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A M E E L E (Mediterranean Association of Schools of Spanish as a Foreign Language in the Valencian Region)
MEDITERRANEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SPANISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN THE VALENCIAN REGION
Our association, a member of F.E.D.E.L.E. (Spanish Federation of Schools of Spanish as a Foreign Language), was created in 2002 with the aim of bringing together the leading schools of Spanish in the Valencian Region to commit to certain requirements to certify the quality of our services.
All A M E E L E members are accredited by the Cervantes Institute, a guarantee for anyone wishing to study Spanish at our schools.
We are committed to the idea that our schools, at locations throughout Castellón, Valencia and Alicante, must offer the best image of Spanish language and culture along with the teaching methods and complementary services necessary to ensure that our students' stay in the Valencian Region is an enriching experience in both cultural and personal terms.
Our universal language together with our Mediterranean character, gastronomy, wealth of historical culture and the privileged scenery and climate of our location, make the Valencian Region the perfect place to learn Spanish.
Visit the Valencian Region and find out for yourself!
The Spanish Institute is located in modern premises with a separate entrance, on the ground floor of a large building just a few minutes from the old city centre of Castellón, near the Ribalta Park (a garden dating back many years and featuring countless plant species), the bullring and the old train station.
The Spanish Institute is the largest study centre in Castellón with premises of 800 sq.m. housing 5 classrooms, 1 language lab, 3 computer rooms, 1 C.A.D lab, a library with books and videos, and administration offices. In addition, it complies with all the safety regulations governing buildings of these dimensions.
The Spanish as a Foreign Language Department organises Spanish courses for all levels, and is renowned for its quality teaching and professional staff. It is part of our International Department, run by a multilingual manager, and is responsible for course co-ordination.
Courses
Levels: Beginners, intermediate, advanced and proficiency. Teachers assess the students' level. The day they arrive, students sit a test and are interviewed by a teacher in order to assign them to the group that best suits their level.
Length of courses: Courses last at least two weeks. Classes begin every Monday throughout the year. Summer courses start each Monday in July and August.
All our students are free to use the school's facilities and services: library with books and videos, computer room, internet access, cafe and our advisory and career guidance services.
Students are given information about cultural and sports activities and visits to tourist attractions. The cost of these activities is not included in the price of the course.
Students at the Spanish Institute will be in contact with young Spanish people who study at our school.
At the end of the course, each student receives a diploma certifying the standard of Spanish attained.
Courses available at the Spanish Institute are:
o General Spanish: 15 hours a week.
o Intensive Spanish: 20 hours a week.
o Super intensive Spanish: 25 hours a week
o Spanish with work placements.
o One-to-one classes.
o Spanish for Specific Purposes:
- For executives.
- Hispanic culture, writing and conversation workshop.
- DELE preparation (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language).
Accommodation
The Spanish Institute organises accommodation in Castellón according to the students' needs. Possibilities include luxury hotels, hostels and beach apartments. Students can also live with carefully selected families in the area. This is the most popular and effective way to complement language learning. Living with a family is not only convenient but also provides the opportunity to continue speaking Spanish outside the classroom and experience the everyday Spanish way of life. Another alternative is individual accommodation.
Activities
In their spare time, Spanish Institute students can enjoy the cultural, sporting and leisure activities available in Castellón and the surrounding area: beaches (Benicassim, Peñíscola, Oropesa), beauty spots (Desierto de las Palmas, the Columbretes isles) and picturesque inland enclaves, plus a great variety of cultural events. On the first day of their course, all students are taken on a guided tour of Castellón free of charge.
Accreditations
The Spanish Institute has been awarded the CEELE, the quality certificate for the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language We also belong to the Cervantes Institute network of accredited schools. We were the first education centre in Castellón to obtain the ISO 9001 certificate. Our system has been adapted to comply with the UNE-EN ISO 9001:2000 standard.
Alhambra Instituto Internacional
Teaching at the Instituto Alhambra is always tailored to suit students' needs. The school is located right in the centre of Alicante to ensure easy access and convenience for students. The institute, situated on a first floor with a lift, features six full equipped classrooms with TV, radio, heating and air conditioning, in addition to chairs and desks. There is a common room for students near the reception area at the entrance with a small balcony overlooking the sea. All students are free to use the reading room-library, and the computer room with internet access. Teachers have a small staff room with a photocopier, computer and other facilities for their convenience.
