General Spanish Courses Courses in Preparation for DELE Course for specific purposes Private lessons Vacation Courses

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1 General Spanish Courses Courses in Preparation for DELE Course for specific purposes Private lessons Vacation Courses How to be a Teacher of Spanish Course for passing PAU 1

2 Welcome to VALENCIA Valencia is located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain and it constitutes one of the favourite destinations for international tourists, thanks to its mild weather, beautiful beaches, excellent food and its neverending life, during the day, but also at night. Where is HISPANIA, escuela de español located? Our school is located in a beautiful Spanish villa in the University area of Valencia city. You will find Hispania next to the Rectorat of the University of Valencia and the Viveros Park. A great location to enjoy the University atmosphere! Hispania, escuela de español is just a short walking distance from the old town and Valencia s main shopping area, where visitors will find an amazing variety of shops, department stores or boutiques, and also countless cinemas, theatres, pubs, live music clubs, ice-cream shops, cafeterias and restaurants specialized in Mediterranean and International food. Near our school, you can also visit the Riding School, where our students play tennis, go horseback riding or take a dive in the pool. The students have also the opportunity to explore the 8 kilometre long Turia Park, which begins at the Bioparc Zoo and ends at the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and the beatuful beach of Valencia. Hispania, Escuela de Español Calle de Bernat y Baldoví num 11 Valencia ESPAÑA Telf: info@hispania-valencia.com hispania 2

3 ,,,, Katie Lane. NEW ZEALAND "The weather in Valencia is wonderful. After class we usually met with other students at the beach. It was great" Erla Maria. ISLAND Valencia and Hispania provide the perfect combination for a rewarding stay in Spain, and the ideal setting for study and recreation. "A very good thing about Hispania is its location. We were close to everything!" hispania 3

4 Welcome to HISPANIA 01. Welcome to VALENCIA Welcome to HISPANIA History and philosophy What makes us special Our courses Activities and accommodation. 18 hispania 4

5 In HISPANIA you will find the best academic professionalism and personalized attention to each student. H I S P A N I A, ESCUELA DE ESPAÑOL You have to experience it! Welcome to Hispania, escuela de español, a Spanish Language School that has taken into consideration the recommendations of their teachers and students in order to create the perfect school. You will notice our special atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Our school is based in a real Spanish villa. Here, you can enjoy your classes, lounge on one of our terraces or study in our library. The high quality of our classes has been our key to success from the moment we opened. Due to our great results, many of our students recommend Hispania, converting it into the most popular school in Valencia. Hispania, escuela de español, offers a cosmopolitan, but at the same time homely atmosphere. Our teachers and staff will do their best to resolve any questions or doubts you may have in order to make you stay as comfortable as possible. We will also help you to understand Spanish culture, and the Spanish way of life. hispania 5

6 02 History and Philosophy Hispania, escuela de español opened its doors in 2002, after which it steadily grew in number of students and popularity, now being the most popular school in Valencia. Although we grew fast, we never lost our homely and warm atmosphere. Our staff always has the academic needs of our students in mind, but will also help them to understand the Spanish culture and way of life. At Hispania, escuela de español students will find a home where they can learn Spanish, learn about Spanish culture and enjoy student life and the cosmopolitan atmosphere of our school. Our teachers, all of them degree holders, are the key to our success. Their enthusiasm and passion for teaching their native language combined with the latest teaching methods result in dynamic, interactive and fun classes. The results obtained by our students at the yearly D.E.L.E exams, reflect the excellent quality of our teaching: more than 90% of our students pass the exam. hispania 6

7 ,, 03 Learning the HISPANIA way What makes us special - Over 90% of pass rate in exams D.E.L.E. "It was really important to feel - Flexible course duration and schedules. treated like a person and not like - We offer all levels thoughout the year. - Possibility of get back missed lessons. - FREE registration. - Free class materials (see the options). - Free internet access. - Discounts for a long term courses. - We do Not increase the course prices depending on the level or the number of students per class. - Free Educational Consulting for entering in the University. - Free Consulting on burocracy and fitting the Spanish Culture. - Free Visa support letter. - Free Access to our Self Study Center a number." Jon Davies. USA hispania 7

8 05 Our Courses Hispania offers different types of courses which are designed to meet the needs of each one of our students. A. General Spanish Courses. B. Courses in Preparation for DELE Exams. C. Course for specific purposes D. Private lessons. E. Vacation Courses. F. Courses For Learning How to be a Teacher of Spanish. G. Course for passing the University Entrance Exam in Spain (PAU). hispania 8

9 ,, I have learned so many things in class, not "I like the fact that teachers are very worried about your progress in Spanish. Furthermore, only the language, but also how manage in a foreign culture. Hispania teachers are amazingly well-prepared!" Vicky Woodgate. ENGLAND hispania 9

