Spanish Classes in Palma de Mallorca, Spain

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Learn Spanish in Palma de Mallorca

The city of Palma is a fitting capital, not only of Mallorca, but also of the Balearic islands. Set in the beautiful bay of Palma, famous for its stunning sunsets, the city's most imposing site is the huge 13th century cathedral. This beautiful building is close to the 10th century Arab baths- and the gateway to the city's old quarter of narrow winding streets and ornate squares where orange and olive trees give shade to the many charming street cafés.

Part of Palma's charm is that it is also a very developed society. Its population of just over 300,000 is among the most diverse to be found in Spain. The Mallorcans themselves are descendents from a mix that includes Spanish, Arabs and Carthaginians, and today they share their island with people from all over Spain and Europe, as well as with a substantial population of South American and African migrants. There is a lively arts scene and a nightlife to suit any taste. There is a large sailing community and the sailing year culminates every summer when the city hosts the Copa del Rey yachting competition.

Palma is historical and liberal, Spanish and cosmopolitan, nearly always sunny and always addictive. Wherever you are from, it will give you a warm welcome and we are certain you'll love it.

The island of Mallorca: 

Most people know that Mallorca is the most popular tourist destination in Europe. It is also arguably the most beautiful island in the Mediterranean, largely because of the stunning variety of its scenery, the warm hospitality of the islanders and the richness of its food and drink. There are two main resorts for people who are looking for only sun, sand and nightclubs, and then there is the rest of the island-so carefully protected against over-development by the proud Mallorcans that stars like Michael Douglas and Claudia Schiffer choose to holiday here.

Visitors today can benefit from the same inspiring beauty and tranquility that so impressed the composer Chopin, the poet Robert Graves and others before and after them. A drive from one side of the island to the other can take less than two hours, but in that time the visitor can stop to gaze out towards the sea from awe inspiring rugged cliff tops, cross the spectacular Tramuntana mountain range, or leave the car to hike to pristine sandy beaches only accessible by foot.

Spanish Language Courses at: International House Palma de Mallorca

International House Palma de Mallorca (IH Palma) has recently moved into a large, elegant building in the very center of the old city, on the Plaza de Cort, immediately opposite City Hall. The Plaza de Cort is one of the city's oldest, busiest and most attractive squares. Apart from the elegance and grandeur of its buildings, the square also contains an extraordinarily beautiful olive tree, which is said to be several centuries old. IH Palma occupies one of the most prestigious buildings on the square.

The Spanish Language school has its own street level entrance and reception from where students can take an elevator or the stairs up to the classrooms. The Spanish school occupies all 4 floors of the building and has 15 air-conditioned classrooms, as well as a number of offices and recreational areas, including a computer lab which students are able to use either before or after class.

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Standard Intensive Course: max 10 students per class (average 8).  Course consists of 4 Spanish lessons per day (9:30 AM to 1:30 PM*), Monday through Friday.  A program of social activities is included in the prices.  * In July and August the school reserves the right to schedule classes in the afternoon.

Standard Intensive Course Long Term: max 10 students per class (average 8).  Course consists of 4 Spanish lessons per day (9:30 AM to 1:30 PM*), Monday through Friday.  A program of social activities is included in the prices.  * In July and August the school reserves the right to schedule classes in the afternoon.

Starting dates 2008:  (NOTE: the school in Palma de Mallorca is now open all year!)

Intermediate and advanced students may start any Monday during 2008.  Complete beginners MUST start on the dates listed below:

Additional courses available: (please contact us for prices and details!)

• Private Lessons
• Third Age (Over 50 years of age)
• Spanish plus Sailing

Holidays 2008:  1 January, 20, 21 and 24 March, 1 May, 15 August, 12 October, 1 November, 6 , 8, 25 and 26 December.  Classes lost due to public holidays are not made up!.  Reduced prices will be applied to the following weeks that have two public holidays each: 17 March and 22 December (deduct USD 95 per week).

Holidays 2009:  1  January, 6  January, 20 January, 2 March, 9, 10 and 13 April, 1 May, 12 October, 2 November, 7, 8, and 25 December.  Classes lost due to public holidays are not made up!.  Reduced prices will be applied to the following weeks that have two public holidays each: 6 April and 7 December (deduct USD 95 per week).

Accommodations 2008 and 2009:

Accommodations are offered in host families (single room or double room occupancy available for students traveling together), in shared apartments or in studio apartments (studios are only available on a monthly basis).  There is also a limited number of "Executive Host Families" available, these families live in larger apartments and offer a private room, private bathroom as well as laundry service. The pricing for executive family stays reflects the extra services provided. 

* Important note:  students requesting apartment share or studio apartment accommodations will have to pay an additional refundable security deposit upon arrival equivalent to two weeks rent.

Airport Transfers: From Palma de Mallorca airport are available upon request and at an additional charge of USD 120 each way.

Activities

IH Palma organizes a varied program of social activities for our Spanish students. These include a "Welcome" cocktail, visits and excursions to places of interest in and around Palma, video films in Spanish, concerts by local musicians, and "exchange evenings" at which students can meet and talk with local students who are learning English or German in the school. IH Palma also takes students out in the evening to experience some of Palma's unforgettable nightlife. All these activities, including local transport costs, are included in the course fee. 

We also organize optional excursions to towns and places of interest outside Palma. These excursions are organized at least twice a month.

The Social Program is changed frequently so that students staying for longer periods will not have to repeat specific activities. All students are given a copy of the Social Program planned for the following 2-week period when they arrive.

A typical 2-week social program may be as follows:

Week 1

• Monday: Welcome to IH cocktail
• Tuesday: Guided tour of the Old Quarter and Cathedral
• Thursday: Classical train ride to Soller*
• Friday: Evening visit to some 'tapas' bars or to a disco (food and drink not included!)

Week 2

• Tuesday: Castillo de Bellver
• Wednesday: Visit to Santa Maria market
• Thursday: Exchange evening with students from IH Palma
• Saturday: Full-day excursion to one of the island’s beaches*
  
  *Excursions outside Palma for which students are asked to pay a €25 supplement.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating foreign currency rates.

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