General Courses
1 courseEveryday classes for speaking, listening, reading and writing. The starting point for most students.
- 20 lessons a week
- 1 to 52 weeks
- Every level
€210 per week
Longer stays cost less per week.
Read about this courseEscuela Hispalense
Who you will meet
50%
women
Student age
- Admitted from
- 7+
- Outside peak season
- 40
- Average in summer
- 35
5%
Under 18
5%
18-24
25%
25-34
40%
35-50
25%
50+
These ages are averages from recent years, a guide rather than a guarantee for your visit.
3 nationalities
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Germany
25%
-
Netherlands
15%
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Switzerland
10%
- Other 50%
This mix of nationalities is an average from recent years, a guide rather than a guarantee for your visit.
- Class size
- Max 8 5 on average
- Average age
- 40 younger in summer
- Minimum age
- 7
- Classrooms
- 8
- Nationalities
- 3
About Escuela Hispalense
Escuela Hispalense is a family-run Spanish school in Tarifa, and it has been teaching since 1989. You can see the beach from the classrooms, and the old town is right next door.
Your group never exceeds eight students. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly.
Escuela Hispalense is right for you if you…
- Want a friendly, family-style school
- Prefer relaxed, personal lessons
- Want to be close to the beach
- Enjoy water sports alongside your Spanish
Is Escuela Hispalense right for you?
This family-run school suits adults who want relaxed Spanish lessons by the sea, with water sports on the doorstep. It is small and personal, so it may not appeal to anyone after a large campus.
Plan your language trip
Start with the students. Start date, trip length and language level are set per student next.
Choose the best time to visit Escuela Hispalense
See how busy the school typically is throughout the year and choose the month that best suits your preferences.
Tarifa in July: 28°C
Tarifa in January: 14°C
November: Quiet · 17°C
One of the calmer months. A good fit if you like a relaxed school where it is easy to get to know your teachers and the people around you.
Busyness describes how full the school is, not class size or who you will study with.
Courses & accommodations
The offering of Escuela Hispalense
General + Private Courses
1 courseOne teacher, one student. Content and pace follow whatever you need to work on.
- 25 lessons a week
- 1 to 52 weeks
- Every level
€395 per week
Longer stays cost less per week.
Read about this courseExam Preparation Courses
1 courseTargeted practice for official exams, built around the exam dates.
- 25 lessons a week
- 1 to 52 weeks
- Every level
€320 per week
Longer stays cost less per week.
Read about this courseKids
1 course- 20 lessons a week
- 1 to 52 weeks, fixed start dates
- Total beginner
€220 per week
Longer stays cost less per week.
Read about this courseBildungsurlaub
1 course- 30 lessons a week
- 1 to 2 weeks, fixed start dates
- Every level
€335 per week
Longer stays cost less per week.
Read about this course
Plan your trip
Dates, availability and your price for the course you pick.
Shared Apartment
1 stayYour own room in a flat with housemates. You cook for yourself.
- Single Room and Double Room
- No meals
- Type A (shared apartments) from €170
€170 per week
Sunday to Saturday.
Read about this stayHost Family
1 familyA private room in a local household, with meals at the table. The most of the language you will speak outside class.
- Single Room and Double Room
- No meals
- Host family from €260
€260 per week
Sunday to Saturday. Your family is matched after booking.
How host family matching works
Plan your trip
Rooms, meal plans and prices for your own dates.
Your first day at Escuela Hispalense
You pick your start date and course length when you book. Beginners join on set start dates, while more experienced students can begin on any Monday.
If your level is clear, you go straight into class. If not, a short oral check on the first day, before lessons begin, puts you in the right group.
How the day goes
Step 1 of 4
Start on a set date if you are a beginner, or on a Monday if you have some Spanish already.
What you do outside class at Escuela Hispalense
Kitesurfing and windsurfing set the tone in Tarifa, and the programme also includes surfing, diving, horse riding, climbing and hiking. Each week brings one organised activity, held after class in the afternoon or evening. The Ruta de Tapas leads you through local restaurants and bars. Day trips can head across the Strait to Morocco.
