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Spanish courses
2019
Experience
the mediterranean
lifestyle
Spanish courses in Valencia
Welcome
INDEX
Welcome to Españolé International House Valencia and to the Welcome 2
Mediterranean lifestyle.
The School 4
Come and experience the real Valencia and learn Spanish in the
heart of the city. Discover our culture and enjoy the sunshine, Accreditations and quality marks 8
our endless beaches and some of the most diverse cuisine Spanish courses 10
Spain has to offer.
General Spanish courses 12
This brochure offers you a range of different options for both
courses and accommodation. Get to know us better and try Exam preparation 14
to imagine how much our students enjoy learning Spanish at Special courses 15
Españolé.
Academic programmes 16
At our school you’ll find a complete programme designed to help
you achieve your goal: to communicate effectively in Spanish. Work and study 16
We are keen to assist you with all aspects of your stay. The Online lessons 18
school has modern facilities that are perfectly located in Other programmes 18
the city centre and offers a wide range of courses given by
exceptionally dedicated and experienced teachers. We take Summer Camp 19
care of all accommodation arrangements and encourage our Accommodation 20
students to participate in the cultural activities we organise
every week to give them the full immersive experience. Social programme 22
From the moment you arrive, to the day you return home, we A day in the life of Arianna 24
will do our best to ensure you make the most of your stay. First day of class 25
Valencia 26
Come and experience “la vida española” with us!
Your arrival 27
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Why
choose
us?
An integrated A perfectly 360° Spanish
balanced
learning
After class our social and cultural
programme offers a wide range
programme of activities to allow you to relax,
experience Our students become immersed
in Spanish language and culture,
speak Spanish, and discover
the true meaning of living the
learn how people use the language Spanish way. Our immersive
in real life, how they speak to each programme thrusts students into
other in the street and how they a fun and enjoyable environment
socialise. Students develop skills of 360° Spanish though well
that they can immediately use designed classes and activities
outside the classroom.
working symbiotically.
International Quality
and friendly assurance
atmosphere We are proud to be part of
International House World
Our students come from an ever- Organization (Ih), which has over
expanding number of countries 60 years experience in improving
all with the aim of learning or quality in language teaching. We
improving their understanding of are also accredited by Instituto
Spanish and our way of life. In the Cervantes, who ensures only the
school you’ll find an international highest quality of organisations
and friendly atmosphere perfect represent them in the teaching of
to use your new language skills to Spanish, and IALC – International
make new friends. Association of Language Centres.
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A modern school
steeped in rich
history
The School
Our beautiful school is located in the
historical Palacio de los Fernández de
Córdova building deep in the heart of
Valencia’s Old Town. We have carefully
renovated the stunning 153-year-old
property to our own vision of a 21st century
language school that compliments history
with modernism.
The school is placed just where the 11th Located in a
century Arab walls were standing and still
a big part of them have remained inside the historical palace
building penetrating through the school and
getting inside the classrooms, creating an with over 2,000m2
atmosphere of history and mystery.
of space to enjoy
If studying in a stunning location rich in while learning
history isn’t enough, students can also enjoy
exclusive use of our student café during in a relaxed
breaks, relax on your choice of two patios or
catch some rays on our breath-taking roof environment.
garden complete with sun loungers, fruit
trees and showers to cool off in.
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Central
location
Historical
building
2100 square
metres
28 Well-equipped
classrooms
Our school is also the perfect launch pad to learn how
to cook Spanish cuisine, as our free cookery activities
take place in a purpose-built kitchen classroom within
the school. And don’t worry, having a fully stocked and
Student
equipped kitchen classroom doesn’t mean the end of our Area
famous Intercambio BBQ parties – it just means they will be
bigger and better than ever!
Patio
Terraces
Cafeteria
Sun
loungers
BBQ
Kitchen
Wifi
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Your journey
Founded by the Romans in 138 BC, Valencia is After control of the city was returned to
one of the oldest cities in Spain and has been Christians the Moorish Muslims were
to us started home to many civilizations that have left their
footprints in the city. The history of the city of
allowed to live outside of the walls next
to the Bab al-Hanax entrance in an area
almost Valencia is typified in the story of three walls;
the Roman, the Muslim and the Christian.
that was called La Moreria and is now
incorporated into the Old Town. The city
1000 years During the Muslim period (S VIII- S XIII) the
remained within the walls until midway
through the 13th century when the port
ago…... city enjoyed a time of growth and splendour.