Courses
o Standard (4 hours a day).
o Standard Plus (4 hours in group + 1 hour one-to-one per day).
o Intensive (6 hours a day).
o Intensive Plus (6 hours in group + 1 hr. one-to-one per day).
o Small group (3-6 students per class, 6 hours a day).
o Summer course (3 hours a day).
o D.E.L.E. exam preparation (5 hours a day).
o Business Spanish.
Characteristics of the school and courses for a standard course
Nº of classrooms: 6
Nº of levels: 4
Minimum age: 16
Lessons per week: minimum 20.
(at the student's choice).
Minutes per lesson: 55
Nº of students per class: max. 10
Cost of standard, 4-week course: 425 ¤
Services
The cost of the course includes:
o Library.
o Reading room.
o Video room.
o Computers.
o Fax transmission service.
o Fax reception service.
o email transmission service.
o email reception service.
o Language lab.
o Internet access.
o Air conditioning.
o Balcony.
o Weekly activity programme.
o Weekend outings.
o Pick-up service at train and coach stations.
Services available at the school include:
o Library.
o Reading room.
o Video room.
o Computers.
o Fax transmission service.
o Fax reception service.
o email transmission service.
o email reception service.
o Language lab.
o Internet access.
o Air conditioning.
o Balcony.
o Weekly activity programme.
o Weekend outings.
o Car park.
o Other.
Accommodation
The school offers the following types of accommodation:
o Shared flats
o Room in a Spanish family
o Flatlet (for 1 or 2 persons)
o Hotel
Activities
o Welcome party
o Guided tours of the city
o Outings to nearby villages
o Weekend outings
o Cinema
o Lunches and dinners
o Beach competitions (summer)
o Visits to the theatre and bullring
o Musical activities: dancing, singing, ...
Accreditations
The Instituto Alhambra has been awarded the CEELE, the quality certificate for the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language (CEELE).
The Institute also has the following quality accreditations: ELITE, AMEELE, FEDELE, CEELE, CSN and BILDUNGSURLAUB.
It also belongs to the AMEELE and FEDELE associations.
Galileo Galilei School of Spanish
Galileo Galilei Alicante is situated at the heart of one of the most emblematic districts in the city centre: the Paseo de la Explanada surrounded by palm trees and seeped in a nautical atmosphere.
The school has ideal facilities for teaching Spanish with 6 large, comfortable classrooms, a computer room and student area. The sea, the port and the beach can all be seen from the school.
Our teachers are specialised in teaching Spanish to foreign students and have plenty of experience. We provide quality intensive courses.
We offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities and outings to help you discover the bustling Spanish lifestyle and the welcoming, Mediterranean atmosphere of the city of Alicante.
Courses
We provide general Spanish language courses (4 - 6 hours/day) for both groups and individuals. We also organise specialist courses such as business Spanish, Spanish culture, and Chamber of Commerce and DELE exam preparation.
Six different levels are available ranging from absolute beginners to proficiency pursuant to the Cervantes Institute guidelines. The ultimate aim is to enable students to communicate fluently in Spanish and to be able to read, write and speak the language with ease.
Classes average 6 to 10 students per class and each lesson lasts 55 minutes. These small groups enable teachers to cater for the individual needs of each student. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an advanced learner, and regardless of your age or ability, there is always a course to meet your needs.
o Intensive course: 20 classes a week
o Super intensive course: 30 classes a week including 20 Spanish language classes and 5 Spanish culture or business Spanish classes plus 5 private classes.
o Specialised courses: Business Spanish, Spanish life and culture, DELE preparation, Chamber of Commerce exam preparation. These courses are aimed at students seeking a specialised programme in addition to improving their Spanish. 5 hours a week to complement the intensive course.
o Private tuition: private tuition is available at all levels in tailor-made programmes catering for students' needs.
Accommodation
Shared flats and flatlets
The flats are located near the school and the city centre. They are shared with other students from the school. All flats have a fully equipped kitchen and TV lounge. Flatlets consist of a lounge with a bed or bed settee, walk-in kitchen and bathroom.
Families
We have families who are used to welcoming foreign students and are able to integrate them fully into Spanish family life. Most of our families live near the school.
Activities
Our programme of activities and outings will help you discover Spain and the friendly nature of the Spanish as well as the culture, nightlife and the festivities of our city.
This is the ideal complement to our courses, as it gives the students the opportunity to practice their Spanish in real-life situations, enjoy Spain and get to know the Spanish and their culture.
