Learn Spanish in Salamanca, one of Spain’s great university cities.
Salamanca is known for its historic university, one of the oldest in Europe, and for its clear Spanish. Choose between Colegio Delibes, Don Quijote Salamanca, Enforex Salamanca and Estudio Sampere Salamanca, in a city full of students and golden sandstone buildings.
Why Salamanca is a great place to learn Spanish
Many Spaniards consider the Spanish spoken in Salamanca especially clear, and the city has a long tradition of teaching it to foreigners. It is compact, safe and affordable, with a lively student life: an excellent choice if you want to focus on learning.
- Historic centre Discover the Plaza Mayor, often called the most beautiful square in Spain, the two cathedrals and the university’s façade.
- Student life Join the students in the cafés and tapas bars around the Plaza Mayor, and enjoy the evenings in the old town.
- Excursions Visit Ávila, Segovia or the Portuguese border, all within reach for a day trip.
Spanish schools in Salamanca
Enforex Salamanca
Study Spanish at a high-quality language school
What makes Salamanca special
Salamanca’s old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it glows golden in the evening light. With so many international and Spanish students, you will quickly make friends and find partners to practise your Spanish.
Accommodation in Salamanca
You can stay with host families or shared apartments with other students. You book your accommodation together with your course; it usually runs from the Sunday before your course starts to the Saturday after it ends, and extra nights can be added.
Frequently asked questions about learning Spanish in Salamanca
Which Spanish courses can I take in Salamanca?
Our schools in Salamanca offer intensive courses, DELE and SIELE exam preparation, specialised courses such as Spanish for tourism, medicine or culture, courses for the over-50s and semi-intensive courses that leave more free time. Open a school above to see their courses, lessons per week and class sizes, and ask us if you are not sure which course suits you.
When is the best time to learn Spanish in Salamanca?
Spring and autumn are ideal. Summers are warm and dry, with many summer courses; winters are cold but sunny, and the city is at its most Spanish.
Is the Spanish in Salamanca really the clearest?
Salamanca has a reputation for especially clear, standard Spanish, and the city has taught Spanish to foreigners for generations. For learners, it is one of the easiest places to understand everyday speech.
Is Salamanca affordable for students?
Yes. As a university city, Salamanca is generally cheaper than Madrid, Barcelona or the coast, with student-friendly cafés, bars and tapas.
Is Salamanca a good choice for a long stay?
Yes. Its size, safety and student atmosphere make it easy to settle in for several weeks or months, and Madrid is within reach by train for weekend trips.
Ready to learn Spanish in Salamanca?
Book online in a few minutes – there is nothing to pay until the school has confirmed your place. Or ask us: we know every school personally.