Spanish Code · Spanish school in Tenerife

Spanish Code Language School is a private school devoted entirely and exclusively to the teaching of Spanish.

We are located in the south of Tenerife, just 3 minutes from Playa de Las Vistas, in the centre of the historic town of Los Cristianos, a market town with a great atmosphere, perfect for practising your Spanish after class.

Spanish Code began trading in 2004 and since then we have continued to innovate both in teaching methods and study materials. We have teachers with more than 10 years of experience and guarantee a high quality of teaching.

We have several classrooms at our disposal with audio visual and multimedia equipment as well as a library, reception and meeting point for all our students.

In addition we offer various extra-curricular activities to assist with your learning of Spanish outside the classroom. All of these activities are shown in our school Magazine: “ñ-code”, which is published and distributed to all our students. You can choose the activities which most interest you: Conversation classes, workshops, conferences, excursions, diving, guitar lessons, flamenco classes and other practical and cultural activities.

We use the latest methods for teaching Spanish to foreign language students, focussing on practising skills in genuine, practical situations, with tutorials to reinforce what you have learnt.

We work with Spanish publishers and have the best study aids available, which always follow the guidelines of the Common European Reference Framework: A1, A2. B1, B2, C1, C2.

We adapt our teaching to the individual needs of each student and offer the most effective route to successful learning.

At the end of the course we provide a certificate of attendance for the completed course.

We offer a total of 15 Spanish courses (Basic, Intensive, Specific and Special), where you will find the most appropriate for your requirements. You can opt for a Spanish course from two lessons per day, up to Intensive Spanish II with four or five lessons a day. It is also possible to choose your course duration from a minimum of one week up to a full academic year of 36 weeks. BASIC COURSES: Spanish Course A: This is a monthly Spanish course completed two days a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays. It has a total of 16 lessons per month. This is a course that allows you to perform other activities during the rest of the week: work, sports, excursions or time with friends and family on holiday in Tenerife. It is a perfect way to get a good base in Spanish to begin or continue studying Spanish in a convenient way. Spanish Course B: This monthly course takes place three days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday and has a total of 24 lessons per month. Spanish course B not only gives you flexibility in learning but also offers the possibility of self-study at home during the day without classes, similar to Spanish course A with tasks that the teacher will assign you which will be corrected in the following class. Spanish Course C: This is a course that runs every day from Monday to Friday with a total of 10 lessons per week. Just as Spanish courses A and B have a minimum of one month, Spanish course C has a minimum duration of one week, and you decide how many weeks you want to take. It is more intensive than the former, yet with a flexible schedule that allows you to easily structure your day leaving you the free time that you need. INTENSIVE COURSES: Intensive Spanish Course I: This is a course with a total of 15 lessons a week where you can study and learn both the grammar and the practical application in a short time. Intensive Courses allow you to concentrate on a daily learning level so that you quickly obtain a good knowledge of Spanish. Intensive Spanish Course II: A total of 20 weekly lessons will give you a perfect knowledge of the language. This is a course that will give you more of an in-depth immersion. So whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, this course will bring you the confidence and skills in Spanish when facing real situations in everyday life. Individual Spanish Course: If you prefer to organise your own lessons and your schedule you can choose the Individual Spanish Course: One by one, you determine when and how much, from 9.00am to 9.30pm Monday to Friday. "Spanish a la carte": You decide on the menu of your class schedules, amount and speed at which you learn, you set the pace of the class and you will have your own personal tutor. SPECIAL COURSES: Special Spanish Course for Guides: This is a communicative course of 4 weekly lessons to those who work specifically as guides in the tourism industry and have an interest in learning the national language and at times to suit your work. Both price and schedule are designed to meet the needs of this sector. Special Spanish Course Over 50’s: This course of 10 lessons per week is designed for people of 50 years or older. The lessons are focused on everyday communicative practice, with special emphasis on oral expression and social and cultural aspects rather than on grammar or writing. Special Spanish Course Children: This is 2 lessons a week devoted specifically to non-native children (6 to 14 years) with difficulties adapting to the Spanish language: difficulties with reading, writing, pronunciation and comprehension. The first lesson focuses on Spanish grammar combined with oral language, and the integration of the child within the Spanish world. The second lesson, more personalized, is focused on helping the child with the problems and tasks that they might have with the Spanish language and literature studies at school. This course is an excellent place of support for non-Hispanic-speaking parents. SPECIFIC COURSES: Spanish course for Business: The aim of this course is for students to understand how to act in different situations within the world of work and to assist their professionalism in all areas. During the course of 10 lessons per week (flexible hours mornings or afternoons), students learn to interact within all aspects of work, for example in commercial transactions, banking, stock exchange securities, etc. It is a perfect aid for preparation for the exams set by Chambers of Trade and Business Schools and Institutions such as IESE and ESADE. DELE Preparation Course: This is an intensive course of 20 lessons per week in preparation for the diploma DELE (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language) and is recognised as one of following three levels: Beginner (B1), Intermediate (B2) and Superior (C2). It is a perfect course for people with an intermediate level who want to obtain the official DELE diploma. The DELE exams are issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Ministry of Education of Spain and are conducted in the University of La Laguna, there are 18 other Spanish cities and more than 100 centres abroad, exams are held in May and November. 100% of the students prepared by Spanish Code Language School have successfully passed these exams and all have received the DELE diploma. Culture and Society Course: This course is dedicated to people who want to know more about society and Hispanic culture. It addresses issues of history, art, literature, film, fashion and gastronomy. In addition, it is a great introduction to Spanish fiestas and traditions of the Spanish way of life. The course is 5 lessons a week Monday to Friday, ideal to be combined with any basic or intensive Spanish course for the student to broaden their knowledge during the course to enhance their language, both inside and outside of the classroom. Do not forget that language and culture are intrinsically linked.

