Language course Spanish in San Sebastian

Lacunza

Learn Spanish in San Sebastian at our partner language school, Academia Lacunza. Academia Lacunza has over 60 years of experience in teaching Spanish, which makes it one of the oldest language schools in all of Spain. The school premises are located in the city centre, at just a 10 minute walk to "La Concha" beach. The neighborhood features a number of bars, cafes, shops and other facilities.

The school building offers 12 classrooms, all with airconditioning. There also is a shared kitchen for students to use, a terrace and a small library.

Social Programme

The city of San Sebastian makes a great base point for a wide range of activities. The school offers you the opportunity to practice your Spanish through the social, cultural, gastronomic and sports activities. Example activities are: sports (such as yoga and surfing), cooking classes, city tours, nature hikes at the mountains and the sea, wine tastings, pinxtos tours, school barbecues and excursions to other places in the area such as Bilbao or Zarautz.

Minimum age: 17

Intensive

The intensive Spanish course consists of 20 or 30 lessons per week, focused on the practical use of language. The 20 lessons are held in groups of max. 12 students, and if you book the course with 30 lessons per week, you'll additionally have 10 mini-group (max. 8 students per class) afternoon lessons to your Intensive 20 course, in which you  are used to work on conversation, language skills, Spanish culture and additional topics.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2026

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12/8 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
30
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks 13 weeks 14 weeks 15 weeks 16 weeks 17 weeks 18 weeks 19 weeks 20 weeks  
Intensive without accommodation 255 450 645 820 1010 1200 1390 1500 1680 1860 2040 2100 2270 2440 2610 2780 2950 3120 3290 3260
Intensive with shared apartment, double room , no meals 451 790 1131 1450 1785 2120 2455 2710 3035 3360 3685 3890 4205 4520 4835 5150 5465 5780 6095 6210
Intensive with shared apartment, single room , no meals 516 920 1326 1710 2110 2510 2910 3230 3620 4010 4400 4670 5050 5430 5810 6190 6570 6950 7330 7510
Intensive with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 516 920 1326 1710 2110 2510 2910 3230 3620 4010 4400 4670 5050 5430 5810 6190 6570 6950 7330 7510
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 571 1030 1491 1930 2385 2840 3295 3670 4115 4560 5005 5330 5765 6200 6635 7070 7505 7940 8375 8610
Intensive with residence, double room , bed & breakfast 586 1105 1626 2125 2595 3065 3535 3925 4385 4845 5305 5645 6095 6545 6995 7445 7895 8345 8795 9045
Intensive with residence, double room , halfboard 691 1335 1981 2415 2985 3560 4135 4630 5195 5760 6325 6770 7325 7880 8435 8990 9545 10100 10655 11010
Intensive with residence, single room , bed & breakfast 631 1200 1771 2300 2815 3330 3845 4280 4785 5290 5795 6180 6675 7170 7665 8160 8655 9150 9645 9940
Intensive with residence, single room , halfboard 726 1410 2096 2540 3150 3760 4370 4900 5500 6100 6700 7180 7770 8360 8950 9540 10130 10720 11310 11700
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks 13 weeks 14 weeks 15 weeks 16 weeks 17 weeks 18 weeks 19 weeks 20 weeks  
Intensive without accommodation 400 740 1080 1400 1735 2070 2405 2660 2985 3310 3635 3840 4155 4470 4785 5100 5415 5730 6045 6160
Intensive with shared apartment, double room , no meals 595 1080 1565 2030 2511 2990 3471 3870 4341 4810 5281 5630 6091 6550 7011 7470 7931 8390 8851 9110
Intensive with shared apartment, single room , no meals 660 1210 1760 2290 2836 3380 3926 4390 4926 5460 5996 6410 6936 7460 7986 8510 9036 9560 10086 10410
Intensive with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 660 1210 1760 2290 2836 3380 3926 4390 4926 5460 5996 6410 6936 7460 7986 8510 9036 9560 10086 10410
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 715 1320 1925 2510 3111 3710 4311 4830 5421 6010 6601 7070 7651 8230 8811 9390 9971 10550 11131 11510
Intensive with residence, double room , bed & breakfast 730 1395 2060 2705 3321 3935 4551 5085 5691 6295 6901 7385 7981 8575 9171 9765 10361 10955 11551 11945
Intensive with residence, double room , halfboard 835 1625 2415 2995 3711 4430 5151 5790 6501 7210 7921 8510 9211 9910 10611 11310 12011 12710 13411 13910
Intensive with residence, single room , bed & breakfast 775 1490 2205 2880 3541 4200 4861 5440 6091 6740 7391 7920 8561 9200 9841 10480 11121 11760 12401 12840
Intensive with residence, single room , halfboard 870 1700 2530 3120 3876 4630 5386 6060 6806 7550 8296 8920 9656 10390 11126 11860 12596 13330 14066 14600
Starting dates:  

