Valencia — your ideal city for learning Spanish
Discover Spain’s third-largest city with 300 sunny days a year, rich history and unbeatable gastronomy
Welcome to Valencia!
A city where tradition meets innovation and learning the language becomes an exciting adventure
Ideal climate
300 sunny days a year and an average temperature of 18°C make Valencia comfortable for living and studying all year round.
Friendly locals
Valencians are known for their hospitality and willingness to help foreign students practise Spanish.
Rich culture
From the historic centre to the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences — Valencia offers cultural variety for every taste.
Convenient location
Just 15 minutes to the beach, 3 hours to Madrid by high-speed train and direct flights to major European cities.
Landmarks
The Central Market, Llotja de la Seda, the cathedral with the Holy Grail — history comes alive at every step.
Relaxed pace
Unlike big megacities, Valencia offers a comfortable pace of life, perfect for effective language learning.
What makes Valencia special for learning Spanish?
The ideal city size
With a population of 800,000, Valencia is large enough to offer all the conveniences of a modern city, yet compact enough to feel like home.
Clean Spanish pronunciation
In Valencia people speak clear Castilian Spanish without a strong regional accent, which makes the language easier to learn and understand.
Affordable prices
Compared with Madrid and Barcelona, Valencia offers more affordable housing, food and entertainment without compromising quality of life.
Safety and comfort
Valencia is considered one of the safest cities in Spain. You can walk the streets calmly at any time of day or night.
A gastronomic capital
Valencia is the birthplace of the famous paella! Here you can taste not only authentic Valencian paella but also many other delicacies: horchata with fartons, espardenyas and agua de Valencia. The Central Market is one of the most beautiful in Europe, where you can buy the freshest produce.
Easy to get around the city
Metro
9 metro lines connect the whole city and its suburbs
Bicycles
Over 150 km of cycle paths across the city
Buses
An extensive network of bus routes
On foot
The historic centre is fully pedestrianised
Before you arrive: housing and your first day
A short version of the pre-arrival guide — how to choose accommodation, check in, and what your first day looks like. The full guide lives on the FAQ page.
Planning your course and housing
Which accommodation should I choose: apartment, host family or studio?
Shared apartments come in three categories. Basic: shared bathroom, no scheduled cleaning of common areas. Standard: shared bathroom, weekly cleaning of common areas, heating. Superior: private bathroom, weekly cleaning of common areas, heating and a fan. Residents clean their own rooms. Every apartment has Wi-Fi, a kitchen and a washing machine (one white wash and one colour wash per week); in basic apartments your flatmates may include students from other schools or local residents. In June–September a €30 per week supplement applies for air conditioning in the common areas.
Staying with a Spanish host family means half board or full board; towels and bed linen are included and laundry is done once a week. Rooms are individual, and a shared room is only possible for two people travelling together. Tell the school about any special diet or allergies in advance. A private studio is also available.
Arrival and your first day
How to check in
Apartment check-in is on Sundays from 14:00. The keys are kept in a key box next to the school: on the Friday before check-in the school emails you the code and instructions. Host-family check-in is on Sundays from 11:00. Check-out is on Saturdays before 11:00, and the keys are left in your room.
The school is closed at weekends, so check-in is self-service — follow the written instructions in your booking confirmation.
check-in and check-out details ·
☑︎ Check-in checklist
How your first Monday works
On the first Monday students come to reception: at 08:30 for the morning shift or at 14:00 for the afternoon one. Reception gives you a welcome pack and your class assignment; lessons begin at 09:00 or 14:30 accordingly. The school address is Carrer de Garcilaso, 15-B, 46003 Valencia — a pedestrian street in the historic centre by the Serranos towers. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00–18:30, Friday 9:00–17:00.
Getting from the airport
From Valencia airport the easiest way to the school is the metro (lines 3 or 5, about 20 minutes) to Alameda station and then a walk of about 20 minutes. There are also direct connections with Madrid and Barcelona; another option is flying into Alicante and continuing by bus or train.
This is the short version of the pre-arrival guide — housing and your first day.
Open the full pre-arrival guide →Ready to discover Valencia?
Join the thousands of students who have chosen Valencia for learning Spanish. Start your adventure today!
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