Spanish Language Schools in Granada Nicaragua

Back there in the early 80´s first Spanish language school in Nicaragua opened in the northern Estelí Nicaraguan province. This self-sustainable clean industry experienced a boom in 1998 with the opening of the first Spanish language schools in San Juan del Sur, León and then Granada with the US owned and operated company known as the Nicaraguan Spanish Schools which became the most popular up to 2006. Granada downtown, the first colonial city in Nicaragua. Granada had a network of independent Spanish language schools which through the years gained experience and reputation among the increasing number of visitors that choose Nicaragua as the still safest Central American country to visit.  Studying Spanish is a good option while visiting the country. Those adventurous who are planning or have already decided to visit Nicaragua should explore the possibility to make a smart combination of a vacation trip with a few days, a couple of weeks of Spanish language study in Granada.

After the closing of Nicaragua Spanish School company, and with so many spin-off new schools that opened every year in this colonial city, it was someway kind of difficult to choose the best Spanish school in Granada to study. This situation has changed in the last five years. Some of the schools has closed since their incomes were affected by the world economic situation caused by the Covid in 2019. A few Spanish language schools still remains in Granada city.

Most of these current Spanish language schools in Granada offer a mixture of language instruction, excursions to nearby destinations which include crater lakes, boat tours, cigar factories, and walking city tours. Optional lodging with local families in Granada is also included in the Spanish studies packets offered by the language schools. Each school has different prices for the Spanish courses ranging between $280 and $350 for a week. This mainly depends on the kind of course you choose and the quality of services they offer. The more weeks you take the cheaper you get. If you are seriously considering learning Spanish in Granada Nicaragua, having fun, experiencing the culture and enjoying the surroundings and the beautiful nature, you should have a look at these below Granada Spanish schools mentioned in this article. These are the Spanish language schools that have stood out for their reputation and experience. They even has survived the Covid crisis.

1. Nicaragua Spanish Schools (https://www.nicaragua-spanish-lessons.com) is an independent language school located in Granada downtown a few blocks from the Central Plaza, in the surroundings of San Francisco Convent Church. Owned and operated by academic professional Nicaraguan, not a spin-off school. This language school offers full Spanish immersion courses, one-on-one lessons and in lessons in small groups from basic beginners to advanced superior levels. The language courses are combined with amazing afternoon excursions to local destinations -included in the price- which include nature reserves, national parks, crater lakes, boat tours in Lake Cocibolca; visits to open markets, handicraft factories, active and dormant volcanoes. This Nicaraguan Spanish language school offers also Spanish and Ceramic courses; Medical Spanish courses; Spanish for College students; Online Spanish lessons. Homestay with friendly families is included in the course packet; all included packets. Class materials included. Most of the teachers speak English but they use it only when it is necessary or requested. The maximum size of the class is four students but average size is one-two students per class. Class material is provided. Spanish instruction is usually Monday to Friday all year round opening every Monday but any student can start any day of the week according to personal schedule on arrival. Students are offered to study one week course as minimum length but can take as many weeks as desired. Our staff are all professional Spanish graduated teachers, enthusiastic and dynamic. The Director and the Administrative Assistant are also very nice. This school has been providing job opportunities to its teachers since 2004 at the very early organization stage and promoted conservationist and reforestation small projets in Laguna de Apoyo along with its partner school in that area. Airport pickup from Managua to Granada at additional cost, is available if requested.

2. Casa Xalteva Spanish School (http://www.casaxalteva.org) offers a packet stressed on volunteering. It is one of the oldest Spanish schools established in Granada. Owned and operated by an US volunteering organization. This school offers intensive Spanish courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced language students. The class size is two-three students per class, sometimes one- to-one. Lessons take place for four hours daily from Monday to Friday. The Spanish lessons are emphasized on conversational skills. Most of the instructors at the school speak English but they use only Spanish since the first day of class to encourage the students to speak, write and read the language from the very first day in the program. Classes start every Monday all year round. Minimum length of a course is one week but students can study for weeks or months if desired. Transportation from Airport available at additional price, if requested.

3. SOL Spanish School (http://www.granadanicaraguaspanishschool.com ), is a Nicaraguan family-owned language school, located at a few blocks from Central Park and from Xalteva Church. The school offers Spanish courses from beginners to advanced levels. SOL Spanish School has a wide range of courses for the students: Spanish immersion classes; Spanish classes only; online Spanish classes. The standard program includes Spanish classes Monday to Friday, lodging with a host family. The school does not offer any excursion. Classes are usually 8-12m. The class is always one-to-one. Class material available. A few of the teachers speak English and use it in the class if requested by students. Transfer from Managua Airport to Granada can be arranged through the school at additional price

4. Spanish School Xpress (http://www.nicaspanishschool.com) is located in Granada downtown, a few blocks from Central Plaza. Owned and operated by Nicaraguan. It offers a program of Spanish immersion. Classes are adapted to the student’s interest and to his/her level of Spanish. The staff is young and very enthusiastic. Some of the teachers speak English if needed in the class. The basic program includes 20 hours of Spanish classes, 5 days a week, in the morning 8-12m; afternoon local activities, lodging with local families. Class material is supplied, one-on-one instruction. Additional cost Airport pickup provided upon request.

5. Spanish Dale School (http://spanishdale.com) is situated in downtown Granada, offers only one-on-one language Spanish lessons.  The school was part of APC former Spanish school for many years. They spined off and became an independent school a couple of years ago. Currently owned and operated by a French citizen, the school is run locally by a contractor Nicaraguan manager. This school is associated with a local hotel in the city and offers an optional combination of lessons and lodging in the same location. Classes are usually 8-12m. Local afternoon excursions are also offered by the school at extra cost. Only one of the teachers speaks English and uses it in the class if requested by students. The school is opened every day all year round. Transfer from Managua Airport to Granada can be arranged through the school at additional price.

6. One on One Tutoring (https://sites.google.com/site/spanishschool1on1) is a Nicaraguan family-owned and operated Spanish school. This school is located near the Main Plaza in Granada downtown. It is the second oldest established Spanish language school in Granada after Casa Xalteva. The school offers only one-on-one Spanish lesson; regular class schedule 4 hours daily 5 days a week; and afternoon activities at extra cost. The instructors rotate every hour, in order that students are exposed to a variety of accents as they switch between grammar, conversation and pronunciation. For a little more money students have access to an air-conditioned classroom. The programs are for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, short and long-term. Classes are adapted to the students’ needs and learning style. Class material are included at additional cost. Spanish lessons start any day of the week including weekends and holidays; school is open 8 am. to 5 pm. Optional staying with local family can be arranged through the school as well as transportation from Airport at additional cost.