150. Spanish Courses for Expats

This Spanish Course is designed for expats being a non-intesive 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 ones as 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 an accustomed 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).

Level test on line

Enrolment

Dates and prices

Christmas and Three Kings’ Gift

12% off in registration for courses to attend during 2024.

Available until January 6th, 2024 (the Three Kings’ Day)

SPANISH COURSES FOR RESIDENTS

150. Next starting dates for Spanish Courses for residents

LEVEL A2: Tuesday and Thursday / Schedule to choose. Suggested: 9.30-11.20

LEVEL B1: Monday and Wednesday / Schedule to choose. Suggested: 11.50-13.40

LEVEL B2: Tuesday and Thursday / Schedule to choose. Suggested: 11.50-13.40

January
22*

February
19*

April
8*

* Level B1 starts on Monday. Levels A2 and B2 start on Tuesday.

PRICES

Euros

4 weeks

4-WEEKS

8 weeks

8-WEEKS

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BOOKING PROCEDURE AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

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BOOKING PROCEEDURE AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

How to enroll

If you are a complete beginner, we recommend you an initial intensive course (A1) with a minimum duration of 2 weeks. For starting dates please check: www.castila.es

If you have previous knowledge, you need to do a written and oral level test at CastiLa. Ask for an appointment at +34 958 20 58 63, Whatsapp +34 626 905 158 or email admissions@castila.es In case you need to do the level test via internet and an online/telephone interview, please contact the secretary as above.

We also offer level tests and some free sample classes on our “open days”. Please check www.castila.es/openday for more information.

The duration of the test depends on the language level. Maximum time is: 15 minutes for the oral and 50 minutes for the written test. In case you do the written test outside the school, please take it along on the day of your oral test, where it will be corrected.

Dates and time for level tests from January to May: on Mondays 09:0 – 10.30h, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11.30 – 17.30h.

If you have studied Spanish at CastiLa before and want to continue or extend your course, the teachers will recommend you the appropriate level.

To continue on the next course/level, approval of the teachers is necessary (exam, continuous evaluation).

Certificates:

CastiLa issues its own Level Ctificate and Certificate of Attendance. It also organizes exams for official diplomas (DELE, CCSE, SIELE).

Registration

Once your Spanish level is determined you can book for your course. It can be done directly at CastiLa, via internet, email or telephone. Together with the confirmation of your booking you will receive the invoice of your course which can be payed by bank transfer, credit/debit card or cash in the office.

Office opening hours :

-Monday and Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Secretariat closed: February 28, March 29).

Enrollment in CastiLa courses implies 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, etc) under the conditions established for its students.

CANCELLATIONS

The registration is valid upon receival of the payment. In case the course is cancelled, you will receive previous notice prior to the beginning of the course. In such case, the total of the course fee is refunded.

Course cancellation: via email to admissions@castila.es or directly at CastiLa. If you cancel your course on Thursday prior to the course beginning, we will refund 80% of your payment. If you cancel your course after that date, there is no refund; however, the possibility of postponing the course will be considered by management.

To start a course, a minimum of 3 students is required. Confirmation of the booked course together with the required timetable and language level, has to be done prior to the beginning of the course (at least 24 hours before the starting of the course). CastiLa has the right to cancel the course and in which case 100% of the payment will be refunded.

CastiLa has the right to change the timetable of the course in case of exceptional circumstances. This change is to be agreed upon by the students who will be informed in advance.

In case you miss class, inform the secretary or your course coordinator as soon as possible. The course content of this class will be sent to you. The secretary is not allowed to give personal data of the teachers.

Change of Course / Level

Students can request a change of group due to timetable or language level. Any change of class needs to be approved by the academic team.

Holidays during the semester (classes are rescheduled at the convenience of students and teachers):

-February 28th and March 29th.

Classes take place at Casa San Nicolás, headquarters of CastiLa, Accredited Center of the Instituto Cervantes. Plaza de San Nicolás, 3 – 18010 Granada, Albaicín.