Learn Spanish
in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Tuition of 20 group lessons per week, private tuition, Spanish and sailing, Over 50's course.
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Our school occupies a large, elegant building in the very centre of the old city, on the Plaza de Cort, immediately opposite the city hall. The Plaza de Cort is one of the citys oldest, busiest and most attractive squares.
It also contains an extraordinarily beautiful olive tree, which is said to be several centuries old. The school occupies one of the most prestigious buildings on the square. The school has its own street level entrance on
the ground floor, which is where the main reception is located. From there students can take a lift or the stairs up to the other floors. The school occupies all 4 floors of the building and has 20 air-conditioned classrooms, as well as a number of offices, a recreational area and a computer room with ADSL Internet access and complimentary
language activities, which students are able to use either before or after class.
Tuition Programs
- 1 lesson: 55 minutes
- Minimum age: 18
- Schedule: from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
- Maximum of 10 students per class, average 6.
- In July and August some classes may be scheduled to take place in the afternoons or evenings.
- Private courses: special prices for 2 people arriving together.
- Spanish and sailing. Working in collaboration with El Arenal Sailing Club - one of Mallorca's longest established and most prestigious sailing schools - We offer students the opportunity of combining an Intensive Spanish course in the mornings with a 30-hour (2-week) sailing course in the afternoons. Courses are available at all levels, including beginners, all year round and students can chose to either attend a group class (minimum 4 participants) or have private tuition. The course fee includes the hire of all equipment and obligatory insurance cover. The fee doesn't include transport to and from the sailing school although this can be arranged on request.
- Over 50's course: These 2-week courses consist of 3 hours tuition per day. The fee includes all materials, registration and a varied programme of activities and excursions designed specifically for this age group. The social programme features an evening visit to a show, a full-day excursion to the famous Drac Caves, a tour of the Modern Art Museum, as well as a meal in a typical Palma restaurant. (Entrance fees, transport and guide
included).
- Evaluation and certificate of linguistic training
- School material included.
- Guided city tour
- Spot organized social and cultural activities.
- Internet and email access
- All levels available
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Starting Dates.
Beginners must start on the following dates.
| Jan |
Feb |
March |
April |
May |
June |
July |
Aug. |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| 7,21 |
3,17 |
3,17,31 |
14,28 |
12,26 |
9,23 |
7,21 |
4,18 |
1,15,29 |
13,27 |
10,24 |
8,22 |
Other levels: every Monday.
Starting dates for the Over 50's course: June 9th
Closing Dates.
| Jan. |
March |
April |
May |
June |
Aug. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
| 6,20 |
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17,18,21 |
1 |
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15 |
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1 |
6,8,25,26 |
Available options.
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Airport transfer one way: 80 Euros.
If 2 or more people, 45 Euros per person.
- All our rates are valid from January 1st till December 31st and never include the plane ticket.
School
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Accommodation: Family , shared apartment or private apartment.
- Arrival on Sunday.
- Departure on Saturday .
- In family, single or double occupancy. 1 or 2 meals per day. Between 10 and 20 minutes walking distance from the school.
- In shared apartment, no meal. You share the kitchen, bathroom and the living room. Single or double occupancy. Between 10 and 20 minutes walking distance from the school. Cleaning, bed linens and towels change once a week. Minimum 2 weeks rental. A 195 Euros deposit will be guaranteed by your credit card upon arrival and refunded at the end of your stay if no damage caused
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Private apartment (1 bedroom), minimum 2 weeks rental: A 195 Euros deposit will be guaranteed by your credit card upon arrival and refunded at the end of your stay if no damage caused
FAMILY, PRICE per PERSON and per WEEK, shared bathroom.
Up to 4 weeks 1 // 2 meals per day: 185 // 225 Additional day: 29 / 36
From 5 weeks and more 1 // 2 meals per day: 175 // 215 Add. day: 29 / 36
FAMILY, PRICE per PERSON and per WEEK, private bathroom.
