 Barcelona
is an extremely cosmopolitan city with a population of about 4.000.000
people and by the Mediterranean Sea. It is the heart of the autonomous
region of Cataluña. It is located in the Northeast of the country,
in one of the richest and more modern areas of Spain. Barcelona
has played a vital role in the economic development of Spain and
its total production is about 20% of the total production in the
country. It was host of the unforgettable Olympic Games in 1992.Barcelona combines old and modern with a marvellous result. The city is full of places of interest such as: "El Barrio Gótico", "Las Ramblas", "La Plaza de Catalunya", "The Olympic port", "Picasso Museum" and the "Miró Foundation". Anyone who visits Barcelona will be able to admire the work of the world-rich known architect Antonio Gaudí and will also be able to enjoy his wonderful works like Güell Park, "La Pedrera" and "La Sagrada Familia". The visitor will also see the white beaches, which make Barcelona one of the most visited cities in Spain. |
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We are extremely proud of our teachers. All of them have a degree in Spanish philology, History, Marketing, Tourism, etc., and have specialised in the tuition of Spanish as a foreign language.They have all done training courses or a master in the tuition of Spanish as a foreign language. They all make a young and dynamic team with a lot of experience, which has been recognised by several didactic publications in the research of this field. Our "syllabus" as well as the "teachers' curricula" is available in case anyone should like to see them. There are 5 different levels of Spanish: • Basic (beginners) • Elementary • Intermediate • Advanced • Proficiency  All
the above-mentioned levels, except the proficiency, may be subject
to streaming into 3 sub-levels varying from lesser and greater linguistic
knowledge. An average of 5/6 students per class (maximum of 8 students per class). Our school remain open in Easter as well as in Christmas time. Cultural activities and excursions, which are accompanied by teachers with a wide knowledge of the subject, as well as the place being visited. It is possible to begin in any of our Spanish courses every Monday during all the year if students have some knowledge of Spanish. Special dates for beginners who have no knowledge at all of the language every two weeks all year long. Different types of accommodation (select host families, sharing apartments with international and Spanish students, residences, hotels... ) strictly chosen and controlled, which are always, near the centre (20/30 minutes walking distance from the school). • Whenever they are 2 holidays in a week (Monday through Friday) we shall make up for one of them. • 15 minutes per applicant free of Internet access. • 1 lesson = 55 minutes • All material to be used in the course will be supplied by the School and is included in the price of the programme. • The student will receive his/her course book according to his/her level of Spanish. However, should the student improve his/her level, then the student should pay the following course book. • In the first course day, there will be an oral and written test for non-beginners in order to determine their Spanish level accurately.The written test will take place at 09.30 am of every Monday. Beginner students will not have to take the placement test. • Classes will be held at the following times: Monday to Friday from 10,00 to 14,00 hours and from 15,00 to 17,00. Every lesson will last 55 minutes from Monday to Friday. There will be two teachers switching every two classes.
4 different workshops are offered. RADIO, PRESS, DRAMA & HISTORY/LITERATURE & ART. Instructors run these and are the workshops are held on the afternoons.
There are 5 different levels of Spanish, as listed above. All the levels, with the exception of the Proficiency level, are sub-divided into 3 groups containing a higher, medium and lower level. Level 1 basic (beginner) This course is designated for those students who are beginning Spanish for the first time. By the end of the course, students will be able to form some of the basic structures in Spanish and will have a basic knowledge of the Spanish culture and society.  Level
2 elementary This course is designated for those students who already have a previous knowledge of some of the basic structures in Spanish. By the end of the programme, students will have increased their level of grammar and vocabulary so they can express themselves functionally according to the different context. They will also have a greater awareness of Spanish culture and society. Level 3 intermediate This course is designated for students having a general command of the more complex structures in the Spanish language and a good vocabulary base. By the end of the course, students will be able to use their Spanish more fluently and will have a greater understanding of the Spanish way of life. The course attempts to improve the student's understanding of the linguistic and extra-linguistic structures in Spanish so he/she can communicative more effectively. Level 4 advanced This course is designated for students possessing a solid knowledge of the Spanish language and culture and are able to perform at the communicative level. By the end of the course, students will have gained a wider knowledge of the Spanish culture and will be more proficient at expressing his/her ideas at an abstract level. Level 5 proficiency This course is designated for those students with a high command of the Spanish language. Special emphasis is placed on perfecting the student's oral and writing skills and also in developing a global perspective of the Spanish culture in relation to the student's particular field of interest. Students completing this course successfully will be granted the School diploma, which certifies the type of course, the amount of hours studied, and the achieved level of proficiency.
