SUMMER COURSE
Summer Spanish Classes for Foreigners
For students who want to reach the next level over the summer, in Intensive or Semi-intensive format (starting level determined by our placement test).
For students who want to make the most of summer and learn our language, reaching the next level of Spanish.
INTENSIVE SUMMER
240-hour course (from July to September)
20 hours per week.
Schedule: 5 classes a week of 4 hours each
In intensive format from Monday to Friday. From 9:00 to 11:00 and from 11:30 to 13:30 (with a break from 11:00 to 11:30).
Modules
6 modules (determined by the placement test).
Maximum 15 students.
Price: 1849 €
Deposit: 150 € (deducted from the final course price).
To obtain the Certificate of Achievement for the course, attendance of at least 80% of classes is required.
SEMI SUMMER
120-hour course (from July to September)
10 hours per week.
Schedule: 5 classes a week of 2 hours each
In semi-intensive format from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 11:00 or from 11:30 to 13:30.
Modules
3 modules (determined by the placement test).
Maximum 15 students.
Price: 1049 €
Deposit: 150 € (deducted from the final course price).
To obtain the Certificate of Achievement for the course, attendance of at least 80% of classes is required.
- 20 hours per week.
- A textbook (on loan) and additional teaching materials.
- Continuous assessment.
- Access to the platform with recorded classes, additional teaching materials and exercises.
- Avenida al Español Library: free book-lending service.
- SIELE exam. Once the course is finished, the student can certify their level of Spanish by paying the SIELE GLOBAL registration fee. See SIELE Services.
- DELE certification. See DELE exam dates.
- Legal advice for obtaining the STUDENT VISA through our immigration law specialist, Rocío Valero.
- Museum entrance fees and personal spending on excursions and extracurricular activities (more information in the Excursions and extracurricular activities section at the bottom of the page).
1. To register for this course, we recommend that you take the “placement test”, and it is also essential that you review our enrollment procedure and refund policy.
2. The course deposit can only be made online, so you will need to click on SIGN UP NOW!, where you must fill in the registration form in order to make the payment by credit/debit card.
3. The deposit amount is 150 €, which will be deducted from the final course price.
4. For the remaining course payment, we offer the following options:
– By bank transfer:
- Bank: BANCO SANTANDER
- Beneficiary: CENTRO DE FORMACIÓN ACERA DEL DARRLO S.L.U.
- Account number: ES88 0075 3167 8606 0505 1859
- SWIFT/BIC code: BSCHESMMXXX
In this case, you must send proof of payment to info@academiaavenidaandalucia.es
– At Academia Avenida al Español, by cash payment, provided the amount does not exceed 999 €, or by credit/debit card.
5. Once we have received the registration form and the deposit payment, we will send you a confirmation email along with the corresponding receipt.
6. Approximately one week before the course starts, you will receive confirmation with the exact class schedule.
7. The remaining amount must be paid at the start of the course.
IMPORTANT for students who need a STUDENT VISA:
You must have paid the full course amount before your appointment at the corresponding consulate. In this case, Academia Avenida al Español will issue the following documentation so the student can process it:
- Letter of invitation.
- Enrollment certificate.
- Study plan.
- Proof of payment letter.
- Letter of acceptance.
- If necessary: Accommodation certificate and/or delay certificate.
To this end, students must provide a copy of their valid passport.
If the visa is denied, the original denial letter must be provided for any refund (see refund policy).
The cancellation terms of Academia Avenida al Español are as follows:
- All course booking cancellations must be based on fully justified reasons.
- Notice of cancellation must be received at least 15 days before the course start date and in writing (email or letter). Academia Avenida al Español must confirm receipt. The date of receipt, not the date sent, will be taken into account.
- All courses will run on the scheduled dates provided there is a minimum of four confirmed students. Otherwise, the student will be offered a refund of the amount paid, and, if desired, the option to enroll in another course with a different start date and schedule.
- In the event of course cancellation due to the school’s inability to hold it, or other causes of force majeure, natural disasters, or physical or personal risk to the student either in attending classes or in traveling to them (cataclysms, state of war, national alert, etc.), the student shall be entitled to request a full refund of the amount paid or to change the date of the course.
Plan and methodology for the Summer Course
Spanish class methodology
During classes, all language skills are practiced (listening and reading comprehension, and spoken and written expression). In addition to grammar content, cultural and historical aspects of Spanish culture are also taught to achieve better language immersion in our country. Alongside classes, activities outside the classroom are carried out so students can put their knowledge to the test in real situations.
Student assessment is carried out on an ongoing basis through various activities and tests. In addition, the teacher provides personal, private follow-up through our platform.
Spanish course curriculum
In line with the objectives set by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for learning Spanish, the curriculum is based on achieving a communicative and immersive dynamic, adapting to our students’ needs.
Both printed teaching materials and electronic resources are used.
The use of our platform and the interactive screens found in all our classrooms allow us to embrace new technologies in order to innovate in education, with a highly enriching and positive impact on students.
Excursions and extracurricular activities
Since we believe that learning a language isn’t just about studying grammar, at Academia Avenida al Español we promote language learning and cultural immersion through special activities that usually take place outside the classroom.
– Free activities:
- Competition-style challenges to discover the city and practice Spanish.
- Traditional breakfast with “churros.” In this case, the student only needs to pay for their own order.
- Tapas day to get to know our cuisine. This activity is free; the student only needs to pay for their own order.
- Movie day (usually once a week). Students can watch films and documentaries in Spanish on our school’s interactive screens to learn about Spanish and Latin American culture.
- World Literature Day celebration, language exchanges, etc.
– Activities that are not free, although they may be included in some courses:
- Guided tours of downtown Málaga.
- Guided tours of the Alcazaba of Málaga, the amphitheater and the entire old part of the city with a Spanish-speaking guide.
- Visit to the Pompidou Centre in Málaga, one of the most important museums in the city.
- Visit to Selwo Aventura.
This is our Spanish for Foreigners team
At Academia Avenida al Español we have a team of professional native teachers passionate about teaching. They have many years of experience helping our students improve their Spanish.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
The teaching staff at Academia Avenida al Español are university graduates, either native speakers or holders of an accredited C2 certificate in Spanish, and have extensive experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
From A1 to C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). To find out more about your Spanish level, we recommend taking the “placement test”.
Students must be at least 14 years old to enroll at our school.
Although we recommend taking the “placement test” before enrolling, at the start of each course the teacher will check whether your level is the right fit for the course you enrolled in.
However, whether the classes feel too easy or too difficult, you can ask your teacher to change groups.
Upon completing your course at Academia Avenida al Español you will receive a Certificate of Achievement. In addition, you can choose to take the SIELE GLOBAL exam at our school or take one of our DELE Preparation courses to sit the exam at one of the official exam centers and certify your level of Spanish.
Visit SIELE Services for more information.
Learn about our DELE Preparation courses.
Once the course is finished, you will have access to the platform for the following two weeks after it ends.
No, our Spanish courses for foreigners do not have additional registration fees.
When you enroll in one of our courses, you will pay a deposit; however, this will be deducted from the final course price.
10 days before the course starts, we will contact you by email to inform you of your group’s schedule within the time slot you previously chose when enrolling.
Yes, but to extend your stay it is essential that you begin the process 60 days before your STUDENT VISA expires. To do so, you can rely on the legal advice of Rocío Valero, our immigration law specialist, whose services are included in the courses that indicate so.
Academia Avenida al Español works with high-quality student residences and professional real estate agencies.
If requested, we will provide all information regarding accommodation and, if necessary, arrange the booking in order to issue the corresponding accommodation certificate, if needed.
Depending on your choice, most of the accommodation offered by the real estate agencies or residences we work with is close to our school’s location.
Academia Avenida al Español is located in the center of Málaga, in a spot very well connected by public transport.
Yes, we are in contact with residences that offer shared rooms, as well as the possibility of renting an apartment through our real estate options. Ideally, you should let us know as soon as possible in this case.
Yes, as long as we are able to offer you other options.
No, our accommodation arrangements are exclusively for our students.
No, smoking is not allowed in the rooms or common areas. It is allowed on balconies/terraces.
Due to the high demand for Spanish courses, we recommend enrolling at least one month in advance, provided you do not need a STUDENT VISA. In that case, it is best to do so three months in advance.
Yes, Academia Avenida al Español will issue the following documentation so the student can process it:
- Letter of invitation
- Enrollment certificate
- Study plan
- Proof of payment letter
- Letter of acceptance
- If necessary: Accommodation certificate and/or delay certificate.
To this end, students must provide a copy of their valid passport.
In addition, on courses that indicate so, legal advice for obtaining the STUDENT VISA is included in the price.
Students who, despite meeting the documentation and other requirements needed to obtain the student VISA, are denied it, may request a refund by sending a copy of the denial letter.
The refund amount will be reduced by the number of days that have passed since the start of the course, a period during which the student may attend classes online.
- No refunds will be granted to students who do not present the official rejection letter from the embassy or consulate.
- When a refund is granted, bank charges related to transfers, exchange rates and express mail costs will be deducted from the total refundable amount owed.
For more information, please see the “Cancellation and refund policy” for each course.
