Teaching Spanish in Valencia since 1950

Learn Spanish where it is spoken

Spanish language and culture courses in Valencia, Spain, for university students. Small classes taught by Spanish university professors, life with a Spanish host family and credits accepted by most US institutions.

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Teaching Spanish in Valencia since 1950

The Institute of Spanish Studies is your gateway to studying abroad in Spain. You study, live and spend your free time in Spanish, so the language stops being a subject and becomes part of your day.

Whether you want to improve your Spanish, explore a new field or simply see the world from a different angle, Valencia is a city that makes it easy: Mediterranean weather, a historic old town, the beach twenty minutes away and people happy to talk to you.

Why study with us

Credits

Up to 15 credits per semester and 9 in the summer, accepted by most US universities.

Small classes

Around 10 students per class, never more than 15.

Host families

A room usually shared with another student, three meals a day and laundry, in a screened Spanish home.

Excursions

Guided visits and trips included in the program, always with a professor.

Programs

Summer Session

Late May to late June. Up to three classes and 9 credits.

Summer Session 2027: May 30 – June 30, 2027

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Fall & Spring Semesters

Come for one semester or both. Up to five classes and 15 credits per semester.

Spring Semester 2027: January 17 – April 14, 2027

Fall Semester 2027: September 5 – November 23, 2027

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What our students say

Students from universities all over the United States have studied with us.

“Great professors, a helpful administration and a lovely host family.”

Chloe Holden, Oral Roberts University

“The program was awesome. I learned so much.”

Devon Lewis, Oral Roberts University · Spring 2019

“The guided visits, the get-togethers and the historical trips were wonderful, and my Spanish improved a lot.”

Doris Taveras

“A valuable experience for both my professional and personal growth.”

Cecilia Leathers

“I learned a great deal in just a few weeks. I recommend this program to anyone who wants to improve their Spanish.”

Katalina Beaton, Marywood University

“The staff took care of us like family, the classes were small and interactive and the environment was relaxed. I learned more than I expected.”

Caleb T. Shepherd, Cedarville University

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