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Linguaschools San Sebastián

Linguaschools San Sebastián is part of the Linguaschools Spanish language school network and offers Spanish courses in San Sebastián for adults and young adults from around the world. The school combines intensive Spanish courses, short- and longer-term study options, accommodation, personalised student visa support, a Spanish & surf option and cultural activities with the atmosphere of a modern school in an elegant coastal city.

SAN SEBASTIÁN

San Sebastián is an elegant coastal city in the Basque Country, known for its beaches, pintxos culture, compact old town, green hills and relaxed rhythm by the sea. It is a strong destination for students who want to learn Spanish in a smaller city where local life, beach access and cultural experiences are easy to combine.

The city has several distinct areas students quickly get to know. La Concha Beach is ideal for walks, swimming and relaxed afternoons after class. The old town is full of narrow streets, pintxos bars and local atmosphere. Zurriola Beach has a more active surf culture, while the hills and coastal paths around the city make it easy to enjoy nature close to the centre.

San Sebastián is especially well suited for students who want a compact, high-quality study-abroad experience. You can study Spanish in the morning, meet classmates for pintxos, walk along the bay, surf at Zurriola, visit nearby Basque villages or join weekend excursions in the region.

Pintxos

Pintxos are little culinary snacks that line the bars throughout San Sebastián. They’re unique to the Basque region, offering fine dining food with all the fun of tapas. Hopping between pintxos bars is the number one thing to do in the city.

Old town

Visit to the Kursaal Donostia in San Sebastián. The building has been awarded with the Take a walk along streets of cobblestone and charm in San Sebastian’s old town. Tiny doorways lead to bars and cafes. Narrow streets bring you to a glamorous old plaza with outdoor terraces. And each way you turn there’s another surprise to uncover.

City beaches

San Sebastian’s incredibly clean beaches have space for everyone. They are where you go to relax after a day of classes. One is shell-shaped and sheltered, ideal for a quiet swim; the other is where locals go to sunbathe and surf.

Monte Igueldo

Take the funicular railway (or walk!) to Monte Igeldo and you enjoy unrivalled views of San Sebastián and the coast. From up here it feels like the world is at your feet. Most of our Spanish students visit Monte Igeldo many times, such is its beauty.

Surfing

San Sebastian’s surf breaks are a part of the city. Just take a few steps from the streets and you can be in the waves. It’s easy to rent boards and book beginner lessons, or just hang out on the beach and watch how the locals do it.

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Our Spanish school in San Sebastian

Linguaschools San Sebastián is a modern Spanish school close to the city centre and within walking distance of La Concha Beach. The school has spacious classrooms with air conditioning, a student chill area and an open-air terrace where students can relax, study or spend time with classmates between lessons.

As part of the Linguaschools network, the school combines a local San Sebastián atmosphere with reliable course organisation, accommodation options, student support and personalised guidance for longer stays in Spain. It is especially well suited for adult students who want Spanish immersion in a compact coastal city with beach access, Basque culture and a modern school environment.

The location makes it easy to connect classroom learning with daily life in San Sebastián. After class, students can walk to the old town, visit pintxos bars, spend time by the sea, join cultural activities or explore nearby Basque villages and coastal landscapes.

LOCATION Close to the city centre and 10 minutes walking from La Concha Beach
CLASSROOMS 12 spacious classrooms with air conditioning
Student areas Student chill area and open-air terrace
Accreditations & recognition Instituto Cervantes, FEDELE, Bildungsurlaub, CSN, Madrid Chamber of Commerce, Erasmus+, Universitat de Barcelona and Brookhaven College
STUDENT FACILITIES Wi-Fi, free to use computers, library, snacks and coffee machines
Classroom technology Hi-Fi sound system and interactive whiteboards in selected classrooms
LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY STAFF English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Dutch, Japanese and Italian

Nationality mix

6%
Asia
19%
DE
7%
NL
22%
USA / CA
8%
CH
10%
Rest West-EU
5%
East-EU
10%
Others
7%
UK
6%
FR

Age mix

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Spanish courses in San Sebastian

Linguaschools San Sebastián offers Spanish courses for different levels, goals and time commitments, from short intensive courses to longer study stays. The courses are designed mainly for adult learners, including international students, longer-stay students, exam-preparation students and students who want to combine Spanish learning with coastal life or activities such as surfing.

