solea spanish school A new way of learning Spanish A language is not just grammar In Soleã life and culture join with grammar

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1 A new way of learning Spanish A language is not just grammar In Soleã life and culture join with grammar 1

2 VALENCIA Valencia is one of the largest alive cities in Spain. Its location on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea makes its beaches the heart of the city. It has one of the best climates in Europe with an annual temperature of over 17 C. Its historic center is one of the largest in Spain. Their cultural and heritage landscapes and monuments, with its many scenic and cultural sites make it one of the cities with the highest influx of national and international tourism. Should be highlighted as places of interest: Well known art, history, architecture museums. You can discover Valencia s eighteenth century through baroque architecture and interior design at the National Ceramics Museum, located in the Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas. Paintings from Sorolla, Zuloaga, Goyan can be visited at the Museo de Bellas Artes San Pio V. Fallas Museum or contemporary art proposals in the IVAM or MUVIM are other of the multiple museums in Valencia. The ancient district of the city, which grew up between two walls, Muslim and Christian. A walk through the labyrinthine cobbled streets flanked by towering medieval buildings moves us to other periods in history. Delving into the palace, through the medieval gates of Torres de Quart and Torres de Serranos, and stroll through its most singular corners are itineraries that you should certainly discover. PLACES OF INTEREST The Albufera Natural Park that transports us to a world of pure nature and is protected from human action. It is located just 10 km from the city. Its visit helps to understand the passion of Valencia for the environment and discover the origins of the Valencian cuisine. 2 3

3 Plaza del Ayuntamiento. From eclectic architecture and triangular shape, brighten its central fountain and colorful flower stalls. It is surrounded by some of the most representative buildings of the city as the Plaza de Toros, the Estación del Norte, Valencia s City Hall, the Post Office Building and the Plaza Redonda, among others. It is well known for being the venue of all mascletàs taking place during the month of March. The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, as unique complex devoted to scientific and cultural dissemination, composed of six major elements: The Hemispheric, the Umbracle, The Science Museum Principe Felipe, the Aquarium (the largest aquarium in Europe with over 500 marine species), the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia (opera dedicated to opera) and Agora. PLACES OF INTEREST Mercado Central, one of the largest markets in Europe, located in the interior of a jewel of pre-modernist architecture, or one of the most representative buildings of Gothic architecture in Europe, La Lonja whose Silk Exchange makes it a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There are many festivals that are celebrated in the city and surrounding villages, although the ultimate party city is Las Fallas and take place during the month of March. FESTIVALS 4 5

4 SPORTS & LEISURE THE SCHOOL In addition to the wide range of cultural offer, the city provides the possibility to practice any sport including golf, diving, cycling, surfing, tennis, etc. and at the same time allows you to enjoy a sparkling nightlife. Soleá Spanish School opens its doors July 1st 2013 Important international fairs confirm that Valencia is one of the most dynamic cities in Spain. Walking around its streets and enjoy the many possibilities that the capital offers it is something that makes time goes by without even realizing. If after this, one would enter appetite, then it's time to try the most famous dish of Spain exactly where it was born, the Paella Valenciana. Our years of experience teaching Spanish have given us a global vision that design and offer a program that combines grammar and interaction with the environment. We encourage and promote the practice of what is learned in the classroom in real situations interacting with people and shops in the neighborhood, because a language is not just grammar, but a means to communicate the culture. Our location is unique and we are located in front of the beach in one of the most beautiful and historic neighborhoods of Valencia declared of Cultural Interest in We are a familiar school that will make you feel at home. We have good evaluations and confidence of our students. We are a familiar school that will make you feel at home. We have good evaluations and confidence of our students. We are located in the Maritime Towns along the Mediterranean Sea. It Is Valencia s sailors district. The area has a traditional flavor true to its historical and fishing roots and is composed of five different districts. A neighborhood in expansion of daily and night live, where you can enjoy the Maritime Holy Week, Kings Flea Market, Flea Medieval Market or theater festivals such as the Cabanyal Intim. LOCATION The school is located on the Street Eugenia Viñes 115 behind the hotel Las Arenas and in front of the promenade that stretches along the beach of Las Arenas and Malvarrosa, reaching Alboraya. 6 7

