Our partner school  is situated in the heart of Seville. It is very easy to find us. You only have to look in the streets close to the Reales Alcázares, the Cathedral and the Giralda. Our partner school is located in the historic quarter of Santa Cruz, in a traditional and colourful house adapted to the needs of a modern school, offering free internet, multimedia and library facilities to students. Students have free access to internet (high - speed connection). The library gives out books, videos and cassettes, available for free, to all students. The school's size (max 100 foreign students per month) allows our staff to dedicate a lot of personal attention to students' learning and accommodation needs.

The center has been one of the first Spanish language schools in Seville to teach Spanish as a foreign language. Since 1983, around 15,000 students from all over the world have come to our partner school to learn or improve their Spanish and immerse themselves in Spanish culture.

We offer a total immersion method to achieve your goal to communicate fluently in Spanish: Intensive Spanish courses are taught in mini groups with a maximum of 8 students per class. Other options are Spanish for business,  one-to-one Spanish courses and  Long-term (semester) Spanish courses with university credits.  Special preparatory courses for the Spanish language diploma DELE and Spanish history and literature are also offered.

In this language centre, local students from Seville come to learn English, French, German and Italian; thus allowing us to offer language exchanges between our students, giving them the opportunity to practice and make friends within the school.

There are many reasons to attend our classes.

• 20 years dedicated to the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.

• Our school is quality accredited in the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language by the Universidad de Alcala de Henares: CEELE.

• Part of the network of centers accredited by the Instituto Cervantes.

• We are members of AEEA, ELITE y FEDELE.

• We offer six levels of study, from beginner to advanced. A maximum of 8 students per class and level. Each level is a total of 80 hours. To complete a level, the student must complete a 4 week course (80 hours).

• Innovative and communicative teaching methodology, focused on all language skills, adjusted to different learning styles.

• 20 lessons per week
• Monday to Friday: 9:30 - 13:30
• Duration: 1 - 48 weeks
• Maximum 8 students per goup
• Starting Dates: every Monday
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes

TOTAL LESSONS PER WEEK: 20 + 4 lessons of extra-curricular activities.

A total of six levels.

The course comprises of:

• 20 hours per week of Standard Spanish lessons (55 minutes per lesson) from 9.30 to 13.30 Monday to Friday taught in small groups with a maximum of 8 students per class.

• + 6 extra hours per week of Spanish lessons in the afternoon, taught in mini-groups, maximum 4 students per class. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 14.30-16.30.

• + 4 hours per week of complementary cultural activities in and outside the school.

What do our Intensive Spanish Courses include in their price?

• Level test and personal interview on the first day of the course

• Classes and didactic material

• Free internet service. Book, music and video libraries

• Andalusian welcome breakfast

• Student I.D. card

• Exchanges with Spaniards studying English, French, German or Italian

• A free day-trip or special activity every month

• At least 4 hours of activities related to Spanish learning

• Weekly access to books, videos, cultural and leisure events, led by a teacher from the school

• Maximum of 8/4 students per group ( 8 students max. in the morning classes and 4 students max in the afternoon classes).

• End of course certificate.

With our intensive courses you receive 6 extra hours/week of further practice in the afternoon and consolidation of what you have learnt in the morning classes. With our intensive courses you will benefit from 6 extra hours/week of highly personalised Spanish teaching: maximum 4 students per class.

Intensive Courses are recommended for highly motivated students and professionals who have little time to stay in Spain, from 1 to 8 weeks, and therefore want to make the most of their time.

What do students do in the 6 extra lessons/week of the intensive course?

Practice and consolidation of all the Spanish grammar and vocabulary introduced in the morning classes. Additionally, by learning in a group with a max of 4 students, you will benefit from being able to resolve all your doubts about Spanish grammar and receive more correction from your Spanish teacher. Your communication skills in Spanish will improve with further practice and you will feel more confident using the Spanish language in everyday situations.

Intensive Courses are only offered for adult students over 18 or professional people who need Spanish for their work or career. Strong motivation and daily dedication are expected from students who register for an intensive Spanish course.

TOTAL HOURS WEEK: 26 + 4 lessons week of extra-curricular activities.

• 20 lessons per week of standard course + private course of 10, 20, 30, or 40 lessons.

• Duration of from 1 to 4 weeks. From Monday to Friday .

• Timetable: 9.30am to 1.30pm + private course from 2.30pm onwards.

TOTAL LESSONS PER WEEK: 30/40/50/60 + 4h. week of extra-curricular activities.

Three levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Timetable: from 9h30 to 12h30 or from 14h to 17h.