COURSES	DAYS	LESSONS	WEEKS	PRICE
Spanish course A	Tuesdays and Thursdays	16	4	159,00
Spanish course B	Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays	24	4	223,00
Spanish course C	Monday to Friday	10	1	93,00
--		20	2	170,00
--		30	3	238,00
--		40	4	309,00
Inensive Spanish course I	Monday to Friday	15	1	136,00
--		30	2	249,00
--		45	3	352,00
--		60	4	452,00
Intensive Spanish course II	Monday to Friday	20	1	177,00
--		40	2	321,00
--		60	3	452,00
--		80	4	575,00
Individual Spanish courses	Monday to Friday	1	-	26,00

- Prices in euro (€)

- Academic Year 2012 - The annual enrollment fee (€35,00) and the optional cancellation insurence are not included. - 1 lesson: 50 minutes.

DISCOUNT CARDS (Bono 10, Bono 15, Bono 20): If you prefer you can choose one of our discount cards and get a great discount depending on the number of lessons you want to take. These cards have a term of eight weeks starting from the first lesson, and cannot be combined with any other offers.

DUO: Got a friend, relative or is your partner also interested in Spanish? If you have the same level then the DUO Spanish course is ideal for you. We offer a discount of 50% off of the Individual Course for a second person.

We offer accommodation in student flats and in hotels of different star ratings. The prices vary depending on the time of year. Please contact the school before making a reservation so we can provide a quotation for the dates of your stay.

Spanish Code also offers transfer from both of the island’s airports to your accommodation which will never be far from the school.

On your first day, before beginning any classes you will be informed of everything necessary to live happily and comfortably in Tenerife and we’ll answer any questions you may have. In addition you’ll be able to reach us on a 24 hour emergency telephone number if you have need of urgent assistance.

You can make your reservation by registering on our website.

We’ll get back in touch with you and help you chose the right course for your needs.

You’ll need to pay 20% of the total cost of your course plus the annual student enrolment fee to reserve your place on the course.