El Rincón del Tándem Spanish School

Learning languages ​​in a different way

El Rincón del Tándem Spanish school at Valencia, was born from the idea of having a more personalized Spanish school, aimed both at those looking to have their contact with the language or improve their previous knowledge. We want to help our students, not only learning Spanish, but also Spanish culture. Because learning Spanish is more than just studying Spanish. It is a way of life that we want our students to learn.

The philosophy of this project is to offer our students the maximum personalized attention, as well as to support and help them during their stay.

We seek to be an academy without walls, that teaches Spanish as comfortable as possible in a Spanish city. For that reason, the classes can be realized in a park, cafeteria, on a walk through the city, in the office. This is our point of distinction with respect to a typical language academy.

We believe that to achieve a faster and more useful learning experience, it is necessary to apply your new learned knowledge in real situations, hence our classes are often held outside. We understand that for a more effective education it is necessary to have contact with the local people.

Our Team

As Cervantes once said, “the pen is the tongue of the soul”, and if there is one thing that truly represents the spirit of our school, it is our teaching team.
Our teachers are the driving force behind the school. They will support and guide you throughout your learning journey, helping you develop your Spanish skills while making you feel at home from your very first day.
Our teachers have extensive experience in language teaching, but they are not here by chance. They are here because they are passionate about teaching. For all of us, education is more than a profession: teaching is our way of contributing to the world, helping and inspiring those who are eager to learn.
We are proud to be ambassadors of the Spanish language and culture. As William A. Ward said, “The great teacher inspires.” We believe that a good teacher does much more than explain grammar or vocabulary: they inspire curiosity, confidence and the desire to keep learning.
Come and discover a Spanish school where you are the most important person. Because without our students, our passion for teaching would have no purpose.
Would you like to meet the people who will inspire and accompany you on your journey to learning Spanish?
Here you can meet our teachers and the entire team behind El Rincón del Tándem, the Spanish school in Valencia where learning Spanish is also about people, connection and shared experiences.

Our Spanish Students in Valencia

Where do our Spanish students come from?

Our Spanish school is full of students of all kinds of nationalities. Learning Spanish in our classrooms means immersing yourself in a mixture of customs and traditions, both linguistic and cultural.
Although a large part of our students come to the school from different parts of Europe, we have students from all continents. Regardless of their place of origin, our classrooms are filled with students who come to learn Spanish every year and choose our school to improve their fluency and build friendships.
All of this takes place while they learn about the culture and customs, as well as enjoy many of the traditions and festivals that surround the city of Valencia and its surroundings. You can get an idea of these festivals by visiting our activities section.
At our Spanish school, diversity is very important, and that is why there are students who choose to learn Spanish and discover with us the rich culture of Latin America, which, although it is full of stereotypes, still has its own identity.
Every year, students from more than 60 different nationalities visit us, among which the following have stood out more noticeably in recent years: Russia, North America, Germany, China, France, the Netherlands, Italy, the United Kingdom, Korea, Ukraine and Brazil, among many others.
If we focus on the continents, Europe is the one that chooses our facilities the most, followed by Asia and North America. To a lesser extent, we also have an increasing influx of students from the Australian continent, as well as from South America and Africa.

How old are our Spanish students?

Someone once said that age is not a number, but rather a limitation that we ourselves place on our minds.
Learning a language is not limited by age. Learning Spanish is more an act of will, enthusiasm and dedication, and none of these things are prevented by age. At our Spanish school, we have students of all ages, from 18 years old to 75.
We are not a school that divides classrooms by age, gender or nationality. Here, everyone learns from everyone. It is very interesting to see how younger students have similar or opposing views to older people and how a dialogue is created that enriches everyone equally.
This academic approach to teaching focuses on the language and culture, leaving aside other aspects that may be less relevant to learning Spanish.

Why Do Students Choose Our Spanish School?

The reasons why students choose our school are as diverse as their nationalities and personal motivations. Broadly speaking, we can distinguish between two types of students: those who live in Valencia or stay here for an extended period, and those who come for a language-learning experience or are looking for complete linguistic immersion to improve their skills.
Students who live in Valencia choose us because of our proximity to the Ruzafa neighbourhood and the city centre, as well as the warm and personal attention they receive from our administrative team. These students, who have the privilege of living in Valencia, are also the ones who participate most enthusiastically in the different activities organised by the school. These activities are designed to help students discover and experience Spanish culture, its customs, traditions and way of life in an authentic immersive environment.
Other students, especially those who come to our school for a language-learning experience or who are looking for complete linguistic immersion, choose us for many different reasons. For some, our bright, naturally lit facilities are essential. For others, the atmosphere of the school, our positive reviews, and the warmth and personal attention they receive are decisive factors when choosing us as the place to take their first steps into the Spanish language.
Our entire teaching and management team has the privilege of being able to dedicate themselves to what they are passionate about. That passion is reflected in the way we care for our students, as well as in every activity and every aspect of life at our school.

Our facilities

El Rincón del Tándem Spanish school is located 10 minutes walking distance from Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Valencia city centre, and offers the best services to learn Spanish. The size of our Spanish school allows us to be more flexible and responsive to the individual needs of our students. The groups are much smaller than in most schools, which boosts closeness and good relations with the students.

The school has the following services and spaces: