FAQ's

How Safe is it in El Salvador?
Concerns are always raised about the issue of safety in El Salvador. El Salvador is a stable democracy with a well-armed police. Its people are among the most welcoming and friendliest in Central or South America, and overall El Salvador is a beautiful and magical country with much to offer those who travel to its shores. Many rumours & exaggerated accounts abound which paint a much sketchier picture of EL Salvador than the reality. Much of this information is outdated. Such rumours and exaggerations have largely kept the crowds away and led to tourism booms in other countries such as Costa Rica. This is okay because it has left El Salvador’s sights & waves largely overlooked and uncrowded!

How serious are you at providing Spanish?
This question is often asked because we provide Surf lessons! The reality is that all our teachers are trained and qualified teachers of Spanish and this is what they are dedicated to! The surfing is an extra. We were blessed to be located by some of the best waves on the planet - so its a natural progression. However, we are first and foremost a Spanish school!

What other courses do you offer?
We have Spanish courses, Spanish and culture, and long term semester programs. Have a look at our programs and prices page for more details

Can I get University Credits?
College credit is generally available through your home institution.  We issue grade transcripts and written evaluations and have had students from UC Davis, SUNY Stonybrook, and other universities

What else can you do here?
El Salvador is a fantastic country - still raw and undeveloped. There is everything from ancient civilisation ruins to magnificent rainforests, diving and exploring. What you read about in other Central American countries is here - the difference here it is real and untarnished by mass tourism!

What type of students does your school have?
They come in all shapes, sizes and ages! Typically because El Salvador is undeveloped the students are a little more self sufficient and often a little more mature. However, we have also had everyone form High School groups to Grandmothers!

How good is the surf?
Well global surfers ranked our local beach a 9 out of 10! It that damn good. The waves are generally big and powerful, so it does attract the intermediate and advanced surfers more - but we also do have lots of breaks that are equally suit first timers and beginners

Do I need to bring my board etc.?
If you have one, its always best to have your own plank between the toes! If you don't, we have good beards that you can rent at very reasonable rates. You don't need a wetsuit here! The water is WARM all year round.

How big is your school?
Its a small school with. The most we have is about 20 students at any one time. You will meet lifetime friends while you are here.

email: elsalvador@studyspanishandsurf.com