beginner : 05/01, 02/02, 02/03, 30/03, 13/04, 04/05, 25/05, 08/06, 22/06, 06/07, 20/07, 03/08, 17/08, 31/08, 14/09, 28/09, 19/10, 09/11, 30/11, 14/12
from elementary : 05/01, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 06/07, 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08, 31/08, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 14/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €55, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharge course:   01/06/2026 - 28/08/2026 : €35 per week
Info host family:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €35 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €20 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €65 per week
Info shared apartment:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

A € 150 deposit is required in shared apartments (refunded at the end of your stay when no damage is found).

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges shared apartment:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €50 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €40 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €94 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €85 per week
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Biarritz airport/train station : EUR 140
transfer on arrival from Bilbao airport : EUR 195
transfer on arrival from Irun/Hendaya train station : EUR 95
transfer on arrival from San Sebastian airport : EUR 90

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials*
  • certificate of attendance
  • information on the school and city

*Course materials are included in the price from level B1 onwards (lower levels pay € 50 upon arrival for course materials). It is also possible to rent the books for free with a deposit.

In 2026 the school is closed on the following holidays: 01/01/2026, 06/01/2026, 20/01/2026, 19/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 01/05/2026, 25/07/2026, 31/07/2026, 15/08/2026, 12/10/2026, 01/11/2026, 06/12/2026, 08/12/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

Combined

The Combined language course in San Sebastian is an excellent way of complementing your intensive course with daily private lessons. You will have 20 hours per week in a group and a 1 hour one-to-one class per day.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2026

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12/1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks  
Combined without accommodation 415 770 1125 1460 1810 2160
Combined with shared apartment, double room , no meals 611 1110 1611 2090 2585 3080
Combined with shared apartment, single room , no meals 676 1240 1806 2350 2910 3470
Combined with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 676 1240 1806 2350 2910 3470
Combined with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 731 1350 1971 2570 3185 3800
Combined with residence, double room , bed & breakfast 746 1425 2106 2765 3395 4025
Combined with residence, double room , halfboard 851 1655 2461 3055 3785 4520
Combined with residence, single room , bed & breakfast 791 1520 2251 2940 3615 4290
Combined with residence, single room , halfboard 886 1730 2576 3180 3950 4720
Starting dates:  

beginner : 05/01, 02/02, 02/03, 30/03, 13/04, 04/05, 25/05, 08/06, 22/06, 06/07, 20/07, 03/08, 17/08, 31/08, 14/09, 28/09, 19/10, 09/11, 30/11, 14/12
from elementary : 05/01, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 06/07, 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08, 31/08, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 14/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €55, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharge course:   01/06/2026 - 28/08/2026 : €35 per week
Info host family:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €35 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €20 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €65 per week
Info shared apartment:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

A € 150 deposit is required in shared apartments (refunded at the end of your stay when no damage is found).

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges shared apartment:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €50 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €40 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €94 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €85 per week
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Biarritz airport/train station : EUR 140
transfer on arrival from Bilbao airport : EUR 195
transfer on arrival from Irun/Hendaya train station : EUR 95
transfer on arrival from San Sebastian airport : EUR 90

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials*
  • certificate of attendance
  • information on the school and city

*Course materials are included in the price from level B1 onwards (lower levels pay € 50 upon arrival for course materials). It is also possible to rent the books for free with a deposit.

