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SUMMER INTENSIVES JAN 12-23! TERM 1 STARTS FEB 2!

Summer Intensives run January 12–23 – check out all the courses here!

Term 1 starts February 2, 2026! View the full timetable here.

Early enrolment discounts of up to $50 still available on all upcoming courses!

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!

New year, new language – 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: Elementary 1&2 Intensive (10 x 3-hour classes, every weeknight for two weeks) – new courses run January 12-23, 2026 Elementary 1 Intensive (5 x 3-hour classes, every second weeknight for two weeks) – new courses run January 12-23, 2026 Spanish for Travel Intensive (5 x 1.5-hour classes, every second weeknight for two weeks) – new courses run January 12-23, 2026 Elementary 1 (10 x 1.5-hour classes, once a week for 10 weeks) – new courses start February 2, 2026 Express 1&2 (10 x 3-hour classes, once a week for 10 weeks) – new courses start February 2, 2026 Rápido Elementary 1 (5 x 3-hour classes, once a week for 5 weeks) – new courses starting February 2, 2026 Spanish for Travel (5 x 1.5-hour classes, once a week for 5 weeks) – new courses starting February 2, 2026 Timetable: check the Enrol page for a full list of courses Not sure which class to choose? Check out our guide here!

NOT A BEGINNER?

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

Full 2026 Term Dates here

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?

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.

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