Our comprehensive social programme includes activities such as a welcome cocktail, guided tour of the city, exchange, barbecue, dancing classes, film festival, disco, farewell party, etc.
Hemeroscopea Language Schools
Our schools are located in the province of Alicante, in the finest tourist area of the COSTA BLANCA, in Jávea, Gata de Gorgos, Teulada, Calpe and Alicante to be precise, surrounded by beautiful mountains and pleasant beaches. Our head office is in Jávea, 100km from both Valencia and Alicante.
The scenic setting and countless cultural and leisure activities in our area make our schools the ideal place to study Spanish.
Our schools have modern facilities and a wide range of teaching resources including a library with books and videos, computer room, meeting room, a variety of classrooms with natural light, air conditioning, plus the furniture and fittings needed for teaching Spanish.
Our schools stand out thanks to their quality teaching and our wide range of extra-curricular activities including visits to cultural and shopping centres, sports facilities, ports, beaches, mountains, nightlife (cinemas, pubs and discos), endless types of cuisine (traditional, local and regional dishes, Spanish and international restaurants) and festivities (Hogueras de San Juan, Moors and Christians...).
Courses
The main aim of our courses is for students to learn Spanish quickly and effectively. Our courses combine learning and perfecting the language with learning about the Spanish lifestyle and culture. We use the latest tried and tested method and our highly qualified teachers have considerable experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
Proyecto Español
Proyecto Español is a language school specialised in Spanish as a foreign language with centres in Alicante and Granada. Our aim is to combine teaching with a leisure programme able to meet our students' expectations at reasonable prices. We work almost entirely with public and semi-public sector bodies therefore our prices are not increased by commission charged by third parties.
Our methodology is based on the automatic use of the language and direct contact between students and teachers and the Spanish culture.
In addition to many leisure activities, our Conversation Exchange programme, at no extra cost, helps get to know Spain outside the classroom by providing experience about the Spanish lifestyle and customs, familiar language, etc.
Our school is located in the city centre in large, air-conditioned premises.
Students have access to computers with free internet and a lending library.
Courses
o Intensive course: 25 hours a week.
Courses for small groups of 3 to 10 students, five hours a day from Monday to Friday. Seven levels are available from beginners to advanced proficiency courses.
o Super Intensive Course (5+1): 30 hours a week.
After the intensive, 5 hours a day course in groups, there is an extra private tuition class to deal with specific or technical subjects or sort out queries.
These courses are accredited as "Bildungsurlaub" in several German states.
o Long-term courses.
Intensive, 25-hour-a-week courses adapted to suit the needs of long-stay students who are granted discounts. These courses last at least 13 weeks and comply with Swedish requirements for students on grants.
o D.E.L.E. preparatory course
Designed to prepare students to pass the Cervantes Institute D.E.L.E. (Spanish as a Foreign Language) diploma. These 30-hour-a-week courses are designed to familiarise students with the 5 tests included in the exam.
Accommodation
We offer accommodation in flats and with families. The fully-equipped flats, with kitchen, bathroom and lounge, are shared by 2-4 students. Living with a family provides the opportunity to practice Spanish and be in contact with the Spanish culture in a family setting.
Students who would rather stay in a hotel will be given help to find and book a room.
Accommodation, like our other facilities, is in the city centre and almost everything is within 30 minutes walking distance.
Activities
The many fabulous beaches near Alicante, plus the neighbouring mountains over 1,500 metres high, offer plenty of ways to enjoy your free time.
The school offers a weekly activity programme that includes outings, visits to museums, dancing classes, festivities, sports activities and much more.
Accreditations
o School accredited by the Cervantes Institute
o School authorised to receive Swedish students on grants from the Swedish state for long-term courses.
o Accredited as a "Bildungsurlaub" (30 hour a week courses) in the regions of Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Hessen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Rheinland-Pfalz in Germany.
The Language Centre
THE LANGUAGE CENTRE is located in the coastal city of DENIA some 95 km from the airports of Alicante and Valencia. The school is in the city centre and is 10 minutes on foot from the port and just 20 minutes from the beaches.
We have 6 very comfortable classrooms in two refurbished buildings with all the necessary facilities including TV, video, audio and air conditioning.
In addition, students can use the multimedia room with its 15 computers, free internet access and interactive learning programmes.
The additional material needed to complement the Spanish classes is available in our library.
Our teaching staff are highly qualified and have many years of experience in teaching. They are dynamic, friendly and communicative, ensuring not only that students enjoy learning but also that they become fully immersed in Spanish culture.
The maximum number of students in each class is between 3 and 8.
Courses
Our methodology focuses mainly on communicative approaches. Our aim is to enable students to use the new language correctly.
In addition to teaching grammar and linguistic structures we therefore emphasise the need to acquire fluent communication skills.
We offer five levels: beginners, elementary, intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced. The students sit a test and are interviewed by a teacher the day they arrive in order to assign them to the group that best suits their level.
Courses last at least two weeks.
At the end of the course, students are given a diploma that certifies the level of Spanish attained.
Courses available at the LANGUAGE CENTRE are as follows:
o Intensive Spanish 20 hours a week
o Intensive Spanish 20 hr + 1 hr private tuition
o Intensive Spanish Plus 30 hours a week
o DELE preparation 30 hours a week
o Business Spanish 20 hours a week
o Private tuition
Accommodation
The Language Centre organises accommodation in Denia with families and in flats shared with other students.
Living with a family can be a very interesting experience. It gives you an insight into the Spanish lifestyle, their customs, cuisine and how they enjoy themselves and also lets you practice your Spanish outside the classroom. We always have plenty of recommended and experienced families available.
We also offer accommodation in private flats and hotels on the beach.
Activities
Social and cultural activities
Social and cultural activities are organised every week, including dinners, outings, visits to museums, etc, giving students the chance to meet other students, and Spanish students too, to practice what they have learned.
Sports
The school organises sports activities such as volley ball games on the beach, horse riding, bike and quad rides, kayak sessions, country walks etc.
Accreditations
THE LANGUAGE CENTRE in Denia is a language centre accredited by the Cervantes Institute, the official body for the dissemination and promotion of the Spanish language around the globe.
We have been awarded a quality certificate for both our teaching of Spanish as a foreign language and the services we provide by the University of Alcalá de Henares.
Our school is accredited as a "Bildungsurlaub" by several federal states in Germany.
The different levels available are: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. Each level has small groups with a maximum of ten students per class. The recommended length of the courses is a minimum of two weeks. Our wide range of courses includes:
o Intensive courses.
o Summer courses.
o Work placements.
o Private tuition.
o Short stays.
o Specialised courses for executives.
o Tailor-made courses.
Our courses offer 10, 15 or 20 hours of Spanish classes per week. Students can also choose tailor-made courses adapted to suit their requirements.
Courses are scheduled around the year. Depending on each course, complementary activities are scheduled in combination with Spanish classes.
Accommodation
We offer accommodation with families or in flats.
One of the strong points of our organisation is our host families. They look after our students to make their stay more enjoyable. Students are assigned to families carefully chosen to suit their needs. There will be just one student of the same nationality per family.
We have a wide range of flats available to suit our students' needs.
Hotel accommodation is also available.
Activities
The location of our schools makes a wide range of activities available.
Different social and cultural activities are organised around the year in combination with the school timetable. Some of our courses include a comprehensive and varied programme of social, leisure and sporting activities: cultural visits, outings, talks, open-air sports (golf, riding, swimming, sailing, diving…).
Accreditations
At the end of the course, students receive a diploma certifying the standard of Spanish attained. We also prepare students for the D.E.L.E. exam.
Our school has been certified by LLOYD'S to comply with the UNE standard ISO 9001:2000.
We are also certified by the Cervantes Institute as an authorised CEELE school (for the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language), and we belong to the Cervantes Institute network of associated schools.
A.I.P. Language Institute
The AIP Language Institute gives you the chance to enjoy a wonderful educational holiday combining a Spanish course with a wide range of activities and outings for a real immersion experience in Spain.
The AIP Language Institute is situated 15 minutes on foot from the old city centre within the university district of Valencia. We have all the facilities of a modern, dynamic school including a language lab, free internet access, a library and film room.
Our teaching method
We use the latest teaching methods based on the communication approach in line with the European Framework of Reference for language teaching and the Cervantes Institute guidelines.
A team of highly qualified teachers, weekly exams, strict quality control and individual monitoring of each student are just some of AIP's methods aimed at maintaining student interest and motivating participants day after day.
Courses
Classes are available at all levels with teaching materials specially designed to cater for the individual needs of each student. In addition to classes, there are plenty of cultural activities to complement classroom learning, plus social activities with native students to experience life in Spain to the full.