In 2026 the school is closed on the following holidays: 01/01/2026, 06/01/2026, 20/01/2026, 19/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 01/05/2026, 25/07/2026, 31/07/2026, 15/08/2026, 12/10/2026, 01/11/2026, 06/12/2026, 08/12/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

Duo course

In the duo course you will have lessons together with one other person. The duo course programme will be based on your linguistic skills and will be adapted to your personal and/or professional needs. The duo course can only be booked by two people travelling together during the same period and who have the same level of Spanish.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2026

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks  
Duo Course without accommodation 555 1095
Duo Course with shared apartment, double room , no meals 751 1436
Duo Course with shared apartment, single room , no meals 816 1566
Duo Course with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 816 1566
Duo Course with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 871 1676
Duo Course with residence, double room , bed & breakfast 886 1751
Duo Course with residence, double room , halfboard 991 1981
Duo Course with residence, single room , bed & breakfast 931 1846
Duo Course with residence, single room , halfboard 1026 2056
Starting dates:  

05/01, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 14/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €55, to be paid directly on arrival

Info host family:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €35 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €20 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €65 per week
Info shared apartment:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

A € 150 deposit is required in shared apartments (refunded at the end of your stay when no damage is found).

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges shared apartment:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €50 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €40 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €94 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €85 per week
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Biarritz airport/train station : EUR 140
transfer on arrival from Bilbao airport : EUR 195
transfer on arrival from Irun/Hendaya train station : EUR 95
transfer on arrival from San Sebastian airport : EUR 90

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials*
  • certificate of attendance
  • information on the school and city

*Course materials are included in the price from level B1 onwards (lower levels pay € 50 upon arrival for course materials). It is also possible to rent the books for free with a deposit.

In 2026 the school is closed on the following holidays: 01/01/2026, 06/01/2026, 20/01/2026, 19/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 01/05/2026, 25/07/2026, 31/07/2026, 15/08/2026, 12/10/2026, 01/11/2026, 06/12/2026, 08/12/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

One-to-one

The one-to-one course offers you the opportunity to learn at your own pace according to your own needs. The one-to-one course consists of between 20 and 25 lessons a week. On request, we can organise lessons on Saturdays and Sundays, including lunch with your teacher. You can also form a private group if you come with friends who are at the same Spanish level as you.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2026

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks  
One-to-One without accommodation 845 1675
One-to-One with shared apartment, double room , no meals 1041 2016
One-to-One with shared apartment, single room , no meals 1106 2146
One-to-One with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1106 2146
One-to-One with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1161 2256
One-to-One with residence, double room , bed & breakfast 1176 2331
One-to-One with residence, double room , halfboard 1281 2561
One-to-One with residence, single room , bed & breakfast 1221 2426
One-to-One with residence, single room , halfboard 1316 2636
Starting dates:  

05/01, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 14/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €55, to be paid directly on arrival

Info host family:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €35 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €20 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €65 per week
Info shared apartment:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

A € 150 deposit is required in shared apartments (refunded at the end of your stay when no damage is found).

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges shared apartment:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €50 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €40 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €94 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €85 per week
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Biarritz airport/train station : EUR 140
transfer on arrival from Bilbao airport : EUR 195
transfer on arrival from Irun/Hendaya train station : EUR 95
transfer on arrival from San Sebastian airport : EUR 90

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials*
  • certificate of attendance
  • information on the school and city

*Course materials are included in the price from level B1 onwards (lower levels pay € 50 upon arrival for course materials). It is also possible to rent the books for free with a deposit.

In 2026 the school is closed on the following holidays: 01/01/2026, 06/01/2026, 20/01/2026, 19/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 01/05/2026, 25/07/2026, 31/07/2026, 15/08/2026, 12/10/2026, 01/11/2026, 06/12/2026, 08/12/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

D.E.L.E.-course

The D.E.L.E-course is a 4 week exam preparation course that consists of the intensive course with 20 lessons + 5 individual exam preparation lessons per week. You can take the A2, B1, B2 and C1 exams at the school.

Please note that exam fees are not included in the course price.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2026

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12/12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
Number of weeks:
  4 weeks  
DELE Exam Prep without accommodation 1460
DELE Exam Prep with shared apartment, double room , no meals 2090
DELE Exam Prep with shared apartment, single room , no meals 2350
DELE Exam Prep with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 2350
DELE Exam Prep with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2570
DELE Exam Prep with residence, double room , bed & breakfast 2765
DELE Exam Prep with residence, double room , halfboard 3055
DELE Exam Prep with residence, single room , bed & breakfast 2940
DELE Exam Prep with residence, single room , halfboard 3180
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 05/01, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 06/07, 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08, 31/08, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Due to the DELE exam date it might be necessary to book the accommodation until Sunday. Price for extra night on request.

