Castila Centro Internacional de Estudios Hispanicos offers Spanish teachers a unique training course in Granada’s Albaicín neighborhood, combining practical classroom experience with enriching cultural immersion.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–4 weeks
Fitness Level
Participants should be able to walk short distances on cobbled streets and manage full-day class schedules without difficulty.
Wildlife
History
Granada’s Albaicín dates back to its Moorish period and has retained much of its medieval character, offering a rich historical backdrop for learning Spanish.
Conservation
Efforts in Granada focus on preserving the Albaicín’s architecture and limiting traffic to maintain air quality and protect cultural heritage.
Castila Centro Internacional de Estudios Hispanicos
Castila Centro Internacional de Estudios Hispanicos offers Spanish teachers a unique training course in Granada’s Albaicín neighborhood, combining practical classroom experience with enriching cultural immersion.
Castila Centro Internacional de Estudios Hispanicos is a Spanish language school located in Granada, Andalucía, offering a wide range of Spanish courses, exam preparation, and accommodation options. The school operates in the historic Albaicín neighborhood near Plaza de San Nicolás, providing easy access to cultural sites such as the Alhambra and local tapas scenes. Castila provides general Spanish courses (General A and General B), specialized programs (business Spanish, culture and society, literature), DELE exam preparation, ELE teacher training, and long-duration study options.
Programs include family Spanish courses in two, three and four week formats, junior courses, intensive superintensivo schedules, and combined courses that pair language study with activities such as skiing and equitation. Castila lists apartments and student shared housing (Arrayán, Azahar, Menta) and Spanish host family stays with half and full board to accommodate diverse student needs.
Instruction emphasizes communicative practice, rotating teaching staff for varied perspectives, and afternoon cultural activities to reinforce classroom learning. Spanish-speaking instructors lead activity-based programs like the ski and horse-riding options that combine language learning with local experiences. The school also offers diploma and certification preparation, including DELE and CCSE exam readiness.
As a Granada-based institution, Castila supports international students and families seeking immersive Spanish study in a historic Andalusian setting. Accommodation proximity to the school and organized cultural programming help create a practical, trustworthy study environment for learners of all ages and levels.
Enrollment information, course dates, and accommodation details are available through The Adventure Collective listing and Castila's official course calendar online.
Location
Granada, Andalucía
Historic Albaicín neighborhood near Plaza de San Nicolás
Programs Offered
32 programs
General, specialized, exam and activity courses
Accommodation
Apartments & Homestays
Arrayán, Azahar, Menta and host family options
Target Students
Families & Adults
Family courses, juniors, professionals and teachers
Browse courses, compare accommodation options, and find DELE, ELE or family programs through the program listings.
Arrive Early for Orientation
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your first class to complete registration and placement tests.
Bring Writing Materials
Pack notebooks, pens, and optionally a device for accessing digital course resources.
Spanish Language Level Required
A minimum B2 Spanish level is necessary to fully benefit from the course content.
Wear Comfortable Footwear
Granada’s Albaicín has uneven cobblestones and hills; sturdy shoes ease daily travel between classes and the neighborhood.
Notebook and Pens
For taking notes during lectures and planning lesson strategies.
Spanish Phrasebook or Dictionary App
Helpful for clarifying vocabulary and improving conversational skills outside class.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Needed to navigate the steep, uneven streets of Albaicín daily.
Electronic Device (Tablet/Laptop)
Useful for accessing digital teaching materials and participating in supplemental online activities.