Spanish Language Programs in Bilbao, Spain

I've been studying in Instituto Hemingway for 8 weeks. It is a very nice school and the school has motivated teachers. I had a very basic proficiency in Spanish before and now I had a nice improvement, I was able to perform DELE A2 exam (still waiting for the result but I believe I scored enough to pass). The staff are very nice too (thanks Javier!). If I have more available time I would certainly continue studying there. As I've studied in summer time, I had several different teachers. I wish to leave special thanks to Rodrigo and Afredo. Cultural activities programmed during weekdays were fantastic and gratis.

I took and intensive course in Instituto Hemingway a few weeks ago and I would definitely recommend the school. My Spanish progressed a lot and it was fun at the same time because I made friends with fellow students and the staff were really friendly. The social and cultural activities were a great chance to practice Spanish and also have fun…I did it online and met many people from all over the world.

For me, Instituto Hemingway was the ideal choice not only to learn and improve my Spanish but also to prepare and to pass the DELE exam. I think it’s definitely the best Spanish school in Bilbao with the best value for money and of course I was very content with my teacher’s level of professionalism. DELE Preparation course helped me enormously to understand in which different parts consist of the exam and which criteria it has for each one. During the classes, we had a lot of tests which helped me to get accustomed to the time limits of each exam’s phase and in its turn to pass the exam with a great level of confidence. I also very appreciated the reduced number of students per course which I think certainly facilitates the learning process. I highly recommend Instituto Hemingway due to its excellent student treatment, good prices, interesting intensive courses, and most importantly – the excellent teachers! Surfing was the best extra to my Spanish course.

My 6 yo son and 8 yo daughter attended in person while we were visiting Bilbao and now take classes online with Instituto Hemingway. I could not recommend the school more highly. My kids loved their in-person classes (their only issue was that they thought the lessons were too short!) and their Spanish improved markedly. And now they love their online lessons. Instituto Hemingway's teachers and teaching method make learning Spanish so much fun, the kids want to do it and work really hard. Plus, everyone we have worked with at Instituto Hemingway has been incredibly kind and professional. It has been a wonderful experience all around.

I was very pleased with my teacher, Francisco. He was a very nice person and a good teacher. The location was also very good, near to the center and near to metro stations. My classes were in Calle Bailen. The entrance was so beautiful and so was the balconies with views to river and old part of town. The classroom was very nice, a place where you felt comfortable as well as at the rest of school. I attended many activities, a city tour, a cooking workship, hiking excursion, museums and salsa lessons etc. I really loved them The best experience I had was with the family, they were excellent and made me feel really welcome. I think my Spanish really improved with them as they always corrected me when I made a mistake and always encouraged me. Surfing was the best experience ever I had. Fantastic beaches were just 30 min far from city centre by a super safe, modern, clean and punctual metro system. I am in love with this underrated city.

Class location is very convenient. Helpful for small group class and discussion. I enjoyed the classes with Instituto Hemingway. I felt the teachers were very flexible and I had the opportunity to learn a great deal. The teaching was in a relaxed environment. I spent 3 weeks studying at Instituto Hemingway in August 2019. I had 2 teachers (Guadalupe and Carlos) and their educational methods allowed me to enhance my language skills in Spanish through group work, oral presentations and grammar exercises. It's also a good way to learn about foreign lifestyles and customs since the enrolled students come from all around the world. In short: I highly recommend Instituto Hemingway!!

My name is Maria Breznev and I'm from Russia. I attended the specialized courses for teachers that the Instituto Hemingway school offers in two different years. The first time was in August 2016 and the second in August 2018. The two visits were more than pleasant and charming. At Instituto Hemingway you feel at home. There is a personal treatment towards each student. You feel unique and special. Everyone treats you like one of the family. Both Jose and the teachers are experts in what they do and also great people. As soon as I can, I'm sure I'll go back to Instituto Hemingway and Bilbao. I recommend the school to all my students and acquaintances. Thanks for all you are, Instituto Hemingway team!

Great school with great teachers!! I loved my experience there, the way of teaching my kids is clear and the books are well-done. I like the fact that they are not more than 10 people in class so that the teacher can really stay focused on every student. They are also very helpful and reactive at the reception or by email if you have anything to ask. I insist on the fact that the teachers are really super nice and have a great approach with the students irrespective of age! The big "+" of the school are the activities that are organized for their students ! Rodrigo, the activities' coordinator, organize every week at least 5 activities so that we can meet the other students and have fun all together! They organize great city-trips for free like bike tour, street art tour, bar crawl, events, activities to discover the city and MANY other things! I really recommend this school at 200% to anyone who's willing to learn Spanish in Bilbao in a great atmosphere, awesome teachers and international students!

I spent a month in Bilbao in order to improve my Spanish, but I learned so much more than that! All of the students at Instituto Hemingway were so welcoming, passionate, and intelligent. I made so many close friends; I was not expecting my social experience to be so fulfilling and exciting! I learnt to surf in just 10 hours!! You go to beaches by metro (clean, safe and reliable) I absolutely fell in love with the city-- Bilbao is so beautiful, safe, historical, and accepting. I cannot wait to return in the future! This experience was unforgettable, and I am so glad that I decided to go to Bilbao!

