Learn Spanish in Ibiza
Experience a Spanish course on one of Spain’s most stunning Mediterranean islands. Instituto de Idiomas Ibiza is the only Spanish school in Ibiza accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, recognized for its high-quality teaching and professional standards.
With 56 beautiful beaches, over 300 days of sunshine, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a welcoming, authentic Spanish culture, Ibiza offers the perfect combination of learning and leisure. Enjoy delicious Mediterranean food, outdoor adventures, and—if you choose—a vibrant nightlife, all while improving your Spanish in a friendly and inspiring environment.
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Spanish Courses in Ibiza
– in our modern language school rated among the top 10% in Spain
– with experienced teachers with university degrees
– accredited by the Instituto Cervantes.
A unique way to learn or improve your Spanish
– online from home
– or in Ibiza
– in courses specifically designed for adults (private classes available for children)
– in courses for ages 18+, 30+ and 50+
Spanish courses of 2, 3, 10, 20, or 30 lessons per week
– in small groups
– with a unique methodology
Learn Spanish and experience so much more
Our Spanish courses in Ibiza don’t just teach you new language skills. They open the door to a unique cultural experience in Spain that you will never forget.
Learn the Language
Improve your Spanish in dynamic courses led by our qualified, native-speaking teachers.
Learn New Things
Create unforgettable memories with other Spanish learners from all over the world. In class, in your free time and in your accommodation.
Spanish Culture
Find out more about the local way of life, the history and culture of Ibiza.
Live Like a Local
Become part of the local community by living with a host family or with other students.
What Our Students say
The quality of our customer service is very important to us as we want to offer all students an unforgettable Spanish course. But don’t just take our word for it – check out what our former students have to say about their experiences at Maxx Institutes in Mallorca and Ibiza.
Teaching Method
Complete immersion in the Spanish language and grammar is an important part of learning Spanish in Spain. In class you will speak and listen in Spanish and learn the grammar from the very beginning. Our teachers are professionals at this and will help you.
All our teachers are native speakers, qualified; experienced and passionate about teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Our interest in the students and our global approach to teaching speaking, listening, reading and writing skills provide an inspiring learning experience.
High quality learning materials and modern equipment enrich every lesson and lead to efficient learning.
Before you start your Spanish course, we will carry out a placement test. Depending on the results, we will assign you to a group at your exact level. Although the levels are not always exact, some students write better while others speak better, there is always an average level which is used as a basis. This ensures that you are in a group that matches your goal of progressing to the next level.
High-quality learning materials and modern equipment enrich every lesson and lead to efficient learning.
IN THE BEST LOCATION IN IBIZA
At our Spanish schools, you’ll enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere. Take advantage of our inviting common spaces to chat with others, grab a coffee, and put your classroom learning into practice.
In the city center on the edge of the historic old town.
Free High Speed Internet
11 air-conditioned rooms
Nice restaurants and cafes nearby
Vive en Español Weekly Activities
Take what you learned in the classroom and use it “on the road” in real situations. Our weekly activity program “Vive en Español” consists of teacher-led short excursions with different themes. It is like an interactive and relaxed lesson outside the classroom for the benefit of the Spanish language, for example, at the weekly market, in pronunciation workshops, in the café and always with other students at school.
- Mondays - Ibiza city tour and getting to know classmates
- Wednesdays - visits to the weekly market, traditional bakeries etc.
- Thursdays - Fun pronunciation workshops
Accommodation options in Ibiza
Shared Appartments
Ideal for students seeking a full independent student life experience in a shared apartment…
Managed by the school
Hotel
Choose between the 3-5 star options near the school right in Ibiza Town or at the beach….
Managed with external partners
Home Stay
Find a detailed insight into the Spanish lifestyle. Experience how the Spaniards organize their daily lives…
Managed by the school
Private / Airbnb
Find your place from a private provider. Rent your room, apartment or house in Ibiza…
Managed with external partners
2025 start dates for Spanish group courses in Ibiza
Any students (beginners or advanced)
Any Monday between March 31 and October 27, 2025
Private lessons:
Any day (Monday to Friday) of the year. To be agreed between student and school according to availability.
Public Holidays:
No classes take place on the following public holidays in Ibiza Town (subject to change). The school will be closed. All classes will be made up on adjacent days.
