Phil
10 July 2026
New courses starting soon!
Australia's best-loved Spanish language school, now teaching in Melbourne CBD, Northcote, Brunswick, and Online. Learn Spanish socially - whoever and wherever you are.
TERM 3 STARTS JULY 20!
Term 3 courses start July 20! View the full timetable here, or contact us for information on class options.
Not sure which course or level to choose? Read our guide here, or get in touch and we'll help you choose the best option for your needs.
BEGINNER COURSES STARTING SOON!
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Start learning Spanish in 2026! The links below take you to our courses for absolute beginners. Scroll to the bottom of each page to see the days and times they are scheduled:
Click each course type for the upcoming timetable, or head to the Enrol page for the full timetable for all courses. Not sure which class to choose? Check out our guide here! |
NOT A BEGINNER?
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As well as beginner courses, over 20 different levels are normally scheduled to begin each Term, mostly as 10-week (Popular) courses, but some as both Popular and fast-paced (Rápido) courses.
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What are our classes like?
You're going to love our classes and teachers! El Patio has over 20 years’ experience specialising in Spanish, with courses for everyone – from beginners through to fluency. All our teachers are qualified professionals. Classes are small (5–14 students), rigorous, and fun!
FACE-TO-FACE OR ONLINE
El Patio's Northcote and Melbourne CBD centres are open for Face-to-Face classes. We are also operating Online classes.
Contact us and our team will be able to help you choose the best level for you.
Take a look at our full list of classes to see what's available.
UPCOMING INTAKES
DELIVERY
Face-to-Face: held in either our Northcote, Melbourne CBD, or Brunswick centres
Online: Live on Zoom
El Patio's Facebook page has lots of class photos – check them out!
What students have to say!
Best language classes I have ever done (and I've tried a few others).
Love El Patio! Been going for a few years now and have been consistently impressed by all the teachers and facilities.
You can't do better than this school! It's a very well organised school. They have so many levels you will find the right class for you. Great teachers, fun and just the right amount of challenge.
After becoming frustrated at my lack of progress with their competitor, I received a recommendation for the classes at El Patio. Since enrolling I have never looked back, the teachers are knowledgeable, the students are great, the classes are fun, and my Spanish quickly improved enough to converse confidently with the locals when I arrived in Latin America.
The teachers are excellent and the lessons are well paced, not too fast or slow. I'd previously tried learning Spanish with a well-know language app, but found it slow going and not useful for real life. I've learned more in 5 lessons at El Patio than I did with 3 months of daily app use. So happy I've found this place.
I have been studying at El Patio (Northcote branch) for quite a few years and love it. As a retired teacher, I know good teaching when I see it, and the teachers at El Patio are absolutely wonderful - caring, professional and fun. The class I am in has developed a great sense of unity and camradarie and I love going to it.
Thank you for providing the classes online and to the teachers who do such a fabulous job. I enjoy the classes very much also online
How do Zoom classes work?
Once you enrol and your class is confirmed to proceed, you will be able to access a link to the Zoom meeting (class).
Go to the blog article Hints and Guidelines for Zoom Classes. It contains complete information for students regarding:
- Setting up Zoom on Laptops / Desktop Computers
- Setting up Zoom on Mobiles: Tablets / Phones
- Zoom Class Etiquette!
- Troubleshooting
What about textbooks?
If you purchase a textbook with your enrolment, at checkout you will be given the choice of either collecting your book in person from one of our centres or having the book posted out to you for a small fee.
Texts will be posted within two working days of purchase.
Take our course matching quiz
Not sure which course is right for you? We’ve got you – answer a few questions to find the right class for you. Select the option that’s closest to your level of experience.
What's your experience with learning Spanish?
None, I'm brand new to Spanish
We heart absolute beginners. No matter the reason for wanting to learn, we have a class style for you.
A little, I can speak some
Let’s build on those fundamentals! Progressing focuses on increasing grammar and vocabulary while building your speaking confidence.
Experienced, keen to improve
Here’s where you learn to become fluent and begin to build natural interactions.
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You can't do better than this school! It's a very well organised school. They have so many levels you will find the right class for you. Great teachers, fun and just the right amount of challenge.
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After becoming frustrated at my lack of progress with their competitor, I received a recommendation for the classes at El Patio. Since enrolling I have never looked back.
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I never shut up about how much I like my classes, pretty sure my colleagues and all my friends are getting sick of hearing about it.
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The teachers are welcoming and seem to love what they do, which brings passion to each class. The homework and resources are highly organised and professional. I would highly recommend El Patio Spanish
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As a retired teacher, I know good teaching when I see it, and the teachers at El Patio are absolutely wonderful - caring, professional and fun.