5 TEACHERS From the moment we started as Spanish teachers, we discovered that our profession had consecrated as a vocation. Being in contact with people from around the globe makes our profession an exchange of experiences, cultures and knowledge, which gradually led us to what today we decided to create. The vast experience we have gained over many years working in prestigious centers has allowed us to understand better the needs and expectations of our students and therefore decided to give life to this school in order to apply our particular view of teaching Spanish. Conversation with many students, fate and our illusion of starting a new project have made our dream come true. We are university graduates specialized in teaching Spanish to foreigners and we have an extensive experience in this field. LEVELS According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Council of Europe), our courses are structured in 6 levels in which the participants can take part after having been evaluated their Spanish command with the languages/placement test. Level A1 (Elementary) (DELE A1): Users exchange brief information with questions and answers, with a clear and concrete communication context. Level A2 (BASIC) (DELE A2): Users understand, communicate and express themselves in spoken and written Spanish using a simple language in daily situations and cultural aspects. Level B1 (Intermediate) (DELE B1): Users understand and are able to communicate in communicative context in their routine surroundings, knowing how to solve problems by themselves. COURSES & METHODOLOGY Our courses are organized so that students assimilate the grammar and are able to consolidate them with the use of the four skills (reading, speaking, listening and writing). This methodology combines the task-based approach to the communicative approach. Depending on the level and needs a series of interactive activities are planned in the city and allow students to consolidate what they have learned throughout the week. Level B2 (Advance) (DELE B2): Users understand and express themselves in general situations when there is a need of exchange of information. They express personal attitudes on subjects that are familiar for them or are related or are interested in them and they speak about experiences too. Level C1 (Superior) (DELE C1): Users understand and express themselves in multiple situations with complex linguistic structures with fluency and in a spontaneous way. Level C2 (Proficiency) (DELE C2): Users express themselves in a suitable form in any situation, controlling the own linguistic and cultural elements of a native speaker and discerning meaning nuances. 8 9

6 C O U R S E DESCRIPTION Intensive Course /20 hours The intensive course provides the ideal combination to learn and consolidate the contents learnt. In addition to using the four skills, several hours a week will be focused to put into practice what they learned by interacting with the environment and thus encourage students to learn in an enjoyable living. Superintensive Course /25 hours (intensive + 5 hours conversation) The Superintensive course is recommended for students who want to deepen their speech. In this course, besides using the four skills and implement them interacting with the environment, students strengthen their oral expression with an hour of conversation a day. Conversation course /5 hours. Course dedicated to students who want to talk a while sharing cultures and experiences to expand vocabulary and improve their oral expression. Greater attention to speaking and listening skills will be paid, but also other skills will be present. One to One * The student decides which aspects will be addressed in the classroom. Your needs are what determine the course syllabus. The personal attention received guarantees a good pace of learning and this course is offered at all levels. * DETAILS Levels: Courses for all levels start every Monday during the whole year (courses for absolute Beginners begin 1 st Monday of each month). Minimum age: over 18 years. Timetable: morning/ afternoon classes. Minimum one week course. One hour class: 50 min. Number of students per class: minimum 3 - maximum 10 Course Classes per Week Hours per Day Number of Students Intensive 20 4 min.3-max.10 Superintensive 25 5 min.3-max.10 Conversation 5 1 min.3-max.10 DELE 20 4 min.3-max.10 Groups and One to One classes have specific characteristics, therefore consulting us is required. If there are less than 3 students in a group class hours will be reduced. PRICES Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera DELE DELE is Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) Diploma of the Instituto Cervantes and an internationally recognized accreditation. There are 6 Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language (from level A1 to level C2) and each one is awarded after completion of your exam. You need to consult with countries centers on the availability of evidence, because not all calls are held at all levels. Our course is focused on classes in which students acquire and assimilate the contents required at each level and develop techniques to pass the exam. Groups * The group courses are closed courses tailored to the needs of our students. By having specific characteristics you need to contact us in order to offer the best services. Registration: 35 (includes materials for the classroom, internet access, certificate of attendance). Levels B2, C1 and C2 need a book not included in the price. Intensive Superintensive Conversation DELE 1 Week Week Week Week Extra Week Every prices includes: Welcome cocktail in front of the sea, guided tour in the historic center of Valencia, * rumba classes, * Sevillanas classes, * guided tour discovering the horchata route, * guided tour in the rice museum. Groups Senior * * Depending on the number of students these activities will be organized. Senior courses are aimed at students aged from 50 years and tailored to their Groups and One to One classes have specific characteristics, needs. By having specific characteristics you need to contact us to offer the best therefore consulting us is required. services