- January: 1-7
- February: 28
- April: 17-18 (Easter Thursday and Easter Friday)
- May: 1
- August: 5, 8 and 15
- December: 6 and 20/12/2025 – 11/1/2026
Discounts
10% Amigos Discount
Students who enrol together with a friend or a family member receive a 10% discount on the course price. No matter if it is with accommodation or without accommodation. Only applicable to the intensive course of 10, 20 lessons or 30 lessons per week. Not for private classes, special courses or online classes.
20% + 50€ for our VIPs
Student´s who already took a course of any kind, in the school or online, do not have to pay the enrolment fee of 50€. They will also receive a discount of 20% on the course price, with a minimum of 6 months in between courses. No matter if it is with accommodation or without accommodation although there is no discount on the accommodation. This offer is applicable to all group courses in the school. The discount is not applicable for private classes, special courses or online classes.
What Level of Spanish
Do I have?
Our Spanish courses align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Together with the placement test and the “Can Do” statements, you can determine your current level and track your progress. Additionally, the “Can Do” statements, combined with the placement test, help you plan your Spanish language goals and choose the right Spanish course for you.
Find out here which level you want to achieve. We’ll inform you about the courses you need to reach your goals.
What Will I Learn?
Our Spanish courses offer you the basis for successful learning. Below you will find our course descriptions for all our Spanish courses, which are structured according to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
While learning Spanish at one of our schools accredited by the Instituto Cervantes – such as our locations in Ibiza and Madrid – you can be sure that all our courses follow the quality standards and curricular guidelines set by the Instituto Cervantes and the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Course descriptions according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
How much of the course description is covered in your course depends on the duration and intensity of your course. It shows you what you will learn at each level and gives you an idea of how the different course levels are structured from levels A1 to B2.
Language skills and vocabulary
How to introduce yourself and others, nationalities and professions
How to ask questions in class
Saying hello and goodbye
Giving and requesting personal details
Numbers and the alphabet
Expressing intentions
Languages, geography and the weather
Leisure activities and traveling
Going east in bars and restaurants, ordering food and talking about it
Spanish and Latin American food
Likes and dislikes
Expressing needs and identifying objects
Family and relationships
Clothes and colors
Habits
Days of the week and daily activities
Expressing times and times of day
Giving and receiving instructions
Expressing likes and dislikes
Grammar
Gender
Conjugation
The verbs ser, estar, gustar, ir, preferir, poner, traer, saber, poder
Present tense “presente indicativo”
Past tense “pretérito perfecto”
Use of a, con, de, por, para and porque
Definite article: el, la, los, las
Personal pronouns
Possessive pronouns
Demonstrative pronouns este/esta/estos
Attributes: bien, mal
Muy, mucho, poco, algún, ningún
También, tampoco
The superlative
Reflexive verbs
Yo también, Yo tampoco, Yo si, Yo no
Primero, después, luego
Cultural aspects
How to greet in Spain and Latin America
Differences in pronunciation
Spanish opening and eating times
Famous people of the Spanish-speaking world
Language skills and vocabulary
Giving recommendations
Describing feelings and talking about habits and difficulties
Language learning activities
Professions
Describing past events
Cinema and biographies
Types and parts of houses, shapes, styles and materials
Giving, leaving and borrowing
Talking about leisure activities, timetables
Talking about past events
Explaining intentions and projects
Explaining recipes
Talking about experiences and wishes
Liking and disliking people
Giving advice
Expressing how you feel, talking about body parts, illnesses and symptoms
Stories about your life and journey
Historical periods
Arguing and debating
Expressing emotions
Speaking in the past tense
Grammar
Past tenses “pretérito indefinido”, “pretérito perfecto” and “pretérito imperfecto”
Irregular forms of the “pretérito indefinido”
Past tense markers
Ponouns
The verbs costar, sentirse, gustar, encantar, preferir, poder, importar, ayudar, poner
Para/porque
Desde / desde hace / hace ... que
Empezar a + infintive
Ir/irse
Prepositions: sin, con, debajo, encima, detrás, delante
Possessive pronouns: el mío, tuyo,
Use of ser y estar
gerund
Estar + gerund
Conditional me/te/le/nos/os/les gustaría + infinitivo
Cultural aspects
Travel and leisure activities
Talking about food and culinary habits
Interesting places and cultural offerings
Language skills and vocabulary
About the life of a person
Work and school vocabulary
Future and predictions
Social habits
Talking about prohibition / obligation