Prices of the exam are not included in the price (€ 150 - € 210, depending on the level).

Exam dates 2026:
To be confirmed

Course materials:  

ca. €55, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharge course:   01/06/2026 - 28/08/2026 : €35 per week
Info host family:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €35 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €20 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €65 per week
Info shared apartment:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

A € 150 deposit is required in shared apartments (refunded at the end of your stay when no damage is found).

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges shared apartment:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €50 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €40 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €94 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €85 per week
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Biarritz airport/train station : EUR 140
transfer on arrival from Bilbao airport : EUR 195
transfer on arrival from Irun/Hendaya train station : EUR 95
transfer on arrival from San Sebastian airport : EUR 90

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials*
  • certificate of attendance
  • information on the school and city

*Course materials are included in the price from level B1 onwards (lower levels pay € 50 upon arrival for course materials). It is also possible to rent the books for free with a deposit.

In 2026 the school is closed on the following holidays: 01/01/2026, 06/01/2026, 20/01/2026, 19/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 01/05/2026, 25/07/2026, 31/07/2026, 15/08/2026, 12/10/2026, 01/11/2026, 06/12/2026, 08/12/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

Spanish & surfing

This course includes an intensive course with 20 lessons per week plus one surf class per day Monday through Friday with a maximum of 8 students per instructor. All materials are provided (board, wetsuit, insurance and a hot shower in the winter). If there are not enough people to form a group, the number of hours per week will be reduced accordingly. Held at Zurriola Beach.

It is also possible to combine this course with another language course than intensive. The surfing course can be booked for a shorter period than the language course. Prices on request. The course is available all year.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2026

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12/8 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks  
Intensive + Surfing without accommodation 364 668 972 1256
Intensive + Surfing with shared apartment, double room , no meals 560 1008 1458 1886
Intensive + Surfing with shared apartment, single room , no meals 625 1138 1653 2146
Intensive + Surfing with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 625 1138 1653 2146
Intensive + Surfing with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 680 1248 1818 2366
Intensive + Surfing with residence, double room , bed & breakfast 695 1323 1953 2561
Intensive + Surfing with residence, double room , halfboard 800 1553 2308 2851
Intensive + Surfing with residence, single room , bed & breakfast 740 1418 2098 2736
Intensive + Surfing with residence, single room , halfboard 835 1628 2423 2976
Starting dates:  

beginner : 05/01, 02/02, 02/03, 30/03, 13/04, 04/05, 25/05, 08/06, 22/06, 06/07, 20/07, 03/08, 17/08, 31/08, 14/09, 28/09, 19/10, 09/11, 30/11, 14/12
from elementary : 05/01, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 06/07, 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08, 31/08, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 14/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

1 surflesson = 60 minutes
Surf materials (surfboard, wet suit, etc) are inlcuded.

Course materials:  

ca. €55, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharge course:   01/06/2026 - 28/08/2026 : €35 per week
Info host family:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €35 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €20 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €65 per week
Info shared apartment:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

A € 150 deposit is required in shared apartments (refunded at the end of your stay when no damage is found).

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges shared apartment:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €50 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €40 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €94 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €85 per week
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Biarritz airport/train station : EUR 140
transfer on arrival from Bilbao airport : EUR 195
transfer on arrival from Irun/Hendaya train station : EUR 95
transfer on arrival from San Sebastian airport : EUR 90

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials*
  • certificate of attendance
  • information on the school and city

*Course materials are included in the price from level B1 onwards (lower levels pay € 50 upon arrival for course materials). It is also possible to rent the books for free with a deposit.

In 2026 the school is closed on the following holidays: 01/01/2026, 06/01/2026, 20/01/2026, 19/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 01/05/2026, 25/07/2026, 31/07/2026, 15/08/2026, 12/10/2026, 01/11/2026, 06/12/2026, 08/12/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

Spanish & cookery

Get a taste of the local cuisine and traditions with a hands-on course in one of the local gastronomic societies. Run by a professional chef with a hands-on element in the preparation and elaboration of the 4-course menu. At the end of the class, you eat dinner with the rest of your classmates.

