Expanish schools stand out for several reasons: Personalized Service: As boutique schools, we offer individualized attention. Our staff will know your students by name, ensuring a tailored and supportive experience. Premium Facilities: Our schools feature modern, purpose-built facilities designed to impress and create a comfortable learning environment for students. Exceptional Partner Support, in fact, we guarantee: Responses to all emails within 1 business day Proactive communication about students on site, commissions, and any issues Complaint resolution within 72 hours Free Student Activities: Each school provides four free activities every week to enrich the student experience.

Yes, it is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, member of IALC, and winner of the ST Star Spanish School Award in 2012, 2020/21, and 2022.

We strive for excellence, and continuous innovation is part of our philosophy (Expanish Values). We aim to place more focus on the student, encouraging active participation in their learning process (Projects). Language is learned through authentic and real use, which is why we will emphasize the immersion context (Spanish in Action). Experiential learning is based on activities that increase students' motivation, are dynamic and inclusive, and spark curiosity about the city's culture (Spanish in the City).

Barcelona is an excellent choice for students due to several key factors: Familiar Destination: Many have visited Barcelona before for tourism, making it an easy and comfortable choice. Manageable Size: It's a medium-sized city with excellent public transportation, making it simple to navigate. Vibrant Culture: Barcelona is renowned for its delicious food, lively nightlife, and stunning architecture. Easy to Reach: The city is well-connected with numerous direct flights from around the world. Diverse Landscape: Students can enjoy both beaches and mountains, offering a range of outdoor activities.

Madrid is an ideal destination for students because: Rich History: It’s perfect for history enthusiasts, home to some of the best museums in Europe. Central Location: Madrid’s central location makes it easy to explore the rest of Spain. Top Universities: The city hosts some of Spain's most prestigious universities. Affordable Living: Madrid is one of the most affordable capital cities in Europe. Cultural Blend: The city offers a perfect mix of authentic Spanish culture and modern amenities.

Málaga is a fantastic option for students because: Best Weather: It’s known for having the best year-round weather in Europe. Smaller City: The city’s smaller size makes it easy to navigate, especially for groups and junior students. Beautiful Beaches: Students have easy access to stunning beaches. Digital Nomad Hub: Málaga is one of the top destinations for digital nomads globally. Affordability: It's more affordable compared to larger cities like Madrid and Barcelona.

Buenos Aires offers students a vibrant urban experience with: Lively Environment: The city is full of nightlife, culture, and activities. Cultural Richness: Known for tango, football, steak, and wine, it’s a cultural hotspot. Affordability: Buenos Aires is very affordable for those with Euros or Dollars (see our blog for more details). Top-Ranked City: It was named the most liveable city in Latin America in 2023 by The Economist. Safety: Buenos Aires is considered one of the safest capital cities in Latin America.

Yes, combining 2 or more destinations during one study program is possible. If the decision is made prior to arrival, it is ideal. However, if students are already onsite and have initially requested the course in only one destination, the change can still be arranged. A 2-week notice is required for any break or destination change.

The enrollment form should include the following details: Student’s Full Name & Chosen Name Sex & Gender Pronouns Nationality Date of Birth Email Course Booked with Dates Housing Booked with Dates and Allergies/Diet/Requests Other Services Booked (e.g. Transfer, Insurance, etc.)

Yes, by submitting an enrollment, our agency partners agree to Expanish's terms and conditions. You can find our full terms and conditions here.

All enrollments are processed within 1 business day. Once processed, we will send a confirmation email along with the following attachments: Letter of Acceptance Net Invoice and/or Gross Invoice Housing Cancellation Terms (if applicable) Instructions for our Online Spanish Level Test

Class coordination is based on each student's level, so we cannot guarantee a specific schedule in advance. However, if your students have a preference for morning or afternoon lessons, please let us know, and our academic team will make every effort to accommodate their preferred schedule.

The Combined course is perfect for students looking for a more tailored approach to their learning. It focuses on addressing specific topics and personalized needs, making it ideal for those who want to improve in targeted areas of the language. In contrast, the Intensive Plus course offers a more experiential learning approach, providing opportunities to explore the city and immerse yourself in its culture while advancing your Spanish skills. Students who choose the Combined course will receive a questionnaire in their confirmation email to provide details about what they would like to study in their private classes. This information is extremely helpful for the academic coordination team to better tailor the lessons to their goals.

For complete beginners looking to learn Spanish rapidly, the Intensive Explore or Intensive Plus courses are the best choices. These programs provide a dynamic mix of lessons and immersive experiences to accelerate language acquisition. However, if they prefer a more personalized approach to focus on specific needs, the Combined course would be ideal.