GENERAL SPANISH COURSES Our Spanish courses take place all year round. We never close the school. The minimum duration is one week with a maximum of 8 students per class (average of 5/6 students per class). Students will take an oral and written placement test on the first Monday after their arrival in order to be placed in the appropriate level. As soon as the testing process has been completed, the coursework takes place immediately. Students are given 12, 22, or 30 lessons (55 minutes each) per week. Wednesday afternoons are devoted to learning more about Spanish culture, which is an integral part of our teaching method. • Semi-intensive course: 12 lessons per week. • Intensive course: 22 lessons per week. • Super-intensive course: 30 lessons per week.  In
all our courses we try to study individually and then integrate and
the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
In addition to these skills, we also emphasise grammatical structure
so the student can eventually reach the threshold of communicative
proficiency. We feel that learning a language is a dynamic process
in which the students live within the Spanish culture while being
totally immersed in the language itself. In order to broaden the student's
general perspective, we offer the possibility of studying many different
aspects of the Spanish culture including History, art, civilisation,
Literature, cinema, etc. LONG DURATION COURSE (+12 WEEKS) The only difference between the programme of 22 lessons per week and the long duration courses is the amount of time dedicated to study: 12 weeks or more. In this way, the student can improve his ability of learning Spanish and also have the opportunity to become acquainted with the Spanish lifestyle and customs. The minimum duration of this course is 12 continuous weeks (3 months). Substantial discounts are offered. ACADEMIC YEAR SPANISH COURSE ( + 24 WEEKS ) ( + 36 WEEKS ) Duration: 24-36 weeks. Hours: 22 classes weekly (1 lesson lasts 55 minutes). Group size: Average class size of 5 students ( 8 maximum). Level: From beginner to advanced/Age From +15 years old ( we can make exceptions in summer). Starting dates: Every Monday  LEARN
SPANISH TRAVELLING (COMBINED COURSE/+12 WEEKS)This course of 22 hours per week is similar to the course of long duration as stated above. The only difference is that the student may combine his/her course in any of our four schools in Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Marbella and Salamanca) and receive the same outstanding quality, methodology and service. The minimum duration of this course is also 12 continuous weeks (3 months). ONE TO ONE COURSE The aim of this programme is to offer a fully personalised method of teaching according to the student's specific needs and desires. Because the classes are private, the student will be able to decide the schedule and content. The minimum duration of this course is 10 hours (1 lesson = 55 minutes) per week. The student may also request to study any particular topic of interest, provided that he/she gives adequate notice before the classes actually begin. STUDY TOUR This programme consists of 22 lessons per week and the content is exactly the same as the Semi-intensive Spanish course. The Study Tour package, however, includes the cultural activities and excursions within the same total price, with the exception of those trips/activities that are optional and those which require an overnight stay. The students will select those places of interest that they would like to visit during their travel stay in Spain. An instructor of the School will accompany all activities. Due to the fact that these activities are programmed monthly, some of the travel sites may be repeated. The overall aim of the programme is to familiarise participants about the Spanish Culture, specially in the areas of Spanish Art, History and Literature. SPANISH LANGUAGE + HISTORY OF SPAIN SPANISH LANGUAGE + SPANISH LITERATURE SPANISH LANGUAGE + SPANISH ART This course is targeted to those students who have already reached a communicative level in Spanish and can express themselves comfortably in everyday situations. They still, however, would like to expand their studies, improve their professional language skills and obtain a more global understanding of the Culture of Spain. These independent programmes consist of 22 lessons per week, as following 12 lessons dedicated to the general study / learning of the Spanish Language and 10 lessons related specifically to the study of the chosen area.  CHRISTMAS COURSE This course consists of two weeks of tuition (20 lessons per week). This programme is only available at Christmas time. It also include excursions and cultural activities such as visiting Typical Spanish Nativity scenes, Epiphany parade, museums and some of the cities around the town as well as lots of Christmas typical activities and big immersion in the Spanish culture and tradition at these time. HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM / ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMME IN SPAIN The academic year programme takes place in a public or private high school. The school year programme is scheduled from September to June, with first semester lasting from September to December and second semester from January to June. The students will matriculate in a local high schools in Madrid, where they will share classes with the Spanish students. An intermediate level of Spanish is necessary in order to be admitted into the Programme (for students containing a lower level of Spanish, please consult our Central Office). The student will be considered as any another member of 
the high school; and he/she will receive the same rights and duties
as the rest of his/her classmates. Students will be placed with Spanish
families, or if requested, in residence halls with full room and board.