All our courses are designed to familiarise participants with the culture, lifestyle and customs of a Spanish city on the shore of the Mediterranean sea.
o Basic: Four 50-minute classes per day from Monday to Friday.
o Language + : 5 culture classes per week and activities in addition to the basic course, 5 days a week.
o Business: 1 extra class in addition to the Basic Course, 5 days a week. Students must have intermediate standard Spanish.
o Business +: 5 culture classes per week and activities in addition to the Basic + Business Course.
o DELE: 1 extra class in addition to the Basic Course to prepare for the Cervantes Institute DELE exams, 5 days a week.
o DELE + : DELE exam preparation + 5 classes a week of culture with activities.
o One-to-one: The total number of classes per week depends on the student's specific needs.
o Work placements: AIP also offers the possibility of combining a Spanish course with a work placement in Valencia. Candidates must have an intermediate standard of Spanish and qualifications and/or experience in fields such as computing, tourism, marketing, international relations, translation, fine arts, history etc.
Accommodation
It's up to you. If you prefer total immersion, you can stay with a Spanish family, otherwise accommodation in hotels, student residences and shared flats is also available.
Family homes are well equipped and located in the city centre with easy access to the institute. Families are chosen by a strict selection process ensuring we work with very friendly people who have been dealing with students for many years. A family stay means remaining independent whilst being able to practice the language at all times.
Activities
This is why the AIP Language Institute has a cultural guide specialised in tourism in charge of organising cultural and leisure activities, in other words, outings, weekend trips, mountain activities, etc. Our guide will help you live your Spanish adventure to the full.
Accreditations
o SCHOOL ACCREDITED BY THE CERVANTES INSTITUTE.
o STATE UNIVERSITIES OF NEW YORK SYSTEM.
o UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM.
Ausias March
A private, non-profit making, teaching organisation declared to be of public interest by the Spanish Ministry of Education and the Valencia Department of Culture, Education and Science. Ausias March aims to provide training at all teaching levels and has been teaching Spanish language, culture and civilisation courses for thirty years.
We have THREE EDUCATIONAL CENTRES catering for different training requirements
o THE AUSIAS MARCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (Picassent-Valencia)
Premises of over 20,000 sq.m. with four modern buildings equipped with the very latest facilities and large sports areas: gymnasium, tennis, basketball, football, swimming pool, solarium, balconies, etc.
o THE AUSIAS MARCH EUROPEAN TRAINING CENTRES (Valencia)
Our two premises in the city centre offer a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere perfect for adults interested in taking highly intensive Spanish courses.
THE TEACHERS
All our teachers are qualified specialists in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Much of the work in the Spanish Department of our centres focuses on seeking really intensive, new methods designed to attain high levels of learning in the shortest possible time.
Courses
The scope of these Spanish courses has diversified over recent years in order to cater for all different needs.
ON-GOING INTENSIVE COURSE
(Throughout the year)
For students, companies, executives and teachers of Spanish as a foreign language.
SUMMER AND EASTER INTENSIVE SPANISH COURSE
During the months of April, July, August and September.
At the intermediate and advanced levels, students can choose and take part in a wide range of talks, forums and debates about Spanish culture (literature, art, history, cinema, etc).
SPANISH LANGUAGE AND SPORTS COURSE
Learn with tennis, riding and golf experts.
PRIVATE TUITION.
One-to-one courses
ACADEMIC YEAR (three months minimum) with Spanish students.
SCHOOL INTEGRATION COURSES (short-stays):
o Groups incorporated into a school with Spanish students.
o Tourist courses
WORK PLACEMENTS.
Monitors accompany students in different activities and offer advice at all times to help the adaptation process and remedy any incidents.
School staff have a mobile phone network, whose numbers are known to the families, to ensure 24/7 contact and provide an immediate response to any unforeseen circumstances.
Accommodation
o Family stay (very carefully selected families).
o University residences (modern and comfortable).
o Hotels (special rates available for our students).
Our organisation pays particular attention when selecting families and monitors them constantly. Our students complete several questionnaires during their stay about accommodation satisfaction.
Transfer: a member of the school staff welcomes students upon arrival and takes them to their accommodation.
Activities
A programme of cultural, tourist and shared activities (all included in the price of the course) contribute to the development of our courses, making them as effective as possible and helping students familiarise themselves with the Spanish culture.
The school's own fleet of coaches makes for hassle-free, independent transport during the course, permitting a more comprehensive and varied programme.
There are different activities each day: tour of Valencia, visits to museums and beaches, outing to the Albufera lake, sports, etc.
