COURSES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
Spanish for Foreigners classes for specific purposes
For those students who not only want the knowledge, but also want to apply it in real contexts, be it professional, academic or cultural, or as a certification.
At Academia Avenida al Español we offer DELE Preparation courses so that you can familiarise yourself with the exam papers and do real exam practice.
4 weeks
40 hours course
10 hours per week.
5 classes a week of 2 hours each
Timetable from 17:00 to 19:00.
Level B1, B2 or C1
The objective of these classes is to support the student individually in the aspects of the Spanish language that need to be reinforced.
Modality
Semi-intensive (classroom and online).
Maximum 15 students.
Price: 399 €
Reservation fee: 50 euros (to be deducted from the final course fee).
DELE B1 preparation from June 3rd to July 1st 2024
See the program here:
DELE B2 preparation from 1st to 29th September 2023
See the program here:
DELE C1 preparation from October 18th to November 16th 2023
See the program here:
- 20 weekly hours
- A textbook (as a loan) and additional learning materials.
- Continuous assessment
- Access to platform where the student will find recorded lessons, learning material and exercises.
- Avenida al Español Library: free book lending service.
- SIELE exam. When the course is over, the students can certify their level in Spanish through the payment of the SIELE GLOBAL fee. Check SIELE services.
- DELE Certification. See DELE exam dates.
- Legal advice on how to get your STUDENT VISA with the help or Rocío Valero, our immigration lawyer. Only for A1 students who joined the full course.
- Entrance fees in trips and extracurricular activities (more information in the section Trips and extracurricular activities at the bottom of the page).
- Before enrolling in any course, carrying out the level test is strongly recommended. In addition, both the registration process and the refund policy should be checked.
- The booking of the course must be done online, so press SIGN UP NOW! button, fill in the application and pay by credit/debit card.
- The reservation has a cost of 50€, which you will find deducted from the total cost of the course.
- You can pay the rest of the course in several ways:
-Bank transfer:
Entity: BANCO SABADELL
Beneficiary: TRIPLE A FORMACIÓN S.L.
Account number: ES14 0081-1290-12-0001079012
SWIFT/BIC code: BSABESBB
Concept: Student’s name and surname
By choosing this method, you will have to send the payment receipt to info@academiaavenidaandalucia.es.
-By cash or credit/debit card at Academia Avenida al Español. Take into account that we do not accept cash payments over 999€. - The moment we receive the reservation application and the payment, you will be sent a confirmation email and a receipt.
- A week before the course starting date, we will send you the confirmed timetable of the lessons.
- The remaining amount will have to be paid when the course starts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for students who need the STUDENT VISA:
The course must be fully paid before making an appointment with the consulate. Having done this, Academia Avenida al Español will issue the following documents to allow the students to carry out the whole process:
- Letter of invitation
- Tuition
- Syllabus
- Payment letter
- Acceptance letter
- Certificate of accommodation/Certificate of delay (only if necessary)
The students will also provide a copy of their current passport.
Were the visa refused, the student will have to show an original refusal copy to start the refund process (check refund policy).
- To cancel a reservation in a course, a totally justified reason must be provided.
- In case of cancelling, it will have to be notified at least 15 days prior to the starting of the course in writing (either letter or email). Then, Academia Avenida al Español will confirm the reception. We will not take into account the mailing date, but the reception one.
- For each course to start on the expected date, a minimum of four students must be enrolled. If not, we will offer the students a refund or the option to enroll in a different course with a different starting date and timetable.
- Were the course cancelled due to impossibility of the centre to carry it out or force majeure events, such as catastrophes, physical or personal risks for the students the time of receiving the lessons or when commuting (cataclysms, state of war, national alarm…), the student has the right to apply for the refund of the paid amount or for a change in the date of the course.
- For those students with a refused VISA, even if they meet the requirements to obtain it, there exists the right to a refund by sending a copy of the letter of refusal.
Study Plan and Methodology for SPECIFIC PURPOSES
Methodology of Spanish classes
During the course, we are very focused on oral and reading comprehension and oral and written expression. Not only do we learn the grammar, but also the Spanish culture, which includes a subject of history so that the student experiences a deep cultural and linguistic immersion in the country. When the students do outdoor activities, they learn how to react to daily situations, as well as using their linguistic skills. The assessment is continuous and we carry out different activities and exams. Our teachers monitor the students individually, and then post this information in the personal platform of the students.