Up to 4 weeks 1 // 2 meals per day: 225 // 275 Additional day: 36 / 44
From 5 weeks and more 1 // 2 meals per day: 215 // 265 Add. day: 29 / 36
SHARED APARTMENT, PRICE per PERSON and per WEEK
Up to 4 weeks 205 Additional day: 33
From 5 weeks and more 195 Add. day: 33 / 36
Our greeting families are recruited with great care. The criteria of selection are very rigorous and each family must satisfy a precise conditions of contract: : excellent morality, desire to communicate with their host, satisfactory social standing. We
should specify that the families will only speak with you the language of the country where you will be. It is the principle of the immersion courses!
 
Sample of activities
Week 1
Monday Welcome to the school cocktail party
Tuesday Guided tour of the Old Quarter and Cathedral
Wednesday Classic train ride to Soller
Thursday Evening visit to some 'tapas' bars or to a disco
Saturday Full-day excursion to one of the island's beaches
Week 2
Tuesday Castillo de Bellver
Wednesday Visit to Santa Maria market
Thursday Exchange evening with students from the school
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Town information
Palma is the principal city and port of the island of Mallorca, and chief town of the Balearic Islands. Its surface is of 3630 km2 and its population of 613000 inhabitants. Its climax is 1445 m of altitude. Its climate varies from 5 degrees C in winter and goes up to 36 degrees C in the summer. Its scrubland is strewn with pines and olive-trees. You will be able to visit the Sanctuary of Lady of Lluc, the Bellver castle or visit the caves of Drach but you benefit especially from its 555 kms of beaches.
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Palma general overview
Palma offers a vibrant city experience with the advantage of a seafront. Often by-passed until recently, Palma is now becoming a popular city break and base for those wanting a taste of the real Mallorca.
The historical centre is compact and pleasant with pedestrianised narrow streets making it easy to amble round and take in the sights. On a par with other Spanish cities, it offers an excellent mix of hotels, culture, history, gastronomy, shopping and nightlife.
Places of interest
The main landmark is the majestic 14th century Sa Seu Gothic cathedral with its imposing buttresses of soft yellow sandstone overlooking the impressive bay. The cathedrals interior offers a combination of classic Gothic architecture with a 20th century touch of modernista by architect Gaudi.
Behind the imposing cathedral and the Palau de l'Almudaina, the narrow Old Town streets wind to reveal peaceful courtyards, pretty squares and Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic architecture. Places to visit amongst this maze are the Museu de Mallorca, Banys Arabs and Basilica de Sant Francesc.
North beyond the Old Town streets, twentieth century buildings are sprinkled with decorative Modernista architecture. This Spanish Art Nouveau is most impressive in Placa Weyler where you can find the Gran Hotel (now gleamingly restored as an art gallery, cafι/bar and bookshop), the colourful faηade of Forn des Teatre pastry shop & the restored front of the cool boutique Purification Garcia.
Perching above the city is the 14th century Castell de Bellver. Surrounded by pine trees this beautifully preserved 700 year old hill top castle offers spectacular views over the bay.
Just out of Palma, in Cala Mayor is the Fundacio Pilar i Joan Miro. For the final 27 years of his life the famous artist and sculptor Joan Miro worked from this studio. His studio is preserved here & is set alongside the impressive modern building that houses over 6000 pieces of his work.
Seafront & Beaches
For those wanting to relax by the sea there is the long promenade right along the seafront where locals walk, jog or roller blade. This is the place to admire the impressive marinas where the rich leave their super-yachts, or a way out to explore the islands coastline by chartering a lesser version.
Great places to hang out and enjoy the seafront are Cafe La Varadero, Bar Darsena or the Portixol Restaurant.
The city does have a small sandy beach but buses head out of town to the long sandy beach at Playa de Palma or to the coves at nearby Illetes or Puerto Portals.
Restaurants & Cafes
There is a large and varied selection of places to eat, and you can never stray too far without having to negotiate the tables and chairs dotted outside the city's eateries. The Llotja district is a good place to start, as too are the side streets off Passeig d'es Born and Avinguda d'Antoni Maura. To see a selection of some of our favourite places to eat please go to our new restaurant page.
Palma di Mallorca weather
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