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Instituto Hemingway offers long-term Spanish courses that truly work. Teachers are skilled and supportive, lessons are engaging, and the immersive environment in Bilbao helps you progress quickly. I improved my fluency and confidence every week. Highly recommended!

I didn't know what to expect with Instituto Hemingway but it ended up exceeding my expectations. I wasn't sure if a school like this would provide the education, I was looking for, but it was actually a great benefit. The professors and administrative staff knew me well and were very attentive to my needs. When I had to make changes to my schedule, the staff was very accommodating. With the classes and my private tutor sessions, I feel like I now have a good grasp of the Spanish language. The classes were structured well and not overpacked with students. This was great as it enabled for more participation from everyone and, at the same time, helped us getting to know each other better more quickly. I also took afternoon individual classes. These were excellent too as they were tailored to anything I wanted to learn or topics I was struggling with. All my teachers were amazing. They were kind, funny and very knowledgeable. This made learning really interesting and enjoyable the entire time. I liked the variety of activities they used for teaching, especially the class Kahoots! in the afternoons and evenings free leisure and cultural activities every day were programmed and it was awesome!! My apartment was located 15 minutes away by foot. I actually enjoyed traveling to school in the morning as I got to see different parts of Bilbao that I wouldn't have seen if located closer. I shared an apartment with two flat mates who were all very nice. The apartment had everything and felt at home

I’ve been wanting to improve my Spanish for a while now, but always felt I didn’t have the time. Well I finally got myself into action and signed up for a summer course. It was the perfect way to combine a lovely Spanish holiday in the sun while finally improving my Spanish. The teachers are lovely and super helpful and program has so much to offer around the city that I didn’t feel like I was in school, but just having a very productive perfect summer holiday. Would definitely recommend to anyone that wants to enjoy a great city and leave speaking Spanish! A very well-run centre with modern,clean facilities. The staff were knowledgable, helpful and friendly. I would thoroughly recommend attending courses here. They also helped me with visa because finally I stayed here 4 months in total.

I am retired and of a certain age (68) and thus was a little apprehensive about attending a language school of which I knew very little, in a city – Bilbao – where I would be a complete stranger. E-mails from AIL were very understanding and encouraging, however, so I decided to take the risk. ¡Ques uerte! The decision to enroll at Instituto Hemingway was one of the best I have made since I retired. I enjoyed every minute, both in the school and in Bilbao. To begin with, Bilbao is a very easy city in which to adapt: it took no time at all to feel at home there. The people are naturally warm and welcoming, the city is clean and extraordinarily beautiful, amenities are accessible, good food and drink are everywhere and not expensive, fine art and good architecture abound (as is well known), and public transportation is efficient and easy to use. It is impossible to be bored or at a loss for entertainment in Bilbao, and suitable accommodation is easy to find. And then there is Instituto Hemingway. I chose it for its location (in beautiful, convenient Casco Viejo area) and, as mentioned above, because the staff had been very sympathetic and encouraging when we corresponded. But by the end of my first day of class I was aware of two other supremely important advantages: the quality of the faculty and the quality of the students. My teacher was unquestionably the best, most dynamic teacher of Spanish I have ever had. She gave every inch of herself to the job and every day brought original ideas, fresh insights, and crystal clarity of explanation – as well as abundant humor and a wonderful depth of culture – to the classroom. Every day the four hours of classroom instruction passed quickly and left me eager to return the next day. My teacher’s openness and breadth of reference (as well as her humor) encouraged the interaction so essential to acquisition of familiarity with the language, and my fellow students rose to the occasion. From all over the world, they were motivated and united by an affinity for Spain and its language and a desire to learnto speak Spanish. They were open-minded and ready to engage with their colleagues. Friendships formed quickly and endured throughout. We learned from one another as well as from our marvelous teacher. Throughout my time at Instituto Hemingway the school administration was cheerful and helpful, always available to answer questions and to offer help. I attended classes at Hemingway for four weeks. It was not enough. I intend to return as soon as possible, and without hesitation I would encourage any student of Spanish to look to Hemingway for a productive and happy learning experience in one of the best cities in the world.

