Accommodation

Intensive Spanish courses

since 1964

Coronavirus

Dear friends,

You must know:

As of October 2021 the minimum distance between students in public and private schools is 1.20 m.
As of April 20, 2022, the use of face masks is no longer mandatory in schools. However, we recommend to continue to use the mask when the minimum distance of 1.2 m between people cannot be respected or when students do exercises in pairs or groups in the classroom.
Until further notice, all social activities are suspended.

Advantages of staying at our accommodation:

making new friends

Staying in any of the residences of Gran Canaria School offers you the advantage of living with the other students of the school and sharing their company during meals and excursions.

This facilitates friendship between all of them and puts into practice the use of Spanish as a common language, as excursions, groups and gatherings to go out for dinners, meetings on the beach, car rental, hiking, etc, will be composed of students of different levels and nationalities. Thus, although you may only visit the school for 1 to 2 weeks, you will not feel lonely because you will be integrated from the first day in the group of all students living in the residence.

The Gran Canaria School's policy is not only to teach efficiently but to create a club of lovers of the Spanish language which will result that your stay will not only be profitable but will also make you feel happy during your stay with us. And we hope this will encourage you to repeat your stay with us.

Especially important is to participate at your first Sunday dinner because there you will meet other students of our residences and we will provide you some information about the school and the city.

What is included in the price?

Following services are included in the accommodation price:

Free city map
Cleaning of the room every 8 or 9 days (first cleaning is before occupying the room),
Bed linen and towels are provided and are changed with the cleaning of the room,
Certificate of attendance.

Following services are not included in the accommodation price:

These services are paid extra

Meals,
Extra cleaning of the room with change of bed linen and towels,
Laundry (not ironing) of non-delicate personal clothing.

Description

The school offers two accommodation options: the Westerling studio apartments and the Plus Residence.

Both accommodation options are located a short distance from the airport bus station, the school and the beach, a shopping mall and leisure centre, shops and commercial areas, bars, restaurants, supermarkets and banks.

Only students as of 18 years of age or minors accompanied by their parents or legal tutors may book a room in our accommodation.

Studio apartments

The building was renovated in 2021 and offers 9 studios for two persons. All studios have their own kitchen equipped with microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, kettle and ceramic hob. All studios have sound-proof windows, private bathroom, TV and free WiFi internet access.

The Westerling studio apartments are only 50 m from the beach and only 10 minutes walk from the school.

Studio flats

The studio apartments are equipped as follows:

Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, water boiler, ceramic hob, pot and pan, crockery and cutlery
2 single beds (90 x 200) or 1 double bed (140 x 200) and a side table
Table and two chairs
Private bathroom with WC and shower. No hair dryer
Iron and ironing boar,
Big soundproof windows with curtains
Built-in wardrobe
Free WiFi internet access
TV
Bed sheets, blankets, pillows and towels are provided
Grocery store in the neighborhood

Double rooms in a shared flat

The building was constructed in 2008. Students are offered 2 double rooms and a shared kitchen and living area. All rooms have a private bathroom, TV and free Wi-Fi.

The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, water-boiler, coffee-maker, dishes and cutlery. Also cooker and pans are available.

It is located a short distance from the airport bus station, a shopping mall and leisure centre, shops and commercial areas, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, banks and only 50 m from the beach and 4 minutes' walk from the school.

The rooms are equipped as follows:

2 Single beds and side tables
Desks with lamps and two chairs
Private bathroom with WC and shower. No hair dryer
Big soundproof windows with curtains
Built-in wardrobe
Free WiFi internet access
TV
Bed sheets, blankets, pillows and towels are provided
Cleaning of the rooms every 8 or 9 days (kitchen not included)

Arrival

Airport of Gran Canaria

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Bus to Las Palmas:

You will find the bus to Las Palmas (line 60) as you cross the parking lot in front of the arrivals terminal. Turn to the right towards the red CEPSA petrol station. The bus stop is just in front.

Bus timetable (PDF)

Buses depart to Las Palmas at H.15 minutes and H.45 minutes and cost approx. 3 Eur. Both stop at the San Telmo bus station but only the first one (departing at H.15 minutes) drives all the way to the Santa Catalina Bus Terminal. That is your final destination. If you take the San Telmo bus you can finish your trip by taxi (San Telmo bus station to the Westerling studios or the Plus Residence costs approx. 5 Eur). If you have reached the Santa Catalina Bus Terminal by bus you can walk (150 m) to the Westerling studios. If you don't carry too much luggage you can also walk to the Plus Residence. See the city map below for details.

Taxi:

If you prefer to drive by taxi you will find these at the exit of the arrivals terminal.

A Taxi from the airport costs about 40 €.

Airport pick-up service:

Location

Location of school and accommodation:

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Me quedé con muy buena opinión sobre la escuela en general. Las clases fueron muy divertidas y muy interesantes porque se habla y se disfruta mucho, y el método didáctico es muy eficiente. Y también es muy familiar. Me gustó mucho mucho estar aquí y regresaré en la próxima ocasión".

Alexandra Preda, Austria.