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Cádiz
in the world
"Si mi voz muriera en tierra,
llevadla al nivel del mar
y dejadla en la Ribera"
"If my voice were to die on land,
take it to the sea
and leave it on the shore"
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The land on which the historic centre of Cadiz lies is the extremity of
a small island located in the Atlantic Ocean and near to the mouth of
the Guadalquivir river and the Straits of Gibraltar. Different cultures
have followed one another in this enclave, after the foundation of the
School by the Phoenicians around the year 1.000 B.C.: Greeks, Carthaginians,
Romans, Arabs, Christians, etc. The Atlantic Ocean has determined the
history of Cadiz from its origins to the present day. As you can see in
the photo, the sea surrounds Cadiz on all four cardinal points. This has
been, is and always will be our link with the world.
...to the north, we discover the Bay of Cadiz, in whose setting we find
the production of the famous wines of El Puerto de Santa Maria, Jerez
de la Frontera or Sanlucar de Barrameda. Beyond the Bay, we arrive at
Seville, a city known to everyone.
...to the south, we are taken to the Straits of Gibraltar and Morocco,
to cities such as Tangiers, Casablanca, Fez...
...to the west, the Ocean becomes bigger, immense and brings us airs from
America.
...to the east, a narrow sliver of land joins us to the rest of Andalucia
and leads us to the White Villages in the mountains, such as Arcos de
la Frontera, Vejer, Ronda...
...wherever you go, in Cadiz the sea will always be with you.
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The Province of Cádiz
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Cádiz is one of the most interesting and complex
provinces in Spain. Although it is far from being a province of
mass tourism, Cádiz has almost everything: Magnificient, deserted
beaches of fine white sand, small, picturesque White Villages in
the mountains, pretty towns and cities such as Jerez and El Puerto
de Santa María and nature reserves in a class of their own such
as the Sierra de Grazalema or the Parque Natural de los Alcornocales.
In the province of Cádiz, you can experience authentic Andalusian
folklore, in the many shows featuring flamenco dancing and singing,
in the many ferias and of course, in the famous Cádiz city carnivals,
which every year transform the city into one big party. At the same
time, you just have to try the famous wines of Jerez and Sanlúcar
to accompany one of the many traditional dishes of the area their
excellent fish and seafood being particularly noteworthy.
The province of Cádiz promotes many different sporting activities,
such as sailing, rock climbing and riding in the countryside or
along the beaches, or learning flamenco dancing. We cater for the
most demanding of tastes. If we add to all of this the magnificent
climate which the area enjoys, one soon realises that there is much
to be discovered in Cádiz and its surrounding province.
The name of the school, was given to the city of Cádiz by the Phoenicians
when it was founded more than 3000 years ago. For this reason, the
name of our school is closely linked to the city, in which we have
been operating since 1989. It is difficult to say in only a few
lines what the city of Cádiz has to offer its visitors but nevertheless
we ought to mention several things...
Firstly, its history and art. Founded by the Phoenicians more than
three thousand years ago, Cádiz is the oldest surviving city in
the west. It was home to the Carthaginians, Romans and Arabs until
it was finally conquered by the Christians in the thirteenth century.
The eighteenth century were years of splendour for the city and
have given present-day Cádiz the most well preserved city centre
in the whole of Spain, with its beautiful squares, narrow streets,
small palaces, stately buildings and an atmosphere which invites
you to relax and enjoy yourself. Traces of its historical past can
be found throughout the city. In this respect, the Roman amphitheatre,
the remains of the medieval city walls, the many stone towers of
the city and the Oratory of San Felipe Neri (where the first Spanish
constitution was drawn up in 1812), remind us that Cadiz, just like
good Andalusian wines has a style all of its own.
Secondly, its geographical location. Situated near to Seville and
Málaga and serving as a bridge between Spain and Africa, Cádiz,
it would seem, is an island surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.
