Name: 30 Group Lessons per week + Paella cooking class in Ibiza - Maxx Institutes
Price: 345.00 EUR
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Intensive Spanish course + paella cooking course

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience on what is undoubtedly Spain’s most fascinating island – Ibiza. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced Spanish learner, you can take part in our popular Spanish courses. As a special highlight, we also offer you the opportunity to improve your Spanish skills in combination with our unique half-day paella cooking course in the garden on the beach in Ibiza Town. Enjoy this unique experience amidst the breathtaking scenery of this magical island.

When?
Start dates 2025:

May 5
June 4
July 9
August 6
September 3
October 8

Where?

At the Instituto de Idiomas Ibiza (Ibiza Language Institute), Ibiza Town, Ibiza Island, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Who?

Our program is aimed at adult participants of all ages. The majority of our participants range in age from 25 to 50 years old, but occasionally we have younger participants and almost always some participants who are over 50 years old. The average age of our school is mostly over 30, although in the summer months we also welcome students between the ages of 18 and 30.

What is included?

The program consists of three parts, although accommodation is optional and everyone can book their own accommodation independently of the school.

Our intensive Spanish course over 30 lessons / week
Half-day paella cooking course in the school garden
Choice of accommodation in a school shared flat, with a host family, in a hotel or independent of the school

Intensive Spanish Course

Lessons per week: 30 group lessons of 50 minutes each (4 group lessons per day)
Timetable: Monday to Friday, from 9.30-13.05
Course duration: You can choose between 1 or 2 weeks. If you decide to study Spanish for longer, you can choose the group course with 20 lessons per week. You can book this course for as long as it suits your needs.
Content: General Spanish at your level
Teachers: Minimum 2 teachers per week for more fun, different accents and a better learning experience
Leisure activities: 3 activities per week from our leisure program Vive en Español
Group size: Average 6, maximum 12 students
Levels: All levels. Beginners and advanced. After our placement test, all students are assigned to groups according to their level.

The paella cooking course

Would you like to inspire at home with paella like “Montse”? Or are you just curious to find out what’s behind the Spaniards’ favorite dish? Or do you just want to have a good time with classmates your own age?

Our paella cooking class offers you the unique opportunity to learn the traditional way of making paella while spending a great day under the Ibiza sun.

The course starts by discussing, explaining, smelling, feeling and tasting the ingredients. Then it’s time to get to work on the paella pan and prepare a real paella. If there are enough participants, we will prepare two pans.

Duration of the course: 1/2 day, in the afternoon, approx. 16.00-19.30 (subject to change)
Language of instruction: Spanish
Content: Preparation and eating of the paella
The ingredients: Quantities, sourcing, ripeness, spices.
The preparation: sequences, temperature, times, tips and tricks
The meal: serving, sharing and choosing drinks
Paella type: With fish and seafood and vegetarian
Previous cooking experience: For complete beginners and advanced cooks. The teachers will involve you according to your level.
Teachers: Local paella friends and chefs
Course location: Garden outside the school, in Ibiza town, Figueretas beach area
Group size: 8 – 20 participants
Transportation to course location: on foot

Cooking course dates 2025 (the cooking course is always on the first Wednesday of Monday. However, the corresponding Spanish course starts on the previous Monday as described above):