Study plan of the Spanish course
We follow the objectives set by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). This is why our study plan has a communicative and immersive approach. We adapt to every student and our aim is that they end up learning Spanish.
Regarding the materials, we use paper and other electronic resources.
Our classrooms count on new technologies such as interactive screens, which is one of the latest innovations in the educational field, leading it to such a rewarding experience for the students.
Trips and extracurricular activities
We are fully convinced that learning a language is not only a matter of studying the grammar. Therefore, in Academia Avenida al Español we choose a linguistic approach combined with a cultural immersion outdoors.
–Free activities:
- Dynamic tests to discover the city and to allow the student to put their knowledge into practice.
- Typical Spanish breakfast “churros”. The student will have to pay the consumption.
- “Tapas” day to get to know the gastronomy. The student will have to pay the consumption.
- Cinema day: the academy will organise a classroom to watch a film or a documentary in Spanish once a week so that the student can learn the culture.
- Linguistic exchanges to celebrate the World Book Day.
-Activities that are not free, but may be included in some courses:
- Guided tours to the centre of Málaga.
- Guided tours to the Alcazaba de Málaga, the amphitheatre and the old city with a Spanish guide.
- Visit to Pompidou Museum in Málaga, one of the most important in the city.
- Visit to Selwo Aventura.
These are our Spanish teachers
At Academia Avenida al Español we have a team of professional native teachers who are passionate about teaching. They have many years of experience helping our students to improve their Spanish.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions
The teaching staff at Academia Avenida al Español includes university graduates, native Spanish speakers, or those with a C2 degree, as well as those with a wealth of knowledge in instructing Spanish as a foreign language.
From A1 to C1 (common European framework of reference for language levels). To find out more about what your level is in Spanish, we recommend that you do the “level test”.
We admit students aged 14 and over.
The teacher will determine whether your level is appropriate for the course you have enrolled in at the beginning of each session, though we do advise you to take the level test before enrolling.
You can, however, ask your teacher to switch groups if the lessons are either too simple or too challenging for you.
The Academia Avenida al Español will award you with a Certificate of Achievement once you have completed your study. Additionally, you can decide whether to enroll in one of our DELE Preparation courses or take the SIELE GLOBAL exam at our facility to validate your level of Spanish.
Go to SIELE Services for more information.
Learn about DELE Preparation courses.
You will have access to the platform for the two weeks following the course’s conclusion once it is over.
No, there are no additional registration costs for our Spanish classes for foreigners.
You will pay a reservation fee when you sign up for one of our courses, however this fee will be taken off the total cost of the course.
We will get in touch with you through email ten days prior to the commencement of the course to let you know your group’s schedule for the shift you selected when you enrolled.
Yes, but it’s crucial to start the procedures 60 days before your STUDENT VISA expires if you want to prolong your stay. You can rely on the legal counsel of Roco Valero, our immigration lawyer, whose services are included in the courses that so specify, for this.
Academia Avenida al Español works with reputable student housing facilities and qualified real estate firms.
All information pertaining to accommodations will be made available upon request, and if necessary, the contract will be handled along with it to provide the requisite accommodation certificate.
Depending on your preferences, the majority of the lodging options provided by the real estate companies or homes with which we partner are located near to where our center is.
Yes, we keep in touch with homes that provide shared rooms as well as the prospect of receiving an apartment rental offer from real estate. In this scenario, it would be ideal if you could inform us right away.
Yes, if we can offer you other options.
No, these services are only for our students.
You can only smoke in the balconies or terraces, but not in common areas.
Due to the strong demand for Spanish classes, it is advisable to sign up at least one month in advance; however, if a STUDENT VISA is required, it is best to enroll three months in advance.
Yes, we will give you the necessary documentation:
- Letter of Invitation
- Tuition
- Curriculum
- Payment letter
- acceptance letter
- If necessary: Certificate of accommodation and/or Certificate of delay.
To do this, students must provide a copy of their current passport.
In addition, in some courses, legal advice to obtain the STUDENT VISA is included in the price.
Students who have been refused a student VISA despite meeting all documents and other conditions can ask for a refund by emailing a copy of the letter of denial.
The days since the start of the course, during which the student was able to take their classes online, will be deducted from the amount of the refund.
- Students who fail to provide the formal rejection letter from the embassy or consulate will not be eligible for a refund.
- Bank transfer fees, exchange fees, and express mail expenses will be subtracted from the total amount that will be refunded when a refund is issued.
Consult each course’s “Cancellation and refunds policy” for further details.
