Granada Plaza Nueva

Strongest Points

  • City where 40% of the people are students of the most prestigious University in Spain
  • Here you will find a mix of cultures, weather and modernism that will make you love Granada
  • Sierra Nevada and the Tropical Coast are only 40 minutes away by car

Spanish language school in Granada

Our Spanish language school is located in the very centre of Granada. The historical building of the school has been recently renovated. There are three floors and a terrace with a panoramic view over the centre of Granada. On the 2nd and 3rd floors there are fully-equipped apartments with kitchen, washing machine, sitting room, TVs, bathrooms and numerous bedrooms (free wireless internet access is also available).

On the first floor there are some classrooms and a computer lab with free internet connection. On the ground floor is the language school office, the library, other classrooms and a patio where the students meet for their activities. Take advantage of the free Internet access and wireless connection and enjoy the library filled with books, films and spanish music.

All teachers are native Spanish speakers and are committed to providing first-class Spanish courses.


Characteristics

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  • Library doesn´t have  Library
  • Computer room doesn´t have  Computer room
  • Cafe doesn´t have  Cafe
  • Tea or coffee machine doesn´t have  Tea or coffee machine
  • Garden doesn´t have  Garden
  • Wifi doesn´t have  Wifi
  • Student lounge doesn´t have  Student lounge
  • Prayer room doesn´t have  Prayer room
  • Kitchenette doesn´t have  Kitchenette
  • Support deparment for the students doesn´t have  Support deparment for the students

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Strongest Points

1. Cultural heritage.

Granda is a huge historical monument itself. The famous La Alhambra is a UNESCO Worlds Heritage Site. Whole areas of the city are admitted as a cultural property by UNESCO. Among the most visited monuments of Granada you’ll find The Cathedral of Granada, The Royal Chapel, The Charterhouse, The Monastery San Jeronimo.

2. Granada’s history importance

Granada has played an important role in the history of Spain. One of the most impressive monuments La Alhambra was constructed during the centuries of the arab dominance. Romans and  arabs left their marks on the architecture and culture. Later Granada was conquered by The Catholic Monarchs and the new chapter in Granada’s history began.

3. Activities and walking tours

Granada has lots to offer: various barrios with their history and unique atmosphere. Apart from that, Granada has an ideal geographical location. You can enjoy hiking or even skiing in the mountains or you can go to the Costa Tropical and spend your day on the beach.

4. Great variety of activities

All-year-round there are fiestas and cultural activities as well as music and dance concerts. Everyone will find something interesting here! One of the most famous festivals is Semana Santa which is celebrated non-stop for one week.  

Study Spanish in Granada

Granada is an incredibly beautiful town in the heart of Andalucía. It is situated about 45min to the north from lovely beaches of the "Costa Tropical". Right at the base of Sierra Nevada, Granada is definitely one of the most beautiful cities Spain has to offer. 
La Alhambra is without a doubt what people associate with Granada, but the city has way more to offer. One of its most distinct features is the Albaycin, the old arab part of town, with its cobbled and narrow streets with the typical labyrinthic arabic structure and white-chalked houses. Walk up the streets of the Albaycin until you get to the popular square of San Juan de los Reyes where you can gaze at La Alhambra with the snow-clad mountains of Sierra Nevada behind it. There are lots of viewpoints in Albaicín with a breathtaking view of La Alhambra. You’ll also find small squares with fountains and hidden gardens. Or you might prefer to visit Sacromonte where the gypsies live, the heart of Flamenco, with its caves and unique atmosphere. You’ll also enjoy to stay down at the foot of the hills, go out and buy a cerveza in any tapas bar around Plaza Nueva and be pleasently surprised by the great (free!) tapas that accompany your beverage.

Granada apparently has the largest amount of bars per inhabitant in Spain (which means there must be a lot, as the Spanish usually spend more time in the local bar than at home!), and most of them are usually full of chattering and friendly Spaniards, who will be happy to talk to you for hours if you wish to do so. The local fiestas are as frequent as they are fun, there is always at least one "barrio-fiesta" (street party in a close-by neighbourhood) going on, with concerts, fun fairs and more opportunities to try all that great Spanish food and to practice Spanish.