Thirdly, its climate. The city of Cádiz enjoys pleasant temperatures
all-year round, with clear blue skies and an average of 3200 hours
of sun annually Fourthly, its beaches. The people of Cádiz are proud
of the 10 kms. of fine sand which lie at their very door-step. Beaches
such as La Victoria and La Caleta form part of the scenery of the
city and of the very lives of its people.
Finally, its people and its fiestas. The "gaditanos" are known throughout
Spain for their friend1iness and sense of humour. They are always
ready to welcome visitors to the city and to invite them to take
part in the many fiestas which take place in it. Only if you come
to Cádiz and live like one of the city's own will you be able to
enjoy its famous carnivals in February, its Holy Week in April and
the Latin American Theatre Festival in October. |
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The School
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The School is a medium-sized school (of 40-60 students) in which
pupils, teachers and organisers all know each other and call each
other by their first name from the very beginning. Our main aim
is to ensure that during your stay you learn how to speak, think
and feel in Spanish.
The School is situated in an independent building in the district
of the Bahía Blanca, only a few minutes away from the historic city
centre and the beach. Our school has seven teaching rooms, a lounge,
a library, a video library, a garden and a patio, all for the use
of our students.
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The Teaching Method
and the Teaching Staff
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Our teaching method combines the usual study of grammar with debates,
talks, role-playing situations, practical classes, etc. The classes,
with a maximum of seven students each, are conducted entirely in
Spanish from the very first day and guarantee not only an increased
command of the Spanish language but also happiness and cordiality.
We believe that a friendly atmosphere and teaching with a smile
have as big a part to play in the classroom as the exercise books
the students use.
To help us to attain our objectives, we employ a group of young
teachers who have, nonetheless many years teaching experience in
our school and who use our very own teaching methods which are constantly
being revised. This is to ensure that our pupils are always taught
in accordance with the most recent developments concerning the Spanish
language and the practical aspects related to it.
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Official acknowledgements
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The School is a founder member of the A.E.E.A. (Asociación de Escuelas
de Español de Andalucía). The main aim of this association is to
promote and guarantee the quality of teaching in its associated
schools. The A.E.E.A. is a member of ELITE, a supranational federation
whose members include more than 300 schools in the European Union
which are dedicated to language teaching. As well as these acknowledgements,
the School has received a Certificate of Quality in the Teaching
of Spanish as a Foreign Language (C.E.E.L.E.), granted by the Alcala
de Henares University, which guarantees the quality of the teaching
carried out at our school. |
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Spanish Language Courses:
General Information
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On the first day, all students registered at the
School sit a test to help us determine the appropriate group and
level of each student. Our school runs courses of six different
levels:
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Beginner
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Elementary
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Upper Elementary
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Lower Intermediary
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Upper intermediary
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Advanced
Before deciding upon the type of course you wish to follow, it should
be noted that:
1. All classes are 45 minutes
long and are held from Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.
2. The average number of pupils
to form a group in the School is five. The maximum number of pupils
in a class is seven while the minimum is three. In cases where this
minimum number of pupils is not attained, those concerned will be
personally notified and other alternatives offered.
3. Teaching material used in
class and the attendance certificate given at the end of the course
are included in the course fees.
4. For some courses, it is possible
to be registered for more than one at the same time.
