Our Spanish Study Programs are designed to help you achieve fluency while immersing yourself in Nicaraguan culture. Each program combines personalized instruction by certified ELE (Español como Lengua Extranjera) teachers with the option to live with a local host family for maximum language exposure.

Explore our Spanish Immersion, Intensive, and Extended study programs below — and reserve your spot through our Online Booking System at the bottom of this page.

Our Spanish Immersion Program is perfect for students eager to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a 100% Spanish-speaking environment. Arrive any day and start classes every Monday — year-round — for a transformative experience guided by expert teachers, friendly host families, and the relaxed Nicaraguan lifestyle.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Schedule: 4 in-classroom hours daily (Mon–Fri)
  • Morning: 8:00–12:00 (with 15-min break)
  • Afternoon activities: 2:00~5:00

  – Private Lessons: 1-on-1 included

  • 20% off for couples (LEARNINCOUPLE)
  • 30% off small groups (3–4 students) with code LEARNINGROUP

• Levels: Available for all levels; see Spanish Teaching Methodology to understand how we assess and place your Spanish level using the CEFR framework.

• Cultural Activities: Includes 5 weekly afternoon activities, such as visits to museums, artisan workshops, farms, clinics, co-ops, NGOs, or government projects, plus dance, music, art, or cooking classes. Intermediate and advanced students can explore mini-courses on Nicaraguan history, economics, politics, public health, environmental issues, or art, all conducted in Spanish for real-world practice.

• Homestay: Included as default for rapid language acquisition, providing a comfortable private room and three daily meals in a clean, secure, and hospitable Nicaraguan family home. Your host family will make you feel welcome, offering a genuine opportunity to practice Spanish daily. Standard amenities include a fan, bottled water, and free Wi-Fi. Laundry services are available, though many students enjoy using the traditional lavandero for hand-washing. Extra homestay nights before or after your program can be arranged. Classes without homestay are available (subject to availability).

• Materials: Your program includes high-quality B/W copies of our Standard Spanish Grammar student workbook, SOLNSS in-house learning materials, a pen, and a notebook — everything you need to follow the lessons with ease.

  For students who prefer to keep their own set, the full-color Grammar Textbook and Student Workbook are available for purchase for $49 USD.

  For more details, see our Spanish Teaching Methodology section on this page.

• Free coffee, purified water and Wi-Fi access at the school facilities.
• A certificate of completion is given at the end of the program.

• Continue Your Progress: All students graduating from this course receive unlimited access to our Online Spanish Classes platform after returning home, offering tests, resources, and group online Spanish classes (1–4 students per instructor) at 70% off or private online Spanish classes at 50% off to maintain your proficiency.

• Available Just in Granada Classroom.

Our Intensive Spanish Program is designed for students who want focused, efficient progress while maintaining flexibility in their schedule.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Schedule: 4 hours daily (Monday – Friday) 
  • Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (with a 15‑minute break)
  • Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (with a 15‑minute break)
• Format and Special Offers:
  • Morning sessions are always private (1‑on‑1) and include individual lessons.
  • Afternoon sessions offer the same high‑quality learning experience, but with a special 43 % discount when you use the code AFTERNOONCLASS.
  • For those who prefer a small‑group class (available in either the morning or afternoon schedule), there is a special 53 % discount using the code SPANISHINGROUP.
• Levels: Available for all levels; see the Spanish Teaching Methodology to understand how we assess and place your Spanish level using the CEFR framework.
• Cultural Activities: Not included, allowing you to explore Nicaragua independently or focus solely on classroom learning.
• Homestay Option: Optional, highly recommended for immersive practice. You’ll stay in a clean, secure, and hospitable Nicaraguan family home with a private room and three daily meals. Standard amenities include a fan, bottled water, and free Wi‑Fi. Laundry services are available, though many students enjoy using the traditional lavandero for hand‑washing. Extra homestay nights can be arranged.
• Materials: Your program includes high‑quality B/W copies of our Standard Spanish Grammar student workbook, SOLNSS in‑house learning materials, a pen, and a notebook — everything you need to follow the lessons with ease. For students who prefer to keep their own set, the full‑color Grammar Textbook and Student Workbook are available for purchase for $49 USD. For more details, see our Spanish Teaching Methodology section on this page.
• Free coffee, purified water and Wi‑Fi access at the school facilities.
• A certificate of completion is given at the end of the program.
• Continue Your Progress: All students graduating from this course receive unlimited access to our Online Spanish Classes platform after returning home, offering tests, resources, and group online Spanish classes (1–4 students per instructor) at 70 % off or private online Spanish classes at 50 % off to maintain your proficiency.
• Available in: Classrooms in Granada, San Juan del Sur, León, Estelí, Managua, and Masaya.

