 Alicante
is a city with 3.000 years of history behind it. The origin of the
city goes back to the 4th Century BC, with the Iberians. It is a
place that has always been coveted by the different civilisations
which have inhabited the Mediterranean Sea. Akra-Leuka (Greeks), Lucentum (Romans), Ali-qant (Arabs)... these are just some of the names that have been given to Alicante throughout its history. Alfonso the 10th, known as The Wise, conquered the city in 1246 for the Castilian Crown and in 1296 Jaime II incorporated Alicante in the kingdom of Aragon. In 1490 Ferdinand the Catholic granted Alicante its "City Charter". Alicante conserves the remains of each historical period. With the arrival of the railway in 19th Century, its linkage to the centre of the peninsula guaranteed its leading role as a port, giving it the cosmopolitan air of a city facing the sea and welcoming maritime traffic. Nowadays there are connections from Alicante International Airport to any national or international destinations. With its majestic palm trees, crystal-blue sea, white beaches, two historic castles, its churches, its parks and gardens, its modern pleasure port, various shopping centres, the friendly people, its 2730 sunhours per year with an average year round temperature of 18º C and, of course, with its never-ending nightlife your  days
will be too short in Alicante. Alicante's beaches are acclaimed
internationally, and their exceptional quality is recognised each
year by the European Union with its Blue Flag awards.Depending on the season in which you happen to be staying with us, you will fall in love with Alicante during one of its FIESTAS. While there are a variety of interesting possibilities in this respect throughout the course of the year, the most important are those celebrated between the 20th and the 24th June, when the city of Alicante explodes with colour, music and happiness - known as the Bonfires of San Juan, fiestas which have been declared an international tourist interest. FIESTAS play an inevitable part in the lifestyle of the people from Alicante. COSTA BLANCA' OFFERS Not only Alicante, at all around you offers a wide range of opportunities. Discover the delights of Benidorm and its exciting nightlife ; enjoy the magnificent beaches and coves from Denia to Pilar de la Horadada ; visit Orihuela or Elche to see an exceptional ensemble of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments; stroll through the only palm forest in Europe or through the beautiful Nature Parks of Font Roja Alcoy or the Peñón de Ifach in Calpe ; do some trekking in the Bernia Sierra ; discover medieval castles and fine wine, listen to some nostalgic habaneras songs... |
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The school is a small co-operative of teachers. Our main aim is to ensure that during your stay you learn how to speak, think and feel in Spanish. Classrooms are perfect in equipped and air-conditioned. We are located within the really centre of the town, within the main shopping area, only 5 min. to the sea and a few minutes away from the historic sights. All the teachers are University Graduates with many years of 
teaching experience. The familiar way our highly qualified teachers
interact with the students, creates a friendly, dynamic and young
atmosphere. Our School runs courses of seven different levels: Beginner, elementary, lower intermediate, intermediate, upper intermediate, advanced and superior. We always offer 4 basic levels the year round: beginner, elementary, intermediate and advanced. We will open a group even with one student only. There is a programme of extra-curricular activities: visits to the city, art exhibitions, theatre plays, Spanish films, excursions to nearby villages, parties, golf or adventure sports, flamenco dancing... The methodology is active and communicative. The student speaks from the starting day. All modern teaching methods are employed and a very personalised teaching service is provided which caters for the 
needs of the individual students. Groups consist of an average of 6 to 12 participants, intermittently also up to 14, and an hour of instruction consists of 50 min. Students are given a written and oral test on arrival and placed in a class according to their knowledge of the Spanish language. We insist that all our students complete daily homework exercises and attend all their classes. This is to enable the whole class to progress rapidly and at the same pace. A certificate will be issued by the Centre at the end of the course, but we reserve the right to refuse such a certificate to any student who did not attend 90% of classes. We have a collaboration programme with Eastern Connecticut State University, who accepts our courses as credits. Please note: If you would like further information about our school, any of our courses, starting dates or prices, write to our address.
1. INTENSIVE SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSE General Spanish Course20h / week, 2 weeks minimum. All year around. We guarantee 4 Spanish Language Levels, even with only 1 student. 2. SPECIAL COURSES Specialised University courses for advanced students. 30h / 2 weeks. Code Number and Subject: 2.1. Business and Commercial Spanish Language. 2.2. Styles of Expression 2.3. Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language Training Programme. • 3 students minimum. • Students can combine an Intensive Course with a Specific One. • Ask for dates. 3. SPANISH CULTURE OR CONVERSATION COURSE • Intensive Spanish Course + Introduction to Spanish and South American culture: History, Literature, Economy, Art, Traditions... • Or an extra-conversation hour. • For intermediate and advanced students. • 25h / week ; 2 weeks minimum. • All year around. 4. HISPANIC COURSE Intensive Course + Civilisation or Conversation Tuition. 25h / week ; 12 weeks. Terms: A. January - March. B. April - June. C. October - December. 5. EASTER COURSE Classes on Bank Holidays. 20h / week; 2 weeks. 6. ONE TO ONE COURSE It is based on the student's linguistic skills, his/her professional or social needs and personal expectations. 20 / 25 or 30h / week. All year round. 7. COMBINED COURSE Intensive Spanish Language Course + 1 or 2 hours of private lessons daily. 25 or 30h / week. All year round. 8. 3/6 COURSE All levels. Courses can be adapted to special topics for professionals. 6h / week ; 4 weeks minimum. All year around. 3 students minimum / 6 maximum. 9. COURSE FOR GROUPS: Retired People, Teenagers, Professionals... Duration of the course, timetable and subjects according to the interests of the group concerned + programme of activities and visits. Mini-stays, with tuition.
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treat the students as one of the family. Students can avail the
opportunity to participate in the everyday life of a Spanish family.
In
the month of September the Open Air-Theatre Festival and the International
Contemporary Music Festival; in November, the Contemporary Spanish
Theatre Festival and in December, an International Festival of Puppet
Show. All such activities are accessible to our pupils who are informed
of the events which take place in Alicante. 