Accreditations
AENOR - IQNet.
Our courses and language stays comply with the Spanish standard UNE-EN ISO 9001:2000 and the international QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ISO 9001:2000.
Centre accredited by the Cervantes Institute.
Costa de Valencia School of Spanish
The Costa de Valencia school of Spanish is a language academy established in 1995 dedicated solely to teaching Spanish. Located at the heart of the university area of Valencia, between the old quarter and the beach, it has good underground and bus connections.
The school's large premises have fully air-conditioned classrooms, a lounge with a small book and video library, plus computers with free internet access.
Our school offers Spanish courses in combination with a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Our programme is designed to ensure that whilst learning the language, students can also enjoy a short holiday, practice what they learn in the classroom and get to know the Spanish lifestyle and people.
Our teaching methodology is based on the progressive learning of grammar structures and contents in very small, homogeneous groups of no more than 8 students.
Courses
The Costa de Valencia Spanish school offers a wide range of courses, including:
o Intensive Courses: 20 morning or afternoon classes per week from Monday to Friday. Six levels which gradually cover all Spanish grammar and linguistics.
o Super intensive courses: aimed at students seeking a more in-depth study of aspects covered in the intensive course. 10 classes per week.
o Conversation courses designed to improve students' spoken fluency. Students practice the grammar studied in the intensive course plus technical and familiar expressions, idioms and terminology. 10 classes per week.
o Business courses for those who need the language of the business world. To ensure that students make the most of this course, participants must have at least an intermediate level of Spanish.
o Erasmus courses for participants in European student exchange programmes.
o Private tuition
o D.E.L.E. preparation course
o Preparatory course for the official diplomas of the Chamber of Commerce.
Students who complete a course receive a certificate to this effect, and those who pass an exam receive a diploma.
Accommodation
The Costa de Valencia school of Spanish offers a variety of accommodation:
o Flats shared with other students from our school. Fully equipped and located very near the school.
o Stay with a Spanish family: half or full board.
o Flat shared with other Spanish students.
o University residence: room only, bed and breakfast, or half or full board.
o We can also provide information about and, if necessary, book rooms in city hotels.
Activities
At Costa de Valencia we believe that teaching Spanish means more than the language itself and must also involve learning about the culture and lifestyle of Spanish society. This is why we place such emphasis on the programme of cultural and leisure-time activities carefully planned for our students.
Accreditations
o School accredited by the Cervantes Institute
o Bildungsurlaub
Galileo Galilei School of Spanish
Galileo Galilei Valencia is located in a modern building on the campus of the Polytechnic University of Valencia, surrounded by sports facilities and with quick, convenient access to the city centre and just a few minutes on foot from the beach.
The school has excellent language teaching facilities with large, comfortable classrooms, a multimedia room, library, study and reading rooms, TV room, music room and games room.
The school has a staff of experienced teachers specialised in teaching Spanish to foreign students. We provide quality intensive courses.
In our multicultural, family atmosphere you will not only learn the language but also get to know the Spanish university lifestyle.
Galileo Galilei is part of a modern building along with other university departments and our university residence Colegio Mayor Galileo Galilei. Most of the people living in our residence are Spanish university students, and being in contact with them provides our students with the opportunity to practice the language at all times and get involved in the Spanish lifestyle.
Courses
We provide general Spanish language classes (4 - 6 hours a day) for groups and individuals. We also organise special-purpose courses such as Business Spanish and Spanish culture and prepare students for the DELE and Chamber of Commerce exams.
Six different levels of classes are provided ranging from absolute beginners to proficiency pursuant to the guidelines of the Cervantes Institute. The final objective is for students to become fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish.
The average class size is 6 to 10 students and each class lasts 55 minutes. Thanks to the small groups, teachers can cater personally for the specific needs of each student. Regardless of whether you are an absolute beginner or advanced learner, and no matter your age or ability, there is always a course to suit you.
o Intensive course: 20 classes a week.
o Super intensive course: 30 classes a week including 20 Spanish language classes plus 5 Spanish culture or business Spanish courses plus 5 one-to-one classes.
o Specific purpose courses: Business Spanish, Spanish life and culture, DELE preparation, Chamber of Commerce exam preparation. These courses are designed for students wishing to improve their Spanish for a specific purpose. 5 hours a week which complement the intensive course.
o One-to-one course at all levels, specially designed to cater for the student's needs.
