SPANISH COURSES IN VALENCIA

OUR SPANISH COURSES IN VALENCIA

Intensive 20

This course is aimed specifically at people who wish to combine learning a language with getting to know the city they live in.  Students are given four lessons a day, either in the morning or the afternoon, giving them plenty of free time to take part in extra-curricular activities and to make friends.  The minimum duration of this course in 1 week.

Start Date:  Every Monday (beginners should consult their own specific start dates)
No. classes/week:  20
Class duration:  55 minutes
Course duration:  1 – 36 weeks
Level:  Beginners – Advanced
No. students/class:  Average of 6, maximum 10
Timetable:  09:30 – 13:30 or 14:30 – 18:30 (subject to change)

Intensive 25

This course aims to give students the skills they need to achieve a good level of spoken Spanish in as short a space of time possible, so that they can manage day-to-day situations in Spain after only a few lessons.  The course consists of 5 classes per day, which are centred on oral and conversational activities.

Start Date:  Every Monday (beginners should consult their own specific start dates)
No. classes/week:  20 hours of general Spanish + 5 hours of conversation
Class duration:  55 minutes
Course duration:  1 – 36 weeks
Level:  Beginners - Advanced
No. students/class:  Average of 6, maximum 10
Timetable:  09:30 – 14:30 or 13:30 – 18:30 (subject to change)

One to One

These classes are perfect for students of all levels and are tailored to the needs of each individual student. 

Start date: Every Monday
No. classes/week:  minimum 1
Class duration:  55 minutes
Course duration:  1 – 36 weeks
Level:  Beginners - Advanced
No. students/class:  1
Timetable:  To be agreed on

D.E.L.E

The D.E.L.E exam is organised by the Cervantes Institute and is internationally recognised as an official qualification in Spanish.   The course aims to prepare students for the exam, which takes place three times per year, in May, August and November.

The course has three levels:

1. Certificado Inicial de Espanol C.I.E (Basic level)
2. Diploma Basico de Espanol D.B.E (Intermediate level)
3. Diploma Superior de Espanol D.S.E (Advanced Level)

Start date:  April, July, October
No. classes/week:  25 (exam preparation classes)
Class duration:  55 minutes
Course duration:  1 – 6 weeks
Level:  Intermediate (B1) - Advanced
No. students/class:  Average 4, maximum 10
Timetable:  09:30 – 14:30 or 13:30 – 18:30 (subject to change)

Methodology

Our courses are designed to help students improve the fluency with which they express themselves in Spanish.  Our teachers are experts in teaching Spanish as a foreign language, and pride themselves on helping students to achieve an exceptional standard of Spanish in a short space of time.  Whereas grammar continues to be central to our teaching methods, exercises and activities are aimed at teaching students to use their grammar in every day life situations.  This more modern approach to learning a language gives students both a good grounding in grammar, and the communication skills they need to put their Spanish into practice straight away.  We acknowledge that different students have different needs, and have therefore designed our lessons to cater to a variety of different learning styles.  
All lessons are conducted entirely in Spanish and are 55 minutes long.  Each group is made up of no more than 10 students, meaning that the teacher is able to pay a greater amount of attention to the individual needs of each student.  This is a huge advantage when learning a new language.

Levels

Our courses are divided into 6 different levels, which cater to students of all abilities, ranging from beginners to advanced.  Lessons follow the syllabus proposed by the Cervantes Institute programme, which falls under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. 

Material

Lessons are based on grammar textbooks provided by the school, which are supplemented with handouts prepared by the teachers.  The price of the course covers the cost of the first textbook as well as any additional material.  However, students are required to buy or borrow a new book each time they move up a level.  The school library has a limited number of copies that are available to students on loan, as well as a wide range of course material that students should feel free to consult at any time. 
  

Test

Upon arriving at the school on their first day, students are given a welcome talk by the school director, followed by a level test.   Once the tests have been corrected, students are divided into groups according to their level.  If the student finds that they have been put into a group that is either too hard or too easy for them, they are at liberty to change groups after the first couple of days.  Students are given tests once a month, allowing the teachers to monitor their progress.  

Certificate

At the end of their stay, students are awarded with a certificate of attendance and an in-depth report on the progress they have made in each aspect of the course.  The certificate of attendance states the name of the course, the number of hours the student has completed, and the level of Spanish they have achieved.

Teachers

Our teachers are all graduates in Hispanic Philology and have a great deal of experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.  Their teaching methods are modern and innovative, and classes are lively and entertaining, making a refreshing change from more traditional teaching methods.