Spanish Super Intensive Course

El Aula Azul

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Course description

The Super Intensive course is for students who want to immerse themselves in the Spanish language and learn the most in the least amount of time. The course consists of two group sessions of 90 minutes per day (with two lessons per session) with a half an hour break and a 1 hour one to one lesson where the student will be alone with the teacher practising conversation or any other doubts he might have.

Classes will follow the communicative method focusing heavily on speaking and communication skills.

Class materials included in the price.

Timetable will be confirmed on Wednesday prior to arrival.

** Courses start every Monday, however we require at least 3 people to open a group. In case there aren't enough people of your level on the required dates, we offer the option of swapping the "Intensive course" for an "Intensive one to one" where for the same price, the student will have 1.5 hours of private lessons per day. If there are two people with the same level of ability, for the same price the student will have two hours of classes. With the Super-Intensive course the student will still have another extra one to one hour.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-16 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in San Sebastián to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 9 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 30 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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"I was continually amazed by the warmth and skill of both the teachers and staff"

Judith Watkins, student from Australia

When I arrived I was welcomed like a friend. I especially liked the extra curriculum that were planned. They allowed me to meet other teachers and students. Having a hearing problem I appreciated the skillful all the staff used the whiteboard. Situation was great as we could stretch our legs between classes by walking down to the beach. I did have moments of frustration but I could always talk about it with the staff. I loved the way they said. ‘That’s normal Judith ‘ I would have loved to have stayed longer. My only real problem was my hearing - traffic ,airconditioner and poor acuistics I some of the rooms. Not a problem for most.

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
4 Sep 2023 - 13 Oct 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Exciting"

BLAISE MAVUNGU, student from Congo

Hello

Thank you for accepting me as a student of Spanish courses at your school.

During my visit to your school, I learned a lot in Spanish and general culture, not only from Spain, but also and especially from others countries of the world.

We had a great time with the whole team from El Aula Azul to San Sebastian.

Indeed, the course went well. I understood the importance of the Spanish language. The teacher was at the height of teaching. She had put all the tools into action to make us understand. My Spanish skills have really improved a lot. Why I stopped the first series of 20 sessions for internalized and mastered perfectly before starting the remaining 20 others sessions.

I have also understood the methodology of the school and I think I will come back to you soon (between October and November) to continue my Spanish language studies with you.

El Aula Azul gave me the tone and the taste of learning to know the way of doing in spagnol and in the countries where the Spanish is spoken.

Well to you

Blaise MAVUNGU

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
8 Oct 2018 - 2 Nov 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"These lessons were really instructive and helped me to speak more."

Pierre-Antton DUCOIN, student from France

The class was something different because I was with adults. Change teacher every part was the good idea but every day the both teacher repeated us some similar things. It was effective. We went outside one time, I think talk with local people is a good thing, it's better. It's easy to access in San Sebastian.

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Date of study
22 Oct 2018 - 26 Oct 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Wonderful experience in a beautiful city"

LIINA JÄÄTS, student from Estonia

I love El Aula Azul! The location is excellent, rooms are nice and people are very friendly and competent. Teachers were very professional and classes were interesting and vivid. As I traveled and studied alone, I also appreciate all the extra activities school provided. I participated intercambio and pincho pote and enjoyed both very much.
I received accommodation through the school and it was very nice, too. The location was excellent, in the city center and the house itself was impressive. My room was very nice. My hostess Amaia was lovely.
I enjoyed my week very much and dreaming about coming back.

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Date of study
6 Aug 2018 - 10 Aug 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very good class."

Nobumasa Fujita, student from Japan

It was suitable for my level.
The teacher is wonderful.
Because hearing is not good, there were also difficult parts.
It is better to have extracurricular activities than I expected.

housing is very nice.
Host families are very kind. Very close to the school and the beach.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
4 Sep 2017 - 8 Sep 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"The school is very good, but it needs more careful valuation of the pre-knowledge of the applicants."

Elena Malysheva, student from Russia

- Classes were excelent.
- Teachers were really professional.
- Location was ideal.
- Facilties were totally OK.
- Housing was good, but not for me. To come to the apartment I had to overcome more than fifty very high steps. The school administration had recieved information about my age (71) already in February and, J suppose they had time enough to find an apartment which suited me more. It was really difficult for me to come up to my apartment.

And some words about another problem J had. J am a teacher of foreign languages myself and could learn Spanish myself. So my grammar and vocabulary were not so bad, but J had not had any practice in talking and listening. But I came into a group of students with really higher level, even in grammar and vocabulary. So during the first week J did not develop my knowledge of Spanish especially much. Next week the students from the group went home and it was another group for me, which was equivalent to my level. My Spanish at last began develop.
J suppose that if there are no other students with the same level, the administration can suggest the applicant one hour a day (individual teaching). It would give more use.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
28 Aug 2017 - 8 Sep 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Kind people, good content of the course, atmosphere in the school good"

Selwin Fredriks, student from Netherlands

- Good teachers
- Warm and open atmosphere in the school
- Valuable content of the Spanish course
- Language exchange night arranged by Aula Azul was nice
- The school is nicely situated
- Overall very good experience, despite a straggly start

- Communication and cooperation between Aula Azul and Language Exchange could be improved with regards to synchronizing information on websites and being updated about year schedule and holidays. Additionally the communication towards the students could be improved both from Aula Azul & Language Exchange

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
28 Nov 2016 - 9 Dec 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Amazing!"