Accommodation
Colegio Mayor Galileo Galilei Residence:
The Galileo Galilei residence provides accommodation on the university campus in the same building as the school. All rooms have en-suite bathroom, telephone, heating and air conditioning and are divided into two areas: a study area and a rest area.
Shared flats and bedsits:
The flats are located in the university district with excellent public transport facilities to the city centre. The flats are shared with other students from our school. They all have a fully-equipped kitchen and TV room.
Flatlets:
The flatlets are situated in the university area and in the city centre. They feature a sitting room with a bed or bed settee, walk-in kitchen and bathroom.
Family stays:
We offer accommodation with families used to sharing with foreign students and able to make them feel part of Spanish family life. Most of our families live close to the school.
Activities
Our activity and outing schedule will help you discover Spain and the friendly nature of the Spanish in the cultural, festive and nightlife aspects of our city.
The full social programme includes activities such as our welcome cocktail, city tour, exchange, barbecue, dancing classes, film festivals, discos, farewell party, plus the chance to play your favourite sports on the campus.
Sports facilities on the campus free of charge for our students include tennis, basketball, football, squash, gym, athletics track, indoor swimming pool (for a small fee).
Accreditations
o School accredited by the Cervantes Institute.
o School accredited by the ISO 9001:2000.
o CSN.
o FEDELE member.
Intereuropa
INTEREUROPA is the best way to learn or improve your Spanish whilst staying in Valencia.
Our school offers quality teaching in a pleasant atmosphere, plus comfortable accommodation and a wide variety of leisure activities designed to familiarise you with the language.
The number of students per class (maximum 10) ensures individual participation and improves attention, creating an active and lively study atmosphere. The different cultures and backgrounds of our students encourage discussion in our international groups.
The school is located right in the city centre in the most chic and exclusive area, just a few minutes from the most prestigious stores and most of the headquarters of public bodies and institutions.
Situated on the first floor of a historical building, it features 5 classrooms with air conditioning, a study room, a video room and internet. The school also has a common room to get together and chat between classes.
Courses
Our courses are offered throughout the year for periods of between 2 weeks to 4 months. We provide classes at all levels ranging from beginners to advanced.
Our teaching method is based on practising the language by developing its four main areas - listening, conversation, reading and writing - in a pleasant yet thorough way.
The programme includes intensive grammar, syntax and vocabulary classes and places particular emphasis on conversation so that students immediately gain the confidence necessary to express themselves and communicate in Spanish.
We use teaching material created and checked in-house by the school's own teachers, complemented with current-affair texts, graded readers by different publishers, videos, etc.
Intensive course
Monday to Friday. Four 50-minute classes per day.
Super-intensive course
Based on the intensive course plus 1 or 2 hours one-to-one per day to provide more individual tuition.
Individual course
We also organise individual classes tailored to suit the personal requirements of each student. A choice of 2, 3 or 4 hours per day.
Long-stay course
This course is designed for students spending extended periods in Valencia. Two hours of classes twice a week from October to June.
D.E.L.E. exam preparation course
We offer courses in the months of April, August and October designed specially to prepare students to pass the official Spanish course.
Choice of 2 or 4 hours a day.
Accommodation
The school can provide students with rooms for the duration of their course.
o Rooms in shared flats for students wishing to be independent.
o Room in a family. The best way to practice the language outside the classroom whilst experiencing and sharing Spanish culture.
o Room in a university residence. We recommend this type of accommodation for anyone wishing to experience university life in Spain.
Accommodation is provided from the Sunday prior to the start of the course until the Saturday after the course ends.
Activities
Intereuropa believes it is very important to be immersed in both the language and the Spanish culture. The school staff have therefore created a varied programme of extracurricular activities catering for all tastes and ages. Activities include tours of the city, pronunciation classes, salsa classes, films, outings, dinners, going out at night, and tennis, sailing and golf lessons.
Accreditations
Our school belongs to different associations who certify good teaching practice. It is also an examination centre for the D.I.E. diploma.
At the end of the course, our students receive a certificate.
THE VALENCIAN REGION
The Valencian Region, with a surface area of 23,255 sq. km and over 4,200,000 inhabitants, features an essentially Mediterranean landscape with great contrasts between its mountainous, inland areas and the vast, coastal plains stretching the length of its 518 km of coastline. The entire region is blessed with a moderate climate with mean maximum temperatures ranging from 18.7º C in winter to 31.7º C in summer and almost 3,000 hours of sun a year.
