Spanish course at Language Campus Las Palmas
Recognized in 9 German federal states
Language Campus in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria offers certified Spanish courses, officially recognized in nine German federal states as Bildungsurlaub, Bildungszeit, or Bildungsfreistellung. Your company continues to pay your salary—you learn Spanish on the Atlantic coast.
Gran Canaria enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and temperatures between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius year-round. The school is located in the heart of Las Palmas, a 5-minute walk from Las Canteras beach.
Accreditations: Instituto Cervantes (DELE + SIELE) · FEDELE · ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · ISO 27001 · Oxford Test Center · Cambridge Exam Center · EFRE (EU)
What many don't know...
In almost all German federal states, employed workers have a legal right to paid leave for certified training.
This also applies to language courses abroad, provided that the program is officially recognized and the venue meets the state's legal requirements.
* Berlin: The correct term since 2021 is "Bildungszeit" (BiZeitG). Accumulable up to 10 days per year.
** NRW: No legal entitlement under the 500 km rule — § 5 AWbG NRW, Ministry of Culture and Science of NRW.
NRW Notice — required by law
The AWbG NRW (§ 5) requires that the venue be located no more than 500 km from the state border. Gran Canaria falls outside this radius. Employees in NRW are not legally entitled to Bildungsurlaub for Language Campus courses. Basis: § 5 AWbG NRW, Ministry of Culture and Science of NRW.
Berlin — terminology update
The Berlin law was replaced in 2021 by the Berliner Bildungszeitgesetz (BiZeitG). The correct term is "Bildungszeit" (education. Full-time employees are entitled to 5 days per year, which can be accumulated up to 10.
Saxony — effective from 2027
Until December 31, 2026, there is no law regarding training leave in Saxony. From January 1, 2027, employees will be entitled to 3 days per year (law approved February 2026). Language Campus will verify the recognition of this leave for Saxony before that date.
The value of language
Accredited center — highest quality for teaching Spanish in Spain. Member of FEDELE.
Bildungsurlaub, Bildungszeit and Bildungsfreistellung recognized in 9 of the 16 federal states.
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001. Verified by independent external audit.
One of the best urban beaches in Europe, a five-minute walk from the school.
Both formats start every Monday, all year round, for all levels A1–C2. Each Unterrichtseinheit (UE) = 45 minutes.
Afternoon and weekend activities take place outside of school hours and do not affect the recognition of Bildungsurlaub.
Sports, beach, nature, parties and culture!
Bildungsurlaub at Language Campus is not just about attending classes.
Gran Canaria is an island with an exceptional range of leisure, nature and culture — and Las Palmas, just minutes from the school, concentrates the best of all of it: beaches, volcanic routes, Canarian gastronomy, history and an active cultural agenda throughout the year.
All activities take place outside of school hours and do not affect the recognition of the Bildungsurlaub.
Classes on the beach or in a studio. All levels.
Atlantic waves in Las Canteras for all levels.
Guided dives in the Atlantic. Certification or prior course required.
Canarian and Latin dance classes in a relaxed atmosphere.
Guided tour through the Doramas laurel forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Excursion through the reddish ravines of southern Gran Canaria. Unique volcanic landscape.
Ascent to the volcanic center of the island. Panoramic views from Roque Nublo.
Descent through ravines amidst the subtropical vegetation of the north.
Accommodation for your Bildungsurlaub
We help you find the accommodation that best suits you, offering safe, comfortable and well-connected options so you feel at home from day one.
Live independently in an international environment. Share your daily life with other students from different countries and enjoy a young, dynamic, and multicultural experience.
The most comfortable and social option for your stay. Enjoy complete facilities and included services in a safe environment, specifically designed for studying and living together.
Total cultural immersion and daily language practice. Stay with a welcoming local family who will help you integrate and make you feel at home from day one.
Process and support
Language Campus guides you through the entire process. The application process with the employer typically takes between 2 and 4 weeks.
Contact Language Campus. We'll check which format (EU 30 or 40) your state requires and whether you're within the deadlines.
We'll send you the complete package: certificate of recognition, course description, schedule, and form — ready for HR.
Submit your application in writing at least 6–8 weeks before the course starts. Language Campus provides sample letters.
Your company must respond in writing. If your request is denied, you must provide justification. We provide you with sample appeal forms outlining the legal basis for your request.
Once approved, we will confirm your place. Language Campus also arranges accommodation and airport transfers.
What those who have already trusted us have to say
At Language Campus Gran Canaria, we believe that studying abroad should be exciting, supportive, and life-changing.
To help you choose and inform you about the process.
Educational centers and certified programs.
Safe and 100% supervised programs.
24/7 support throughout your entire experience with us.
Support during the trip and throughout the entire process.
Your Bildungsurlaub with all the guarantees
Language Campus operates two buildings in Las Palmas: the main campus at Calle Velarde 16 (Guanarteme — a venue accredited by the Cervantes Institute) and a complementary building at Calle República Dominicana 17.
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–20:30
How to get there from Germany: Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 18 km south of Las Palmas. Direct flights from Frankfurt, Munich, and Düsseldorf: approx. 4–5 hours. Bus line 60 (approx. €3) → San Telmo Station. Private transfer available upon request.
Bildungsurlaub Approval
Language Campus is recognized by Bildungsurlaub Approval in all applicable federal states. The Bildungsurlaub Approval logo is an immediate sign of trust for HR managers and works council representatives.
More information: bildungsurlaub-approval.com
Free, no-obligation consultation
Language Campus offers free, no-obligation advice. What format does your state require? What documentation does your company need? Get a response in less than 24 hours.
No. We recommend: 1) Checking with Language Campus to find out what format your state requires. 2) Submitting the application with the documentation we provide. 3) Confirming the booking only after employer approval.
Yes, in most states. Federal laws do not restrict the venue to Germany in general. The most relevant exception is North Rhine-Westphalia with its 500 km rule (see table of states).
The AWbG NRW (§ 5) requires that the venue be no more than 500 km in a straight line from the state border. Gran Canaria falls outside that radius. There is no legal right to hold the event.
These are three different names for the same legal right. The term depends on the state: "Bildungszeit" in Berlin, BW and Bremen; "Bildungsfreistellung" in Brandenburg, Rh-Palatinate, Saarland, Saxony-Anhalt and SH; "Bildungsurlaub" in Hamburg, Hesse and Lower Saxony.
You have a legal right. The denial must be in writing and include a reasoned explanation. Language Campus provides sample appeals and legal grounds for each state.
Your company continues to pay your full salary during your Bildungsurlaub (leave of absence). The cost of the course, flight, and accommodation is your responsibility—usually tax-deductible as training expenses on your tax return.
No. We offer courses for all levels, from A1 (absolute beginner) to C2. Free online level test before the course.
In many states, yes. Hamburg and Berlin, for example, allow 10 days in a single year. Check with your human resources department beforehand.
