How much does it cost to study Spanish in Spain?

«How much is this going to cost me?» is the first honest question anyone asks when thinking of coming to Spain to learn Spanish. And the honest answer is: it depends on the city and how you set it up. Here are the real numbers, no small print.

1. Course tuition

A traditional in-person academy in Spain typically charges between €150 and €250 per week of intensive course (20 lessons/week); a full term easily reaches €1,500–2,500. That's the classic model: you pay for classroom hours.

At the Clinic the model is different. The full platform —diagnosis, La Doctora (your AI tutor), Grammar Surgery, city routes, Espacio V Centenario— costs €14.90/month (Consulta plan) or €149 for the whole year. If you also want real teacher time every month, the Tratamiento plan is €49/month (€490/year). And your first month is free with the code LOS-ESPAÑOLES. See the full breakdown on the Spanish course in Spain page.

2. Living in Granada (what really moves the needle)

This is where Granada wins. It's one of the cheapest cultural capitals in Spain:

• 🏠 Room in a shared flat: €250–380/month depending on the area.
• 🍽️ Set lunch menu: €10–14 (and the tapa comes free with your drink).
• 🚌 Bus pass: just over €20.
• 🎫 Alhambra admission: ~€19 (student discounts available).

In Madrid or Barcelona, the room alone doubles. In Granada, a grant genuinely stretches.

3. The costs people forget

• 🛂 Student visa (if you come from outside the EU): the consular fee is around €80–100, plus compulsory health insurance.
• 🏥 Health insurance: from about €30–50/month depending on cover.
• ✈️ Flights and arrival: variable, but Granada has an airport and a good bus link with Málaga.

4. How to study Spanish in Spain on a budget

The most efficient move: start online before you come (€14.90/month, or the free month) so you arrive with your level already placed and your treatment underway, and pick an affordable city like Granada for the stay. That way your money goes into living the language on the street, not into whiteboard hours.

Start today, for free

1. Check your starting point with the level test (free).
2. Redeem your free month on the programme page.
3. Read the full guide: Spanish course in Spain and study Spanish in Granada.

Studying Spanish in Spain doesn't have to be expensive. It has to be good —and worth it.