The region consists of three provinces from north to south - Castellón, Valencia and Alicante - which encompass the four tourist labels of Castellón Costa Azahar, Valencia Terra i Mar, Costa Blanca and Benidorm.
Landscape
Rice paddies, salt marshes, orange groves, arid inland plateaux, marshes, pine and kermes oak forests, deep canyons hewn out by rivers, wetlands, endless beaches and hidden coves all contribute to the great environmental and scenic variety of the Valencian Region, home to twelve natural parks inhabited by unique species of fauna and flora.
History: Thousands of years of culture
The history of the Valencian Region has been shaped over thousands of years. Since the days of the Levante art cave paintings found in caves and shelters, declared to be a world heritage site by the Unesco, the culture of these lands has been influenced by Iberians, Romans, Visigoths and Muslims. The modern Valencian Region originated in the 13th century when King Jaime I conquered the Kingdom of Valencia from the Arabs. He then established his own charter to govern and manage the newly-created kingdom. The different periods that have ensued since - reflected in monuments of styles as varied as Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, modernist and even the most avant-garde art - have clearly influenced its cities and towns.
Inland
Just a few kilometres from the coast are the beautiful inland areas of the Valencian Region with the authentic flavour of villages and hamlets that have retained their cultural wealth over the course of the centuries.
The inland areas have green mountains with rivers, springs and chapels dotted across the landscape. Visit the streets of inland villages where you will stumble across Gothic and Baroque palaces; scan the horizon from countless castles and Arab watch towers; go hiking though mountain woods or canoeing along our rivers, try the delicious local cuisine, climb the highest peaks in the region, go paragliding, or simply enjoy the fragrance of the wild aromatic plants in the countryside…
Beaches
The 500 kilometres of coastline feature a wide variety of beaches ranging from fine, golden sand to pebble beaches, some sheltered by coastal features and others stretching out to the blue horizon. Excellent for sunbathing even in winter and bathing in warm seas in autumn and summer. Many beaches in this region fly the blue flag certifying the quality of their sand and water and offer a myriad of facilities and services to visitors including recreation and sports areas for basketball and volleyball, floating platforms, environmentally-friendly footbaths, cleaning and maintenance services, litter bins, walkways etc.
Festivals
Light, fireworks, music, events…. Colourful, open-air festivities in the Valencian Region bring the streets to life. The festive atmosphere in the air always makes visitors feel welcome. Firework festivals like Fallas and the Hogueras de San Juan, the spectacular events staged in the Moors and Christians festivities, religious feasts such as the Elx mystery plays and the pilgrimages in the Magdalena festival. Each season of the year has festivities to mark historical events, folk customs, legendary exploits, religious rituals or the passage of the seasons.
Gastronomy
Oil, vegetables, spices, fruit, seafood and rice: the essence of the Mediterranean diet that delights the palate and speaks reams about traditions and ancestral culture. During your stay, try some of the incredible varieties of rice dishes, ice creams, almond nougats, sweets of Arabian origin and our refreshing tiger nut juice or horchata, and accompany your meals with local, certified D.O. wines.
Open-air sports
The Valencian Region is a magnificent, open-air setting with many facilities for all sorts of sports. Sailing along the coast, diving in marinas, playing golf on any of our 21 golf courses, mountaineering in inland areas, hiking and admiring the sea beds in the outstanding beauty of our nature reserves are just some possibilities.
Leisure activities
The Valencian Region is a hive of leisure and culture activities. Visit Terra Mítica, the Benidorm theme park, or the emblematic City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia for unforgettable experiences. Enjoy the cultural events on the Castellón programme or the thrills of the Ricardo Tormo race track in Cheste. Open-air concerts are held in many towns and in settings as remarkable as the Palau de la Música in Valencia itself. Exhibitions in over 200 museums, including the prestigious IVAM, the Fine Arts Museum in Valencia, the MARQ in Alicante and the Contemporary Art Museum in Vilafamés. Film festivals include the L'Alfàs del Pi, Peñíscola, Elx and the Mostra events in Valencia; theatre shows, competitions featuring musical bands, guitar and Habanera music, and the music festivals of Benidorm and Benicàssim.
Alicante and Valencia airports
Rail network
Passenger sea ports
Roads: AP7 toll motorway
A3 motorway
Tourist information network: 114 tourist offices throughout the Valencian Region providing personalised information and pamphlets.
Tourist portal of the Valencian Region: www.comunitatvalenciana.com
Tourist Information Line: Hola Tourist Info, tel. 902123212
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