Here’s an example of what a typical weekly schedule might look like for an Intensive course at Expanish:

Yes, your students can join a group on Tuesday if they are unable to start on Monday. However, please note that the Monday class will not be made up, and the price remains the same. They will also miss the new student orientation, but our staff will provide an abbreviated version on Tuesday upon arrival. Please advise that students should arrive at 9:30 am on Tuesday. As we do not have early staff available for registrations or level tests, this may result in students entering class slightly late if they need to complete registration, payment, or a level test.

Group classes start on Mondays, so it is not possible for students to join mid-week, as this could be challenging for them and disrupt the other students. We recommend that your students take a few private lessons during their first week and then join the group the following Monday. Alternatively, they can participate in our activities during that first week to meet other students and then start the group lessons on the next Monday.

Expanish offers three group course options, each designed to fit different learning goals and levels of immersion: Intensive 20 Lessons/Week Rapidly enhance your language proficiency! Lessons Breakdown: ✓ 16 General Spanish ✓ 2 Project Sessions ✓ 2 Spanish in Action Intensive Explore 24 Lessons/Week Boost your language skills by immersing yourself in city life! Lessons Breakdown: ✓ 16 General Spanish ✓ 2 Project Sessions ✓ 2 Spanish in Action ✓ 4 Spanish in the City Intensive Plus 30 Lessons/Week The complete immersive experience to accelerate your Spanish learning! Lessons Breakdown: ✓ 20 General Spanish (extra 4 classes compared to G20) ✓ 2 Project Sessions ✓ 2 Spanish in Action ✓ 4 Spanish in the City ✓ 2 Conversation

Yes! The content of private lessons can be tailored to the specific needs of your students. This means we can incorporate business Spanish, medical Spanish, or other specialized content into their lessons.

Only Barcelona (BCN) - Due to the popularity of our Evening Group Course, we do not have available classroom space for private lessons at night. The latest we can offer private lessons is at 6:30 pm.

It is usually fine for students to start in the second class of a module, but starting any later is not recommended as missed classes will not be made up, and the price remains the same. For students who will miss more than the first 2 classes, we recommend waiting for the next month’s start date. In this case, students must complete their online Spanish test (written and oral) before the start date to reserve their spot in the appropriate level.

The Evening Group Course is structured in monthly modules, so students need to book the entire month to secure their spot. Unfortunately, we cannot provide discounts for partial attendance. If a student can only attend for half a month, it may be more cost-effective for them to wait until they return from their trip to start the course, allowing them to participate in the full module. Alternatively, we recommend considering intensive day courses, which are available on a weekly basis, or private lessons, which are offered by the hour and offer greater flexibility.

The approach is communicative and will be carried out in the most practical way, always considering that for this, it will be necessary to work on grammatical tools, functional lexical structures, etc., to achieve this communicative goal.

The projects will be chosen considering the syllabus, the grammatical content being worked on, and the themes associated with this content. Our syllabi are designed based on the syllabus of our Aula Plus textbooks, where communicative resources are linked to grammatical and lexical resources and a theme. Examples: In unit 3 of our A1 textbook, the grammatical resource focuses on the uses of hay and the verb estar, while the communicative resource is the description of places. A project here would be "Creating a contest about countries." In unit 5 of our B1 textbook, the grammatical resource focuses on the form and use of imperatives, while the communicative resource involves describing an advertisement. A project here would be "Participating as a jury member in the 'El Ojo de Iberoamérica' advertising festival," where the students will be given guidelines on the roles they will play and the activities they should perform.

Yes, it’s a cooperative task, but there are different dynamics. Within these projects, there may be individual or group tasks, but they usually culminate in an open class with the participation of the entire group.

They are scheduled to last two class sessions, and at the end of each task, there is always a group presentation/final task.

The goal of the "Spanish in Action" activities is to take advantage of the immersion context our students are in and practice with locals in a practical way the structures and content learned in class. Examples: In A1 level, students work on clothing items. A "Spanish in Action" activity might be: "Going shopping at a clothing store and choosing an outfit for a classmate." The objective of this activity is to practice the verbs preferir (to prefer), gustar (to like), and demonstratives, as well as colors, clothing items, and adjectives. I'll add the activity dynamics here for you to see an example: Activity Description: First part: Students form pairs and receive the first part of the worksheet. Here, they interview their partner and note down their preferences. Second part: We leave the school and go to the H&M store. There, the pairs separate, and each student looks for a complete outfit that their partner might like. As they find the pieces of the outfit, they take pictures of them so they can show the rest of the class during the final discussion and justify their choices. Final discussion: We return to the classroom or find a quiet space for the group, so the students can show their respective partners the outfit they created. In the open class, they can justify their decisions, for example: "For Peter, I chose this shirt because his favorite color is…"

The activities are designed to be appropriate for the level, and the activity is adjusted for each level. Example of a B2 level activity: there is content in the book that deals with the timeline of a city, and we’ve designed a group activity where students must create the timeline of the Gracia neighborhood.

