Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
Can one apply for a Spanish student visa through an accredited language school? Or must it be a university program? If you have personal experience, even better
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Start the Moving to Spain Hub →“I got one through an accredited language school and I know you can definitely get one through a university program so the answer is both!”
“Yes, one can apply for a Spanish student visa through an accredited language school”
“Language school works is accreditation. Cervantes accredited is always an easy approve school papers wise.”
“Our son is applying through an accredited language school at the moment for a short stay student visa”
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Explore Cities →“yes, that’s how most au pairs get visas. also, i have done this and know multiple others who have as well”
“Yes, my very first student visa was through an accredited language school. I wasn’t an aux then.”
“Yep. I own a language school and we have 8 students who have obtained visas this year.”
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