Welcome to EUROACE!
EUROACE (The European Association of Cultural Exchange) set out to enhance study abroad education in Spain through unique and enriching international programs 20 years ago!
Get to know us!
EUROACE (The European Association of Cultural Exchange) set out to enhance study abroad education in Spain through unique and enriching international programs 20 years ago!
Founded and based in Valencia, Spain, we provide academic, professional, and cultural exchange programs for international students.
We are 100% committed to providing the best study abroad opportunities in Spain and in doing so, we hope to share the beautiful Spanish language and culture with the rest of the world.
Isabel Torrecillas
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
Isabel co-founded EUROACE 20 years ago and since then she has welcomed thousands of students through the EUROACE doors! When she’s not managing our team, she enjoys cycling and being outdoors!
Estefanía Pedro
DIRECTOR OF SPANISH & CO-FOUNDER
Estefa is the Director of our Spanish school and has been teaching Spanish to international students even before EUROACE was founded! When she’s not teaching you can find her spending time with her family!
José Antonio Cámara
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & CO-FOUNDER
José co-founded EUROACE and all of its academic and professional programs. When he’s not in the office he loves to work out, watch sports, and spend time with friends and family!
Vero Mira
STUDENT COORDINATOR, INTERNSHIPS, CUSTOMER ATTENTION AND GROUPS
Vero plays a key role in making sure everything runs smoothly when it comes to coordinating internships between students and companies. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the mountains with her little boy or trekking with friends. She also cherishes family meals, diving into a good book, and expressing herself through writing.
Paula Alquézar
STUDENT COORDINATOR, INTERNSHIPS AND CUSTOMER ATTENTION
Paula studied Advertising and PR and works here coordinating internships between students and companies. Outside of work, she dedicates her time to volunteering at an animal shelter and loves channeling her creativity into crafts. When it’s time to relax, you’ll often find her watching her favorite TV shows.
Daniel Romero
ADMINISTRATION, ACCOMMODATION AND CUSTOMER ATTENTION
Dani helps students with everything they need and makes sure they are well taken care of during their stay in Valencia! He’s a big sports fan and also a fallero, so he will definitely fill you in on all you need to know about Valencia and its culture!
Santi Benard
ADMINISTRATION, ACCOMMODATION AND CUSTOMER ATTENTION
Santi is from Bariloche, Argentina and joined Euroace in 2022! He studied Business Administration and enjoys combining these skills with his student coordinator role and meeting students from different countries! When he’s not in the office he likes to play video games.
Katia Pirozhenko
SALES, ACTIVITIES, PARTNERSHIPS AND CUSTOMER ATTENTION
Katia, fluent in three languages, is passionate about exploring the world and connecting with people. In her work, she highlights spaces where culture flourishes and fosters unique connections among individuals, aiming to create a world guided by values of respect, empathy, solidarity, and cooperation.
Emma McGuirk
SALES, ACTIVITIES, PARTNERSHIPS AND CUSTOMER ATTENTION
Emma is from Ireland but has been living in Valencia for the past 5 years! She originally came here as a study abroad student, and has spent some time working as a tour guide so you can be sure she has the answers to any of your questions about Valencia! She loves live music and when she’s not in the office, she makes sure to never miss a gig!
Alex Pavlo
STUDENT COORDINATOR, SCHOOL ASSISTANT AND CUSTOMER ATTENTION
Originally from Wales with Greek Cypriot heritage, Alex has always been exposed to multicultural environments. Here at the office, she plays a crucial role in making sure all of our international students feel comfortable. Outside of work, Alex enjoys eating out, going to music festivals and travelling whenever she can. She looks forward to meeting you at EUROACE!
Mónica Fuentes
MARKETING, SOCIAL MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND WEB
Mónica is a film and media lover, who studied film production in the UK, only to decide that PR and Digital Marketing was actually her thing. Now her goal is to make sure everyone knows about Euroace. When she’s not working, you’ll find her doing sport, brewing kombucha, studying about the latest marketing trends or playing Animal Crossing.
Marcela Porto
SCHOOL COORDINATOR, SCHOOL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT AND CUSTOMER AND PARTNERS ATTENTION
Marcela was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and later lived in the United States for 12 years. She loves diversity and thrives in intercultural environments. In her free time, she enjoys being with friends and family. Whether it’s sharing an asado, drinking mate at the beach, or simply having a good conversation. For her, friendship and family time are always a priority.
Laura García Galindo
SPANISH TEACHER AND EXAMS COORDINATOR
Laura is an organized and enthusiastic teacher who loves the challenges of working in a dynamic and fast paced working environment. When she’s not teaching, she enjoys many hobbies, including traveling, hiking, and watching football.
Rubén Lazaro
SPANISH TEACHER AND SCHOOL COORDINATOR ASSISTANT
Ruben is a native of Andalucía and brings this southern energy to his classes through fun and interactive classes, where he hopes to transmit the love of the Spanish language to his students! He loves to wake up early to exercise or do yoga, he’s a big fan of climbing, and also loves to relax by spending time painting miniatures.
