150. Spanish Courses for Expats |
This Spanish Course It is designed for expats being a non-intensive Spanish course of 4 classes per week (2+2). Once your Spanish level is determined you can book for your course on your suitable level and schedule.
Goals and contents: The goals of the extensive Spanish course are the same as those for the general intensive courses (101, 103). However, the residential conditions of the participants determines the activities in the classroom to be more focused on practicing grammar, vocabulary and structured communication, always in function of the communicative living in Granada student's needs. The reduced number of participants per class (maximum 6) enhances a familiar programming of these goals.
These courses are an effective complement to the usual use and practice of Spanish in an immersion situation which translates into specific objectives such as: acquiring linguistic resources, clarifying doubts, doing practical exercises (language gym), orientation on cultural aspects and opportunities in Granada...
Language Level and Learning Process:
Progressive programs of 16 hours per month are offered for the 6 levels of language proficiency established in the CEFR (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).
As for the pace of learning (overcoming levels) see the attached table. In the complete program of these extensive courses (48 hours), selected contents of the weekly modules of the intensive courses (80 / 120 hours) are taught. Approximate equivalence: Extensive Module (4 weeks – 16 hours) > Extensive Module (2 weeks – 40 hours).
| Levels (and sub-levels) | days and timetables |
Level A2 (A21|A22) Level B1 (B1.1|B14) Level B2 (B2.1|B24) Level A1: we recommend an intensive course (1 or 2 weeks) | Monday and Wednesday Tuesday and Thursday Wednesday and Friday Available timetables: |
Christmas and Three Kings' Gift
12% off in registration for courses to attend during 2027.
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Available until January 17th, 2027 ('Hasta San Antón, Pascuas son' as the Spanish saying goes).
- January
- 19*
- **
- February
- 16*
- **
- March
- 16*
- **
- April
- 20*
- **
- September
- 21*
- **
- October
- 19*
- **
- November
- 23*
- **
- December
- **
- **
* Week of course start and level classification.
** For other dates, please consult options (admissions@castila.es)
BOOKING PROCEDURE AND GENERAL CONDITIONS
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BOOKING PROCEEDURE AND GENERAL CONDITIONS
How to enroll
If you have never studied Spanish before:
If you are an absolute beginner, we recommend an initial intensive course (A1), of at least 2 weeks (Start dates in Intensive Courses).
If you already have some knowledge and/or have studied Spanish before:
We suggest you take a level test: a written test and an oral interview. We recommend doing the test in person, but you can also do it online and the oral interview by phone or online (Skype, Zoom, Meet…).
Make an appointment by phone 958 20 58 63, whatsapp 626 905 158, or email admissions@castila.es. If you are unable to take the placement test at CastiLa, arrange a time with the secretary's office for an online or telephone interview.
Timetable for level test from January to May Mondays from 9.00 to 10.30. Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11.30 and 17.30.
CastiLa It also offers Open Days for free tests and sample classes. Consultation at www.castila.es/openday
The duration of the placement test will be max. 15 minutes oral test. The written test will take a maximum of 50 minutes, depending on your level.
If you have already studied Spanish at CastiLa and wish to continue or extend your course:
The teachers will recommend the most appropriate level to guarantee your progress in Spanish.
Certificates:
CastiLa issues its own level certificates and certificate of attendance. It also organizes exams for official diplomas (DELE, CCSE, SIELE).
Enrollment
Once your level has been established, you can enroll in person, online or by telephone. The secretary's office will issue a letter of payment which you can pay by bank transfer, credit/debit card or cash.
The Secretariat's opening hours for enrollment are:
-Monday and Thursday: 10:30 to 18:00; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10:30-14:30 (Secretariat closed: February 28, March 29).
– Enrolment in CastiLa courses imply acceptance of its General Conditions (See www.castila.es) and also:
-possibility to participate in the extracurricular and socio-cultural activities proposed in bimonthly programs.
-Access to the center and its services (library, Wifi, accommodation) under the conditions established for its students.
Cancellations and refunds
-Enrollment will be effective once payment has been received. In the event that the course is cancelled, notification will be given prior to the start of the course. In such a case, the total amount received will be refunded.
-Students must consider their personal situation and ability to commit themselves prior to enrollment.
-Cancellations submitted in writing via writing admissions@castila.es or at the secretary's office, up to Thursday prior to the start of the course, you will be entitled to a refund of 80% of the amount paid. Once the course has started, there will be no total or partial refunds due to student reasons, although the Management will consider holding the course on other available dates.
-The courses require a minimum of 3 students, so the confirmation of the course with the requested level and timetable must be communicated prior to the start of the course (up to 24 hours before the start of the course). CastiLa reserve the right to cancel the course, in which case we will proceed with a full refund (100%) of the amount paid.
– Castila reserves the right to change the timetable due to exceptional circumstances, which will be agreed with the students; changes of which we will inform you with sufficient notice.
-If you are going to miss a class, please inform the secretary's office or your coordinating teacher as soon as possible, so that we can send you the contents and activities planned for that class. The secretary's office is not authorized to pass on personal details of teachers.
Changes of course/level
– Students may request a change of group due to timetable or level preferences. Changes must be agreed with the academic team.
Public holidays: classes that coincide with a public holiday will be changed at the convenience of students and teachers.
Classes take place at Casa San Nicolás, headquarters of CastiLa, Accredited Center by the Institute CervantesPlaza de San Nicolás, 3. 18010 Granada.
CastiLa
International Center for Hispanic Studies
Plaza San Nicolás, 3
Granada 18010 Spain
Tel: 34 958 205863
Whatsapp: + 34 626 90 51 58
E-mail: info@castila.es
