If you are considering taking educational leave, you need to ask yourself an important question: do you want to take it online or elsewhere?
Are you dreaming of learning Spanish – but aren’t sure whether you should learn on site in Lanzarote or from the comfort of your own home? We can help you decide!
Educational leave: Learn online or on site
Educational leave is a wonderful arrangement: you learn while your employer continues to pay your salary. This is possible in 14 of the 16 German federal states. With the exception of Bavaria and Saxony, you are entitled to five days of educational leave per year (even six in Saarland).
Learn Spanish in Lanzarote
At our language school on Lanzarote, we offer various options for Spanish courses:
- Courses on site in Lanzarote
- Online lessons
Depending on your preference, a Spanish course on site or online may suit you better. No matter what you choose: Don’t miss out on the opportunity of an educational vacation!
Educational leave on site in Lanzarote: advantages and disadvantages
The best way to learn a foreign language is in the country where it is spoken. A stay in Lanzarote is the best way to learn Spanish or improve your language skills.
On Lanzarote, you have the opportunity to speak Spanish every day. Whether ordering in a café, at the supermarket or in a bar in the evening: there are opportunities to practise your Spanish everywhere. This allows you to learn intensively and make rapid progress.
Lanzarote is a true Eldorado for outdoor fans. If you like to be active, the island is perfect for you. In addition to our language courses, you can discover the island on your own or take part in one of our organized afternoon activities.
Lanzarote is not just a place to learn – it’s an experience for all the senses. From the sound of the Spanish language on the streets to the breathtaking volcanic landscapes: Your language vacation here will be unforgettable.
Here are a few reviews from our educational vacation participants:
“I recently had the pleasure of taking part in an online course with Coco Lingua. Although I was skeptical at first and prefer face-to-face courses, I was thrilled with this online course. The technology worked perfectly. The lessons were varied with videos and audios. Our teacher Eduardo taught us the grammar in a structured way, especially the past tenses with wonderful “mnemonic devices” and ensured that we were able to repeat and deepen what we had learned with lots of exercises. I finally got an idea of the use of indefinido and imperfecto.
The lessons took place in a relaxed, cheerful atmosphere. Muchas gracias.” Heike Trapp – July 2020
I took part in an online language course and am completely thrilled. The course (intensive 5 days) was excellently organized, very professionally structured and didn’t lose any of its quality – even though it wasn’t held in person. On the contrary: the content was clearly structured, technically everything ran smoothly and nothing was missing.I would particularly like to emphasize the teacher: extremely professional, friendly and committed. He really took an interest in each participant and made the lessons lively and motivating. An all-round successful course – absolutely recommendable! Thank you very much – J.S. – July 2025
CoCo Lingua is a very good and very personally managed language school on Lanzarote. I had a great week with Eduardo as my teacher. Eduardo is very nice, has a great sense of humor, explains things well and makes the lessons very varied.With the super nice management of the language school “Elvia”, we went on daily excursions across the island in “Cultura y Actividades”. This makes learning Spanish really fun:-)I will definitely be back.Muchos saludos :-) Claudia – April 2025
Advantages and disadvantages of an educational vacation on Lanzarote at a glance
In addition to all the advantages and special features, there are also some aspects of an educational vacation on Lanzarote that are not to everyone’s taste. You could call them disadvantages – for us, they help you decide whether a stay on Lanzarote is right for you.
| Advantages | Possible challenges |
|---|---|
| You learn Spanish in the country | Longer journey by plane (approx. four hours) |
| Many outdoor and leisure activities | You don’t have to worry about your private obligations at home |
| Concentrate fully on your course away from your commitments in Germany | In addition to the tuition costs, you also have to pay for your own flight and accommodation on Lanzarote |
Educational leave online: Advantages and disadvantages
If you are unsure whether an educational vacation on site in Lanzarote is the right choice for you, there is another option: educational vacations online.
With an online educational vacation, you learn in your familiar surroundings. You can make yourself comfortable at home and broaden your horizons at the same time. This has the advantage that you can take care of your personal commitments alongside your Spanish course.
In addition, you do not have to pay for the trip to Lanzarote. Employers are only obliged to continue paying your salary during your educational leave. Employees must pay for all other costs themselves.
Advantages and disadvantages of online educational leave at a glance
| Advantages | Possible challenges |
|---|---|
| If you don’t like traveling, you can learn Spanish without flying to Lanzarote | You’ll miss the opportunity to learn and speak Spanish in the country |
| Learning in your familiar environment | Your everyday life and its obligations may distract you from learning |
| You don’t have to pay for travel and hotel accommodation in Lanzarote | You will miss out on a unique stay on our beautiful island |
Please note that you are not legally entitled to online educational leave in all federal states. We recommend that you find out about the requirements for online educational leave in good time.
How to choose the right educational leave for you
If you are unsure which type of educational leave is best for you, we have put together a few more points for you here.
| Educational vacation on Lanzarote | Educational vacation online | |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ❌ | |
| They like to be active. | ✅ | Yes and no. You can keep your usual sports program, but you will not have a separate cultural and leisure program. |
| You can travel for a week without any problems. | ✅ | ❌ |
| You must pay attention to your budget during your educational leave. | Yes and no. There are cheap ways to come to Lanzarote and stay here. However, there is a financial difference between an educational leave at home and abroad. | ✅ Here you only pay the course fees. |
| It is important for them to learn the language in the country. | ✅ | ❌ However, you can also make good progress with an online course. |
