Enforex Spanish Schools - Pamplona (Spain)

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Pamplona (Iruna)

Dates: Please visit our website for dates.

Description: Founded in 1989, Enforex is the largest organization in Spain & Latin America specialized in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.

Our Spanish school in Pamplona is a magnificent setting to spend your educational vacation in Spain. We occupy the top floor of the city's prestigious medical school. From the building's elegant façade to its spectacular, glass-enclosed restaurant, you'll find that old world beauty meats modernity in our comfortable classrooms and library equipped with Wi-Fi and free Internet access.

Location

* 5 minutes walking from the city's central square, "Plaza de Castilla"
* Occupies the top floor of the "Colegio de Médicos"
* Next to "Parque de la Medialuna" with beautiful park views from the school

Facilities

* 7 classrooms
* Resource center with library
* Wi-fi; 4 computers with free internet access in the library
* Offices / reception area
* Elevator / handicapped access
* Roof terrace
* Air conditioning and central heating
* Convention center for 300 people in the building
* Film center
* Cafe
* Incredible restaurant set in a converted greenhouse; discounted 3-course lunch for students
* Separate learning center to accommodate more students when necessary: 5 classrooms, common area, library, film and multimedia rooms

Minimum student age: 17 years old

Highlights: Pamplona is so much more than "San Fermines" and the Running of the Bulls. Learn Spanish here and get to know the true Pamplona: a tranquil, safe city with a high quality of life, phenomenal cuisine and a lively night scene, perfect for enjoying the many charms of northern Spain.

Pamplona, or "Iruña" in Basque, is the capital city of the Autonomous Community of Navarre. Navarre borders France to the north, Basque Country to the west, La Rioja to the southwest and Aragón to the south and east. This excellent location affords both geographical diversity and natural beauty. On any given weekend, you can take a short trip to discover San Sebastian's pristine beaches, the Pyrenees mountain range or La Rioja's famous vineyards.

Getting around the city of Pamplona is easy. You can walk from one extreme to the other in less than an hour or use the affordable, efficient bus system. Another impressive Pamplona fact is that parks and pedestrian areas make up more than 20% of the urban landscape. Walking the streets of this clean, lush city, you'll observe plenty of monuments, museums and other cultural attractions that retell Pamplona's rich history, which stretches back before Roman times.

Pamplona's approximately 180,000 residents speak little English and the city is still under the tourist radar. Therefore, you'll enjoy an excellent opportunity to practice your language skills in a typical setting. Although some natives speak the Basque language, it's not commonly heard on the streets and the local Spanish accent is especially clear and easy for foreigners to understand. Pamplona is also home to two large universities which lend the city a young, open feel.

Pamplona Cultural Activities

Every Monday, the staff at our Spanish school in Pamplona will give you an activity plan for that week. Some may be free, but others will include a small charge to cover transportation and entrance fees. Our friendly staff will be happy to give you information on Pamplona's best spots, from museums and parks to cinemas, theaters, sporting facilities, nightlife and shopping.

The most frequent Pamplona activities offered are:

* Free tour of Pamplona and its historic monuments, 2 days per week
* Visit to the region's wineries
* Spanish movie night
* Social nights out to try tapas and enjoy the city's best bars and restaurants
* Weekend Excursions from Pamplona

Among the many regional attractions around Pamplona, we commonly plan trips to:

* Medieval cities on the Way of Santiago like Estella, Puente de la Reina and Olite
* Nature activities like hiking, climbing, potholing, canoeing or skiing

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for information regarding cost and what's included.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Year Founded: 1989