10 05 Our Courses AGeneral Spanish Course This is the ideal course to achieve a complete learning of the Spanish Language. Content: In these courses, students learn Spanish as it is used in different everyday situations. During the course, they will practice all the different linguistic skills: converstion, grammar, general vocabulary, reading, writing and listening. The purpose for the General Spanish Course is to provide the student with the necessary skills in order to speak correctly, understand a text and write a text properly. In our lessons we focus on the conversation, so students learn all the aspects of the Spanish language through the conversation. Gcourses offer a selection of programs for those people who would like to improve their Spanish for academic, social, or professional reasons. We recommend this course for students who need to learn Spanish in with a general and broad apoca. There are several topics we deal with in these courses and they all have a general scope. Levels: from no previous knowledge of Spanish ( A1) to advanced level ( C2 ) Number of students: maximum 10, average 7 Duration: minimum: 1 week, maximum: up to the student hispania 10

11 BCourses in Preparation for DELE Exams Content: These courses are conceived as a preparation for the exam that allows students to obtain the D.E.L.E. Hispania, escuela de español enjoys a very high academic prestige, mainly due to our success in the Preparation for the OFFICIAL D.E.L.E. EXAMS. Our D.E.L.E. Courses are a guarantee of success: more than 90% of our students obtain the D.E.L.E. Official Diploma, that is why every year there are more and more students who want to join us for the D.E.L.E. Course Preparation. In these courses the student will practice all the different linguistic skills through the study of different D.E.L.E. Exams from previous years. What is D.E.L.E.? It is the Certificate of Spanish as a Foreign Language. It is the most important official Diploma that certifies fluency in Spanish. This Certificate is given by the Instituto Cervantes and it is recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education. It is therefore, internationally valued. You will need to present your D.E.L.E. certificate in order to access a high number of jobs in Spain, and also if you are interested in pursuing university or posgraduate education. How many levels are there? DELE- Level A1 DELE- Level B1 DELE- Level B2 DELE- Level C1 DELE- Level C2 The rest of the levels will be published soon. When are the D.E.L.E. Exams? There are three different dates for the exam: in May, in August (only in Spain) and in November. The success of our students in the DELE Exams is a prove of the good quality teaching Hispania, escuela de español offers. Levels: from no previous knowledge of Spanish ( A1) to advanced level ( C2 ) Number of students: maximum 10, average 7 Duration: from 4 to 8 weeks hispania 11

12 C 05 Our Courses Course for specific purposes Content: Courses that prepare students for different working or cultural environments. In these courses, students will learn the Spanish language from texts or linguistic situations related with different spheres of his/her professional life. In some of these courses students will visit different companies in order to observe and learn the professional communication in situ. These courses can be combined with a General Spanish Course. Hispania, escuela de español offers different types of Spanish Courses for Specific Purposes: Spanish for Business Spanish for Health Care Professionals Spanish for Turism Spanish for Law Spanish for Air hostess Spanish and Catering Spanish and Latino Amércia Literatura Spanish Cinema Spanish Art Spanish History Number of students: maximum 10 average 7 Levels: In order to study this course, it is necessary to have a minimum level of B1 of the European Common Framework. Duration: minimum:2 weeks, maximum: up to the student hispania 12

13 DPrivate lessons Content: Customized lessons. Our teachers focus exhaustively on every single aspect of the Spanish Language that the student wishes to improve. This is the perfect Course for students who would like to learn,, as much as possible in a short period of time. It may be combined with a group course. Levels: From total beginner ( A1) to advance level ( C2) Number of students: 1 Duration: minimum: 1 class ( 2 hours), maximum: up to the student "The classes are very entertaining. I felt like I was learning a lot while I was having fun." Carmelo Mussarella. ITALY hispania 13

14 E 05 Our Courses Vacation Courses Content: Our vacation courses are designed for those students who would like to improve their knowledge of Spanish for a limited number of weeks while, at the same time, enjoying a wonderful holyday in Spain. We offer the possibility of combining in-class learning with a social package of visits to the most famous and touristic places in the area, together with a fun and cultural activities. These are General Spanish Courses wich also include: FREE Enrolment Fee FREE Material for the class (consult) FREE Internet Access FREE Access to our Self Study Center Tour guided in the city (first Monday) 20 hours/week group lessons: General Spanish Course 1 excursion per week 1 lesson in the beach every 4 weeks 3 time activities during the week Levels: From total beginner (A1) to advance level ( C2) Number of students: Maximum 10 (average 7) Duration: minimum: 1 week, maximum: up to the student. hispania 14

15 FDo you want to be a teacher of Spanish? Due to the great demand of teachers of Spanish in the world, Hispania escuela de español offers the ideal course for teachers or future teachers who want to further their profession as a teacher for ELE. We have specified courses for native Spanish teachers or Latin American teachers who hold a degree in Linguistics, we also have a course for those who have a non-linguistic University Degree and finally for foreign students who have an advanced level of Spanish and want to become a teacher of Spanish.,, "I could feel I was learning a lot!." Ricardo Peiro. BRAZIL These courses are very practical and very effective. The objective of each course is to give future teachers the fundamental skills that they need in order to be successful in their work. The staff at Hispania, escuela de español are very enthusiastic teachers who hold a degree in Filología Hispánica. Every year we have an intake of more than 70% of the students from the previous year. This is due to the fact that Hispania, escuela de español is considered to be one of the leaders in Spanish Teaching. Our students openly agree with our teaching style and really feel they are LEARNING. If you want to learn with the best, learn with Hispania! hispania 15