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Standard Spanish Course

From 1 week to 12 months

20 lessons a week, 45 minutes each, Monday to Friday

All the studying material is provided

The number of students is between 2 and 8

It is usually possible to change your level during the course

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Additional information

Even if the minimum number of the participants is not reached, the class will take place, but the time of the class will be decreased. We ask you to complete the Spanish level test one week before the beginning of your course. It will help us to determine the best appropriate level for you.

Characteristics

  • Course duration From 1 to 48 weeks
  • Lecciones per Week  20
  • Duration of Classes  45 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning or afternoon
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  No
  • Level  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  8
  • Average during the rest of year  4
  • Minimum age  15

Intensive Course

4 classes daily (Intensive Spanish course in groups) plus 1 or 2 one-to-one classes

Duration: from 1 week to 12 months

Course begins every Monday

All levels, from absolute beginner (A1) to proficient (C2)

 

Additional information

Even if the minimum number of the participants is not reached, the class will take place, but the time of the class will be decreased. We ask you to complete the Spanish level test one week before the beginning of your course. It will help us to determine the best appropriate level for you.

Characteristics

  • Course duration From 1 to 48 weeks
  • Lecciones per Week  25
  • Duration of Classes  45 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning or afternoon
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  No
  • Level  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  8
  • Average during the rest of year  6
  • Minimum age  15

Standard course, internship in a hotel with accommodation included

The course consists of:

  • Standard 4 week course
  • Internship in a hotel for 8 weeks

Accommodation

When you finish studying in the school you will take up an internship in a hotel in Granada, living in a flat with students. The internship can be carried out in different areas depending on your personal interests and level of Spanish: reception, restaurant, reservations department, entertainers. During your internship, the hotel will offer you a meal per day. After finishing it,  you will receive a certificate. You won´t be paid, but sometimes it is possible to agree a premium, depending on the contribution to the company. 

Requirements

  • 18 years old
  • a medium or higher level of Spanish
  • a basic or higher level of English
  • Any nationality 

Perfect for

Ideal for people who want to submerge themselves in a working environment in Spain in order to improve their language to a professional level. Taking part in the internship is a key link between studying and the workplace. It is important to be able to work in another country, in another language.

Additional information

Timetable: 5 days a week, 4 hours a day, in the morning or afternoon The hotel offers food once a day: breakfast, lunch or dinner, depednding on the day of the week. All of the hotels are at least 3*

Characteristics

  • Course duration 12 weeks
  • Lecciones per Week  20
  • Duration of Classes  45 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning or afternoon
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  No
  • Level  B1, B2, C1, C2.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  8
  • Average during the rest of year  6
  • Minimum age  18

Private classes

1 week of the group classes is the same price as 1 private lesson

Perfect for

For people interested in advancing at a fast pace and having one on one attention

Additional information

Flexible timetable, any level

Characteristics

  • Course duration From 1 class+
  • Lecciones per Week  1
  • Duration of Classes  45 Minutes
  • Timetables Any timetable
  • Level test  No
  • Accredited Diploma  No
  • Level  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  1
  • Average during the rest of year  1
  • Minimum age  14

Selectividad preparation course

If you want to go to a Spanish University, this course will help to prepare all the subjects over 5 months.

Additional information

the preparation classes for Selectividad are shared in groups

Characteristics

  • Course duration 48 weeks
  • Lecciones per Week  15
  • Duration of Classes  45 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning or afternoon
  • Level test  No
  • Accredited Diploma  No
  • Level  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  20
  • Average during the rest of year  15
  • Minimum age  16

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Extra-curricular Activities

Cultural visits and excursions

The activity programme will be an important part of your stay in Granada. Through these organised activities you will get a deep insight into the Spanish way of life, and the history and culture of Granada and the surrounding areas. It is also a great way to get to know other students from your Spanish course. All the excursions are lead by a teacher who is ready to answer any questions you may have about Granada and its history.