In AD 1020 a wall of cutting-edge design and
began to help development of the areas
between the Old Town and the beach.
precision was built to protect the inhabitants
and, on this wall, quite literally, our school The vibrant, multicultural Valencia we
sits. The Muslim-era wall had seven doors know today owes a lot to its roots in the
and the most westerly of which, Bab al-Hanax Old Town and you will be adding to the
(the door of the snake), included a 14-metre- history of so many who have walked
high tower that still stands within our school, our streets and enjoyed all Valencia
cutting through classrooms and overlooking has to offer. Over 1000 years of history
the building. welcomes you.
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Deep in Valencia
Old Town you’ll discover
El Carmen
Españolé is situated on one of the main streets
that runs through the district of El Carmen. Calle A tangled web of narrow streets,
Caballeros, which is a hotbed of activity during the day alleys and plazas packed with terraces,
and transforms at sunset into one of the main streets El Carmen has become Valencia’s most
for nightlife in Valencia.
famous and fascinating neighbourhood.
The school is surrounded by history and culture and
you don’t have to look far to discover world famous
sights such as Plaza de la Virgen which houses one of
Valencia’s most emblematic buildings – La Catedral de
Santa Maria, where the original Holy Grail is said to live.
With a plethora of great restaurants, cool shops,
dazzling street art, superb museums and an eclectic
mix of people, El Carmen offers something new
and exciting every day for tourists
and locals alike.
Torres de Serranos
Palau de la Generalitat
IVAM
Catedral
Lonja de
la Seda
Torres de Quart
Mercado Central
Museo del Patriarca
Plaza de Toros
MUVIM
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Accreditations
and quality
marks IALC Bildungsurlaub
IALC is an international non-profit The German Bildungsurlaub is an
association that for close to 35 years has accredited programme in which
been accrediting independent language German employees can take 5 days
centres that teach the language of of educational leave (paid vacation)
their country. As well as outstanding per year. We are recognized in several
teaching standards and service, IALC federal states.
language schools have individual
character and a real connection with
their local community.
International The Cervantes CSN
House Institute We are recognized by the National
Agency for Higher Education in Sweden
International House World Organisation The Cervantes Institute, a government for the awarding of CSN grants to
(IHWO) has over 60 years’ experience in agency, is the largest organization in Swedish students taking a language
improving quality in language teaching. the world responsible for promoting course with us.
International House has 159 independent the study and the teaching of Spanish
schools in 52 countries all over the world language and culture. Being an
that teach over 20 languages. accredited centre means complying with
its quality standards, which guarantee
a high quality in the teaching of Spanish
Each school is independently owned
and of the complementary services and
and managed but is affiliated to IHWO.
activities offered.
The school becomes part of the IHWO
network and agrees to adhere to its
rigorous quality management systems.
ISO 14064
The ISO 14064 certification accredits
us as a “Green school” committed
to protecting the environment. We
have introduced environmental
management practices into all aspects
of our business, oriented to reduce
the consumption of paper and useless
energy and resources.
We care about the C02 footprint and are
aware of how we can help to reduce the
greenhouse gas emissions. We offer
innovative and quality services while
conserving and enhancing resources for
current and future generations.
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Why
choose
us?
Academic A course Expert language
excellence for every need tuition
Wide range of courses: General All our teachers are highly
Spanish, Spanish for Business, qualified and experienced in
DELE exam preparation, Work teaching Spanish to speakers of
and study, Summer Camp for other languages.
teenagers, and many other more
specialised courses.
Inspirational
lessons
Communicative, motivational,
Practical interactive and enjoyable classes
that will teach you how to use
language learning Spanish in real life situations.
Our method combines a traditional
grammar approach with a more
modern communicative focus. Years of
Great importance is placed
experience
on practising grammar in We have built an extensive
communicative contexts that knowledge base from years of
reproduce situations you might teaching Spanish as a foreign
come across everyday. language to know how to break
through learning barriers and
help our students surpass their
goals.
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The objective
Spanish of our courses
courses is to help you express
yourself more fluently
in Spanish
Your A cultural Our teachers
Spanish class approach We have a dynamic team of teachers who
love teaching Spanish. They’re all native
All classes are given in Spanish. In general The programme also aims to integrate Spanish speakers, university graduates,
the number of students per class is between students into local culture. and have many years of experience
6 and 10 and each lesson lasts for Visits to cultural centres, museums, specialising in teaching foreign students.