Telling jokes and stories
Expressing interests, wishes and suggesting solutions, talking about problems and expressing one's own opinion
Grammar
Futuro simple y condicional
Pretérito perfecto y el pretérito indefinido
Presente de indicativo
Presente de subjuntivo
Seguramente/seguro que/supongo que + futuro
Futuro imperfecto
Estilo indirecto
Pretérito pluscuamperfecto de indicativo
Quantifiers: todo el mundo/la mayoría de/muchos/algunos
Connectors: (y) entonces, en aquel momento, al final, de repente, pronto,
Some uses of the imperative
The superlative: ísimo/-a/-os/-as
Cultural aspects
Cinema, television, novels
Advertising and politics in the Spanish-speaking world
The environment and solidarity
Language skills and vocabulary
Talking about the latest news and giving an opinion on it
Discussing different opinions and talking about feelings
Giving and taking advice
Talking about cities, tourism in general and leisure activities
Making hypotheses
Grammar
Combining all past tenses
Use of the presente, imperfecto, pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo
Condicional simple y compuesto
Futuro
Use of the passive voice
Relative clauses
Creo que + indicativo
Para + infinitivo/subjuntivo
Use of the verbs poner y quedar
Cultural aspects
The media
Politics and society in Spain
Education and biographies
Mission
Our mission in teaching Spanish is to provide an enriching and immersive learning experience that fosters linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding.
Our educational approach is grounded in excellence, innovation, inclusivity, and cultural exchange, ensuring that our students develop the skills and confidence to communicate effectively in real-world contexts.
We follow a communicative and integrative approach, focusing on the development of the four language skills:
Listening, speaking, writing, and reading through action-oriented materials.
Our commitment is to provide a dynamic and practical learning environment where students can confidently use the language in real-life situations, supporting their personal, academic, and professional growth.
Vision
We have been teaching Spanish and other languages English, German, French, Italian and Catalan) to thousands of students since 2008 and will continue to do so on the long term.
Our vision is to be leaders in language education in Ibiza, Mallorca, and beyond, recognized for our innovative, action-based, and integrative approach. We strive to be a benchmark in language teaching locally and internationally, distinguished by our commitment to innovation, educational excellence, and cultural exchange. Our goal is to empower students with the confidence and competence to communicate fluently and actively engage in an interconnected global society.
We seek recognition from external organizations, such as the Instituto Cervantes, to validate our commitment to delivering high-quality education to our students.
CCSE & DELE
Instituto de Idiomas Ibiza is an accredited center of the Instituto Cervantes. We provide official exam sessions for DELE A2 and CCSE in Ibiza. To support candidates in achieving their certification in order to apply for Spanish citizenship, we also offer tailored preparation courses, available both online and in-person. Our school, located in the heart of Ibiza, is easily accessible from anywhere on the island and provides a comfortable setting for exam takers.
CCSE Exam
Do you want to obtain Spanish nationality? At the Ibiza Language Institute, we help you prepare for the CCSE exam (Constitutional and Sociocultural Knowledge of Spain), an essential requirement for the nationalization process. Our course is designed to give you the key knowledge about the Spanish Constitution and society, with private classes taught by expert instructors.
DELE Exam
The DELE Exam (Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language) is the official certificate that validates your Spanish level internationally. Recognized by the Instituto Cervantes, the DELE is the best option to prove your Spanish proficiency, whether for academic or professional purposes, or for obtaining Spanish nationality. Our DELE exams cover levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2, adapting to the needs and abilities of each student. Prepare for your exam with us and secure your official certification in the language that opens doors worldwide.
Accreditations and memberships
Our courses are officially recognized and, among other things, suitable for educational holidays. The most important thing is that we always try to offer our students the best learning experience.
Good to Know
Accredited Quality at the leading language school in Ibiza
Welcome to the Instituto de Idiomas Ibiza (Ibiza Language Institute) in Ibiza Town, Spain.
The school has been accredited by Instituto Cervantes, which means it meets the conditions set by the Instituto Cervantes Accreditation System for Centres, the only international accreditation exclusively focused on the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.
School accredited by Instituto Cervantes
Only real native teachers with university degree
Adult classmates 18+, 30+ or 50+
Trusted by students worldwide since 2008
