LEARN SPANISH IN SPAIN - SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSE MADRID

Culturally, Madrid has world class museums: The Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, The Royal Palace and The National Archeological Museum. It has over twenty theatres, hundreds of cinemas, a concert hall, modern music, clubs and galleries.

Madrid is a mixture of century-old traditions and modernism, very well reflected in Pedro Almodovar's films. Many great artists of this century, Miles Davis, Francis Bacon or E. Hemingway have been captivated by Madrid.

Our partner school in Madrid is our biggest partner school in Spain, where we have more than 500 foreign students and 400 locals per year taking courses.

The Institute is located in the famous Salamanca district right next to the Retiro Park, the Prado Museum and other famous architectural monuments.

Easily accessible, the building is close to several bus lines and 2 subway lines. It consists of 25 air-conditioned classrooms. All our facilities have been recently renovated, as the school was founded in 1955.

Short Course

From 1 to 12 weeks, courses start almost every Monday of the year. The Intensive course is offered at eight different levels, from beginner to proficient. Size of classes may vary from school to school. Please check below for specific details, such as activities and excursions.

Long Term Course

The "Español para Siempre" course is aimed at those students who would like to learn Spanish once and for all. From 10 to 48 weeks, the course starts the first Monday of every month and is economically priced. The learning of the language, participation in everyday life and the possibility of traveling around Spain, all give the student an in-depth experience of Spanish Language and Culture. Courses starting in January and September are especially recommended for DELE Diplomas.

• 20 lessons + 4 Culture and Spanish civilization courses per week
• 1 lesson =  45 minutes
• Minimum duration : 1 week
• Max. 9 students per group
• 8 different levels guaranteed all year round (beginner to proficient)
• Schedule : 9:00-12:30 or 15:30-18:55 - Sessions subject to school decision.
• Culture/Conversation classes: from 12:45 - 13:30.
• All teaching material included, and become property of the student.
• Placement test, level tests, and Certificate.
• Guided tours to Museums (Entrance fees not included).
• Videos, social activities, welcome or farewell party.
• Excursions and cultural activities.
• Many enrollment dates (almost every Monday in the year).

• 30 lessons + 4 Culture and Spanish civilization courses per week
• 1 lesson =  45 minutes
• Duration : 1-4 weeks
• Max. 9 students per group
• 8 different levels guaranteed all year round (beginner to proficient)
• Schedule : 9:00-12:30 and 13:45 - 15:20 or 15:30-18:55 - Sessions subject to school decision.
• Culture/Conversation Classes: from 12:45 - 13:30.
• All teaching material included, and become property of the student.
• Placement test, level tests, and Certificate.
• Guided tours to Museums (Entrance fees not included).
• Videos, social activities, welcome or farewell party.
• Excursions and cultural activities.
• Many enrollment dates (almost every Monday in the year).

• 25/30 lessons + 4 Culture and Spanish civilization courses per week
• 1 lesson =  45 minutes
• Minimum duration: 1 week
• Max. 9 students per group + 1 during private lessons
• 8 different levels guaranteed all year round (beginner to proficient)
• Schedule : 9:00-12:30 or 15:30-18:55 - Sessions subject to school decision + private lessons
• Culture/Conversation Classes: from 12:45 - 13:30.
• All teaching material included, and become property of the student.
• Placement test, level tests, and Certificate.
• Guided tours to Museums (Entrance fees not included).
• Videos, social activities, welcome or farewell party.
• Excursions and cultural activities.
• Many enrollment dates (almost every Monday in the year).

The DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera), issued by Spain's Ministry of Education and administered by the Instituto Cervantes, is an offical accreditation of Spanish language abilities. It is recognized by official institutions of Spanish-speaking countries as well as countries where Spanish is not the official language. The exam verifies abilities in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding Spanish with three levels of certification:

• Certificado Inicial beginner
• Diploma Basico intermediate
• Diploma Superior superior

Apart from gaining Spanish language certification, the exam preparation course is an excellent way to arrive at a balanced level of proficiency.

DELE COURSE DATES 2008:

4 weeks course : July 28  to August 22

5 weeks course: April 21st to May 23 and October 20 to November 21.

10 weeks course: March 17 to May 23 and September 15 to November 21.

DELE Exams Dates:

May 23, August 22 and November 21

The “Inicial”, “Intermedio” & “Superior” Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language are official diplomas given by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science which recognize the candidate as having a certain level of skill in the Spanish language.

The “Diploma Inicial” credits the candidate with the ability to handle basic situations, simple conversation, ground vocabulary, etc. MAY & NOVEMBER.

The “Diploma Intermedio” credits the candidate with the ability to handle common situations in everyday life, which do not require the knowledge of special vocabulary. MAY & NOVEMBER.

The “Diploma Superior” credits the candidate with the ability to handle situations requiring a thorough knowledge of the Spanish language and its cultural heritage. MAY & NOVEMBER.

The standards for the exam and the correction of the papers are the responsibility of the University of Salamanca. The exam is held simultaneously in Madrid, Salamanca, Alicante, Cádiz and in over twenty cities in U.S.A., Canada, Europe, Japan, etc.

REGISTRATION

In Spain you must register 40 days before the exam takes place. In other countries, registration must take place 60 days before the exam is held. Check with the Spanish Embassy Educational & Cultural Services, Spanish Consulate, or the Instituto Cervantes in your own city/country.

NECESSARY DOCUMENTS

• Registration papers may be obtained at the Spanish Embassy or Consulate, at the Instituto Cervantes or at the school

• Photocopy of any identity card or passport which includes: identity, nationality, date and place of birth.

We will handle the exam registrations for those students who, apart from following the course, wish to take the exam in Madrid orAlicante.

