Language schools in Alicante, Spain

Alicante (Alacant in Valencian), on the Mediterranean coast of the Valencian Community, had 366,221 inhabitants on 1 January 2025 according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). It is a popular place for short Spanish courses: the centre, the old town and the beach are close together, and the climate is dry and sunny, with only 311 mm of rain and about 2,850 hours of sunshine a year at the AEMET Alicante station (normals for 1981-2010). Courses run all year, so students can choose between a summer course and a quieter stay in winter.

What the schools offer

Our directory lists six language schools in Alicante. Three of them focus on Spanish for foreigners:

• Colegio Internacional Alicante, founded in 1998 by a small cooperative of teachers of Spanish as a foreign language, is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes. Its standard course has 15 hours a week and its intensive course 20 hours a week, in 50-minute classes, for a minimum of two weeks all year round; it also runs DELE preparation and courses for students over 50
• Proyecto Español, accredited by the Instituto Cervantes and with schools in Alicante, Barcelona, Granada and Madrid, offers courses from 10 hours of conversation a week up to 35-hour superintensive courses, a Spanish and DELE course, and long-term intensive courses for students who need a visa; most levels can start any Monday
• The Academic Language Institute (ALI) organises intensive Spanish courses in Alicante for international students

The public Escuela Oficial de Idiomas (EOI) de Alicante teaches 11 languages, including Spanish, in courses of 120 and 60 hours across the academic year. It suits residents staying for a full year: new students must be at least 16 (or turn 16 that year), and admission and enrolment for 2026-27 were handled online. Ya Hablas Idiomas, open since 2010, teaches more than 15 languages, including Spanish, and Idiomas Flow teaches English to children and adults in the city.

Accommodation

The private schools help students find housing. Colegio Internacional Alicante arranges host families with half or full board and rooms in shared flats with other students. Proyecto Español offers shared apartments, where students have a private room and share the kitchen, living room and bathroom, and host families with half or full board, as well as airport transfers.

Costs

Prices depend on the school, the course intensity and the length of stay. Some published examples:

• Colegio Internacional Alicante: €260 for two weeks of the intensive course (20 hours a week) and €130 for each extra week, plus a €60 registration fee for new students; the DELE/SIELE course (20 hours) costs €700
• Host family at Colegio Internacional Alicante: from €25 a night for a single room with half board
• Proyecto Español in 2026: a single room in a shared apartment for €120 a week, or a single room with a host family for €210 a week with half board

Getting around is cheap. From 1 October 2026, a single zone A ticket on Alicante's TAM buses and tram costs €1.50, and the 30-day Bono Móbilis Mensual Jove for young people costs €29.75, according to FGV.

Practical tips

• If you are a complete beginner, check the start dates: Colegio Internacional Alicante has fixed start dates for A0 and A1.1 students, while other levels can join on any Monday
• If you need a student visa, ask for a long-term course designed for visa students
• Instituto Cervantes accreditation is a useful quality check; the EOI is the option for a full academic year at public prices
• Ask whether excursions and course materials are included in the price

Frequently asked questions

How many hours a week is an intensive Spanish course in Alicante?

Usually 20 to 25 hours. Colegio Internacional Alicante's intensive course has 20 hours a week, and Proyecto Español's intensive course 25 hours, with superintensive options of up to 35 hours.

How much does a Spanish course in Alicante cost?

At Colegio Internacional Alicante, two weeks of the intensive course cost €260, plus a €60 registration fee for new students. Prices at other schools differ, so compare the full price including accommodation.

Can I prepare for the DELE in Alicante?

Yes. Colegio Internacional Alicante and Proyecto Español, both accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, offer DELE preparation courses.

Is there a public language school in Alicante?

Yes. The Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Alicante teaches 11 languages, including Spanish, in courses that last the academic year. New students must be at least 16.