lessons/week and 12 to 36 weeks for the au pair family stay.

Spanish & sailing/cooking

• Sailing : sailing courses start every Monday between June and September .
• Cooking classes: start every Monday, except for beginners who can start twice a month (contact us for dates).

Public holidays

The school is closed on the following public holidays: January 6, March 19, April 18, April 21, May 1, October 9, December 8 and is closed from December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026 inclusive.

Excursions will be arranged to replace classes on public holidays. If a public holiday falls on the Monday before your classes begin, you can book the excursion through L&T before your departure.

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It's hard to find a better place for a language stay in Spain!

• IH Valencia is undoubtedly the most beautiful school Languages ​​& Travel has visited so far . It's tastefully decorated, the classrooms are modern while respecting the old stonework. There's even a section of medieval alleyway that runs through the school. A school that truly makes you want to take Spanish courses in Valencia!
• Valencia ? It has everything we love about Spain: history, buildings and museums, the old town,  the sea and the beach , and restaurants. You'll enjoy Valencian paella made with locally grown rice, the covered market, and the tapas bars. And you'll also love the modern city designed by the architect Calatrava, who also designed the train stations in Liège and Mons.

 

Looking for a different city ? Languages ​​& Travel recommends its partner school in Seville , the superb campus in Malaga , and more. Discover our full range of programs in Spain .

We also offer internships for teenagers (13-18 years old) in Almuñécar in the province of Granada.

Or would you prefer private lessons to work on specific aspects of the Spanish language? Then our immersion stay with a private tutor in Spain is perfect for you!