The whole group goes out, but usually, different groups are formed to do a task with a final discussion. This also depends on the activity and the number of students. In July, for example, they did a photography contest in Eixample with the objective of later doing descriptions in class, and since there were 16 students, they formed groups of 4.

In principle, they are guided by teachers who have been carefully selected for this activity. For example, if we do an urban art activity in Barcelona, the teacher guiding the activity will be knowledgeable in this subject. In any case, we will create all the materials and provide training so that all teachers are well-prepared.

Yes, in the activities, we plan tasks where students have to interact with locals. For example, in the Barcelona Literaria module, there are questions related to the book La Catedral del Mar, near the Santa Maria del Mar Basilica.

Yes, if there is an entry fee for a museum or transportation costs, the student would have to pay. We will select places with low costs, if any payment is required.

Initially, we will select a range of topics suitable for the students' level. The idea is to have a variety, so there will always be topics that interest everyone.

Yes, this also varies a lot depending on the level, but different dynamics will be used to encourage debates in small groups or open class discussions.

Student evaluation at Expanish is done through continuous assessment, which includes class participation, attendance, and progress through activities. If a teacher notices that a student is progressing faster or facing difficulties, they will have a conversation with the student to propose solutions, such as moving to a higher level, offering additional support, or finding a more suitable group. At the end of each completed level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2), there is a final exam for that level, which serves as both a check and a self-assessment for the students. If a student is not ready to take the final exam and pass it, the teacher will address this beforehand, ensuring that all students who reach the final exam are adequately prepared and have made the most of their learning experience.

Students receive a course completion certificate in PDF format via email the week following their last day of class when they have achieved a 80% attendance record. The certificate includes the Spanish level achieved, number of class hours, and period of stay. Additional documentation can be provided upon request.

Expanish is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, meaning our certificates are recognized by the Spanish government (in Argentina as well). However, for official verification of their Spanish level for university or work, some students may need to take an official exam, such as the DELE or SIELE. Expanish can help students prepare for these exams.

Expanish is currently a testing center only at our Madrid location. In Barcelona, while we do not host the exam, we can assist students with the registration process and guide them to local testing centers.

Expanish uses the communicative method, where students learn through practical use of the language rather than rote memorization of grammar or completing worksheets. Spanish is the only language used in class. Our teaching approach is grounded in experiential learning, which is supported by key methodological principles: Learning activities should engage students in collaborative strategies, encourage meaningful language use, and present challenges to foster interest (Fernández-Corbacho, 2014). Students acquire knowledge through their own experiences and moments of reflection while using the language. This happens through activities that allow them to experience real-life situations in a practical context (Lara Velarde, 2017). Experiential learning helps students connect authentically with the language by simulating real-world situations, fostering autonomy, and encouraging active participation (Boggu and Sundarsingh, 2016). The experiential learning process follows four stages: feeling, observing, thinking, and doing (Kolb, 1984).

All Expanish teachers are native Spanish speakers with at least a university degree and a certificate to teach Spanish as a foreign language.

Intensive Course Start Dates: Every Monday throughout the year. Lesson Duration: Each lesson is 50 minutes. Class Size: Maximum of 12 students. (16 in BCN and BUE) Minimum Age for Group Classes: 16 years old. First Day Arrival Times: 8:00 am for students who have not completed the online level test. 8:45 am for students who have already completed the online level test.

In our regular group classes, we conduct lessons exclusively in Spanish to provide an immersive experience for all students. Given that our classes include participants from various countries—such as the United States, China, Brazil, and Russia—Spanish is the shared language. If a student requires instruction in a specific language, this can be arranged through private lessons. In these private sessions, teachers can adapt the content and use translations according to the student's needs. Please let us know if such arrangements are needed so we can facilitate this accordingly.

In our Buenos Aires location, the primary focus is on Argentinian Spanish, so students will experience Argentinian accents and local expressions. However, we do integrate vocabulary and variations from other Spanish-speaking countries into our lessons. If a student prefers to learn Spanish as spoken in Spain or another specific country, we can arrange this in private lessons. In these sessions, the teacher can customize the content to align with the student's preferences and goals. Please let us know if this is the case so we can make the necessary arrangements.

The time it takes for a student to learn Spanish varies depending on what they consider "speaking" the language. Generally, we find that students who reach a B2 level (high intermediate) are able to communicate and understand effectively in most situations. This is also the level required by many universities for studying in Spanish. For a student starting as a complete beginner, it typically takes around 24 weeks (or 6 months) of intensive courses to reach the B2 level.

Expanish follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and offers 6 different levels: A1: 4 weeks A2: 4 weeks B1: 8 weeks B2: 8 weeks C1: 10 weeks C2: 10 weeks These timeframes are based on our intensive course (20 hours/week). If the student chooses the evening course, it will take longer to complete the levels.

The full course consists of 44 weeks of content, covering all 6 levels.