Ways to meet people
Weekly activity and Ruta de Tapas
Each week the school organises an afternoon or evening activity outside the classroom. One regular outing is the Ruta de Tapas, led by a teacher, which takes you to local restaurants and bars with tapas to taste along the way.
Water sports and outdoor sport
Kitesurfing, windsurfing, diving and climbing are among the sports on offer, so you can share them with other students.
Common lounge and café area
The school has a common lounge and a student bar and café area for spending time between and after classes.
Pre-arrival community channels
Facebook and WhatsApp channels let you get in touch with the school community before your language trip begins.
Activities you can join at Escuela Hispalense
whale watching
windsurfing
kitesurfing
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Sports and games
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Surf lesson
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Hiking
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Yoga class
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Horse riding
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Wine tasting
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International dinner
Route de Tapas in tarifa
climbing
diving
What classes are like at Escuela Hispalense
Spanish classes at Escuela Hispalense take place in the morning, with standard group lessons running from 09:30 to 13:20. That leaves your afternoons free for the beach, which is visible from the classrooms.Private lessons can be arranged at other times, and some courses add an extra lesson later in the day.
5
students on average, never more than 8
20–30
lessons a week, your choice
All levels
from total beginner to C2
Every teacher is a native speaker with a university degree.
Social life at Escuela Hispalense
Students at this small, family-run school come from a wide range of countries. German-speaking and Dutch students make up a notable part of the community all year round. Most arrive on their own, and ages vary widely, with adults in their thirties and forties forming the largest group. Outside lessons, the weekly activity programme and the common lounge and café area give students an easy place to get to know each other. Before you arrive, the school's Facebook and WhatsApp channels let you connect with other students. Here are the ways people tend to meet.
Men and women
An even mix of men and women.
This mix of men and women is an average from recent years, a guide rather than a guarantee for your visit.
Student age
7+Admitted from
35Average in summer
40Outside peak season
Age distribution
- Under 18: 5%
- 18-24: 5%
- 25-34: 25%
- 35-50: 40%
- 50+: 25%
These ages are averages from recent years, a guide rather than a guarantee for your visit.
3 nationalities
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Germany
25%
-
Netherlands
15%
-
Switzerland
10%
- Other 50%
This mix of nationalities is an average from recent years, a guide rather than a guarantee for your visit.
A day at Escuela Hispalense
A weekday here, as most students experience it.
Facilities and quality marks at Escuela Hispalense
From where you study to where you unwind: this is what you will find at the school.
8 classrooms
General
- Printing & Scanning
- Reception
- Left-Luggage Storage
- Bike Parking
Social spaces
- Common Lounge
- Student Bar
Study
- Library
- Student Shop
Comfort
- High-Speed Wi-Fi Throughout
- Air Conditioning
Sport
- Sports Facilities
Classroom
- Digital Interactive Whiteboards
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Instituto Cervantes
External inspection, renewed every 3 years.
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FEDELE
External inspection.
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CCSE
Appointed by the exam board.
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SIELE
Appointed by the exam board.
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Bildungsurlaub
Recognised under public legislation.
- CSN Sweden CSN Sweden Awarded on published criteria and application.
Safety & wellbeing at Escuela Hispalense
Staff are available during school hours, and every member of staff is trained in first aid. Outside school hours you can still reach the school for emergencies. On arrival you get a safety briefing and the emergency numbers you need.The school also helps in medical emergencies.
All staff first-aid trained
Every member of staff is trained in first aid.
Host families checked yearly
Host families are re-evaluated every year.