Activities and social programme
  • Alhambra and Generalife
  • Cathedral and Capilla Real
  • Albayzín and Sacromonte
  • Trips to Cordoba and Seville  
  • Parties and Spanish meals, tapas bars
  • Flamenco venues, dance classes
  • Conferences and talks on literature, history, art, etc.,
  • Cinema
  • Sports
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Accommodation

Host family

Live with a Spanish host family

You can live with Spanish families. This gives you the perfect opportunity to practice your Spanish and to study outside of class! Spanish families are carefully selected by us. Half board is included in price.

Availability: All-year-round

Room Type: individual or double

School distance: 10-20 minutes walking

Check-in: Sunday

Check-out: Saturday

Characteristics

  • Internet doesn´t have  Internet
  • Private bathroom doesn´t have  Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities doesn´t have  Laundry facilities
  • Cleaning service doesn´t have  Cleaning service
  • Wifi doesn´t have  Wifi
  • Kitchen doesn´t have  Kitchen
  • Kithchen Utensils doesn´t have  Kithchen Utensils
  • Security service doesn´t have  Security service
  • Bed-linen it has Bed-linen
  • Towels doesn´t have  Towels
  • Breakfast it has Breakfast
  • Half Board it has Half Board
  • Full Board doesn´t have  Full Board

Cartuja Residence

Our residence is situated 3.5 km from the center of Granada, with large gardens, gym, game rooms, and free Wi-Fi access.

All apartments have a lounge with TV, kitchenette, private toilet and 1 or 2 bedrooms.

Also the complex has a TV room, study and training room, vending machines for drinks and snacks, laundry room, private parking, barbecue area and tourist information desk.

Our location allows an easy access to the A-44. We are 5 minutes from the bus station with good connection to the city center.

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Availability: All year

Room Type: Single, double, triple

School distance: 20 minutes by bus

Check-in: Sunday

Check-out: Saturday

Deposit fee: 150€

Characteristics

  • Internet it has Internet
  • Private bathroom it has Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities it has Laundry facilities
  • Cleaning service it has Cleaning service
  • Wifi it has Wifi
  • Kitchen it has Kitchen
  • Kithchen Utensils it has Kithchen Utensils
  • Security service it has Security service
  • Bed-linen it has Bed-linen
  • Towels it has Towels
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  • Half Board doesn´t have  Half Board
  • Full Board doesn´t have  Full Board

Shared flat for students

You can share a flat with other students renting a single or double room. All the appartments have everything you´ll need. Fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom, washing machine, shared living room. Lots of the flats also have a terrace or a balcony. Bed linen is provided. 

Availability: all year

Room Type: single or double room

School distance: 15 minute walk from the school

Check-in: Sunday

Check-out: Saturday

Deposit fee: 100€

Characteristics

  • Internet doesn´t have  Internet
  • Private bathroom doesn´t have  Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities it has Laundry facilities
  • Cleaning service doesn´t have  Cleaning service
  • Wifi doesn´t have  Wifi
  • Kitchen it has Kitchen
  • Kithchen Utensils it has Kithchen Utensils
  • Security service doesn´t have  Security service
  • Bed-linen it has Bed-linen
  • Towels doesn´t have  Towels
  • Breakfast doesn´t have  Breakfast
  • Half Board doesn´t have  Half Board
  • Full Board doesn´t have  Full Board

XD Residence

All facilities are modern and have good equipment. All rooms have flat screen TV, fridge, wardrobe, table and chair for studying, excellent bed (bed linen provided) 190 cm x 90 cm and the decor is in accordance with the modern style of Students XD. Also suites have beds 150 cm x 200 cm, but these have limited availability and at a higher price.

It has 4 floors which are suites and common areas, serviced by a lift and stairs.

Students XD has several common rooms:

Leisure facilities: in which you can enjoy your free time, 52-inch TV, digital TV, video games, board games, billiards, table football ...
Dining Area: Stands out due to its breadth and personality. It is located on the ground floor next to the reception area

Library: XD Students have a suitable library to read or study in silence
Classroom Study: Also in this building, we have a room where you can study with your classmates, group work interaction is allowed
Room Fitness: Students XD will also get fit with our cozy gym where you can do plenty of exercise to keep your figure in shape.
Laundry: With everything you need for washing
Common Kitchen: fully equipped, for the use of all residents for snacks or food in festive period
Parking: For cars and bikes with limited places, on a first come first serve basis.