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Programs |
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Super intensive Spanish Courses
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Intensive Spanish Courses
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General Course in Spanish
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Special Courses:
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Perfection Course
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Spanish Literature Course
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Spanish Culture and Society Course
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Commercial Spanish Language Course
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Flamenco Dancing Course
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Private Classes
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"Spanish during the Holidays"
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Spanish Courses:
description and dates of commencement
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| Intensive
Spanish Course |
Description:
This course consists of 5 classes daily (three grammar
and two practical classes) in which students apply their
knowledge of theory by means of various methods ranging
from situation and role-playing activities to debates
about current issues. |
Dates
of commencement:
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each Monday of the year
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Duration:
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from 2 to 8 weeks
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No. of classes per weeks:
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25
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No. students per class:
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from 3 to 7
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Levels:
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all
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| Superintensive
Spanish Course |
Description:
Six classes daily of a similar nature to those described
above, except that this course includes a private
class. |
Dates
of commencement:
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each Monday of the year
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Duration:
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from 2 to 8 weeks
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No. of classes per weeks:
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25 + 5
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No. students per class:
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from 3 to 7
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Levels:
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all
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| General
Course in Spanish |
Description:
This course lasts between eight and twenty four weeks,
with four classes daily. Its main aim is to ensure that
pupils get fully involved in the life of the city, the
same as any other student who comes to study in Cádiz
would, which explains why the minimum time is eight
weeks and why classes are held only in university term-time
between October and June. |
Dates
of commencement:
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each Monday of the year between
October and June
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Duration:
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from 8 to 24 weeks
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No. of classes per weeks:
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25 + 5
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No. students per class:
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from 3 to 7
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Levels:
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all
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"Spanish during the Holidays" |
Description:
This course consists of six classes a day and is
held only during the holiday periods of the Holy Week
and Christmas. It lasts for two weeks. It is held at
all levels and it is a good way to get to know and to
enjoy the way Andalusia celebrate these special dates,
while you practice your Spanish. |
Dates
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24 February (Carnival), 7 April
(Holy Week).
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Duration:
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2 weeks
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No. of classes per weeks:
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30
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No. students per class:
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from 3 to 7
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Levels:
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all
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| Perfection
Course |
Description:
It's a three-classes a day course for those pupils
who already have a vast knowledge of Spanish grammar
and syntax and who wish to expand upon it. This course
combines lexical, syntactical and semantic aspects of
the Spanish language which present particular difficulty,
with the study of colloquial Spanish, its turns of phrase,
its idioms and expressions which are not found in grammar
books. |
Dates
of commencement:
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21 April, 7July, 4 august and 1
September.
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Duration:
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2 weeks
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No. of classes per weeks:
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15
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No. students per class:
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from 3 to 5
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Levels:
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Advanced
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| Spanish
Culture and Society Course |
Description:
The purpose of this course is to improve the pupil's
knowledge of Spain's complex sociocultural situation
by a study of the principal artistic trends, the most
important historical events and the geographical and
economic forces which characterise the country. It is
a two-classes a day course. |
Dates
of commencement:
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21 April, 7July, 4 August and 1
September.
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Duration:
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2 weeks
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No. of classes per weeks:
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10
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No. students per class:
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from 3 to 5
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Levels:
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from upper intermediate
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| Commercial
Spanish Language Course |
Description:
This course is aimed at students who already have
a good knowledge of the Spanish language and includes
such themes as commercial mail, economic terminology,
knowledge of the present-day economic situation in Spain,
etc. This is a two-classes a day course. |
Dates
of commencement:
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21 April, 7July, 4 August and 1
September.
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Duration:
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2 weeks
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No. of classes per weeks:
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10
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No. students per class:
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from 3 to 5
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Levels:
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from upper intermediate
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| Spanish
Literature Course |
Description:
Students study twentieth century Spanish literature,
through its leading figures (Antonio Machado, Juan Ramón
Jiménez, Federico García Lorca, Rafael Alberti, Miguel
Delibes etc.). This course concentrates upon discussion
of the most important texts and trends in contemporary
Spanish literature. It is a two-classes a day course.
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Dates
of commencement:
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21 April, 7July, 4 August and 1
September.
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Duration:
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2 weeks
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No. of classes per weeks:
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10
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No. students per class:
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from 3 to 5
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Levels:
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from upper intermediate
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| Flamenco
Dancing Course |
Description:
This course is run in three different levels: beginner,
intermediate and advanced. It consists of two dancing
classes a day and can be followed together with any
other Spanish course offered by the School. Students
who wish to enrol for this Flamenco Dancing Course with
us, will learn or perfect zapateados, marcajes, braceos
and cierres of the different palos of flamenco with
an expert flamenco dancer, and also in Cádiz, the place
were the flamenco was born. |
Dates
of commencement:
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21 April, 7July, 4 August and 1
September.