• Inicial: 125 EUR
• Intermedio: 150 EUR
• Superior: 170 EUR

Fees to be confirmed by the different Universities and subject to change.

The Spanish Course

The Spanish course is the most important part of the junior programme. Classes are held daily and homework is always assigned. The teachers are demanding and only Spanish is spoken in the classroom. In three hours daily, students study and practice all aspects of the Spanish language: grammar and composition, vocabulary and conversation. Students who successfully meet the course objectives receive a Diploma upon completion.

Accommodation

Accommodation and food are very important parts of the Spanish experience. Our families are carefully selected and each one has been visited. Students from the program generally share a room. Some host families have children of their own. The families live near the school - 10 to 20 minutes by foot - and students take part in family life. The three main meals of the day are all included. Students receive a packed lunch with sandwiches and fruit on excursion or pool days. Our partner school ensures that the meals are healthy and balanced. It is essential to note any special dietary needs on the registration form.

Activities

The Junior Course includes cultural, sports and many other activities at no extra cost. A different activity is planned for each day except Sunday, including: visits to museums, group events, a day at the swimming pool and excursions and field trips outside Salamanca. Meeting young people from other countries is a rewarding part of the programme, broadening the students' view of the world. The extracurricular activities permit and encourage these contacts. All activities are supervised directly by our partner school.

Travel to Salamanca

Participants should arrive at Madrid-Barajas airport before 6 PM on the Sunday before the start of the course. We have a private bus at the Madrid airport which transports our Junior Course participants comfortably to Salamanca. The bus makes one trip in the late morning and another in the late afternoon. The journey to Salamanca takes less than three hours. Participants who arrive on Saturday will be personally escorted to the bus terminal to take public transportation. School staff await the students on their arrival in Salamanca. Departure transfers on Saturday following the end of the course, for flights leaving from Madrid Barajas after 12:00 PM. Transportation Madrid-Salamanca-Madrid is included in the price of the course.

• 20 lessons per week in small classes of 12 students maximum.*
• Books and material for the course.
• Placement test, and Diploma upon completion of the course.
• Visits to museums and monuments, sports and cultural activities.
• Excursions on Saturday.
• Videos, social activities, welcome or farewell party.
• Transport from/to Madrid Barajas airport to/from accommodation (Arrival on Sunday, departure on Saturday)
• Homestay accommodation in double rooms with full board incl.
• Insurance
• 24-hour supervision.

Salamanca School for Juniors          

Starting Dates

1, 2, 3 and 4 week program : Jun 16, Jun 23, Jun 30, Jul 7

1, 2 and 3 week program : Jul 14

1 and 2 week program : Jul 21

* Taking place in Salamanca

• Beginner MINIMUM COMPETENCE
• Elementary SURVIVAL COMPETENCE
• Intermediate I BASIC COMPETENCE (DELE inicial)
• Intermediate II LIMITED COMPETENCE
• Advanced I MEDIUM COMPETENCE (DELE básico)
• Advanced II BROAD COMPETENCE (DELE básico)
• Proficient PRE-BILINGUAL (DELE superior)

• Every Monday except for 100% beginners
• The classes take place from Monday to Friday (except holidays)
• Arrival day : Sunday
• Departure day : Saturday (before 10.00)
• Starting Dates for 100% beginners: 8 January, 4 February, 3 March, 7 April, 5 May, 2 & 9 June, 7 July, 4 August, 1 & 8 September, 6 October, 3 November, 1st December 2008

Individual Courses (One-to-One):

• Every Monday
• The classes take place from Monday to Friday (except holidays)

DELE COURSE DATES 2008:

4 weeks course : July 28  to August 22

5 weeks course: April 21st to May 23 and October 20 to November 21.

10 weeks course: March 17 to May 23 and September 15 to November 21.

Junior program in Salamanca:

1, 2, 3 and 4 week program : Jun 16, Jun 23, Jun 30, Jul 7

1, 2 and 3 week program : Jul 14

1 and 2 week program : Jul 21

Holidays 2008: January 7, March 21, May 1 & 2*, August 15,  October 13, December 8 and 19

School closed for Christmas: December 19, 2008  to Jan 4, 2009

 

There will be no make up for lost classes due to National or Local Holidays, or absences of the student. *Classes are recuperated for May 2 as the week has two holidays.

Culture and Spanish civilization courses (4 per week)

Guided visits to museums and historical monuments (1 per week)

AIRPORT TO ACCOMMODATION OR TRAIN/BUS STATION: 70,00 € one-way

The Madrid-Barajas Airport is only 10 km. from Madrid. After passing through passport control and collecting your baggage, exit the terminal where you will see sings for metro, bus and taxis. You can reach Madrid by:

a)  METRO/subway (1,20 €). Follow the signs "Metro" and take it to the closest station to your accommodation. All addresses (families, student rooms, apartments and hotels) will have the closest metro station included. The trip can be tiring if you have heavy luggage.

Take the "METRO" to Nuevos Ministerios station and then a taxi to your accommodation. It should not cost more than 15,00 € in any case.

b) AUTOBÚS AEROPUERTO-PLAZA DE COLON which is a blue bus that leaves every 15-20 minutes and costs less than 3,00 €. This bus takes you to the Plaza de Colón, in the very center of Madrid. From there you can take a taxi to your place of accommodation. It shouldn't cost more than 15,00 € in any case.

c) TAXI. You can take a taxi from the airport. Pay no attention to the "taxi-drivers" who approach you inside the terminal. All Madrid  taxis are white with a red stripe and a licence number on the door. Under normal traffic conditions, a taxi should not cost you more than 24,00 € in any case. You can demand an official receipt. Should you have any problem, take the licence number of the taxi and inform the School office the following day.

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