Our Extended Spanish Program is for highly motivated students committed to rapid progress and long-term fluency. This program maximizes classroom time to accelerate results.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Schedule: 6 hours daily (Monday – Friday)
  • Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (with a 15-minute break)
  • Afternoon: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Format and Special Offers:
  • Morning sessions are always private (1-on-1) and include individual lessons.
  • For those who register at the same time in couple, there is a special 30% discount using the code LEARNINCOUPLE.

• Levels: Available for all levels; see Spanish Teaching Methodology to understand how we assess and place your Spanish level using the CEFR framework.

• Cultural Activities: Not included, allowing you to focus entirely on classroom learning or explore Nicaragua independently.

• Homestay Option: Optional, highly recommended for full immersion, providing a comfortable private room and three daily meals in a clean, secure, and hospitable Nicaraguan family home. Your host family will make you feel welcome, offering a genuine opportunity to practice Spanish daily. Standard amenities include a fan, bottled water, and free Wi-Fi. Laundry services are available, though many students enjoy using the traditional lavandero for hand-washing. Extra homestay nights can be arranged.

• Materials: Your program includes high-quality B/W copies of our Standard Spanish Grammar student workbook, SOLNSS in-house learning materials, a pen, and a notebook — everything you need to follow the lessons with ease.

  For students who prefer to keep their own set, the full-color Grammar Textbook and Student Workbook are available for purchase for $49 USD.
  
  For more details, see our Spanish Teaching Methodology section on this page.

• Free coffee, purified water and Wi-Fi access at the school facilities.
• A certificate of completion is given at the end of the program.

• Continue Your Progress: All students graduating from this course receive unlimited access to our Online Spanish Classes platform after returning home, offering tests, resources, and group online Spanish classes (1–4 students per instructor) at 70% off or private online Spanish classes at 50% off to maintain your proficiency

• Available in: Classrooms in Granada, León, and Esteli.

Embark on Nicaragua like never beforewith our Transnica Program, a unique opportunity to learn Spanish while exploring two of the country’s most fascinating destinations.

Immerse yourself in intensive Spanish lessons with native teachers, enjoy premium accommodations, and take part in exclusive cultural activities—whether you are drawn to the mountains, the charm of a colonial city, or the allure of the sunny Pacific beaches of Nicaragua.

Customize your itinerary, travel between cities with private transfers, and uncover Nicaragua’s remarkable culture, history, and natural beauty. Transnica is ideal for those seeking authentic adventure, language immersion, and lifelong memories—all within one unforgettable program.

Ready for an extraordinary learning journey?
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Our teaching methodology delivers a dynamic, personalized learning experience that integrates Spanish language skills with Nicaraguan and Latin American cultures, providing 100% Spanish instruction by certified ELE teachers. Classes occur in an immersive, Spanish-only environment, employing a participatory conversational approach that incorporates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities to engage all your senses in an effective direct learning process, particularly for beginner students. The curriculum emphasizes demonstration, practice, and real-world experience, with in-depth grammar explanations tailored for intermediate and advanced learners.