Students can choose group courses, combination courses with extra individual lessons, private lessons, online Spanish options and DELE exam preparation. Classes are taught in small groups, with students placed according to their Spanish level so they can learn at the right pace and practise with classmates from different countries and backgrounds.

Classes are taught by qualified native Spanish-speaking teachers and follow a communicative, teacher-led immersion approach. Teachers adapt the pace and focus of the class to the level, rhythm and learning needs of the group, while keeping students actively using Spanish from the beginning.

For students interested in a more active local experience, Linguaschools San Sebastián also offers a Spanish & surf option, combining Spanish classes with surfing in one of Spain’s best-known coastal cities for surf culture.

For students planning to stay in Spain for a longer period, Linguaschools San Sebastián offers visa-relevant Spanish course options that may be suitable for student visa purposes. Students booking a visa-eligible course can receive personalised guidance on course documentation, timing and the practical steps involved in preparing their Spanish student visa application.

COURSE DURATION 1 lesson = 45 minutes
GROUP SIZE Max. 12 in a group
MINIMUM AGE 17 years old

Intensive Spanish Courses

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Intensive 20 and intensive 25
Intensive 20
Intensive 30

Combination courses

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Intensive 20 + 5
Intensive 20 + 10

Individual Spanish courses

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Individual 10 and Individual 20
Customised individual lessons
Semi-individual lessons

Spanish online by Linguaschools

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Extensive 4 online (group)
Individual 10 online

Spanish & local experiences

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Spanish & surf in San Sebastian

Please bear in mind that the school is closed on bank holidays. Missed group lessons are generally not made up for. In summer we organise a free bank holiday excursion instead. When there are 2 public holidays in 1 week, 1 day of missed group lessons will be made up for.

Accommodation in San Sebastián

Linguaschools San Sebastián offers accommodation options for students who want a practical and comfortable base while studying Spanish in the city. Options include shared apartments and host families, giving students a choice between more independent living and more contact with local daily life.

Accommodation options are available within approximately 30 minutes travel distance of the school, depending on the chosen option and availability. This helps students organise daily life in San Sebastián, get to class, join activities and enjoy the city during their stay.

Accommodation is especially useful for students coming from abroad, longer-stay students and those planning a longer stay in Spain. Availability, room type, meals and distance can vary depending on the accommodation option and booking period.

Shared apartment Minimum age 18 years old

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Availability All year round
Distance 25 minutes walking distance
Shared with Locals and or language school students
Standard apartment Standard single and double room

Host family Minimum age 16 years old

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Availability All year round
Distance 25 minutes walking distance
Shared with Locals and or language school students
Host family Single and double room breakfast
Host family Single and double room half board
Host family Single and double room full board

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Cultural activities in San Sebastián

Learning Spanish in San Sebastián is not only about the classroom. Linguaschools San Sebastián organises cultural activities throughout the year, helping students practise Spanish, meet other international students and experience local life in the Basque Country.

Activities can include pintxos tours, beach activities, surfing or stand-up paddle boarding, salsa classes, movie nights, guided hikes, visits to Basque villages and weekend excursions to places such as Biarritz, Bilbao, the Guggenheim Museum, Rioja wine areas or the Basque countryside.

San Sebastián is especially strong for cultural immersion because the city is compact, social and closely connected to its local food, beach and outdoor culture. Students can keep practising Spanish after class while discovering pintxos bars, coastal walks, nearby villages and the rhythm of everyday life in the Basque Country.

Week Welcome drinks and city tour

Week Pintxos (Basques tapas) tour

Week Surfing and standup paddle boarding

Week Visit to a Basque village

Weekend Weekend trip to Biarritz (France)

Weekend Visit Bilbao and Guggenheim museum

Weekend Weekend hike through Basque country

Weekend Txakoli or Rioja wine tasting tour