The program at Instituto Hemingway far exceeded all expectations. I was able to "jump start" my Spanish studies with excellent teachers in a warm, lovely environment. The accommodations were luxurious, the food delicious and the setting breathtaking. Instruction addressed all learning styles : conversation at breaks, visits to interesting places, classroom exercises and more. I very much appreciated the family's patience and support as I attempted to communicate. They could not have been more encouraging. I also very much enjoyed learning more about Spain itself through daily life and the small talk between classes at Instituto. I've definitely been able to take away a plan for further study here at home. Altogether a terrific experience.

Instituto Hemingway is a very friendly school offering 50+ courses. I was looked very well after. My teacher was exceptional and made me feel very comfortable. The activity program was great, I really enjoyed the excursion to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. The wine tasting as excellent! In our 50+ group were people from Germany, Canada, the US, Sweden and Italy. It was very international and I could make any new friends. We had a great time together. My hostfamily was excellent and all meals perfect. I have enjoyed every minute with them.

Carmen is an excellent teacher, I wanted a native Spanish-speaker teacher to work on my speaking and conversation skills and it is feeling great. She makes me talk about really interesting topics, she is always cheerful, punctual and super engaged in what she does. I would certainly recommend her. She is always professional and also friendly, during our lessons she would support and encourage no matter how discouraged I might be, she is an expert on teaching Spanish, and I would highly recommend her for anyone who is looking to take their Spanish to the next level. I also went with her to different activities programmed by her to know each cultural aspect of being in Spain. I also enjoyed my stay living at home.

I have had only positive experiences at Instituto Hemingway. The instructors are all great. They are all native Spanish speakers and very friendly. The curriculum is well structured. I highly recommend this to any New Yorkers looking to learn or brush up on their Spanish. They are flexible in terms of letting you makeup a class, if you need to miss one. The private lessons are also reasonably priced, so you can also makeup a class that way or just take a private lesson to help you advance.

I enjoyed this program a lot. The program directors give you a lot of freedom throughout the week then you go on organized trips to local events. You build your independence and your willingness to explore because you have to put yourself out there and find your own adventures sometimes, which was quite easy within the city. It was fun overall as I enjoyed it a lot. I learned a good amount of Spanish, too, which was one of my main objectives along with passing DELE exam that I finally passed it with good marks!! I enjoyed the stay with my host mother and we had a good amount of freedom as we had down time.

I researched many Spanish language trips for my son, and Instituto Hemingway was absolutely the best value with the same or better activities and learning. I appreciated their flexibility and direct approach to students. Surfing was super and loved it so much than he can´t wait to return again. I could immediately tell that we was much more confident speaking and really enjoyed the friendly people from Bilbao

My experience in Bilbao with my high School studs has been absolutely amazing! Everything that I have done has helped me grow closer and closer to my goals. Obviously I couldn't have enjoyed everything otherwise everyone would want to come on this trip, but I feel that every new thing on this trip had a purpose and I probably learned more from the activities than I think I did. I will always be grateful for every opportunity that I am provided with and I think that this is probably the best one so far. This trip has taught me things that you can't teach in a classroom and has brought me closer to people I never would have even met. My students loved Bilbao and their people.

Excellent work experience and amazing staff. They offer classes accordingly to your area, provide a curriculum and materials for the class. Fun environment, You are provided with materials, Fulfilling Great support team!!

Very impressed by the personal service we received in Bilbao. Instituto Hemingway takes the time to accommodate everyone’s needs in the group. Bilbao was safe and easy to navigate. Family stays were well organized. Instituto knows your name and is there for you in person on a daily basis to ask you what they can do for you!!! The teachers and guides were using Spanish at all times so that the students could improve their skills. Classes were authentic from cooking to taking a trip to the grocery store. I highly recommend this program and cannot wait to take my own students.

I participated in a Business Spanish class in June 2016 at Instituto Hemingway in Bilbao, Spain, and I cannot begin to express my gratefulness for the quality, enthusiasm and professionalism of each of the instructors I was fortunate enough to learn from. The grammar lessons were outstanding and relevant and I thoroughly enjoyed our instructor's techniques for using skills we did have, to draw and build a foundation to learn everything about business in Spanish. The cultural lessons were extremely relevant to our visit....foods and shopping in the grocery store, money, visits to local companies, restaurant ordering, birthdays and unusual customs - such as gift giving/acceptance. The use of videos and the white board and role playing were perfect tools to learn the lessons and stay engage. I really could go on and on...I truly adored each instructor, their styles and enthusiastic persistence in making sure they shared information and helped in every way to encourage our learning and knowledge of the Spanish language and customs.

Instituto Hemingway was something which fell into my family's lap. We did not know what to expect and had never met anyone who had attended the school. I do believe this school gave me and my kids one of the most amazing Spanish learning experiences of our lives. This school experience in Bilbao started out as a "bucket lister" for me. In the end it was a life improving and changing experience for me and my two kids. My son, who is 10 years old and in 5th grade, gained not only amazing classroom experience, but also fantastic life experiences. He is a very easy going child and he soaked up the entire experience. Along with being able to make great projects in the class, he was able to go out into the city, go on the subways, take a certain amount of money and go on a shopping hunt. My daughter, who is 7 years old and in 2nd grade learned through art, puppets, play dough, and some city outings as well. I knew we were in a great school when her teacher would bring her back to me and she was smiling