16 05 Our Courses GCourse for passing the university entrance exam in Spain (PAU) Why choosing Spain for your University Studies? Spain has a long and rich university tradition that starts with the creation, in the Middle Ages, of the University of Salamanca (1218 ). Nowadays, the most important aspect about study in a Spanish University is the wide variety of training possibilities. University studies focus specially on the high quality education, the internalization and the domain of the right skills for a good immersion in a globalized world. Choosing your education in Spain means also learning the Spanish language, shared by more than 400 million people and the official language in 21 countries. Since 1999, Spain has been immersed in a transformation of its higher education system, along with more than 30 European countries, with the aim of creating a European Higher Education Space (EHES). This process has culminated in 2010 and its objectives are: 1. To harmonize degree systems through an academic qualification framework, the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), a credit system for measuring academic achievement. 2. To guarantee the standards and recognition of qualifications, in order to increase student mobility and facilitate the integration of graduates into the single European labor market. This facilitates the recognition of official Spanish qualifications in over 30 countries participating in the EHES project, as well as the official recognition of Spanish qualifications in other countries outside the European framework, such as the United States, Asia and Latin America. In order to gain admission to an undergraduate program in a university in Spain, international students are required to obtain official recognition of their previous studies and pass the official Spanish University Entrance Exam, called SELECTIVIDAD, which is taken twice a year. Hispania, escuela de español offers a specific course in order to pass SELECTIVIDAD EXAM. hispania 16

17 Why choosing Hispania, escuela de español for preparing Selectividad Exam? 1.- Hispania s teachers focus on the process of learning of each student to customized their study in order to get very good marks in the SELECTIVIDAD EXAM. All our teachers are University Degree teachers in each subject the students have to pass in the selectividad. Teachers used the most efective techniques to teach specific subjects for foreigners. The good quality of our courses is so known that every year we have many more students interested in this course. 2.- Hispania s team welcomes students so they feel like at home. Our staff helps students in all their necessities not only academical but burocratic necessities. 3.- Hispania, escuela de español is located in the third most important city in Spain, Valencia: the most popular city among students. This is due to its affordable cost of living and study, its attactive lifestyle, its rich and diverse culture and furthermore due to its mild climate and the beach, where students relax after their lessons. 4.- Hispania, escuela de español offers Educational Consulting Service for each student and Enrolment management help at the chosen university. The program of this course can be changed depending on the level of Spanish the student has, we customize as well the program in order to make the student be successful in the University Entrance Exam. SELECTIVIDAD PREPARATION COURSE Starting date: 1st of September Course duration: 9 months Course Program: During the 1st week to the 11th week: - 6 hours Spanish Course Acquisition per day ( From Monday to Friday) From the 11th week to the 26th week: - 2 hours Spanish Course Acquisition per day ( From Monday to Friday) - 4 hours Selectividad Preparation Subjects per day ( From Monday to Friday) From the 26th week to the 36h week: - 6 hours Selectividad Preparation Subjects per day If you wish more information about the detailed information for the SELECTIVIDAD PREPARATION SUBJECTS, please contact us! hispania 17

18 06 Activities In Hispania, escuela de español you will also be part of a social programme in which you will enjoy group dinners, flamenco lessons, salsa, different sports, attendance to concerts among others. Moreover, you will find the opportunity to visit different areas outside the city of Valencia. We offer an extensive variety of half a day or one day trips to very interesting towns and cities. Since Valencia is well-know for its festivities, Hispania joins students to attend important and astonishing celebrations such as Las Fallas, La Tomatina, fiestas de Moros y Cristianos, among many others.,, "I really liked going out with the teachers! They are really fun! This made me learn much more!" Naoko Kawaguchi. JAPAN Moreover, with Hispania escuela de español, our social and activity program adds a new dimension to the Spanish Learning, making it better and more comprehensive and for sure, students have a wonderful time with us. hispania 18

19 Accommodation Hispania, escuela de español provides accommodation service. There are different options: Accommodation with a Spanish Host Family: This type of accommodation allows a deep cultural and linguistic immersion in Spain. Aside from in-class learning, students will be able to practice Spanish at home. Hispania, escuela de español makes an extremely careful selection of host families so that the student's stay in Valencia and in Hispania, escuela de español is completely satisfactory. Students' shared apartment: This is a more economic option. This is the ideal way of being totally independent. This is also the best option to meet new friends. With this type of accommodation, students can have the opportunity to meet other students from different countries and cultures. It s a very beautiful experience to make new friends, students can go to the school and spend their free time together. Students can stay in a single or a double room, and they can organize their life freely. University Student Residence: In this type of accommodation student do not need to cook, the student enjoys a single or double room. Students will experience the University Athmosphere and will be able to make also Spanish friends! Hispania, escuela de español can also help students to find accommodation in hotels or hostels. hispania 19

20 ,, "Studying here has been, by far, the best experience of my hole life." Lucie Orain. FRANCE Hispania, Escuela de Español Calle de Bernat y Baldoví Nº Valencia (Provincia Valencia) ESPAÑA Telf : info@hispania-valencia.es