50 minutes. Since the groups are small in other towns, etc are arranged to They use modern materials and methods
number, the teacher is able to deal with the ensure that all students are fully to ensure that lessons are interesting and
specific needs of each student on a more immersed into Spanish life. entertaining.
personal basis.
The continued on-going development
The classes are based on tasks and planned and training of teachers is a key feature
depending on the students’ needs and styles Españolé Facts & Stats of International House schools and our
of learning. You will use a textbook in class, teachers stay up-to-date by incorporating
together with supplemental material such new techniques and materials into their
as newspaper/press articles, adverts,
audio-visual materials, etc. The textbooks
3,400 lessons whenever appropriate.
we use have been developed by the people studied with us
International House academic team and In addition to teaching Spanish in class,
last year they will offer general support during
cover all areas of the language.
your stay at the school so that you find
The enrolment fee includes the first book
99% learning Spanish a pleasant and hassle free
experience.
and additional material. When you change would reccomend us
from one level to another, you can buy a to a friend
new book to take home and keep or simply
exchange from the free school library.
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different nationalities
16-80
We have a wide range of
ages studying with us
10Levels
The courses are divided up into 6 different
levels: from beginner to advanced based
on the Cervantes Institute programme
under the directives of the Common
European Framework of Reference for
Languages. No matter what your level of
Spanish, we will always find a class that is
perfect for you.
A1 - Beginners
Students can deal with simple straightforward
exchange to keep a very basic conversation going.
A2 - Pre-Intermediate
Students can understand and express information
about the present, past and future. They can deal
with most situations involved in travelling around a
Spanish speaking country, including communicating
most personal and everyday information.
B1 - Intermediate
Students can comfortably interact with native
speakers. They can participate in discussions and
express their viewpoints in familiar contexts. They can
describe experiences in their past as well as explain
and give reasons for their plans, desires and ambitions
Our students for the future.
Our students come from all over the world and have many different B2 - Upper-intermediate
reasons for studying Spanish. Some of them are university
students, others are professionals who need Spanish for work. Students can express their ideas on general topics
Some learn just for fun, while others come to prepare for the clearly in both the spoken and written form. They
are familiar with and can competently use more
official DELE exam.
complex structures and have a good level of fluency
and broader vocabulary including some idiomatic
In general our students fall between the ages of 18 and 60, but we expressions.
also cater for students of other ages. This mix assures an interesting
and international study atmosphere.
C1 - Advanced
Students are capable of understanding most lectures,
discussions and debates. They are able to develop a
well-structured argument with supporting evidence
Student’s nationality and explanations in oral and written form. Students
have broadened their general language capability and
German 13% Japanese 4% vocabulary to feel comfortable operating effectively
in social, academic and professional spheres.
Italian 12% American 3%
Swiss 12% Belgian 2%
C2 - Superior
British 11% French 2%
Dutch 10% Czech 1% Students have a high level of written and spoken
South Korean 8% Swedish 1% Spanish. They can participate easily in discussions
Russian 7% Austrian 1% and write well-structured compositions even in
Other* 6% Irish 1% complex, unfamiliar situations. They can give clear
Chinese 5% Brazilian 1% presentations on complex issues, integrating sub
themes and developing particular points.
Student’s ages
16 - 19 / 20%
20 - 24 / 30% 700
HOUR OF CLASS
25 - 29 / 17% 600
500
30 - 34 / 11% 400
35 - 39 / 7% 300
40 - 49 / 5% 200
100
More than 50 / 8%
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
11General Spanish courses
Intensive 20 Intensive 25
This course is designed for students who wish to learn You can add an extra lesson every day to your
the language, make friends and enjoy Spanish Culture Intensive 20 Spanish course and choose between a
and Life. The main objective is to enable students to conversational lesson about SpanishLife and Culture
learn to communicate in Spanish as soon as possible in or a more structured one to review and reinforce your
order to cope with everyday situations. Grammar Skills.
There are 4 lessons per day, during the morning or
afternoon, lasting from one week upwards.