General information about the DELE:
DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) is an official exam for Spanish as a foreign language of the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, the Universidad de Salamanca and the Instituto Cervantes.

The exam can be taken twice a year in 59 countries worldwide and in 215 cities in Spain, normally in two sessions, in May and November.

The exam is offered in 3 levels:

• Diploma Inicial
• Diploma Básico
• Diploma Superior

Requirements:

For taking the DELE you need to fulfil the following requirements:

• Citizenship of a country where Spanish is not an official language.
• For taking the superior diploma you need to be over 16 years old.
• You have to obtain inscription and payment in the corresponding centre of your country.
• After the inscription and payment are done, you'll receive a notification with the date and hour of your exam.

DELE Starting Dates: 28/04/08, 28/07/08, 27/10/08

For further information about the exam you can contact the following addresses:
Instituto Cervantes: http://diplomas.cervantes.es

TOTAL LESSONS: 45 in 3 weeks + 4h. week of extra-curricular activities.

• I. Beginners
• II. Elementary
• III. Pre- Intermediate
• IV. Intermediate
• V. Pre-advanced
• VI. Advanced

DELE exam preparation dates : 28/04/08, 28/07/08, 27/10/08

The following days are public holidays and the school is closed: 1st and 07th of January, 28th of February, 5th and 20th + 24th of March, 1st and 30th of May, 15th of August, 13th of October, 8th December 2008

The school is closed for Christmas vacation from the 20th of December 2008 to the 05th of January 2009

Private One-to-One: All year around, any time

• Tapas routes to get to know the gastronomy secrets of Seville.
• Visits to Seville’s monuments and museums.
• Wine seminars.
• One day trips on Saturdays to other areas/cities of Andalusia: Cordoba, Granada, Ronda, Jerez de la Frontera, Doñana Natural Park. Aracena and the near mountains of Huelva.
• Visits to exhibitions and cultural events in Seville.
• Spanish films and theatre.
• Flamenco Courses

All the extra-curricular activities are free except for the one day trips in the school's own bus (price : 15 euros per person) and for theater or exhibits where an entrance fee is required.

On the first day of the course students receive a monthly agenda of extra-curricular activities.

Here are some examples of our weekend trips:

Granada, 230 kms from Seville is a fascinating city to dedicate a weekend visit. It is the world capital of Islamic art. The Alhambra is the best example of Islamic architecture in Spain. It is also the birth place of Spain’s most famous poet Garcia Lorca. The view of The Alhambra palace with the backdrop of the snowy mountains of Sierra Nevada is a breath-taking experience.

Cordoba, 150 kms from Seville Cordoba was founded by the Romans but eventually became the capital of Islamic Spain. Not many know that in the 11th century it was one of the most important capitals in Europe. People of many different cultures and religions - Jews, Muslims and Christians - were living peacefully together, and important philosophers, scientists and artists emerged from here.

Mountain trekking on the “Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos” (route of the White Towns): Ronda and Grazalema. We are proud to lead you through this amazing nature reserve just 100 kms from Seville. Beautifully preserved little white “pueblos” alongside mountains overlooking the coast of Cadiz. An opportunity to taste Spain’s southern cooking and wines as well.

A day on the beach, enjoy the unspoiled beaches of Cadiz and southern Portugal, just one hour and a half from Seville. We leave Seville Saturday morning around 9.00 and get back in the evening. Teachers and students share a day of swimming, relaxing or water sports if you prefer. We recommend Bolonia, Caños de Meca, Conil and Sanlucar on the near coast of Cadiz or the Ihle de Tavira in Portugal.

Weekend in Morocco, if you are in Seville you should not miss visiting northern Africa, just a three hour trip from Seville, by bus and ferry. Once each term, the school sponsors a long weekend trip to Morocco for low budgets. We visit Tangier, Ashila and the ancient city of Fes.

Get to know Madrid and the Prado Museum, Madrid is just 2 h and 20 mins from Seville by train. You should not miss the opportunity to see other towns full of history in central Spain: Toledo, Avila and Madrid.

San Fermines in Pamplona, Once a year we organize a trip to Pamplona in July, for the famous bull festival, in the north of Spain. An opportunity to compare the culture and gastronomy of Navarra with southern Spain.

• Level-testing
• Course tuition
• Educational material
• Cultural program
• Information-folder about Sevilla
• Student card
• Certificate of attendance
• Language exchange with Spanish people
• Use of library and multimedia room
• Free Internet access
• Booking of accommodation

Transfer service from Sevilla airport / bus station to the accommodation:  40 EUR (one way) or 70 EUR (both ways)

Accredited

School founded in 1983

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