Spanish language schools in Seville, Spain

Spanish courses in Seville

Seville is the capital of Andalusia and the fourth-largest city in Spain (about 700,000 inhabitants). In terms of tourist numbers, Seville is surpassed only by Barcelona and Madrid, and 300 sunny days a year make the city especially attractive to students. Thanks to its rich history, impressive architecture and gastronomy, Seville has become one of the best places to learn “proper” Spanish in full immersion.

Advantages of Seville for learning Spanish

• Strategic location: only 1.5 hours by train to Madrid. With a developed transport infrastructure, it is easy to reach cities such as Granada, Córdoba, Barcelona, Lisbon and even Morocco.
• Total language environment: living and studying in a city where Spanish is the main language, students have a unique opportunity to improve skills in practice by communicating with locals every day.
• Rich culture: Seville is famous for architectural masterpieces such as the Giralda, Seville Cathedral, the Royal Alcázar, Casa de Pilatos, the Santa Cruz quarter, Plaza de España and the Torre del Oro. Numerous flamenco, film and theatre festivals are held here, and Seville is renowned for both secular (the April Fair) and religious (Holy Week) celebrations.
• International student community: foreign students from all over the world gather in the city, making Seville a meeting place for people of various cultures and nationalities.
• Moderate expenses: housing, food and leisure are noticeably cheaper than in Barcelona or Madrid.

Disadvantages of Seville for learning Spanish

• Summer heat: from June to August temperatures often exceed 40 °C.
• Crowds of tourists during major holidays lead to higher prices and noise.

Language schools in Seville

Spanish language schools in Seville offer general and intensive group Spanish, individual lessons, preparation for DELE, SIELE and CCSE, as well as themed courses and masterclasses.

Spanish language school Enforex Seville

Enforex Seville language school occupies a renovated 19th-century Andalusian building in the very centre of the city, just a few steps from the Cathedral and the Santa Cruz quarter. Students have access to 14 bright classrooms with interactive equipment, a computer area, a library and a covered inner patio where conversation clubs and flamenco evenings are held. The school offers flexible Spanish courses for all levels, preparation for DELE/SIELE exams and a rich cultural programme, including culinary masterclasses and excursions to Seville’s and Andalusia’s main attractions.

School name	20 lessons per week / 2 weeks	20 lessons per week / 4 weeks	20 lessons per week / 8 weeks	30 lessons per week / 2 weeks	30 lessons per week / 4 weeks	30 lessons per week / 8 weeks
Enforex Seville	453€	871€	1627€	713€	1391€	2587€

Accommodation cost in a host family (half board, including breakfast and dinner, single room)

• 2 weeks — 650 €
• 4 weeks — 1300 €
• 8 weeks — 2600 €

Cost of living in Seville

Compared with major tourist centres, the city remains affordable: rent and restaurant prices are lower than in Barcelona or Madrid.

According to Numbeo, lunch in an inexpensive café in Seville costs about 12 €. A three-course dinner for two in a mid-range restaurant is roughly 40 €.

A litre of milk sells for an average of 0.91 €, and a loaf of bread for 1.12 €. A dozen eggs costs about 2.30 €, and a kilogram of chicken fillet is roughly 6.20 €.

A single bus ride costs 1.40 €, and a monthly pass is 35 €. Taxi starts at 2.50 € plus about 1.00 € per kilometre.

Rent for a one-bedroom flat in the city centre averages 825 € per month, while outside the centre it is about 620 €. A three-bedroom place in the centre costs 1,500 €, and on the outskirts roughly 970 €.

Utilities for an 85 m² apartment are around 150 €, and unlimited internet about 30 €.

The average net salary in Seville is estimated at 1,450 €, allowing a single renter to live comfortably on expenses of about 1,300–1,400 € per month, whereas a family will need around 3,000 €.

Culture, attractions and nature

Seville astonishes with the harmony of Moorish and Christian architecture: the Royal Alcázar contrasts with the giant Gothic Cathedral and the elegant Giralda tower. The heart of the city is Plaza de España with its picturesque ceramic province benches and canals where people row boats. Across the Guadalquivir River lies the Triana quarter — the cradle of authentic flamenco, fairs and the best pottery workshops. In María Luisa Park you can relax among palm trees, peacocks and fountains, and in the evening attend a flamenco show in the former tobacco factory, now the university. The modern skyline is complemented by the wooden “mushroom” Metropol Parasol, offering a circular view of the old centre.

Nature lovers can easily reach the nearby Doñana biosphere reserve with dunes and flamingo colonies or the Sierra Norte mountains with hiking trails. Thus Seville offers a unique combination of historical monuments, green oases and a rich cultural life.

Safety in Seville

According to the Numbeo index, the crime level in Seville is assessed as moderately low: the Crime Index is about 37 and the Safety Index roughly 63. Violent assaults and serious threats to residents’ lives are classified as “low”, whereas pickpocketing and minor theft are marked “moderate”. During the day 80 % of respondents feel safe on the streets, but after midnight this figure drops to 55 %. In the tourist zones of the centre the likelihood of theft increases, so visitors are advised to watch their belongings and avoid overfilled bags.

Vandalism, drug use and corruption are rated as “below average” issues and do not affect the everyday life of most citizens. About one-third of respondents believe that crime has slightly increased over the last five years, yet absolute figures remain lower than in Madrid or Barcelona. Overall Seville remains a safe destination for students and tourists if basic precautions are observed.

Is it worth going?

Seville combines a warm climate, rich cultural events and high-quality language programmes. It is the perfect place to learn Spanish from scratch or improve your level while enjoying everything southern Spain has to offer.