Excellent school a few steps from the old part of town, in the center. Jose, who runs the school, is a person very dedicated to his work and always attentive to the needs of his students, also and above all from a "human" point of view. The teachers are very prepared and ready to resolve any doubts and the lessons take place in a familiar and peaceful atmosphere. I took a Spanish course for 6 months and honestly it was the time of my life. Now I am fluent in Spanish and got a better job due to that. Absolutely recommendable!

I loved studying at Instituto Hemingway! The school is very well located, the staff very attentive from the first contact, the facilities are new and always clean, and they also organize activities outside of classes so that students can get to know each other and also Bilbao. Very good! The class sizes are small so you get a lot of individual attention and opportunity to speak. The lessons are well structured and tailored for each level. It was by far the best language learning experience I have had ever. Also the school organises loads of great activities each week so if you want to make new friends and meet cool people it’s an added bonus going with Instituto Hemingway!

I started taking Spanish classes in Hemingway in February and LOVED it. All the teachers are so nice and knowledgeable and make learning Spanish really fun. And the students are from all over the world and all age groups. It's a great mix. When Spain closed down due to COVID-19 in March the school didn't miss a beat and immediately switched over to online classes and honestly I wouldn't know what to do without these classes. They get me out of bed every morning and I love meeting new classmates online and continuing to learn Spanish. The online classes are just as good as the classes in the school and it's obvious that these guys have lots of experience with teaching Spanish. I have already extended my classes twice and will probably stick around for quite a while. Then from June 8th we started to in class again with the typical proceedings against Covid19. My experience at Instituto Hemingway was absolutely amazing and i wouldn't have changed a thing. My teachers were the best I've ever had and the location was perfect. Everything was perfect and I will be returning for sure! After just 5 months, I feel as though my Spanish has improved immensely and i would recommend Hemingway to anyone wanting to learn Spanish quickly and in a lovely environment. I had such a brilliant experience and i wish that i was still there learning more Spanish!

I was very happy with everything in Instituto Hemingway. The teachers are very friendly and qualified. The location is perfect, especially in the summer because with the metro you are 25 minutes to the beach. The activities the school offers are interesting, and, especially at the beginning, it is very good to know new people and to know the city better. Excellent teaching and a friendly and welcoming environment. Perfect location for me - great area to be in (bars, restaurants, market etc). Facilities and social activities were all good. We met other students from different countries which made for a rich experience. I think that the most important thing in any kind of school is the relationship teacher-student, and at Instituto Hemingway I felt like a friend was teaching me Spanish! I'm still in touch with the people who work there! I loved it. Carmen and Jose always smile and do their best for the students. It like being in a big group of friends doing stuff together, not just learning Spanish the "boring-standard-way". Moreover, the school facility is neat and clean.

It is not always easy to find Spanish course when your level is nonexistent. That is why I was so happy to find this School. The academy is situated close to the city center with plenty of transport options around. The entire space is newly done, quiet and it feels welcoming. Jose the director is excellent. He helped me find the most suitable way for me which worked perfectly. My teacher's name is Eli who has a lot of teaching experience from many different countries. She is patient, professional and very easy to talk to. Thanks to her my Spanish has been improving every day. The learning material is fantastic. Plus she always has ready different ways to teach me like audio, videos, games or tests. In Hemingway became my second family during my stay in Bilbao. The classes are small so the teacher has time to attend to all the student and therefore the progress is very rapid. The personnel helped me with literally anything I needed, from picking the courses to finding a host accommodation for me. I really enjoyed my stay at In2Spanish and I can more than recommend it if you want to learn Spanish and make some new friends.

One year ago I used this service to find an internship abroad. I want to mention my mentor, Alfredo, he was very helpful. He found an internship that suited my current studies. After been rejected from my first offer, Alfredo found another job for me within a week which I was accepted to in the end. The agency is quick and responsive with emails. Friendly and organised service. After that, I was so happy that I wanted to come back to Spain and chose to take a semester program abroad in Southern Spain but through Instituto Hemingway. My experience was better than I could have imagined - excellent teachers, interactive classes and many opportunities to socialize. I took four hours of classes in the mornings and the time flew by. Emphasis was placed on commonly used Spanish that I would need to communicate and to understand others. Although there was emphasis on grammar and verb conjugations, there was several opportunities to speak and write to develop greater fluency