Start of course
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Please check starting dates in the “Dates and fees” list
Start of course Nº of lessons per week
20 General Spanish + 5 Spanish Life and Culture
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Please check starting dates in the “Dates and fees” list
or 5 Grammar Skills
Nº of lessons per week Length of the course
20 General Spanish lessons From 1 to 36 weeks
Length of the course Levels
From 1 to 36 weeks From absolute beginners to advanced (A1 to C2)
Levels Nº of students per class
From absolute beginners to advanced (A1 to C2) Maximum 10, average 6
Nº of students per class Timetable / Mornings or afternoons
Maximum 10, average 6 Grammar Skills option
Morning: Grammar Skills 08:00-09:05 (Tue-Fri)
Timetable
+ General Spanish 09:10 -13:00
Mornings or afternoons 9:10-13:00 or 14:10-18:00
(Timetables are subject to change) Afternoon: General Spanish 14:10 -18:00
+ Grammar Skills 18:10- 19:00
Spanish Life and Culture option
Morning: General Spanish 09:10 -13:00
+ Spanish Life and Culture 13:10-14:00
Afternoon: Spanish Life and Culture 13:10-14:00
+ General Spanish 14:10 -18:00
(Timetables are subject to change)
Intensive 30
This course is a combination of the Intensive
Intensive Plus
20 plus Spanish Life and Culture and Grammar
Skills lessons. There are 6 lessons per day.
This course is a combination of the Intensive 20 plus
private lessons. There are 5 lessons per day, 4 in a
group and 1 private. The private ones can be adapted
Start of course to the needs of each student, so they can study areas in
Every Monday (except for beginners) which they are most interested.
Please check starting dates in the “Dates and fees” list
Nº of lessons per week
20 General Spanish lessons + 5 Spanish Life and Start of course
Culture + 5 Grammar Skills lessons Every Monday (except for beginners)
Please check starting dates in the “Dates and fees” list
Length of the course
From 1 to 36 weeks Nº of lessons per week
20 General Spanish + 5 private lessons
Levels
From absolute beginners to advanced (A1 to C2) Length of the course
From 1 to 36 weeks
Nº of students per class
Maximum 10, average 6 Levels
From absolute beginners to advanced (A1 to C2)
Timetable / Mornings or afternoons
Morning: Grammar Skills 08:00-09:05 (Tue-Fri) Nº of students per class
+ General Spanish 09:10 -13:00 Group lessons maximum 10, average 6.
+ Spanish Life and Culture 13:10-14:00 Private lessons 1
Afternoon: Spanish Life and Culture 13:10-14:00 Timetable
+ General Spanish 14:10-18:00 Mornings or afternoons 9:10-13:00 or 14:10-18:00
+ Grammar Skills 18:10-19:00 Private lessons: to be agreed
(Timetables are subject to change)
(Timetables are subject to change)
12Super Intensive One to One
This course is designed for students who wish to Private lessons are available for any level, and the
develop their communicative and linguistic skills course programme is specially adapted to each
in a very intensive course. It is a combination of the student’s needs.
Intensive 25 course and private lessons.
There are 6 lessons per day, 5 in a group and 1 private.
The private lessons are intended to deal with the
specific needs of each student.
Start of course Start of course
Every Monday (except for beginners) Every Monday
Please check starting dates in the “Dates and fees” list Please check starting dates in the “Dates and fees” list
Nº of lessons per week Nº of lessons per week
20 General Spanish + 5 Spanish Life and Culture or 5 From 1
Grammar Skills lessons + 5 private lessons Length of the course
Length of the course From 1 to 36 weeks
From 1 to 36 weeks Levels
Levels From absolute beginners to advanced (A1 to C2)
From absolute beginners to advanced (A1 to C2) Nº of students per class
Nº of students per class 1 (there is also the option of 2 students: One to two)
Group lessons maximum 10, average 6 Timetable
Private lessons 1 To be agreed
Timetable / Mornings or afternoons
Grammar Skills option
Morning: Grammar Skills 08:00-09:05 (Tue-Fri)
+ General Spanish 09:10 -13:00
Afternoon: General Spanish 14:10 -18:00
+ Grammar Skills 18:10- 19:00
Spanish Life and Culture option
Morning: General Spanish 09:10 -13:00
+ Spanish Life and Culture 13:10-14:00
Afternoon: Spanish Life and Culture 13:10-14:00
+ General Spanish 14:10 -18:00
Private lessons: to be agreed
(Timetables are subject to change)
A course
for every
need
13Exam preparation
DELE SIELE New
This course is specially designed to prepare students The SIELE exam is a new Spanish certificate which
for the internationally-recognised DELE exams certifies electronically the degree of proficiency for
organised by the Instituto Cervantes. the Spanish language with four tests: Reading and
These are official certificates accrediting the student’s listening comprehension, Written expression and
command of the Spanish language. There are five interaction and Spoken expression and interaction; the
exam sessions per year: April, May, July, October and exam also takes as a reference the levels established
November. We are an official exam centre for DELE by the Common European Framework of Reference for
exams and the students will take the exam in our Languages (CEFR).
school. It has been created and developed by the Instituto
The examinations are offered at six different levels Cervantes together with some universities.
which meet the Common European Framework of
Reference (CEFR) A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2.