7 ACCOMODATION Soleá Spanish School can arrange accommodation acting as intermediary, with the guarantee that it will be ready for your arrival, with the University Residence Resa Damià Bonet, that is placed 17 min. by tram or 30 min. walking to the school. Adaptable, dynamic and functional residence halls. Such is the concept of RESA, which has been working for over 15 years and has rapidly spread all over Spain. ACTIVITIES Single room Double room** 1 Week* 195,30 135,45 2 Weeks 368,90 255,85 3 Weeks 520,80 361,20 4 Weeks 651,00 451,50 More than 5 Weeks 759,50 526,75 Extra Night 30 22,75 University Residence: Resa * One week: 7 consecutive nights. ** The entire room must be booked. ** One bed price. Included in price: Internet Every week cleaning room with change of blankets and towels Use of the common areas Important: In case of using the kitchen, a deposit of 60 euro must be paid and will be given back if the kitchen is kept in perfect conditions. Home Stay Accommodation Flats: Aluni Soleá Spanish School will provide you the contact with this organization, Aluni www. aluni.net/alojamiento-en-pisos/compartidos/en-valencia/ with the guarantee that everything will be ready for your arrival. Booking must be done through their web page. For more information please contact us. ALUNI is much more than an Agency for students because it does not confine itself to offering flats of its proprietors, rather it ensures the fulfillment of the contracts during their timeframes, so that the rights of the guests are taken into consideration. ALUNI is a solution that combines the best of renting an apartment, flat or living with families with the best of student residencies through housing in a shared apartment. Hostels/Apartments: Consult and book yourself in internet. Placed next to the school. For more information please contact us. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES We offer our students different activities included in the course price to meet other students and staff and have fun: Welcome cocktail in front of the beach on the first day of class Guided tour of the historic center of Valencia Rumba classes Sevillanas classes Horchata tour Guided tour in the rice museum HOLIDAYS 2013 OTHER ACTIVITIES The school offers various activities in conjunction with other associations, companies at very economical prices. All activities will not cost more than ten euro, except for hiking and surf. Yoga Wine Tasting Cooking Course Concerts Flamenco Surf Hiking January 1 st and 22 nd March 18 th, 19 th and 29 th April 1 st and 8 th May 1 st August 15 th October 9 th, 12 th November 1 st December 6 th, 24 th and 25 th 12 Sunrise Apartments Moonbeach Hostel 13

