Our selection of courses has been designed with simplicity in mind:
| Intensive Spanish course | |
| 1 week | 120 € ($168) |
| 2 weeks | 230 € ($322) |
| 3 weeks | 325 € ($455) |
| 4 weeks | 400 € ($560) |
| Registration fee | 50 € ($70) |
| (All levels - 20 hours a week) | |
| DELE preparation course | |
| 4 weeks | 525 € ($735) |
| Registration fee | 50 € ($70) |
| (All levels - 20 hours a week) | |
| Private lessons | |
| 1 hour, 1 person | 25 € ($35) |
| 1 hour, 2 people | 35 € ($49) |
Our courses are divided into three levels:
| Three levels | ||
| Elemental | Intermediate | Advanced |
The student will pass a level test before the start of the course in order to get homogeneous groups.
Our classes focus on five key basic skills to achieve a sound level of communicative ability in the language:
| Real communicative ability | |
| Oral expression and interaction | Written expression |
| Listening | Reading |
Our courses also concentrate on Spanish culture, rather than simply the language itself, and include sections on the following:
| Spanish culture | ||
| Literature | History | Geography |
| Music and cinema | Art | Politics, etc. |
The individual interests, aims, and learning styles of students are central to our teachers' class preparation. As our groups are small, no student's needs will be left unattended.
A welcome pack with a map of Sigüenza and tourist information about the town and region.
A coursebook and further educational materials.
A certificate that you have completed the course.
A guided tour around Sigüenza.
A lesson in Spanish cookery, teaching you how to cook a Spanish tortilla, paella, and other dishes.
A guided tour around Madrid, taking in its most significant cultural sites such as the Museo del Prado, Reina Sofia,Thyssen Bornemisza, and many more (train and entrance fares not included).
A general course in Spanish language and culture aimed at students of every nationality, who wish to progress quickly, effectively, and in a relaxed and motivating learning environment.
As well as classroom activities, students complete daily homework exercises, and every two weeks take an exam to assess their progress.
| Intensive Spanish course | |
| Dates: | courses begin every Monday, excepting holidays |
| Duration: | from one week to one year |
| Levels: | elementary, intermediate, and advanced |
| Group size: | from 4 to 10 students [1] |
| Number of lessons: | 20 a week, each 60 minutes long [1] |
| Timetable: | from Monday to Friday from 9.00 till 13.30 [2] [3] |
The DELE, or the Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera, is jointly awarded by the Instituto Cervantes and the Ministry of Science and Education. It's an official title that indicates four different levels of proficiency in Spanish, these being A1, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced, and is recognised internationally. The exams can be taken three times a year, in May, August, and November.
The exams are taken in five sections:
| DELE exam | |
| Section 1: | Reading |
| Section 2: | Listening |
| Section 3: | Written expression |
| Section 4: | Grammar and vocabulary |
| Section 5: | Oral expression |
The next opportunity to sit the exam is on the 15th of May 2009.
Our DELE preparation course lasts four weeks, for a total of 100 hours. 4 hours a day are spent in our general Spanish course, with a further hour each day dedicated to preparation for the exam.
Our next DELE preparation course begins on the 20th April.
Exam fees, to be paid to Instituto Cervantes, are as follows:
| DELE exam fees [1] | |
| A1 level: | 95 € ($133) |
| B1 level (beginner): | 120 € ($168) |
| B2 level (intermediate): | 140 € ($196) |
| C2 level (advanced): | 155 € ($217) |
For those registered on one of our courses that want to further their progress or look more deeply at a particular language area.
If you are looking for a course tailored to the needs of a specific group, such as a business or other professional grouping, please contact us to discuss the design of an individual programme and accordant prices. Courses designed for the following:
| Design your course | |
| Business Spanish [1] | Spanish art and history |
| Spanish in tourism | Spanish culture and literature |
| Legal Spanish | Spanish for teenagers |