Start of course Start of course
Please check starting dates in the Dates and fees list Please check starting dates in the Dates and fees list
Nº of lessons per week Nº of lessons per week
20 DELE exam preparation lessons 20 General Spanish lessons + 5 private SIELE
Length of the course preparation lessons
From 1 to 4 weeks Length of the course
Levels From 1 to 8 weeks
From absolute beginners to advanced (A1 to C2) Levels
Nº of students per class From absolute beginners to advanced (A1 to C2)
Maximum 10, average 6 Nº of students per class
Timetable Group lessons maximum 10, average 6.
Mornings or afternoons 9:10-13:00 or 14:10-18:00 Private lessons 1
(Timetables subject to change) Timetable
Mornings or afternoons 9:10-13:00 or 14:10-18:00
SIELE private lessons: to be agreed
(Timetables are subject to change)
14Special courses
Spanish for Business Spanish and Sailing
This course is designed for students and professionals Renowned as an international centre for sailing,
who are interested in the world of business in Spanish- Valencia was also home to the 32nd America’s Cup. This
speaking countries. course is aimed at all levels, from the absolute beginner
Students study specific language and linguistic to the experienced sailor. You will receive expert
structures used in business. There are 5 lessons per day. tuition, navigate and race in our boat Españole which is
a Beneteau Platu 25 based in Valencia Yacht Base.
During the course you will be given a solid grounding
in boat handling, meteorology, seamanship, safety at
sea, nautical terms, rope work, sail handling, rules of
the road, helmsman ship and general duties above and
below deck.
Start of course
Please check starting dates in the
“Dates and fees” list
Start of course
Nº of lessons per week
Spanish: check starting days of selected course
20 General Spanish + 5 Business Spanish lessons
Sailing: every Monday from June to September
Length of the course
Nº of lessons per week
From 1 to 36 weeks
6 sailing lessons
Levels
Length of the course
From intermediate to advanced (B1-C2)
Spanish: from 1 to 36 weeks
Nº of students per class Sailing: from 1 to 4 weeks
General Spanish: maximum 10, average 6
Levels
Business: Mini group of maximum 4 students.
From an advanced knowledge of sailing to very basic
Timetable
Nº of students per class
General Spanish: Spanish: maximum of 10, average 6
Mornings or afternoons 9:10-13:00 or 14:10-18:00 Sailing: Mini group maximum of 5
Business Spanish lessons: to be confirmed.
(Timetables are subject to change)
Timetable
Spanish:
Please check the timetable for the selected course
Sailing: Two days a week 10:00-13:00 or 15:30-18:30
Teacher Training
(Days depending on weather and subject to change)
This course is focused for non-native teachers of
Spanish. It combines elements of the language and
Spanish culture together with methodology and Start of course
practice. Participants will have access to practical and Please check starting dates in the
effective training in order to teach Spanish to foreign “Dates and fees” list
students. In addition, they will have the chance to meet
colleagues from other countries so cultural exchanges Nº of lessons per week
and networking make up an important part of the study 20 teacher training lessons
programme. for non-native speakers
We also provide intensive, four-week teacher training Length of the course
courses and online programs accredited by the
2 weeks
University of Barcelona.
Levels
From Upper Intermediate (B2)
Course Structure Nº of students per class
Revision of grammar Methodology: how to teach Maximum 10, average 6
topics. in a practical way.
How to teach grammar Common mistakes made by
to students. foreign students of Spanish Timetable
Spanish culture: literature, and how to deal with them. Mornings or afternoons
art and history. New technology in the 9:10-13:00 or 14:10-18:00
Spanish classroom. (Timetables are subject to change)
15Academic Work and study
programmes
Preparation Internship
for University
This programme combines an intensive Spanish course
This course is designed for foreign students who wish with an internship in a company in or near Valencia.
to complete a university degree in Spain. To achieve Before starting the work experience, you will have to
this, they must first pass an entry exam. attend a Spanish course of at least 2 weeks.
