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SPAIN

DESTINATION

If it’s heritage your students
are after, then look no further
than Spain as a language and
education destination, boasting
the third-largest number of
UNESCO heritage sites in the
world, says Bethan Norris.

LANGUAGE

Photo above: Valencia, Spain
Photo below credit: Amith Nag/Shutterstock.com
(La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain)

panish is the second most wide- vibe. Fran says, “[The island is known Esther Cabello from Hispania,
ly spoken language globally and for] its subtropical climate, golden escuela de español, in Valencia,
Severy year, international stu- beaches, and warm, welcoming people mainland Spain, says that the warm
dents flock to Spain to learn Spanish — Gran Canaria is often referred to local atmosphere provides the perfect
or pursue their education goals at one as a miniature continent due to the backdrop for students of Spanish. “In
of the country’s top-quality language variety of landscapes and experiences 2025, Valencia stands out as one of
schools and education providers. The it offers in a relatively small area. the most dynamic cities in Europe for
country is no stranger to visitors, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is also international students,” she says.
attracting more tourists each year (80 considered to have the best climate in “With a safe, welcoming, and mul-
million) than its resident population the world, with mild temperatures and ticultural environment, it offers an
(47 million), all eager to experience sunshine almost every day.” excellent quality of life at an afford-
the country’s diverse food, tropical The islands were created by vol- able cost. The city is well connected
climate and distinctive culture. canic activity, which can now be seen both locally and internationally, and its
Instituto Cervantes is the accredi- in unique formations on Gran Canaria, medium size allows students to enjoy
tation body for language such as the Caldera de Bandama an urban lifestyle without stress.”
schools in Spain, and which is a circular crater Valencia also offers students the
Fran Castellano from with a diameter of over chance to experience Las Fallas, which
Language Campus 1km and a perimeter is recognised as Intangible Cultural
in Gran Canaria of 3km. Roque Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
points out that Nublo, situated “Every March, the city comes alive
the school is the near the island’s with ephemeral art, parades, music,
only accredited highest peak of and breathtaking fireworks,” she
language centre Pico de las Nieves says. “At Hispania we organize special
in the province. was formed by activities during this celebration so
The Canary Islands the solidification our students can experience it from
are located off the of burning clouds within: guided tours of the
coast of Africa, which emitted during a Fallas monuments, cultural
gives them a unique volcanic eruption. workshops, and participation in

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