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Availability: July and Augast

Room Type: single or double for travellers together

School distance: 15 minute walk

Check-in: Sunday

Check-out: Saturday

Deposit fee: 150€

Characteristics

  • Internet it has Internet
  • Private bathroom it has Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities it has Laundry facilities
  • Cleaning service it has Cleaning service
  • Wifi it has Wifi
  • Kitchen doesn´t have  Kitchen
  • Kithchen Utensils doesn´t have  Kithchen Utensils
  • Security service it has Security service
  • Bed-linen it has Bed-linen
  • Towels doesn´t have  Towels
  • Breakfast it has Breakfast
  • Half Board it has Half Board
  • Full Board doesn´t have  Full Board

Cristo Rey Residence Granada

Availability: All year

Room Type: single bedroom

School distance: 15 minute walk

Check-in: Sunday

Check-out: Saturday

Deposit fee: 150 € for the keys

Characteristics

  • Internet it has Internet
  • Private bathroom doesn´t have  Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities it has Laundry facilities
  • Cleaning service doesn´t have  Cleaning service
  • Wifi it has Wifi
  • Kitchen it has Kitchen
  • Kithchen Utensils it has Kithchen Utensils
  • Security service it has Security service
  • Bed-linen it has Bed-linen
  • Towels doesn´t have  Towels
  • Breakfast it has Breakfast
  • Half Board doesn´t have  Half Board
  • Full Board doesn´t have  Full Board

How to get there

Flying to Granada Airport

British Airways operates direct flights from London City Airport (UK) to Granada several times a week. The flights are fairly reasonably priced. 

Granada airport is 12km from the city centre. On arrival it is best to get a taxi from the airport so that you can get to your accommodation without walking through the streets with your luggage. The taxi costs about 28 euros. 

There is also a bus which takes you to the centre of Granada. The bus times tie in with all the flights.

 

Getting to Granada by Train

The train station is fairly central and is in Avenida de Andaluces off Avenida de la constitución. The phone number is  958 271 272. Granada is not on a high speed line. 

The Talgo takes about 5 and a half hours from Madrid. Seville is 4 hours by train. Most people choose the bus rather than the train when coming from Malaga or Almeria.

RENFE have a good website giving full  information about trains in Spain, English, French, etc. 

 

 

Getting to Granada by Bus

There are many buses each day to and from other large Spanish cities. To buy tickets online, visit ALSA. You can check times and prices and even choose your seats. The bus station is slightly out of town and you will need to get a taxi or a bus to get to the centre

From Madrid
If you are coming from Madrid or Malaga you will need to go to "Estación del Sur".

The nearest tube station to "Estación del Sur" in Madrid is Méndez Álvaro. The buses leave every hour and if there is a busy day, for example before or after a fiesta they put on more buses according to demand. The usual thing (if you haven't bought tickets in advance) is just to go to the bus station and get on the next available bus. You would be unlucky if you have to wait longer than 2 hours for a bus. Buy your tickets from the ALSA window or machine. There are various services between Madrid and Granada:
♦ normal (5 hours - 17.53€): 1:30, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 20:30
♦ supra economy (4 horas 30 minutes - 26.81€): 1:00, 7:00
♦ supra + (4 hours 30 minutes - 35.87€): 13:30, 19:30

The bus company owns a cafe half way between Madrid and Granada where they sell overpriced dried up sandwiches and lukewarm coffee. If this is your first time in Spain don't get depressed, Spanish catering is not normally that bad.

From Málaga
Internet booking systems now function well so it is better to book seat online on ALSA, otherwise the normal procedure for getting a bus is to go to the station and get on the next available bus.

Getting taxis within Granada
It seems that it is not possible to book taxis in advance. However, if you phone for a taxi in Granada it rarely takes longer than 10 minutes for them to arrive. To get a taxi in Granada, just go to a taxi rank or phone 958 280 654. There are lots of taxi ranks in Granada: in front of the bus station, in front of the train station, in front of the plaza de Triunfo, in Plaza Nueva, in Fuente de las Batallas, and in front of the Corte Inglés, etc. 




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