IH Valladolid understand that motivation is everything when you learn a language. Our aim is to make lessons as enjoyable and practical as possible so that when you are our of the classroom you're not scared to speak Spanish to whomever you want and however you want.
Our teachers are only interested in teaching you things that you can use immediately. They are highly qualified and experienced but they are also patient and fun! We have a varietey of technology such as TVs, computers and interactive white boards but the secret to our success has been our teachers' personalities! They are open, friendly and welcoming and have a real passion for helping you to improve you Spanish.
The school is in the heart of the historical center and from some of the classrooms you can even see a gorgeous historic university building. As it's right in the heart of university land there are residence buildings just around the corner which means the area is full of bars and cafes at very reasonable prices. It's super easy to meet university students in the area from all over Spain!
The nationality and age mix at International House Valladolid varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 20.
Valladolid is the capital of Castilla y León, the sixth largest city in Spain and an ideal place for language studies, located less than an hour from Madrid by high-speed train from Madrid. It is a clean, safe and vibrant city. From Valladolid, it is easy to get to anywhere in the country by plane, train, car or bus, in just a few hours.
The IH Spanish Department in Valladolid has recently moved (in 2010) to a more spacious and modern location in the historic city centre, next to the University and opposite the Cathedral. Our new premises include 8 classrooms, all naturally lit, and a self-study room, reception and common area with free wifi access (also with internet), self-access resources, digital whiteboard, and so on.
The school has a very good location near the city centre. My teacher was good at explaining the grammar and we had many good discussions on different topics.
I was surprised to learn that I was the only student in the class. I had expected a class with other students so that we could also talk together and share our experience. There were no activities at school. I lived in an Airbnb apartment that I had procured myself.
I would recommend that you check how many students there are in the period you want to study yourself, unless you want individual tuition.
I am disappointed that advisor Sandra had not disclosed anything about the number of students and any activities. I can recommend the school in terms of the quality of teaching.
Excellent care from my teacher. Analyzed my needs in detail and structured the lessons accordingly.
This is the advantage of private lessons. The disadvantage is that there are no fellow students for mutual exchange.
It is a pity that group lessons were not possible. The intensive support including city tours by the teacher was a good balance.
I have a 2-week intensive courses (20 h). There are only 2 students in the class so that each class was reduced to 2 hour, which is very short for learning.
The academy is located in the city center.
The accommodation is 10 mins away from the academy, and the host family is very kind.
Thank you for your review. The reduction, as we informe in the documentation given to the students before the course, is due to pedagogic reasons and it does not affect to the programm of the course.
We are happy you enjoyed the accommodation and the course and you are more than welcome to visit us again.
I am glad I chose Valladolid because as a lone traveller I felt safe. It is a lovely city. The location of the language centre is excellent as it is central. My accommodation was only minutes away and was comfortable and convenient. Due to the time of year I was the only student in the class, therefore my class time was reduced so I had to self study. The staff in the centre were very pleasant. My class teacher was very nice but I found the lessons difficult as the entire lessons were communicated in Spanish. I found it difficult to understand grammatical concepts taught in a foreign language. I was not aware of any activities on offer. Overall I enjoyed the experience and I would recommend as I definitely spoke more Spanish than usual. The owner of my living accommodation invited me out for an evening with her friends to an historical site which was both interesting and useful.
Show details » Read more...In general it was good. Due to the summer there weren't many students. In my level we were just two students, which was good, because we could speak a lot. The problem is when you don't like the other person, but that's not the problem of the school.
I liked it
Spanish has me demystified!
It was my first time ever learning Spanish. I have so much love for the language.
Marissa, my professor is the definition of a GOOD TEACHER.
The school was perfect! The learning material served it's purpose and my teacher took her time to carefully and effectively lead me through my introduction to the Spanish language.
I only had a one-week course but I came out of it so very satisfied. I am definitely going back for my next class. Can't wait!
Classes and teachers were excellent. Facilities v good. Location perfect. Housing perfect.
It would be good if there was a student room for study or to relax between classes.
Because it was the summer when there were few students I luckily ended up spending my entire week with just me and a Spanish teacher. That teacher was Vanesa who was simply brilliant. She had always prepared interesting material for each of the daily 2-hour classes, spoke to me all the time as if I were a local (so no concessions on speed!), was extremely patient and didn't constantly correct. (The worst teachers keep interrupting so you never get a flow going.) I'm still at that stage where I use use quite a lot of English syntax and over the week she gently started to move me towards Spanish syntax. Sra. Galván was enthusiastic, energetic, dramatic (at times I thought I was at the theatre) and wonderfully friendly. I greatly enjoyed my lessons with her and genuinely believe that my Spanish will have improved provided I take on board all I learned from her. To put these comments into context, at the end of my week I was classified as B2 though I'm well aware that I'm probably at the lower end of this level. I stayed in a hotel, not with a family.
Would I return? Only if I could have one-to-one classes with Sra. Galván. There's no doubt that in classes of even 2 or 3, progress is a lot slower and much less personalised. You have to remember that with a system that classifies language ability into just six groups, ranging from absolute beginners (A1) to totally fluent speakers (C2), within each of the groups there's still a big difference in ability between students allocated to that group - and that impacts on the dynamics in the classroom. A fellow English student studying at the same time as me shared her class with just one other and her experience was not very satisfactory. But that's the risk when you go to any language school. If you can afford it, go for one-to-one lessons. I reckon that in just an hour a day of one-to-one tuition you'll achieve more than in four hours in a class of 10.
My teacher Marisa was wonderful and very patient! I was a complete beginner and she spent two weeks giving me one-on-one teaching for a solid foundation of Spanish, as I now have moved to work in Asturias. It was a good location, and I took advantage of the free tickets to the museums which the school provided.
Show details » Read more...Thinks for this experience - very interesting! A good class, teachers, location, etc. I can speak Spanish better.
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The teacher and the class at International House was a great learning experience. I found everyone to be respectful and supportive. The school was in a convenient location. With regard to my host family, my host family was a match for my age and lifestyle.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Valladolid. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 25 € when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Valladolid based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
Valladolid is the capital of Castilla y León, the sixth largest city in Spain and an ideal place for language studies, located less than an hour from Madrid by high-speed train from Madrid. It is a clean, safe and vibrant city. From Valladolid, it is easy to get to anywhere in the country by plane, train, car or bus, in just a few hours.
The IH Spanish Department in Valladolid has recently moved (in 2010) to a more spacious and modern location in the historic city centre, next to the University and opposite the Cathedral. Our new premises include 8 classrooms, all naturally lit, and a self-study room, reception and common area with free wifi access (also with internet), self-access resources, digital whiteboard, and so on.
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