Spanish language school CastiLa
- 6 Classrooms
- Max 6 students per class
- Medium sized school
- 8 Dedicated teachers
CastiLa was founded in 1988 by a group of Spanish teachers who felt a true passion and enthusiasm for their language and culture. Castila is located in the Albaicin district, an Arab district in the center of Granada overlooking the Alhambra. The area is characterized by an abundance of greenery, narrow car-free streets, graceful fountains and traditional white-painted houses. CastiLa is located in a white, traditional house with beautiful gardens. The school is medium in size, and classes have a maximum group size of 6 students, which keeps the lessons intimate. This means that staff are able to dedicate more time to each student. The school is Cervantes accredited and the teachers are professionally trained, so the quality of the lessons is guaranteed.
What students like about CastiLa
- Located in characteristic neighbourhood: Albaicin
- Unique private school building
- Beautiful private garden
- Green environment
- Uitzicht op Alhambra
Your language trip
Starting from
€193.00
£164.05
€193.00
£164.05
Facilities
Located near public transport
Free WiFi
Reception
Air conditioning
Computers
Study rooms
Located in historic center
Located in a quiet area
Garden
Officially registered exam location
Accredited
Everything is included
Extralingo Cover
Free level check
Free certificate
Language course
Free activities
Courses at CastiLa
CastiLa has a variety of courses to choose from. If you need any help, don't hesitate to contact the school for help.
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Accommodations at CastiLa
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CastiLa
CastiLa scores excellent on the following categories:
- Teachers: 5.0
- Lesson quality: 5.0
- Activities: 5.0
- School location: 4.4
- Staff: 4.0
Kae bell
Reviewed on 26 March 2023 via google
I took ten weeks of classes at CastiLa this winter, starting from a beginner. I greatly enjoyed the excellent instruction from all the teachers. Daily classes were always fun and high energy.
Plus, the location of the school can’t be beat. I loved exploring the Albaicin and central Granada in the afternoons after class.There are endless beautiful streets to explore throughout town.
Overall, my experience with Castila was... I took ten weeks of classes at CastiLa this winter, starting from a beginner. I greatly enjoyed the excellent instruction from all the teachers. Daily classes were always fun and high energy.
Plus, the location of the school can’t be beat. I loved exploring the Albaicin and central Granada in the afternoons after class.There are endless beautiful streets to explore throughout town.
Overall, my experience with Castila was outstanding and well-rounded: After 2.5 months of study, not only do I have a solid base of Spanish, but also a much better grasp of Spain’s rich history and culture.
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Plus, the location of the school can’t be beat. I loved exploring the Albaicin and central Granada in the afternoons after class.There are endless beautiful streets to explore throughout town.
Overall, my experience with Castila was... I took ten weeks of classes at CastiLa this winter, starting from a beginner. I greatly enjoyed the excellent instruction from all the teachers. Daily classes were always fun and high energy.
Plus, the location of the school can’t be beat. I loved exploring the Albaicin and central Granada in the afternoons after class.There are endless beautiful streets to explore throughout town.
Overall, my experience with Castila was outstanding and well-rounded: After 2.5 months of study, not only do I have a solid base of Spanish, but also a much better grasp of Spain’s rich history and culture.
Mauro d'apolito
Reviewed on 08 August 2022 via google
I've studied in CastiLa for seven weeks. The teaching material is very good and the teachers also, they put you through an immersive experience and they are always helpful.
Plus the school organizes a lot of after class activities and excursions that are a lot o fun and help you to learn about the local culture.
You can think their prices are a bit high but you have to remember that there was a just (and still) a pandemic. I've studied in CastiLa for seven weeks. The teaching material is very good and the teachers also, they put you through an immersive experience and they are always helpful.
Plus the school organizes a lot of after class activities and excursions that are a lot o fun and help you to learn about the local culture.
You can think their prices are a bit high but you have to remember that there was a just (and still) a pandemic.
Plus the school organizes a lot of after class activities and excursions that are a lot o fun and help you to learn about the local culture.
You can think their prices are a bit high but you have to remember that there was a just (and still) a pandemic. I've studied in CastiLa for seven weeks. The teaching material is very good and the teachers also, they put you through an immersive experience and they are always helpful.
Plus the school organizes a lot of after class activities and excursions that are a lot o fun and help you to learn about the local culture.
You can think their prices are a bit high but you have to remember that there was a just (and still) a pandemic.
Celeste mann
Reviewed on 05 August 2022 via google
Castila, like the Albayzin, where it is located, is a special place. I have visited Granada in 3 summers and taken content courses in Spanish on Culture and Business Spanish, as well as private language classes at Castila. I recently came back after studying for a month at Castila in July 2022. What makes this language and culture school so different is that it is a family business and all the teachers know all the students. The...
