El Patio Spanish Language School

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Australia's best-loved Spanish language school, now teaching in Melbourne CBD, Northcote, and Online. Learn Spanish socially - whoever and wherever you are.

Meet Anna, our lovely receptionist in our Melbourne CBD centre. Her interest in the Spanish language was sparked by her love of salsa dancing and both passions have taken her around the world! Read on to hear about Anna's travels and her tips for your Spanish practice!

Spring Intensives! September 29 - October 3

Spring clean your Spanish! Workshops and Intensive Courses available in the 1-Week break between Terms 3&4. Verb Workshops, Full Elementary Levels, Spanish for Travel and Beginner Conversation - there's something for everyone!

Which class to choose! A guide.

There's lots to choose from! Use this guide and timetable to determine the best course for you!

El Patio's guide to the 2025 Spanish Film Festival!

The Spanish Film Festival is back in Melbourne in June/July and features the best cinema from Spain and Latin America.

Córdoba's Patio Festival: A Blooming Celebration

At El Patio, we believe patios are utterly enchanting! More than just charming courtyards, they are the heart of a Spanish home—a serene, open-air space that fosters connection, conversation, and a sense of community. In traditional Spanish culture, a patio is an enclosed, open-to-the-sky courtyard within a building, serving as a communal gathering place that brings people together.

And nowhere are they more celebrated than in Córdoba, Spain. Every May these patios burst into bloom with the Fiesta de los Patios—a UNESCO-listed celebration of flowers, culture, and community spirit.

I Teach Spanish ... Daniela!

Meet Daniela, one of El Patio's incredible teachers from Colombia! With a love of language, writing, reading and even grammar (very importantly) Daniela's classes reflect her love of teaching, sharing cultures and the power of learning a language in bringing people from all walks of life together. Daniela understands the importance of communication and practice when learning a language and she implements this in her classes with her fun, interesting and dynamic teaching style. As a student of languages herself, she has lots of useful study tips to help you along the way and even videos that she makes!
Daniela's love of teaching began at an early age. Now that love has brought her all the way across the world to El Patio and we are so happy and lucky to have her!

El Patio's introduction to sweets and desserts from Latin America and Spain!

Have a sweet tooth and keen to try some delicious bites from across the Spanish speaking world? Look no further! From tiny dulces (sweets) to more substantial sugary postres (desserts), read on for El Patio's introduction to five iconic desserts from Latin America and Spain - and where to try them here in Melbourne!

Autumn Intensives 2025! April 14-23

Join us for Autumn Intensives in the CBD, Northcote, and Online for two exciting weeks of Spanish!

These are held in-between Terms 1 & 2. You'll be able to boost your level quickly in an Elementary Level or Conversation Course.

We have something for every level!

Did Netflix Pull Off 100 Years of Solitude?

Let's dive into something truly special —a journey into the magical world of Cien años de soledad (One Hundred Years of Solitude) by the legendary Gabriel García Márquez. As a school committed to fostering curiosity and a love for the wonders of the world, we were thrilled when Netflix announced the adaptation of this iconic novel. For years, this masterpiece was considered too complex to bring to the screen—so, did Netflix manage to pull it off?

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Easy! Surprise your Spanish-learning friends, family or colleagues with a Gift Voucher. This voucher could be used toward a course fee and even texts. Once you have purchased your voucher, please El Patio of the…

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