For more details, please consult our information folder. CUSTOMISED PROGRAMMES FOR OPEN OR CLOSED GROUPS OF MORE THAN TEN STUDENTS This Spanish programme is directed for groups of more than ten students who want to carry out a customised Spanish programme, according to their specific needs and preferences. They must be accompanied by a teacher or group leader. Once the teacher and students are grouped together, they will select the course content, the amount of Spanish lessons they would like to receive (a minimum of 10 lessons per week), plus the different types of cultural activities, excursions and travel arrangements. In order to design a Spanish programme that offers a high quality of service and fits the students' specialised needs, the School has established two types of groups: - OPEN GROUP: All the students participating in this group do not have the same level of Spanish. As a result, their language lessons are taught separately; however, they receive their cultural classes within the same group. This kind of grouping is only available for those students taking our general courses in Spanish (12, 22 or 30 lessons per week). - CLOSED GROUP: All the students participating in this group have the same level of Spanish, so they are placed in the entire course together (minimum of 10 lessons per week) within the same classroom (maximum 10 students per class). For more information about prices, dates and contents, please contact our Central Promotion Office.
The School pays a special attention to the accommodation of the students and offers the following choice: HOST FAMILIES Living with a Spanish family will enable the student to see and learn everything about the Spanish lifestyle having a better knowledge of Spanish culture, traditions, etc. A wide number of families have been chosen for their purpose in order to make the stay of our students as pleasant as possible. They will be treated and feel as part of the family. Students may choose between single or double room as well as breakfast, half board (breakfast & dinner) or full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner). Unless specifically required, students will never be accommodated with other students who speak the same language. In case the student is vegetarian or is allergic to pets or has any special preference, the School will do its best in order to satisfy any need the students may have. STUDENT'S RESIDENCES Our residences are located in the centre of the city, at 20-30 minutes from the school. The students will be able to show and meet other Spanish and foreign students in a University environment. Students may choose single or double room and even though the residences are different they all have facilities such as cafeteria, library, etc. It is also possible to choose bed & breakfast, half board (breakfast & dinner) or full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner). SHARED APARTMENTS They are located in the very centre of the city with a personalised attention 24 hours per day. There are apartments and studios of different sizes and characteristics according to the needs of every student. Buildings have laundry, air conditioned, etc. Prices depend on the apartment and it is necessary to give a deposit upon arrival. The deposit shall be returned to the student at the end of the stay provided there are no damages in the apartment. PRIVATE APARTMENTS/HOTELS/HOSTELS The School can book a hotel for the students attending their requirements and preferences. There are lots of hotels within 5 minutes from our schools. For further information, please contact our main office.
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experience has taught us that excursions and cultural visits are a
very important part of the learning and better comprehension of our
rich and varied culture as much as our most rooted traditions. That's
why all through the month we organise visits to museums, to churches,
old emblematic areas of Barcelona. These visits are usually free of
charge. The students receive the monthly programme of cultural activities
and an informative folder on the first course day of class, indicating
the date of excursions and whether it is free of its price. Activities
are held in the afternoon through the week and on Saturdays the students
can go on day trips guided by our teachers. Because of its convenient
location it is possible to get to most of the cities in a period of
time from half an hour to five hours by car, by train or by bus. Example of cultural visits & excursions: Picasso Museum, Casa Gaudí, La Sagrada Familia, Montjuic Fonts, Olimpic area, Pueblo Español, Amusement Park "Tibidabo", City Tour, Water parks.
AIRPORT PICK UP SERVICE The School offers pick up service & return from the airport: El Prat airport (Barcelona) to the accommodation in Barcelona.
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