Jonathan Silva, student from Brazil

I had the pleasure to meet Arantxa and Idoia, both has incredible different ways to teach. I'd like to have at least three months with them, however I was just traveling abroad could have only one week, however I felt my Spanish is far better now, I don't have the same basic problems that I used to have. I'd like to send some chocolates to them.

Thank you El Aula Azul for those amazing experience!

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Date of study
24 Oct 2016 - 28 Oct 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great language lessons in an amazing place"

Lawrie Mills, student from UK

I found that the lessons provided a very good mix of the different linguistic skills, but when I compare my Spanish ability on the first day to my final day there was a massive improvement, despite the fact I was only there for a week. The school provided plenty of extra activities alongside classes. However for me the main seller was always going to be the beautiful town of San Sebastian with its amazing beaches and incredibly friendly people. I would definitely recommend El Aula Azul as a place to improve your language abilities - do not let the incredible price put you off, it will definitely not make you wish you had spent more!

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
1 Aug 2016 - 5 Aug 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I had two very fine weeks in San Sebastian."

Erik Oestergaard Jensen, student from Denmark

Everything worked very fine. I liked my classes and had a good time with the other students. All the teachers were well prepared and had a good feeling with every student. All in all I got what I had expected.
The housing worked very fine as well.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
30 May 2016 - 10 Jun 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"A fabulous learning and personal experience"

Neil Vasey

I only have positive things to write about El Aula Azul - the speedy and friendly reply to my first email, the warm welcome at the school, the intimate teaching groups, the camaraderie between students, the quality of teaching and the affability of the team.

I greatly recommend this school!

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
1 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2015
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Yes

"Incredible - I honestly can't speak highly enough of this school."

Jonny Coller

El Aula Azul provided not only the highest quality lessons I have ever had, but also the best service.

All the teachers went out of their way to find out my interests to make the classes as interesting as possible for me while also challenging my Spanish.

Unlike larger schools, you truly get an experience to remember and Spanish that you will never forget.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
6 weeks
Date of study
31 Aug 2014 - 15 Oct 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Amazing teachers and an incredible city!"

Anna Kubicka

I did my first Spanish course in 2011 and then returned on various occasions. The teachers are excellent, well-prepared, and able to assist with every inquiry you may have. I have learnt a lot during my intensive courses and also in my individual classes. In addition, the school organizes activities where you can meet other students and locals, and practice your Spanish. The city can offer something for everyone, whether you want to chat, see a movie, surf, or much more. My overall experience with the school and the teachers was excellent.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
14 Aug 2011 - 31 Aug 2011
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"A fun and educational experience"

Erin A

My experience with El Aula Azul and this city was wonderful. I was surprised at how much I was able to learn so quickly. The teachers at the school were really great; they were so enthusiastic about teaching us to learn to speak Spanish and they tried their hardest to make the lessons as fun and interactive as possible. The classes were also great because they kept them to small sizes and people of the same ability level. The location was perfect, right in the centre of the city and also so close to the beach. The accommodation that was provided for me through the school was amazing - a room in a beautiful flat owned by a lovely local lady, very close to the school and everything else the city had to offer. San Sebastian itself was such a wonderful place, and my time at this school made my stay in San Sebastian all the better. I continue to enjoy learning Spanish with one of the great teachers I had at the school even now I am home, with their great Skype lessons.

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
30 Jun 2014 - 29 Jul 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Going to school was just never leaving home"

Catherine Tremblay

The classes were great, and the teachers were really nice and friendly. They also offered extra activities. It's a great school, at a great price.

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Duration of study
16 weeks
Date of study
20 Jan 2014 - 16 May 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

El Aula Azul offers the following housing types:
apartment

Shared apartment - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 328
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Age range: 18 - 65 years old
Location: In the city center of San Sebastián
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 5 - 25 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 328
If you want to immerse yourselve in Spanish culture and way of life this is the perfect option for you: share an apartment with Spanish locals. You will have your own single room and will share the communal facilities (living room, kitchen, bathroom, washing machine etc) with your flatmates, the owner of the flat among them.

Flats are usually located no more than 25-30 minutes (walking) away from the school. In june-july-august flats might not be located at walking distance.

Accommodation is available from Sunday to Saturday.

Details of the flat (including address) will be provided on Wednesday prior to arrival.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 5 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to San Sebastián based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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Questions and answers

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"The student may book 2 months instead of one so I would appreciate if you could also confirm the availability for 2 months."

El Aula Azul school representative

Availability for 2 months is confirmed but please advise the student about the following: "Courses start every Monday, however, we require at least 3 people to open a group. In case there aren't enough people of your level on the required dates, we offer the option of swapping the "Intensive course" for an "Intensive one to one" where for the same price, you would have 1.5 hours of private lessons per day. If there are two people with the same level of ability, for the same price you would have two hours of classes. With the Super-Intensive, you would still do another one-to-one class of 1 hour".

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