Castila, like the Albayzin, where it is located, is a special place. I have visited Granada in 3 summers and taken content courses in Spanish on Culture and Business Spanish, as well as private language classes at Castila. I recently came back after studying for a month at Castila in July 2022. What makes this language and culture school so different is that it is a family business and all the teachers know all the students. The language courses are taught by immersion with rotation of instructors each day so they get to know the students and the students know them. You experience a variety of activities and different teaching styles, but the teachers work as a team behind the scenes to develop the best lessons for their classes and make sure they are all in sync with their part for the day.
The staff also leads different (optional) cultural activities 5 days a week in which only Spanish is spoken, which enrich one's cultural knowledge about the city and is another opportunity to practice Spanish. These can be hiking, beach trips, the Alhambra, visits to important sites in the Albayzin, the Parque de Ciencias and more!
If you want a personalized experience, which feeds your mind and soul, in which you know your teachers, and not a "one size fits all" type of program, Castila is where you want to be.
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The staff also leads different (optional) cultural activities 5 days a week in which only Spanish is spoken, which enrich one's cultural knowledge about the city and is another opportunity to practice Spanish. These can be hiking, beach trips, the Alhambra, visits to important sites in the Albayzin, the Parque de Ciencias and more!
If you want a personalized experience, which feeds your mind and soul, in which you know your teachers, and not a "one size fits all" type of program, Castila is where you want to be.
Adam mackstaller
Reviewed on 15 January 2024 via google
¡By far the BEST Spanish language school in Granada! I've been participating in classes with Castila on and off since 10/2015 (and initially attended two other schools in Granada for comparison). The owners and professors at Castila have become my second family. They are the most dedicated to their craft and care tremendously about the progress and development of their students. They create an environment that is not just...
¡By far the BEST Spanish language school in Granada! I've been participating in classes with Castila on and off since 10/2015 (and initially attended two other schools in Granada for comparison). The owners and professors at Castila have become my second family. They are the most dedicated to their craft and care tremendously about the progress and development of their students. They create an environment that is not just classroom based but a full cultural emersion. I have achieved one of my life goals of speaking Spanish fluently, thanks in large part to Castila. If there was such a thing as 6 stars, they would deserve it!
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Jill reid
Reviewed on 07 April 2015 via google
I had an amazing time at Castila. The teachers are really professional and there was always a cohesiveness to the lessons after each change of teacher throughout the day and an identifiable thread either in regard to the topic or grammar point. I liked experiencing the different personalities and techniques of the teachers and always found them very amiable and fun. The afternoon activities are a great way to practice your Spanish...
I had an amazing time at Castila. The teachers are really professional and there was always a cohesiveness to the lessons after each change of teacher throughout the day and an identifiable thread either in regard to the topic or grammar point. I liked experiencing the different personalities and techniques of the teachers and always found them very amiable and fun. The afternoon activities are a great way to practice your Spanish and meet new people and also to get to know the beautiful city. The accommodation is also lovely and very central. I would recommend Castila to anyone wanting to improve their Spanish and also have a fantastic cultural experience they will never forget.
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K ren
Reviewed on 16 June 2023 via google
I started at Castila under the 100 year-old fig tree in "Garden School" and worked my way up to "Mirador" school. The location is magical and the programs are highly effective. I cannot recommend it more highly. Thank you! Antonios and all of the excellent teachers. Muchisimas gracias!
I started at Castila under the 100 year-old fig tree in "Garden School" and worked my way up to "Mirador" school. The location is magical and the programs are highly effective. I cannot recommend it more highly. Thank you! Antonios and all of the excellent teachers. Muchisimas gracias!
Activities at CastiLa
CastiLa organizes a varying number of activities per week with other students from the school. Some activities are free, others are possible for a small fee. The school also offers a free welcoming activity.
The images shown are for illustration purposes and are not from the actual activity from this school.
Welcoming event
Sport activities
Football
Dancing class
Yoga
Horseriding
Padel
Dancing class
Beach volleyball
Hiking
Flamenco class
Local market
Day-excursion to another city
Day-excursions
Weekend excursion
Tapastour
Wine tasting
Cooking class
Lunch with teachers
Quiz night
Movie nights
Social activities
Salsa lessons
Guitar lessons
Soccer match
Theme nights
Intercultural lunch
Discover the city
Urban art tour
City tour
Guided city walk
Guided tours
Walking tour
Museum visit
Architectural visit
Concerts
Cultural classes
Dancing show
Jazz night
Visiting historical buildings
Location, ages and nationalities
Please note the below ages and nationalities are indicative and based on historical data. But generally, CastiLa has students from the following age groups and nationalities.
Average ages
- Younger than 16 14%
- Between 16-18 18%
- Between 18-24 15%
- Between 25-34 13%
- Between 35-50 18%
- 50+ 22%
Nationalities
- United States 57%
- United Kingdom 24%
- Switzerland 19%
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National holidays in Granada, Spain
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