The preparation courses to access university are
tailored to each individual student; it is a fast and easy
way to improve and prepare for the exam and it doesn’t Start of course
matter what your level or capabilities are. Every Monday
Please check starting dates in the “Dates and fees” list
Age
Between 18 and 30 years old
Start of course Spanish requirements
October or January B1 level or more
Course includes Length of the programme
20 weekly lessons on differing subjects + tutoring 3 months (although in some cases we can arrange
Help with the university admission process different periods)
(Paperwork costs and other university expenses are not included).
Length of the course
30 or 20 weeks respectively
Levels
You need to have a minimum level of B1 in Spanish
(as requested by the Common European Framework of Reference for
languages). If you like you can do an intensive Spanish course with
us before the University access exam preparation course starts.
Timetable
Monday to Friday (morning or afternoon)
Who is this course for?
Students from foreign educational systems (with which Spain
has reciprocate agreements making their qualifications
Volunteer work
compatible), who have completed upper secondary school up
to the Spanish Bachillerato level (pre-university course) in
their countries.
What is the exam?
The university entrance exams evaluate the academic
maturity of students and check that they have acquired the This programme combines a Spanish course with
necessary knowledge of upper-secondary education (Spanish volunteering in Valencia. It’s the perfect way to learn
Bachillerato). When passing the exams, students can access Spanish, develop social skills, get to know the Spanish
higher education in Spain.
culture and have fun at the same time.
When is the exam?
The University Entry Exam is held twice a year in May/June There are many types of projects available: educational
and in September. and cultural, social, environmental and health care
related... you can choose the area that most interests
you. The volunteer work has to be combined with an
intensive Spanish course of at least two weeks (it can
be taken at the same time as the voluntary work).
Start of course
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Please check starting dates in the “Dates and fees” list
Age
From 18 years old
Study in Spanish requirements
Basic level
a Spanish (speak using simple vocabulary and phrases)
university Length of the programme
From 2 to 24 weeks
16You will have
to attend a Spanish
course of at least
2 weeks not included
in the placement fee
Demipair
What is this programme for? Here we offer a wonderful opportunity for students to fully immerse themselves
Working in a foreign company is a very in Spanish life. Students are welcomed into the homes of our Spanish hosts as a
rewarding experience. As well as giving member of the family. In return they assist with childcare, help with light housework
you the chance to practise Spanish, you
can learn the language specific to your and teach the children of the house their native language or English.
job. The internship is considered to be a
training programme, so it is unpaid.
We also organize funded internship
programs such as Leonardo Da Vinci
and PON.
Start of course
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Who is this course for? Please check starting dates in the “Dates and fees” list
It is aimed for foreign college and Age
university students or recent graduates Between 18 and 30 years old
who want to gain experience in a
Spanish company and also enjoy Spain’s Length of the programme
exciting life and culture. From 1 (only available in summer) to 12 months.
We have a wide range of sectors from
Finance to Hospitality.
Spanish lessons Accommodation and pocket money
Normally the Spanish lessons are in the Demi pairs will have their own bedroom and
morning and the working time is in the will be given full board and some pocket
In Spanish afternoon and evening. You have to take an
Intensive Spanish course of at least 2 weeks
at the beginning of the programme, although
money in return for their help in the house.
companies we strongly recommend that you extend
your studies of Spanish throughout the
Language spoken in the family
Normally Spanish families invite a foreign
entire length of your stay. student to live with them because they want
their children to learn and practice a second
language. However they fully understand
Working hours that the aim of the programme for the Demi
Demi pairs will work 20 hours per week plus pair is to learn and practice Spanish. In order
one night babysitting. to do this, they will make sure there’s a lot of
Free days: Two full free days per week (either Spanish speaking time. The normal routine is
during the week or at the weekend but at for the Demi pair to speak English or another
least once a month a Sunday will be free). language with the children and Spanish with
the parents.
Common duties your host family
may ask you to do
- Looking after the children.
- Taking them to the park.
Who is this course for?
- Playing with them in English
All people who want to cooperate in
environmental and local community or your native language.
projects in the Valencia region can apply. - Helping out with homework.
Volunteers must be 18 years or older and
should be fit and physically prepared to - Picking the children up from school.
work in the open environment. - Taking them for evening activities.
- Putting them to bed
What kind of volunteer work do we offer?
and reading stories.
Teaching English, maths, sports to
children, helping disabled people or
to protect the Mediterranean Sea on
the coast of Valencia, improving good
practice for responsible tourism, fire
prevention for the Valencian community
mountains, conservation project in the
Albufera Natural Park.