8 INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS Inscription and Course Payment Inscriptions can be made in the following ways: DURING THE STAY: Postponement of the course: if for justifiable reasons (serious illness of participants By internet through our web site or his/her relatives (mum, dad, son, daughter, brother, sister) participants cannot By ordinary mail, sending the Registration Form to: C/ Eugenia Viñes, , Valencia, Spain. carry out their stay in full as booked, they must provide proof with the corresponding document if possible. In this case, participants will have the possibility of postponing their course (for a minimum of 1 week and up to a maximum of 12 months) without The inscription is only accepted when a minimum prepayment of 100, which will be deducted from the total fee -or the total amount of the stay- is made by: losing any money at all on the course (participants will only have to pay the difference in price if the course takes place in a different year and Soleá Spanish Bank / wire transfer, indicating the participant name. Account Name: Solea Spanish School 7 S.L. LA CAIXA IBAN: ES BIC/SWIFT CODE: CAIXESBBXXX School prices have changed). Change of courses: if the participant, when the course has not yet started, and would like to change it, this change will be possible if the following circumstances will be fulfilled: In cash or Visa, when the inscription is made directly in the school office. The course that the participant wants to attend, has to be active in that period and Important: has to include the minimum number of participants. If the participant pays via bank he will be responsible for paying all bank charges. If only a prepayment has been made before arrival, the rest of the payment must be made on the first day of course, at the latest, in the school office. Inscriptions of minors (individual and group stays) A signed parental authorization form must accompany any inscription of a minor. These kinds of stays (Individual and groups stays of minors) have to be paid in full before arrival. Inscriptions of groups These kinds of stays have to be paid in full before arrival. How to get to Valencia: Participants will obtain detailed arrival information once they have received the Soleá Spanish School course confirmation and, subsequently, have paid the 100 prepayment. Visa For those participants who need a travel visa in order to attend the course, Soleá Spanish School will provide a confirmation letter so that they can arrange it. For this, participants will have to: The duration of the course has to be the same as the one in the previous course. The cost can t be inferior of the previous course. If it is longer, the participant has to pay the difference. The change has to be permitted central office of the school. In both cases (BEFORE ARRIVAL and DURING THE STAY) participants will lose any money paid for the accommodation. All changes of the former inscription will always be subject to availability at the moment of informing the school. Stay Extensions: If participants wish to extend the length of their course or attend a different one, it will be possible if there are free places. The same will happen with accommodation. For this reason it is important that the school has this information at least 1 week before the end of the first course. Complementary Courses Soleá Spanish School will provide the participants with all the information concerning complementary courses not included in the price, windsurfing, yoga, wine tasting, etc. But Soleá Spanish School WILL NOT assume any responsibility for these courses, because it is not the school that organizes or programs them, but specialized send the registration form. organizations external to the school. Scan a copy of their current passport. Health and Travel Insurance have paid the total amount of the course and the accommodation. Soleá Spanish School advises participants to bring, at least, a health insurance with For minors, all this documentation must be accompanied by the signed parental them, and a travel one if they want it too. Those who come from the European Union authorization form and a passport photocopy of the parent who signed the can make use of the European Health Insurance Card. authorization. In case of travel visa denial/refusal the school will need a copy of it for any refund (see Cancellation Conditions). Organization and class schedule Every lesson has a duration of 50 minutes. The classes will be carried out entirely in Behavior and Conduct Rules If participants misbehave, have bad manners; are disrespectful to their schoolmates, teachers, etc. or break the school rules in class and/or their place of accommodation, the school will inform them verbally and in writing of the possible consequences of Spanish from the first day and without using any other language. Soleá Spanish behaving that way. If their conduct does not change after this first warning, the School teaching staff are all native Spanish speakers. school will start with the expulsion procedure if it is necessary and always in The maximum number of participants per class is 10 and the minimum is 3. If the accordance with the current Spanish legislation. minimum number cannot be reached, the number of hours per class will be reduced. In the case of breaking a local, national or international law during the stay, Soleá Students will not be refunded the difference of the hours. Spanish School will take all the necessary steps according to the seriousness of The classes will be timetabled either in the morning or in the afternoon / evening, behavior. from Monday to Friday, except holidays. The expulsion of any participant implies the loss of any right to receive any kind of Bank holidays: The bank holidays in the Spanish Labor Calendar refund. When there are two bank holidays in the same week, Soleá Spanish School only takes All the expenses caused by the participant's behavior (damage compensations, one of them. fines...)will be satisfied by the participant and,in case of underage participants, by There are no classes on these days, no replacement classes are offered (except for their parents or legal guardians. the individual courses and Group Stays) and there is no refund for lost classes. Complaints and Conflicts Resolution Teaching Material Soleá Spanish School can manage all the necessary procedures to solve any problem Soleá Spanish School provides the participants with all the necessary teaching that may occur during a participant's stay at their earliest convenience. Participants