Course Styles
We have 3 core course styles, which is the same content at varying speeds as well as specialist courses, workshops and intensives we run between terms. Get a taste of the courses we run then take the course matching quiz to find the best one for your learning goals.
Clásico
Our classic, comprehensive language learning style. Clásico is our most popular course type offered in many time slots across our locations - giving you choice and flexibility! Each level builds on the last - from very beginner to fluency.
15-hour course, 1.5 hr class per week for 10 weeks
$359 - $433
Rápido
Comprehensive learning with the same content as the Clásico curriculum, but double the speed! This allows you to go through our levels twice as fast.
15-hour course, 3 hr class per week for 5 weeks
$379 - $413
Express
Take on two levels by booking back-to-back Rápido courses.
30-hour course, 3 hr class per week for 10 weeks
$693 - $733
El Cheapo
Our famous Clásico content from our first beginner level, made into a slightly shorter course and no textbook purchases required - making it a cheap way to get started! You can then progress on to our second level in the following Term.
12-hour course, 1.5 hr class per week for 8 weeks
$289 - $309
Spanish for Travel
A short crash course to help you get around while travelling. Ideal for complete beginners who want to prepare (and get excited!) for an upcoming trip.
7.5-hour course, 1.5 hr per week for 5 weeks
$239 - $249
Intensives
A study pace for the fierce and determined, Intensives are a good way to keep up the momentum. We run intensives frequently, between terms.
Between 5 days - 2 weeks, run between terms
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.
Learning Levels
Let’s start with where you’re at with your Spanish - Beginning, Progressing or Experienced. From there, you can read more about your course options and enrol.
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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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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.
