International Center for Hispanic Studies

Language connects, education empowers.

Why not combine holidays and training with a Bildungsurlaub in Granada, Spain?

CastiLa is a recognized entity for the organization of Bildungsurlaub programs in Granada by numerous federal states In Germany, workers are entitled to five working days of paid educational leave (Bildungsurlaub) per year. This entitlement can be accumulated over several years.

We recommend speaking with your company well in advance to plan the dates for your Spanish language immersion and cultural training trip. With some luck, your company might even contribute to the costs of your Bildungsurlaub (leave of absence).

Depending on the state, 6 or 8 daily class periods are required for official program recognition. Our cintensive care unitstogether Including cultural activities, this adds up to 8 teaching units per day. and are taught in small groups of a maximum of 6 studentsFor those participants who only need 6 daily teaching units, participation in cultural and leisure activities is optional.

Classes are held Monday through Friday, from 08:30 a.m. to 14:35 p.m. Sociocultural activities take place in the afternoons or evenings.

Characteristics of the Spanish classes recognized for Bildungsurlaub:

• Duration: 5 or 10 days.
• Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1.
• Intensive courses* in a group, 6 daily teaching units (+ 2 additional units of cultural and social activities).
• Combined courses** : Spanish (4 teaching units)+ Specific Purpose Course (2 Classes), (+ 2 additional units of cultural and social activities.
• Small groups of a maximum of 6 studentss.

*The general structure of the Intensive course corresponds to that of General Spanish Course (A), four classesPlus two additional classes, one before and one after the core program. These sessions are dedicated to reinforcing and practicing the most in-demand language skills such as conversation (EIO), listening comprehension (CA), pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, with the aim of enhancing effective communication and the real use and mastery of Spanish in personal and professional contexts.

**The general structure of the combined course corresponds to that of General Spanish Course (A), four classes, + the two classes corresponding to the thematic area of chosen course for specific purposes.

IMPORTANTTo process all the documentation, registration must be completed at least 10 weeks before the start of the courseWe will provide you with all the necessary documents to submit to your company. The originals and the certificate of participation will be delivered to you. Granada during their stay.

We would be happy to provide you with more detailed information. To do so, please tell us the relevant German federal state, the planned course dates, and the type of program you are interested in. Please use the booking form or contact us. CastiLa (Natalia, admissions@castila.es)