material during the course: books (when necessary), complementary material, NOT will have to communicate their complaints in writing. Subsequently, the school will DICTIONARIES. have to reply under the same conditions. Accommodation A week s stay begins on the Sunday before the start of the course (from hrs.), and ends on the Saturday, just after the end of it (before hrs.). Any arrival before or departure after that which has been established must be made clear to the school and the extra nights paid depending on the type of accommodation. All information concerning accommodation will be sent to the participant not less than one week before the arrival date and always after having received the prepayment of 100 (for Group Stays, the amount previously arranged). Arriving late or Leaving early The minimum stay for the course (except for individual lessons) and for the accommodation is 1 week. The later arrival or earlier departure with respect to the dates confirmed by the school does not imply any discount or refund on the price of the stay. Neither will it be possible to extend the length of the course or the accommodation for the above reasons. Cancellation Conditions Soleá Spanish School Cancellation Conditions are: Cancellations will be accepted only when the participant provides evidence of justifiable reasons for doing so. The school must receive notification of a cancellation at least 15 days before the start of the course and in writing via or letter. Then we will send confirmation of receipt. The school will take into account the date of delivery. Refunds: If the notification of cancellation is received: 15 days or more before the start of the course, the school will refund all money paid except the prepayment of 100 Between 15 and 5 days before the start of the course, the school will refund 50% of the money paid if this amount is higher than the prepayment (100 ). Less than 5 days before the start of the course or after the start of the course, the school will not refund any money paid. Change of course and/or accommodation BEFORE ARRIVAL: If after sending the inscription, participants wish to change type of Soleá Spanish School will not accept any claim and/or complaint made after departure that was not made clear to the school during the participant's stay in a written form as it would therefore not have been possible to carry out any procedure to resolve the problem in time. Publicity/Advertisement Soleá Spanish School is not responsible for any advertisement made by others concerning the school. PRIVACY ADVICE You allow Soleá Spanish School the automatic use of your personal data. Solea Spanish School 7 S.L., according to the Organic Law 15/1999, of 13th December, about the Personal Data Protection, informs you that the personal data given through its web page will be treated in a confidential way. Such personal data will be used only by the Solea Spanish School 7, S.L., for the provision of services through the web page, as sending mails to the one, who has registered. In compliance with the provisions of article 5 of the Organic Law 15/1999, of December 13, Protection of Personal Data (LOPD), they are informed that the personal data you provide to us will be stored in a file that is from Solea Spanish School 7, SL. You can exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation and opposition to the processing of such data, in the terms established in the LOPD, at c/ Eugenia Viñes, , Valencia. Solea Spanish School 7, S.L., does not sell or lend to thirds the personal data given. The user guarantees that personal data are truthful and is responsible to communicate any changes of these. Solea Spanish School 7, S.L. has taken all necessary safety measures to avoid the alteration, lost, not permitted treatment or access to the data. Even so, the user has to be conscious that the security measures are not impregnable on Internet. The very fact of enrolling and attending a course implies the acceptance and fulfillment on the part of the participant of all the Information and General course, accommodation or dates, they will have to inform the school in writing via e- Conditions included in these pages. mail or letter at least two weeks before the start of the course (in high season, one Solea Spanish School 7 S.L reserves the right to change or modify anything month before) in order to assure the change. If the participant applies for a change expressed in these pages whenever there is a justified reason for doing less than 2 weeks before the start of the course, this will not be accepted. In case of cancellation of the booking, cancellation conditions will be applied. Soleá Spanish School 7, S.L. C/Eugenia Viñes, Valencia, España info@spanishschool.com REGISTRATION FORM Name Surname Sex Address Town Post Code Country Telephone Number address Date of birth Nationality Profession Passport Number How did you find about us? What level of Spanish do you think you have? A1 (Beginners) B1 (Intermediate) C1 (Superior) A2 (Basics) B2 (Advanced) C2 (Proficiency)* *You will need to fill out a Level Test. COURSE I wish to register in the Course with lessons per week from to Price of course:.... I will make the payment of as advanced payment of the total price of the course by: Bank Transfer to Soleá Spanish School 7 S.L IBAN: ES BIC/SWIFT CODE: CAIXESBBXXX I wish to pay for the rest of the course: By bank transfer to the account mentioned above Post Office Giro By Credit Card (only payments in the school). Post Office Giro I have read and I accept all stipulated conditions contained in Information and Conditions. Date Signature (of parents or guardian in the case of under 18) 14 15

9 ACCOMODATION: Resa Damià Bonet Single room Double room Arrival date* Departure date* *See "Accommodation" in the "Information and Conditions" Do you wish to come accompanied by someone? Yes No Price of accommodation:.... Price for accompanying person:.... Extra nights:.... I have read and I accept all stipulated conditions contained in Information and Conditions. Date Signature (of parents or guardian in the case of under 18) Observations: 16 In compliance with the provisions of article 5 of the Organic Law 15/1999, of December 13, Protection of Personal Data (LOPD), they are informed that the personal data you provide to us will be stored in a file that is from Solea Spanish School 7, SL. You can exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation and opposition to the processing of such data, in the terms established in the LOPD, at c/ Eugenia Viñes, Valencia.