• Functional Method: Follows the natural development of students’ abilities, integrating an active, participatory approach with formal teaching of grammar, vocabulary, oral communication, comprehension, reading, and writing as needed. All instruction is conducted 100% in Spanish by certified ELE teachers.

• Purpose: To teach students to use Spanish effectively while fostering an appreciation for Latin American and Nicaraguan culture, ensuring engagement and interest throughout the course.

• Proactive Responsive Flexible Strategy: Teachers prepare classes with defined student goals based on an evaluation of language abilities and knowledge, incorporating activity options to adapt to students’ physical, mental, and emotional states and environmental circumstances.

• Multi-Sense Techniques and Resources: The SOL method employs participatory oral, physical, and written presentations, activities, and exercises using visual, auditory, and kinesthetic resources in a positive, supportive environment.

• Standard Grammatical Structure: A progressive grammatical structure is reflected in teaching materials, exercises, and exams, divided among the six CEFR-aligned academic levels as appropriate.

• Cultural Themes and Activities: Classes and afternoon activities (for the Immersion Course) integrate cultural themes of Nicaragua and Latin America. Through discussion and interaction, students gain confidence in communicating in Spanish on everyday topics and specific academic or professional interests.

• Customized Class Structure: Offers one-on-one or group classes limited to 1–4 students per instructor. Three competency levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced) are subdivided into six CEFR-aligned levels: A1 (Beginner), A2 (Advanced Beginner), B1 (Intermediate), B2 (Advanced Intermediate), C1 (Advanced), C2 (Conversational), with standardized definitions.

• Level Placement: A first-day placement evaluation, including oral and written tests, assesses language skills, cultural knowledge, and personal interests to place students in the appropriate CEFR level (A1–C2). Absolute beginners discuss goals and expectations to tailor the experience.

• Classwork and Assignments: Students complete in-class reading, writing, and oral practice, along with regular out-of-class assignments documented in written form, contributing to the evaluation of progress in competency and knowledge.

• Evaluation System: Includes an entry evaluation to determine academic level, a final exam to assess competencies gained, and regular/pop quizzes throughout the program to guide learning. Weekly evaluations (based on 24 hours of instruction) consist of daily tests/quizzes (oral and written, 30%), daily writing assignments (30%), and a weekly written/oral exam (40%). A comprehensive exam is available every four weeks. A final report of hours completed and a numerical/letter grade is provided (A: 90–100%, B: 80–89.9%, C: 70–79.9%, D: 60–69.9%, F: <60%).

• Basic Texts and Complementary Materials: Texts include, but are not limited to, “Gramática Práctica de Español para Extranjeros” by Sánchez/Martín/Matilla (5th ed., Sociedad General Española de Librería, SA, Madrid, Spain) and “Curso de Español para Extranjeros ELE”. Additionally, our professional teaching team—with over 20 years of experience—has carefully developed a set of 6 textbooks aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standards. Each book is enriched with Nicaraguan and Latin American cultural content, offering students a rich and authentic perspective on the language.

  Each concept textbook is complemented by a Student Workbook, specifically designed to allow students to apply grammar rules and language structures through guided writing activities and practical exercises. Students receive high-quality copies of the Student Workbook for class use. Both the full-color Grammar Textbook and Student Workbook are available for the symbolic price of $49 USD, making them an ideal long-term reference set. Additionally, the school creates in-house visual and audio materials, all included in the program cost, to provide a dynamic and immersive learning experience.

Take a moment to explore our school locations and get to know the unique character of each city where we teach. Whether you’re drawn to the vibrant energy of coastal life, the charm of a historic colonial town, or the calm of a quieter setting, we have the perfect place to match your goals and personality.

By learning more about our locations, you’ll be able to make an informed, confident decision — choosing the environment that will inspire you and support your language-learning journey. Plan your Spanish adventure in Nicaragua with SOLNSS and transform your stay into a truly unforgettable cultural and educational experience.