Intensive Spanish Course 25

Academia Iria Flavia

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Course description

25 group lessons per week. Same structure as the Standard Course 20, but with 5 extra lessons per week, focused on improving oral communication.
Minimum duration: one week.
All General Programmes and Spanish + Internship Programme are subject to a minimum booking of 3 students. If there are less than 3 students enroled at one level, lessons will be reduced in order to keep the course running. In this case, the students will receive the following number of lessons:

Lesson reduction in case of low enrolment (lessons received per week)

Standard Course 20: Only 1 student, 10 lessons // Only 2 students, 15 lessons
Standard Course 25: Only 1 student, 13 lessons // Only 2 students, 20 lessons

Standard Course 25+5: Only 1 student, 15 lessons + 5 private hours // Only 2 students, 20 lessons + 5 private hours.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
08 Apr 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024 and 09 Dec 2024
Start dates for beginners
08 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024 and 09 Dec 2024
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
29 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 17 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 25 Jul 2024, 16 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 20 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Academia Iria Flavia does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Afternoon session
04:00 PM - 08:00 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 Santiago de Compostela to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 17 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

100% recommend

based on 7 reviews
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"Overall the best language course experience ;)"

Kristýna Brychová, student from Czech Republic

The teacher was the best I’ve ever had! Everyone was really polite and helpful. I appreciate the fact that the courses were really individual, we were only 2-6 in class. The location was perfect, right in the centre.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
1 Aug 2022 - 2 Sep 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A very friendly school"

Suzanne Kendall, student from UK

My experience of Academia Iria Flavia was a very positive one. All the staff and teachers were very friendly and the atmosphere is a wonderfully warm one every time you step into the building to attend class. The teaching standards are high. The teachers are professional, knowledgeable, and amicable. I enjoyed the mix of learning the language in class, and having the more immersive experience of two cultural activities a week. Santiago de Compostela is a beautiful, historic, and vibrant city! A great place to learn Spanish.

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
2 May 2022 - 3 Jun 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great classes with a good teacher and a small group"

Filip Kovacic, student from Germany

I liked the style of the class with a lot of worksheets. The teacher was great and
Could explain very well, it is located near the center of the city. I also liked the
Activities like visting the parks of Santiago.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
15 Jul 2019 - 19 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Ramon Clavijo, Director at Academia Iria Flavia responded to this review.
21 August 2019

Hi, Filip! Thak you very much for your review. We are very glad you enjoyed your time at Academia Iria Flavia, and hope to see you again in Santiago.

"Instruction is excellent."

Patti Wiley, student from USA

I was only there for one week, in the intermediate class. The instructor was excellent, both in her explanations of grammar and in her ability to keep conversations going in Spanish, especially since we were only 2 students in the class. I didn't attend activities this time. When I studied at Iria Flavia before, the activities were excellent. Location is great. I did not use the housing.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
24 Sep 2018 - 28 Sep 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very good school for certifications"

Laurel Steele, student from USA

AIA is very thorough in their presentation of materials and in pushing students through the European requirements for language instructions. The instructors are quick to explain how and where each lesson fits.

The housing was excellent, about 2 - 3 km away, depending on the route walked. The autobus was about 400m away for visiting other pueblos, cities, and beaches. The Cathedral and all the incredible architecture was 2 km away.

I arrived in August and stayed through September, so the weather was overcast with more rain than in July or October, but this make me more appreciative of the sun! For painting and moody atmosphere, my pictures were improved with the leaden sky -- ghosts, spirits, suspense were always on the edge of being captured by the lens. The location in Santiago de Compostela was fantastic for afternoon and weekend excursions - both in-land and to the coast and bus were frequent. The train was a little farther away but faster for certain routes.

Complaints: I am not a student looking for any type of certification. Being old without a second language means I need lots of repetition, lots of speaking, and lots of interaction. Although I had individual instruction for 4 weeks, the approach did not vary very much for the 2 weeks I was there, and there were 2 or 3 other students.

I would not recommend this school to an individual beginning to converse in Spanish. I would thoroughly recommend it for advanced students wanting certifications.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
17 Aug 2015 - 25 Sep 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Nice adapted teachers and teaching methods"

Mathieu Binder, student from Luxembourg

The location was nice, well situated and easily accessible. The classrooms were well-equipped although I prefer having a real desk than a folding table on a chair. The facilities were as you should expect them to be - tidy and clean. I liked the "new way of teaching" the school adapted, and of course each different personality of the teachers (I had different ones).

What I didn't appreciate was the fact that you had to pay for lessons you couldn't attempt, and apparently I wasn't the only one..

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
23 weeks
Date of study
16 Feb 2015 - 31 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Enthusiastic hard-working teachers, facilities a bit cramped"

Jody Skinner, student from Germany

Both teachers for morning and intensive afternoon courses were very good - enthusiastic, patient, encouraging - and helped to create a warm and supportive learning atmosphere. I personally would've appreciated a bit more drilling in chorus and individually since I've only had very positive experiences with drilling improving oral skills - but am aware that drilling isn't done much anymore in foreign language instruction - a pity.

I took advantage of several of the evening and weekend organized tours, which were also good. I stayed at a hotel I booked myself.

What was a bit unfortunate was the somewhat cramped rooms at the school with no room to relax in in between classes and little time to get a drink or a bit to eat since there was no cafeteria available and the breaks were very short.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
4 Aug 2014 - 15 Aug 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Academia Iria Flavia offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Half board

A$ 434
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Address: Several parts of the city, Santiago de Compostela
Location: Several parts in the city
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and lunch (12 meals per week)
Facilities: Bed linen and towels
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 434
They are selected by the school after a personal interview. The criteria for selection are: comfort and cleanness in homes, kindness and friendliness by the hosts and proximity to the school. Half Board (breakfast + lunch) or Full Board. Lightweight laundry included.

Homestay - Single-person room - Full board

A$ 521
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Address: Several parts of the city, Santiago de Compostela
Location: Several parts in the city
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (18 meals per week)
Facilities: Bed linen and towels
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 521
They are selected by the school after a personal interview. The criteria for selection are: comfort and cleanness in homes, kindness and friendliness by the hosts and proximity to the school. Half Board (breakfast + lunch) or Full Board. Lightweight laundry included.
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Apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals - 2 students must book together

N/A
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Santiago de Compostela
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and bed linen and towels
Distance to school: 15 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
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Double or single exterior rooms, equipped with a desk and heating. They have a washing machine and fully equipped kitchen. Cleaning service in common areas once a week. Students must clean their own bedrooms. Bed linen and towels are provided. From 3 to 4 people.

Students booking accommodation in a shared flat must pay a deposit of 100 € per student on the first day of the course. At the end of the course, the deposit will be refunded, provided that the flat is left in perfect conditions.

2023 Pricing: Please ask us for prices, since they vary depending on the season.

Shared apartment - Single-person room - No Meals

N/A
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Santiago de Compostela
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, free internet, tV room, heating, and bed linen and towels
Distance to school: 15 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
N/A
Double or single exterior rooms, equipped with a desk and heating. They have a washing machine and fully equipped kitchen. Cleaning service in common areas once a week. Students must clean their own bedrooms. Bed linen and towels are provided. From 3 to 4 people.

Students booking accommodation in a shared flat must pay a deposit of 100 € per student on the first day of the course. At the end of the course, the deposit will be refunded, provided that the flat is left in perfect conditions.

2023 Pricing: Please ask us for prices, since they vary depending on the season.
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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.

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 Santiago de Compostela 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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