Where Escuela Hispalense is
Av. Fuerza Armadas, 1, 11380 Tarifa, Cádiz, Spain
Nearby
- Escuela Hispalense School location
- Paseo Marítimo Tarifa 2 minutes’ walk
- Mesón Picoteo 3 minutes’ walk
- Alimentación Los Lances 4 minutes’ walk
- Playa De Los Lances 6 minutes’ walk
- Old town 6 minutes’ walk
What students say about Escuela Hispalense
“A warm welcome on the first day, and a teacher who really immersed me in the world of the Spanish language and Spain. The grammar was explained in an easy-to-understand way. It was fun to play word games with the whol…”NL · Nov 2026
Monique
“A warm welcome on the first day, and a teacher who really immersed me in the world of the Spanish language and Spain. The grammar was explained in an easy-to…”
NL · Nov 2026
Francesco
“I spent one week in Tarifa and had 5 days of A1.2 Spanish classes with the Escuela Hispalense (20 hours). It was a very nice experience. Maria is a very good…”
Aug 2026
Albert
“Hispalense is more than just a school. I spent 6 weeks in Tarifa learning Spanish at Hispalense. Would I recommend the school? Absolutely. Hispalense offer h…”
Sep 2024
Practical information at Escuela Hispalense
The key school facts, terms and travel information in one place.
School details Address, minimum age and lesson details
●Address
Escuela Hispalense
Av. Fuerza Armadas, 1, 11380 Tarifa, Cádiz, Spain
Av. Fuerza Armadas, 1, 11380 Tarifa, Cádiz, Spain
●Minimum age
7 years
●Classrooms
8
Booking, payment and cancellation The terms that apply to your language trip
●Payment policy
Flexible (recommended)
This is an Extralingo preferred policy
After the school confirms your booking, you pay a 30% down payment within 5 days. The full payment is due 29 days before arrival.
●Cancel and change
Free rebooking
This is an Extralingo preferred policy
Free cancellation
This is an Extralingo preferred policy
Free to reschedule course up to 15 days prior to arrival.
100% refund on the accommodation price up to 60 days before arrival. 50% refund between 59 and 30 days prior to arrival. No refund after 30 days before arrival.
●Accommodation deposit
€50, refunded at the end of your stay
Travel, visa and closing days Information that can depend on your nationality and travel dates
●Visa information
For Residents of the EU/EEA and Switzerland
- No visa required to study in Spain.
For Non-EU/EEA and Swiss Citizens
- Less than 90 days: Schengen visa required.
- More than 90 days: National Student Visa (Visado de Estudiante) required.
●School closings
Tarifa has the following national holidays. Please note that schools might be closed on these days. The school will inform you about the exact dates once you request a booking.
Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución)
6 December 2026
Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)
8 December 2026
Day of Andalucía (Día de Andalucía)
28 February 2027
Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo)
25 March 2027
National Day of Spain (Fiesta Nacional de España)
12 October 2027
Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución)
6 December 2027
●Student life questions
Frequently asked questions about Escuela Hispalense
Practical answers about the school and your stay.
Where can I eat and shop near the school?
Mesón Picoteo, a café-restaurant, is a 3-minute walk from the school. Alimentación Los Lances, a supermarket, is 4 minutes away on foot.
Do I need public transport to get around Tarifa?
Daily life stays within walking distance. The seafront promenade is 4 minutes on foot from the school, a playground is 5 minutes away, and the city centre at Puerta de Jerez is 6 minutes away. The school sits next to the beach and the old town, in a central residential area.
What can I do in my free time?
The sea is close, so you can surf, windsurf, kitesurf, snorkel or go diving. You can also go climbing, horse riding, kayaking, mountain biking or hiking. If you would rather take it slowly, the beach and the old town are both a short walk away.
Can I take a day trip from Tarifa?
Yes. The ferry from Tarifa to Tangier takes 35 minutes. You can also visit Gibraltar, Cadiz, Seville or Granada, and take a sea excursion to see whales and dolphins.
Are there curfews?
Curfews apply to minors staying with host families. They depend on the parents and the host family.
Can I use Wi-Fi, print documents or store luggage at the school?
The school has high-speed Wi-Fi throughout, printing and scanning, and left-luggage storage. There is also a library and study room, and bike parking is available.
Can I reach the school outside office hours?
Yes. You can contact the school outside office hours by email or WhatsApp.
Are the teachers native speakers?
Yes, all of the teachers at Escuela Hispalense are native speakers, ensuring authentic language learning experiences.
Is there an emergency contact at the school?
Yes, Escuela Hispalense has an emergency contact available for all students that need immediate assistance. This contact will be provided before your arrival at the school.
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