How to book this programme?
Interested students need to submit a
letter either in Spanish or in English
explaining the types of projects they
would like to do, and giving information
related to their studies and previous
volunteer work, if applicable. We would
need at least six weeks to arrange the
Full
placement. inmersion
17Online lessons Other programmes
Spanish online Family programmes
Our family language programmes are specifically
designed to fit the lifestyle and requirements of each
A flexible way to learn Spanish where you can choose
individual family.
the number of lessons per week, the time and the
content. You can also start your online course from They are flexible and fun, and can be tailor-made to
home before coming to Valencia and continue your create the perfect holiday experience.
studies with the teachers you already know.
Ask for brochure
Start of course
Any day with previous arrangements
Nº of lessons per week
From 1
Group programmes
Length of the course
To be decided by the student
Levels We offer Spanish courses for school groups throughout
All the academic year and during the school holidays that
are custom-made to respond to their individual needs
Nº of students per class and requirements.
1
Timetable
To be agreed Ask for brochure
18Summer Camp
Summer camp
includes
# 20 Spanish lessons per
week (50 minutes each)
# Maximum 10 students
per class
# Entrance level test
Our summer camp offers a unique opportunity Our host families are carefully chosen
for teenage students between the ages of 14- to provide the utmost comfort and # Host family or
17 to learn in an entirely Spanish environment care for our teenagers and many of residence full-board
where they can be immersed into local life and our host families have been with us for accommodation
culture. The programme is carefully designed years taking in our students all year
to provide students of all levels with the round. The average journey to school # 1 full-day excursion
platform to communicate their way through for our students is 25 minutes and and 5 half-day
every stage of life with us and take all the skills many families live close than that in activities per week
learnt in the classroom out into the real world. surrounding neighbourhoods.
# Class materials
Along with top quality academics we have a Those who choose the residence # Insurance
social activity programme built for the purpose option can stay in single en-suite # 24 hour emergency
of pushing students to use their new language rooms at our city centre university
skills and practice both amongst themselves
assistance
residence with on-site cafeteria,
and with native Spanish speakers around them. 24-hour staffing, weekly cleaning # Certificate and report
and weekly laundry. The residence is at end of course
We offer our summer campers the choice to a short walk to the school and with
be totally integrated into Valencian life by Valencia being such a walkable city # Return transfers
staying with a host family or give them more of you’re never far from something to see
a university feel in student residence. or do!
Every weekday we On Saturdays we offer Experienced teachers
have activities, which full-day excursions and co-ordinators take
include cultural visits, to a variety of great care of our students
sports competitions, destinations and on and accompany them
barbecues, dancing Sundays the students during all the cultural
lessons, beach are free to spend the activities, visits and
afternoons or day with their hosts or excursions included in
shopping. they can meet friends. the programme.
19Accommodation
Shared Studios
apartments Our studios are located in the city
centre within a walking distance
In order to feel comfortable and This type of accommodation to the school. They have a lounge
relaxed during your stay it is gives you the chance to live with with a sofá bed or separate beds, a
students from other countries. kitchenette and a bathroom. They
essential that you are satisfied
Each apartment has three or four are either for single or double use.
with your accommodation bedrooms and one or two shared The accommodation includes bed
arrangements. bathrooms. All apartments have a linen, towels and blankets, access
fully-equipped kitchen, a lounge to a fully equipped kitchen and
For this reason we attach with TV, a washing machine and laundry, moderate electricity, gas and
an iron. The school provides bed water expenses, and cleaning of the
significant importance to
linen, but not towels. Moderate common areas every week.
ensuring that the quality we electricity, gas and water expenses
provide is of a good standard. are included. The school is in charge
We select our host families of maintaining the apartment.
with the utmost care, ensure
that our shared apartments and The common areas are cleaned every
studios are maintained in a good two weeks, but otherwise it is the
students’ duty to keep the apartment
Host families
condition and provide general Living with a Spanish family is the
support for students with matters clean. The apartments are located
no more than 25 minutes away from best way to become familiar with the
regarding their accommodation. Spanish lifestyle, get to know Spanish
the school by public transport.
customs and practise the language.
We select our families carefully so
that our students feel completely at
ease with them. Don’t expect the host
family houses to be luxurious, but
they are comfortable and hospitable.