This course includes an intensive course with 20 lessons per week plus the cooking course (1 session per week of approximately 4 hours). It is also possible to combine this course with another language course than intensive. Prices on request.

Minimum age is 17 years.

Prices 2026

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12/12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 26/01, 16/02, 23/03, 06/04, 04/05, 01/06, 15/06, 06/07, 27/07, 10/08, 14/09, 12/10, 09/11

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €55, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharge course:   01/06/2026 - 28/08/2026 : €35 per week
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Biarritz airport/train station : EUR 140
transfer on arrival from Bilbao airport : EUR 195
transfer on arrival from Irun/Hendaya train station : EUR 95
transfer on arrival from San Sebastian airport : EUR 90

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials*
  • certificate of attendance
  • information on the school and city

*Course materials are included in the price from level B1 onwards (lower levels pay € 50 upon arrival for course materials). It is also possible to rent the books for free with a deposit.

In 2026 the school is closed on the following holidays: 01/01/2026, 06/01/2026, 20/01/2026, 19/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 01/05/2026, 25/07/2026, 31/07/2026, 15/08/2026, 12/10/2026, 01/11/2026, 06/12/2026, 08/12/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

Golden Age

The language school in San Sebastián has developed a special course for students aged 50 and over. The course includes 20 lessons per week in a mixed-age group and 10 additional lessons per week in a dedicated 50+ group. These 10 extra lessons are taught in a 50+ group with mixed language levels.

A daily activity programme is also included on weekdays. The activities vary according to the weekly theme, for example:

Spanish & Basque Culture: city tours, museum visits, local cider tasting, Basque cooking workshop, and excursions in the surrounding area, such as:
French Basque Country, Bilbao & the Guggenheim Museum, Getaria, The Three Temples: Santuario de Loiola, Zumarraga, and Aranzazu

Spanish & Gastronomy: tastings, visit to a cider museum, pintxo tour, museum visits, Basque cooking workshop, visit to a local market, etc.

Spanish & Film / Theatre: San Sebastián film city tour, dinner in a local restaurant, film festival screening, boat trip to the island and the Hondalea art installation, excursion to Tolosa and visit to the local market, museum visits, etc.

Minimum age is 50 years.

Prices 2026

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12/8 per class
Number of lessons per week:
30
Number of weeks:
  2 weeks  
Club 50 without accommodation 910
Club 50 with shared apartment, double room , no meals 1250
Club 50 with shared apartment, single room , no meals 1380
Club 50 with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1380
Club 50 with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1490
Club 50 with residence, double room , bed & breakfast 1565
Club 50 with residence, double room , halfboard 1795
Club 50 with residence, single room , bed & breakfast 1660
Club 50 with residence, single room , halfboard 1870
Starting dates:  

12/01, 04/05, 14/09

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

Each start date has a different theme. In 2026, these are:

12 January: Spanish & Basque Culture
4 May: Spanish & Gastronomy
14 September: Spanish & Film / Theatre

Course materials:  

ca. €55, to be paid directly on arrival

Info host family:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €35 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €20 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €65 per week
Info shared apartment:  

A double room is only available for two people travelling together during the same period.

A € 150 deposit is required in shared apartments (refunded at the end of your stay when no damage is found).

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges shared apartment:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €50 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €40 per week
Info residence:  

Minimum age: 18

Surcharges residence:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €94 per week
double room : 31/05/2026 - 12/09/2026 : €85 per week
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Biarritz airport/train station : EUR 140
transfer on arrival from Bilbao airport : EUR 195
transfer on arrival from Irun/Hendaya train station : EUR 95
transfer on arrival from San Sebastian airport : EUR 90

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials*
  • certificate of attendance
  • information on the school and city

*Course materials are included in the price from level B1 onwards (lower levels pay € 50 upon arrival for course materials). It is also possible to rent the books for free with a deposit.

In 2026 the school is closed on the following holidays: 01/01/2026, 06/01/2026, 20/01/2026, 19/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 01/05/2026, 25/07/2026, 31/07/2026, 15/08/2026, 12/10/2026, 01/11/2026, 06/12/2026, 08/12/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

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