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Duration:
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2 weeks
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No. of classes per weeks:
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10
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No. students per class:
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from 3 to 15
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Levels:
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beginner, intermediate and advanced
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| Private
classes |
Description:
The pupil decides how many classes he/she wants and
what he/she wishes to study in them (so-called "made-to-measure"
classes). |
Dates
of commencement:
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each Monday of the year
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Duration:
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to be chosen
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No. of classes per weeks:
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to be chosen
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No. students per class:
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1
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Levels:
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all
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The School's pupils can choose between different forms of
accommodation: Our school offers the possibility to find accommodation
with Spanish families, since the school has a series of selected
families who rent out rooms to our pupils either half-board
(includes breakfast and evening meal) full-board (includes
breakfast, lunch and evening meal). Students who choose this
option will be treated like any other member of the family.
We also help our pupils to find single and double rooms to
rent in shared flats with Spaniards (limited number of places)
or with other students in our school. The flats have a lounge,
a bathroom, kitchen and washing machine and are situated in
the historic city centre or near the beaches.
To book a room, in the Youth Hostel or in one of the hotels
in the city of Cádiz, The School will provide information
about variations and prices.
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Extra-curricular
activities
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To complement our courses and to help our students acquaint
themselves with Cádiz and Andalusia, the school offers an
activities programme which includes:
In-school activities
Flamenco (sevillanas) and "salsa" dancing courses, concerts
and Spanish cinema, cultural documentaries and Spanish music
are just some of the cultural activities we organise on a
regular basis. In addition, barbecues, parties and plays held
in the patio at the School enable our pupils to get to know
each other and to enjoy themselves out of hours.
Activities in the city of Cádiz
 We
believe it is essential that our pupils get to know the city
they are studying in and for this reason we organise regular
guided tours to the historic city centre, museums, churches
and other places of interest. Cádiz, with a population of
150000, is a city with a very active and appealing cultural
life - flamenco dancing and singing, theatre festivals, cinema,
folklore and opera and theatre seasons. All such activities
are accessible to our pupils who are promptly informed of
the events which take place in Cádiz so that they can take
part in them. What is more, together we can discover the local
gastronomy and nightlife by eating and drinking out - something
we often do with our pupils.
Excursions, sports and other activities
Both the city and its surrounding province are ideal places
to practice sports of every type, from "traditional" sports
such as swimming, canoeing, sailing, horse-riding, scuba diving,
windsurfing etc. to the more "adventurous" such as bungee-jumping,
rock climbing, rafting, delta-wing or potholing.
Added to all of this, in other schools which work with us
in the city of Cádiz, The School's pupils can attend classes
to learn flamenco or sevillanas, or other types of dancing
(salsa, ballroom, etc) or they can follow courses in painting,
photography, pottery or other similar activities.
As far as travelling and excursions are concerned, The School
regularly organises trips around the province of Cádiz. Such
trips include El Puerto de Santa María and Jerez de la Frontera,
(world-famous for their wine cellars), trips to the White
Villages , (such as Arcos de la Frontera, Vejer de la Frontera,
Medina Sidonia, Zahara de la Sierra etc., the Costa de la
Luz, from Cádiz to Tarifa and Gibraltar, the Parque Natural
de Grazalema, (with its pinsapos, the only Spanish fir trees
in Europe) or the Parque Natural de Doñana, (the nature reserve
of southern Europe).
What is more, from Cádiz it is very easy to visit the main
Andalusian cities (such as Sevilla, Córdoba and Granada, as
well as neighbouring countries: Morocco and Portugal.
The School also offers linguistic exchanges with Spaniards.
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