🏫 About the School and City 🌟
Join IH Córdoba, fondly known as “Academia Británica”, the pioneering International House school established by John and Brita Haycraft in 1953. Celebrating 70 years of English teaching excellence in Spain, our institution has weathered the test of time.
🌇 Nestled in the enchanting embrace of Southern Spain, Cordoba stands as a testament to the fusion of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures. Renowned for its vibrant festivals, soul-stirring flamenco music, and delectable cuisine, Cordoba beckons with its rich history. Easily accessible from Seville, Malaga, and Madrid by bus or train, this city promises an immersive cultural experience.
🚶♂️ Cordoba, with its pedestrian-friendly streets, invites exploration on foot or bicycle. Offering affordability unparalleled by many European counterparts, our city promises an economically sound lifestyle.
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Life in and around Cordoba
Cordoba is a city with a population of 350,000 in the very centre of Andalusia, the southernmost region of Spain. It is the only city in the world with four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but it’s not so big so you won't have problems finding your way around.
Cordoba enjoys a hot sunny climate during most of the year and it is well known for its history, beauty and the friendliness of its people. Cordoba has a rich history, and Roman, Visigoth, Muslim, Jewish and Christian influences can be found all over the city. For seven centuries Christian, Jewish and Muslim cultures have flourished side by side.
Due to its location Córdoba is something of a cultural centre in Andalusia, and for its size has a rich and stimulating offer of entertainment. Seville, Malaga and Granada are just over an hour away by car and well connected by high-speed train.
