Spanish courses in Spain
and in Latin America

VALENCIA
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Valencia, Spain's third largest city after Madrid and Barcelona, is a lively and dynamic city on the Mediterranean coast, with something for all tastes and all ages. The opening of the renowned City of the Arts and Sciences complex, a stunning piece of modern architecture that includes science and art museums, an Imax cinema and the biggest aquarium in Europe, has increased Valencia's popularity and recognition.

The region of Valencia enjoys a privileged climate. The long hours of sunshine and generally agreeable temperatures allow for the practice of a wide range of outdoor activities such as golf, horse riding, tennis, nautical and water sports.

If you want to experience Spanish life and culture better, the school organises an extensive social program that includes
- Welcome parties.
- Spanish films shown at school.
- Dancing classes.
- Pronunciation classes.
- Typical Spanish cuisine demonstrations.
- Visit to the city centre.

THE LANGUAGE SCHOOL
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Our Spanish language school is located in the historic heart of Valencia, in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Town Hall Square). This is the city's most important and exclusive zone, just a few minutes from the main shopping and business area.

The school consists of 5 class-rooms, social area, reception, library and studying-room, canteen and social area equipped with TV and video for free use of our students, terrace equipped with a barbeque where we have some outdoor activities like cooking demonstrations and dinners.

Free internet access is also available for students.

ACCOMMODATIONS
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Arrival: Sunday
Depature: Saturday

Family accommodation: The best way to acquire the Spanish language outside the classroom and experience Spanish culture, is to live with a host family. You can choose to have only breakfast, breakfast and evening meal or full board. Weekly laundry is included in the host family price.

Shared flats: If you prefer more independence, the best option is to have your own room in a shared apartment. You share common areas such as kitchen, living room and bathroom and help with the cleaning. The apartments are simple, but fully equipped.

Guest-House and Hotel
We can recommend several small, friendly guest houses and hotels that suit all budgets. You may choose a room with or without a private bathroom.

OUR SPANISH COURSES
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>> TEACHING METHODS

The teaching method develops the practice of language in all its four main branches: listening, conversation, reading and writing.

Special emphasis is placed on conversational practice from the start, giving students a greater capacity of expression and communication in Spanish.

:: INTENSIVE COURSES

>> Course 20h
Daily: 4 lessons

The General Spanish classes concentrate on improving every aspect of your Spanish. An intensive course that allows you to learn quickly and to participate in the school´s programmed activities where you will continue to learn. An intensive course of 4 lessons per day from Monday to Friday. Each lesson is 50 minutes long. The course consist of 2 classes of grammar and 2 classes of conversation a day.

>> LEVELS

On the first day of school, students who already have some previous knowledge of Spanish will be level-tested to ensure correct placement from the beginning. Lessons start immediately after the test.

All levels are offered from Beginners to Advanced. Our 6 levels follow the European Framework of Reference for Languages and the guidelines of Instituto Cervantes.

Students completing their courses successfully will be granted the diploma and academic report which certifies the type of course, the number of hours studied and the level of proficiency attained.

:: TAYLOR MADE COURSES

>> One-to-one / private tuition

This is the ideal way to learn Spanish if you have time limitations, a specific program to cover or if you require faster and more intensive learning:

- An exclusive program that is tailored to your needs.
- Flexible timetables, with the possibility of adjusting the number of hours required per day for completing the course.
- This option is recommended for students enroled in Intensive Spanish courses who require additional classes or need to reinforce specific skills.

>> Course 20+5h / Course 20+10h
Daily: 5/6 lessons

The standard course of 20 lessons per week in small groups, plus an extra 5 or 10 private classes of Spanish a week. An intensive Spanish language course aimed at students with time restrictions or who want to deepen their knowledge in a particular area.

>> GUARANTEE OF QUALITY

Our Spanish courses are accredited by the prestigious Instituto Cervantes and with the CEELE, a main quality certification for Spanish as a foreign language.

Our qualified and experienced language teachers are young, native Spaniards, who all hold degrees in Spanish philology.

:: SPECIAL COURSES
Levels: intermediate to superior.

>> DELE exam preparation
Daily: 5 lessons
It consists of a standard intensive course 20h plus 1 hour D.E.L.E. preparation per day.

D.E.L.E. stands for Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera ("Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language"). It is the only certificate officially recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science. This internationally accepted diploma is very useful for those who want to officially demonstrate their level of Spanish.

>> Spanish + Culture / Literature / Business
A full immersion course of 4 lessons per day, from Monday to Friday plus 1 class dedicated to study of :
- CULTURE
- BUSINESS
- TOURISM
- LITERATURE