Learn Spanish on Your Gap Year

View our guide to studying Spanish with a recommendations for the best schools and destinations.

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Best Places to Study Spanish

You can book courses with top rated schools all over the world.

Spain

There are many language schools all over Spain that range in type and price.

Some of the most popular places to study in Spain include Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Alicante and Valencia.

If you want to head away from the tourist trail though so you can immerse yourself as much as possible in the local culture then you could check out the beautiful cities of Murcia and Cadíz. A school that comes highly recommended in Murcia is Instituto Hispanico de Murcia.

However, these two cities are in Andalucía, where the accent is very strong. If you want somewhere with a more neutral accent, but still away from the main tourist trail then Salamanca or Valladolid, in northern Spain are great options. Check out the Mester School in Salamanca.

Latin America

South America

If Latin America appeals, Don Quijote have schools located throughout Central/South America in countries like Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador. They have a good reputation and also have partner schools in Spain.

Central America

Book a trip to Central America and enjoy a Spanish immersion program without investing too much of your hard-earned cash.

For a special destination, Costa Rica is beautiful. This heavenly, peaceful Latin American nation has a little bit of something for everyone – including hundreds of thousands of species of plants and animals! The COSI Language School offers classes on the beach or even in the Manuel Antonio National Park, in the middle of the rainforest! You can book combo experiences including language classes, tours and volunteer programs.

Panama is a country that not too many people think of when deciding where they want to Spanish abroad. But therein lies the hidden adventure; many former students rave about the tranquility and secret beauty waiting to be found here! Panama City, the nation’s capital, is a multicultural city with lots to offer.
From the historic district of Casco Viejo to the Mi Pueblitos cultural museum to the mesmerizing warm beaches, Panama City is the place to go for relaxation, an educational experience, and a ton of fun.

Book Your Course

Wherever you decide to go you should enrol yourself in some Spanish classes to get a basic grounding in the language first. Your interaction with locals, host families or children will enhance this knowledge. Do some research to find the best Spanish schools in the areas you want to go to.