Alberto Rodríguez
SPANISH TEACHER AND SCHOOL COORDINATOR ASSISTANT
Alberto, originally from Tui, Galicia, is passionate about teaching Spanish. With teaching stints in Iceland, the US, and now in Valencia, he’s an avid traveler and sports enthusiast. On weekends, he swaps teaching for refereeing basketball and enjoys the company of his three cats at home.
Rocío Barberan
SPANISH TEACHER
Rocío is a dynamic Spanish teacher who focuses her classes on communication and enjoys turning them into a space for cultural exchange. A native of Valencia, what she loves most about working at Euroace is being in contact with students and sharing her knowledge with them. In her free time, she is passionate about traveling, reading, and going to the movies.
Diana Maria Zavoianu
SPANISH TEACHER
Diana is a passionate Spanish teacher who brings lots of energy to her Spanish classes. When she’s not teaching she loves to go hiking and discover new trails while being with friends!
Ana Maria Fernandez
SPANISH TEACHER
Ana is one of the Spanish teachers who bring life to our academy. Her great enthusiasm and love for our culture make her classes a dynamic and fun space to learn the language. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and doing crafts. Her little dog, Lilo, is her weakness.
Karola Chavarría
SPANISH TEACHER
Karola is Honduran and loves teaching Spanish by creating a fun, friendly and interactive environment. For her, the classroom is more than just a place to learn a language; it’s a space to also share stories, ideas and cultures. She enjoys watching her students gain more confidence as they communicate in Spanish. When she is not teaching, she spends time with her family, and enjoys cooking, taking photographs and dancing. She loves connecting with people, and that is something she tries to bring to every class.
Sandra Miralles
SPANISH TEACHER
Sandra is Valencian at heart, but a citizen of the world. She has lived and taught Spanish in countries like Thailand. She loves traveling and discovering new cultures, and her motto is, “Life takes many turns, and those turns give life.” She is passionate about languages, and her adventurous energy is reflected in her dynamic, playful, creative, and intercultural classes.
Claudia González
SPANISH TEACHER
Claudia is a Spanish teacher who enjoys sharing her language and culture with students from different countries. After several years teaching in Morocco, she now works in Valencia. She is creative and always strives for a pleasant and motivating classroom where learning is fun and natural. In her free time, she enjoys reading. Her dog, Roma, accompanies her on all her adventures and travels.
Rubén Torondel
SPANISH TEACHER
Rubén is a Spanish teacher. He likes his lessons to be fun, relaxed, and adapted to the students, so that they enjoy and, above all, learn. He loves spending time with his family and friends, as well as sports and disconnecting in nature.
Cristina Penalva
SPANISH TEACHER
Cristina is a member of Euroace’s teaching team, dedicated to fostering a supportive and enjoyable learning environment. Beyond the classroom, she finds relaxation at the beach with friends, often accompanied by a good book and her cherished dog.
Lorena Pérez
SPANISH TEACHER
Lorena is a fun and dynamic teacher that always gets her students engaged and ready to learn Spanish. She loves culture and bringing real life Spanish to the classroom. When she is not teaching, she is out and about enjoying all the city has to offer.
Andrea Gómez
SPANISH TEACHER
Spanish teacher who is passionate about sharing her language and all the rich cultural aspects that come with it. She loves creating engaging learning experiences and helping students connect with Spanish in meaningful ways. She enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, and playing board games. An avid traveler, who plans a new getaway to explore somewhere new as soon as chance presents itself.
Carlos Madrid
SPANISH TEACHER
Carlos is an experienced Spanish teacher who is passionate about grammar. He studied Hispanic Philology and loves literature, music and, above all, helping students understand how the language works. His classes are dynamic with a significant presence of cultural content.
How do we teach?
A few words from Estefanía, Director of Spanish
“We believe our students learn best through a practical and personal approach. At EUROACE we achieve this by teaching interactive and interesting classes, making sure they are specific to each student and student group.
We rely on our experienced teachers to follow our general syllabus but we also adapt classes to the needs, interests and abilities of the students. Our students are the focal point. We try to understand their strengths and weaknesses from day one and build our classes with their success in mind.
Personally, I love to teach in a practical way, teaching complex things like grammar, sentence structures, and pronunciation within context. This means students come away from the class with a better ability to use Spanish in everyday life, and they enjoy the process too!”
Why Valencia?
Valencia is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe – if you don’t believe us, you’ll just have to come and see for yourself!
To describe Valencia in a few words is hard. Its Mediterranean location gives the whole city a beach vibe, not to mention the year round sunny weather, palm trees, and glorious beaches.
It boasts modern architecture alongside ancient monuments and classic buildings. Valencia is home to just under 1 million residents, giving it a cosmopolitan feel yet a feel for local Spanish life at the same time.
It’s a favorite among international students and there is so much to see and do when you visit Valencia!
