Teacher training 2026

Take your teacher training course in one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. San Sebastian lies on the North coast of Spain, situated between the aquamarine waters of the ‘Bahia de la Concha’ (Concha bay) and the lush greenery of the Basque mountains.   

See below for more information about courses that we offer. 

Lacunza IH San Sebastián was established in 1958 and joined the International House World Organisation (IHWO) in 1977. As one of the founding members of EAQUALS (Evaluation and Accreditation of Quality Language Services) in 1990, we have a long-standing reputation for excellence in language education. Today, our experienced teacher training team combines academic expertise with hands-on classroom practice across our language centres.

We believe great teacher education blends theory with practical classroom insight. That’s why we’re proud to partner with NILE – Norwich Institute for Language Education, a global leader in teacher development. Together, we prepare new and experienced teachers for the dynamic, technology-enhanced classrooms of the 21st century.

Discover how understanding teenage development can transform your classroom practice. This practical course explores the teenage brain, motivation, and behaviour management to help you engage and empower learners in today’s 21st-century classrooms.

Delivered by NILE’s expert trainers, this course combines theory, reflection, and hands-on strategies you can use right away.

Discover how AI and digital tools can transform your classroom — without losing the human touch. This interactive course equips you with practical ways to use technology for lesson design, feedback, assessment, and learner engagement, always with a focus on ethical and purposeful integration.
Led by experienced trainers, you’ll explore real classroom examples, experiment with innovative tools, and leave ready to apply what you learn to your own teaching context.

A dynamic 5-day, 25-hour course that helps teachers connect with young learners through creativity, collaboration, and technology. Understand how they learn, design engaging lessons with hands-on activities and digital tools, and gain practical strategies to inspire curious, confident, and responsible students.

Empower your teachers with flexible, tailor-made training. Lacunza’s modular ELT courses are designed to fit your school’s schedule and needs. Choose from a range of 3-hour modules led by expert trainers — delivered on-site or at our centre, with recognised certification options.

A good accommodation is essential for any stay. For this reason, we attach great importance to the fact that our accommodations are adequate and comfortable. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and safe from the first moment… Feel at home!