The Instituto de Estudios de la Lengua Española (IELE) is a private language center dedicated to the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language. IELE has 14 years of experience offering a variety of courses year round to all types of students regardless of their current level of Spanish. Students come to IELE from countries across Europe, Asia and the United States, thus creating an international atmosphere in the school. Classes are kept small, generally about 8 students per class to provide an optimal level of interaction between the professors and other students. The professors at IELE are native speakers who have taught Spanish as a foreign language for many years. Also, the school is flexible and adept in its methods to meet individual needs.

Location The school is located in the center of the city in one of the most lively and picturesque areas of Seville. It is right down the street (only 100 meters) from the city's famous Cathedral and is around the corner (about 200 meters) from the City Hall. This ideal location is surrounded by a number of plazas where the people of Seville gather around mid-day to enjoy the weather and eat or drink something together.

Description of the Center IELE is situated in a stylish typical Sevillian house and has the following characteristics:

- A spacious and well-lit reception/administration hall
- Seven newly-furnished classrooms totally equipped
- A library of books and other authentic documents
- A spacious terrace used as a meeting and gathering spot from where one can see the Giralda Bell Tower
- Free wireless internet access

About our Students IELE may register up to 60 students per session. The majority of these students come from countries belonging to the European Union, Eastern Europe, Japan and the United States.

The average age of students at IELE is between 20-30 years old. There is a minimum age requirement of 16 years old with the exceptions of courses held in the teacher’s home and those prearranged by accompanied scholastic groups. In that case, the minimum age is 14 years old. There is no upper age limit.