Q1. WHAT PROGRAMS DOES SPANISHTO - BARLOVENTO SCHOOL OF SPANISH OFFER?
Adult group classes. There are 8 Group Spanish courses of 5 classes each. In Person and Online available. Spanish Level Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. It takes approximately 1 year to complete a full program. Visit Calendar for Course dates, fees, and registration.
Children’s group classes. Ages 4-13 years. Fall, Winter and Spring sessions – visit the Calendar for dates, course fees, and registration. Beginners to Advanced/Bilingual level.
Private Online Classes. Adult Online classes please contact us for details. Children’s Online classes click here. For friends, colleagues and family Online classes please contact us.
Business private / group classes. This program is customized to the specific needs of an individual(s) and/or company.
Contact us at: [email protected] or 416-528-5475 for more information.
Q2. WHAT IS YOUR METHOD OF INSTRUCTION?
We use a communicative approach in a small class format, creating a relaxed atmosphere full of Latin American and Spanish culture. In our classes, you speak Spanish from day one. Casual conversations in Spanish help students use and learn the language.
We follow our own textbooks, use of games, videos, podcast, maps and online resources to make your Spanish class a one-of-a-kind experience.
Learning Spanish is as easy as registering for a Spanish class with SpanishTO – Barlovento. Buy Online or contact us today.
Q3. HOW DO I DETERMINE MY LEVEL OF SPANISH AND WHAT COURSE TO TAKE?
Our course descriptions and outlines are available on this site for all course levels. To book a phone evaluation, simply call 416-528-5475.
You can also visit Test de español for an online evaluation . You can also book a free assessment via Zoom, in order to determine your Spanish level.
Q4. HOW LONG IS EACH COURSE?
In-person Onsite Courses last 5 weeks, You attend class once a week, and each lesson lasts 60 minutes. Locations in The Toronto Financial District, Bloor Street, and Yonge & Eglinton Center.
Group Online courses last 5 weeks, and each class is 1 hour in length.
Private Online courses last 5 or 10 weeks, and each class is one hour in length.
Q5. HOW MUCH IS EACH COURSE?
In-Person Onsite Spanish courses:
Course of 5 group lessons of 1 hour each @ $205.00 + HST
Online Spanish courses:
Group Course, max 6 students, 5 lessons of 1 hour each @ $169.00 + HST
10 private lessons of 1 hour each @ $469.00 + HST
10 semi-private lessons of 1 hour each – for two students – @ $650 + HST
Q6. HOW DO I PAY/REGISTER FOR A COURSE?
We accept payment via E-Commerce, E-Transfer, or at Point of Sale.
Use the BUY button from Shopify and pay with PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Credit Card, or E-Transfer. For In-Person Onsite Classes we also accept cash upon request.
To Register and pay for a course. Contact us or visit our Calendar to register and click on the course you wish to join.
You can also email us at [email protected] or call us at 416-528-5475 stating which location, course, date and time you prefer. We will respond with your full course information.
Q7. WHEN DO COURSES START?
In-Person group Courses start every month. In-person courses are small to ensure maximum interaction, learning and practice. We only take 6 students per class. Check our Calendar which is updated weekly for upcoming classes.
Online group or private classes are available to start every month. Great rates, customizable schedule and curriculum!
Q8. DO YOU TEACH SPANISH FROM SPAIN OR FROM LATIN AMERICA?
We teach international Spanish, which will help you anywhere Spanish is spoken. We have teachers from Latin America and Spain. If you prefer one to another, let us know. There are no big differences between Spanish from Spain or Latin America. We can help you navigate these differences. The Spanish language is one language, much like English. The only real difference are the accents, which you may or may not notice in the different cities of the Spanish speaking countries of the world.
Q9. WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS A CLASS?
Never miss a class again! If you can not attend your Spanish class in person, you have the option to attend the same class via Zoom.
We offer make-up classes at no additional charge, if and when they are available. Your make-up class will fall within the time line of your course. This class may not be the exact class you missed, and may be at another day and time. Check with us for availability.
If you are taking Private Online Classes, you can reschedule your class within 24 hours.
To inquire about a make-up class please contact us
Q10. CAN I CANCEL MY REGISTRATION/COURSE?
You can reschedule Online classes for free with 24 hours notice. Same day cancellations will be charged as a class.
You can reschedule / cancel your course registration anytime before the course start date:
Refund Policy:
1-Prior to your course start date. We offer 100% Refund of paid course fee.
2-After the date of the first class and before the date of the second class, we offer a 50% Refund of paid course fee.
3-After the second class date we offer NO Refunds.
Please note that you can ask to join a different course on a different date for a reduced fee.
Q11. IF I ALREADY HAVE SPANISH TEXTBOOKS, DO I NEED TO PURCHASE A BOOK?
All materials needed for the course are included in our course fees. Some books are optional and available at an additional cost.
Excerpts from books are used in the class, but students can follow using their own text.
We recommend our Books:
Spanish for Beginners 1 and Spanish for Beginners 2 by SpanishTO, available on Amazon.
Q12. DO YOU OFFER CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION?
We offer certificates of completion, stating level of Spanish achieved, hours of in-class instruction and date of completion.
Q13. DO YOUR COURSES COVER THE MATERIAL EQUIVALENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 AND C2?
Yes, our courses have been designed according to the International Standard of Levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2.
Currently we offer levels A1, A2, B1 and B2
Q14. HOW DO ONLINE CLASSES WORK?
We offer ONLINE Spanish lessons, Private and Group classes. Taught via Zoom, Teams or GoogleMeets. Digital Materials are included.
Private Online courses last 5 or 10 weeks, and each class is one hour in length.
Group Online courses last 5 weeks, and each class is one hour in length.
Private Online Spanish lessons: Teacher and Student(s). Individual or Private Groups. Variety of platforms: Teams, Zoom or Google Meet, Zoom.
Customizable schedule, receive individual attention, and work at your own pace. Includes digital materials.
We recommend you to purchase our textbook:
Spanish for Beginners 1 and Spanish for Beginners 2 by SpanishTO Group
When purchasing Online Private Classes, we offer a 30 minutes complementary class. We want to make sure you make an informed decision when you purchase our courses.
BUY 10 Private – Online lessons now! Only $469 + HST
You can always reschedule classes for free with 24 hours notice. Same day cancellations will be charged as a class.
If for any reason you need to cancel your course:
Refund Policy:
1-Before the first class we offer 100% Refund of paid course fee.
2-After the first class and before the 2nd class, we offer 50% Refund of paid course fee.
3-After the 2nd class we offer NO Refunds.


