El Patio Spanish Language School


Spanish Language School


Prices & payment

Course fees (discounts below):

course type start fees
15-hr courses, all levels (inc Rápido) May/Jun/July $255
7.5-hr Spanish for Travel May/Jun/July $175
7.5-hr Conversation May/Jun/July $175
**Texts are purchased separately


Online enrolment discount

course start discount date fees
All courses any date n/a a further $5 off!

Early-enroller discounts for Term 2, 2012

course type start discount date fees
All 15-hr courses May/Jun 11.59pm Fri May 20 $245
Spanish for Travel May/Jun 11.59pm Fri May 20 $165
Conversation/Verbs Jun 11.59pm Fri May 20 $165

Multiple course discounts for one student

For 15–hr courses, could be for consecutive Terms (including Summer Intensive) or multiple courses in a single Term. Valid for any 12-month period, no early-enroller cut-off date:

Number of 15-hr courses fees
2 x 15-hr courses $460
3 x 15-hr courses $665
4 x 15-hr courses $860

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Gift Vouchers

Yes! Vouchers are available. Perfect for that impossible-to-buy-for friend, relative or colleague. These may be for a full course (15 hours or 7.5 hours) or for part-courses or even texts (amounts of $50, $100 or $200). All you need to do is contact El Patio to arrange payment, as online purchase is not yet available. The voucher will then be ready for collection or you may elect to have it posted out to you. Easy!

Read more about Gift Vouchers ..


Payment options

  • Credit card payment online using 128 Bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Technology
  • In person: cash, eftpos, credit card, cheque (payable to El Patio Spanish Language School)
  • Phone: by credit card (VISA or Mastercard)
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Payment of fees by EFT (internet banking):
Bank: Westpac
Account name: El Patio Spanish Language School
BSB#: 033067
Account#: 175893

EFT payments are made from a student’s own bank website, usually as a Pay Anyone option. El Patio’s bank details are above. When making a payment please insert your name as reference so we can identify you. We then ask that you cut and paste the transfer details, and email us advising that you have made the payment, with a completed enrolment form attached.

We will send you two confirmations – the first upon receipt of payment advice and enrolment form, the second confirming your place in a class once the funds have been received.

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Other information

Textbook prices:

El Patio stocks all prescribed texts as well as some others that we recommend to supplement your study. Please refer to the specific course descriptions for details of the textbooks.

All of the texts cover both Spanish and Latin American dialectical variants. They use a progressive communicative approach, and are colourful and entertaining!

Nuevo Ven 1 (2 CDs) $68.00, Workbook in English (1 CD) $33.00
ELE Inicial 2 (1 CD) $75.00, Cuaderno de Ejercicios $44.00 (1 CD)
Español en Marcha A2 (1 CD) $57.00, Cuaderno de Ejercicios $39.00 (1 CD)
ELE Intermedio (1 CD) $70.00, Cuaderno de Ejercicios $38.00
Prisma Progresa (Nivel B1) $65.00, Cuaderno de Ejercicios $42.00
ELE Avanzado (1 CD) $77.00, Cuaderno de Ejercicios $38.00
Spanish for Beginners (1 CD) Good for all Elementary levels or travellers $27.00
Spanish Verb Wheel Helps you conjugate irregular verbs $10.00
Langenscheidt Pocket Dictionary S/E/S, useful pocket dictionary with verb information $30.00
Schaum's Outlines of Spanish Grammar A great manual with exercises, for when you feel the need for it! $35.00

Terms & Conditions of enrolment:

Fees must be paid in full before starting a course, and this is the only way to secure a place in a class. Your enrolment is subject to terms and conditions which address issues regarding withdrawals, refunds, transfers and so on. Read Terms & Conditions.

Class size:
Groups are small, with around 5 to 13 students, enabling plenty of talking time and individual attention.


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Enrol online for less..

$5 off any course if you enrol online with your credit card. Current or ex-students log in first, otherwise just jump in!

Gift vouchers

Of course! Surprise someone with a gift voucher for a Spanish course, or part of one. Or have them surprise you! Read more..

Term dates 2012

Term 2, 2012: Apr 23 - Jun 30
Term 3, 2012: Jul 16 - Sep 22
Term 4, 2012: Oct 8 - Dec 15

What's your level?

¡Very helpful! Do our online level tests to find which course is best for you or to check how you're going.