What type of 23% 31% Most of the families live near the
accommodation do school and the average distance
from the school is 25 minutes by
our students choose?
public transport. Students are lodged
No accommodation 23%
in single or double rooms and can
Apartments 31%
choose from three types of board
Host family 30% 13% 3% (breakfast, half board or full board).
Residence 13% Weekly laundry and cleaning is
Studio 3% included. You will have your own keys
to come and go as you wish, but you
30% must respect some basic rules and
schedules, especially for mealtimes.
20The accommodation
is available between
2:00 p.m. on the Sunday
prior to the first day of
the course (Monday)
until 12:00 p.m. on the
Saturday following
the last day of class
Hall of residence (Friday).
We also offer accommodation in student students. If you prefer you can also have
halls of residence. The residence is your meals in the residence canteen.
located in the university campus and
Extra nights might
Breakfast, half board and full board can
there is good transport to and from the be arranged. Cleaning once a week,
be available at the
school. There are single or double rooms, towels and sheets are included. published prices.
each room with its own private bathroom,
telephone, hot and cold air-conditioning In summer we also offer accommodation
and personal study space.
CHECK IN TIME
in a residence in the city centre, just 20
minutes walk from the school. It has 70 Sunday
The residence has common areas, a TV single rooms with private bathroom and after 2:00 p.m.
lounge, 24-hour reception service, a comfortable common rooms for students.
coffee bar, internet access and a dining
room. There is a common kitchen for CHECK OUT TIME
Saturday
before 12:00 p.m.
Types of accommodation
Accommodation Shared apartment Host family Private Studio Residence Summer residence
Year Round
Residential Residential University City Centre
Location City Centre
area area area
Around 25 minutes Around 30 minutes Between 10 and 20 Between
Travel time (average 15) (average 20) 25-30 minutes Around 20 minutes
to school minutes on foot
by bus or metro by bus or metro by bus or metro walking
B&B, half board Self catering, B&B, Self catering, B&B,
Meals Self-catering Self-catering
and full board half board and full board half board and full board
1 to 6 1 to 4 1 to 3 400
How many students? 70
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Single Room Yes
Yes Yes Yes* Yes*
Double Room No
Fully equipped kitchen En-suite room with
Fully equipped kitchen Bedroom with with microwave and En-suite room with
wardrobe, wardrobe, desk and chair, wardrobe, desk and chair,
Facilities with washing machine. washing machine.
study desk and chair. telephone, Internet and and Internet. Canteen
TV. Shared bathroom. Internet.
Shared bathroom. air-conditioning. Canteen for meals. Bed linen and
Bed linen TV and air-conditioning.
Bed linen and towels for meals. Bed linen and towels
Bed linen and towels towels
Cleaning Every 2 weeks Every week Every week Every week Every week
* Only available for students coming together
21Social
programme
If you haven’t
got a plan after The programme of activities and
excursions will help you to discover
It is the ideal complement to a Spanish
course and gives you the chance to
class, the school Spanish culture, the friendly attitude of practise Spanish in everyday situations,
the locals and the festive atmosphere of find out what Spain and the culture are
will help you! our city. like, and get to know the local people.
Just look at the Valencia also offers many opportunities
to practise your favourite sports. Near the
activity plan for school there are sports facilities where
you can play tennis, basketball, football,
the week and We organise many activities every week,
squash, aerobics, fitness training,
most of them are free (there are at least
experience a lot four activities per week totally free)
or step classes.
of cool stuff.” and many others are available
at a very low price.
#miexperienciaEspanole
22Activities
and Excursions
Join our team and our
international students to
continue enjoying Valencia
after lessons!
Hola, my name is Diana
and I’m in charge of organizing City tour
activities and excursions Tapas making classes
for our students. Visit to City of Arts and Science
My job is to make sure you enjoy your stay
Language exchange nights with locals
with us, discover Valencia and its culture Ceramic Art Museum tour
and traditions, while you meet other students
Beach volleyball
from the school and make local friends.
We will have a lot of fun together in our dancing
lessons, cooking workshops, excursions, tours, Paella cooking classes
conversation exchange nights...
and much more! BBQ party
See you soon... Tapas tour
Valencian culture classes
City treasure hunt
Graffiti tour
Fallas museum trip
An example of a weekly programme City bike tour
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Salsa classes
City tour Visit to Cinema night
Cooking “Intercambio” Full day
and a museum Students’
Welcome workshop Conversation
or Salsa dinner
excursion to Valencia Museum of Modern Art
“Paella” exchanges Xàtiva
party lessons Valencian beer tasting
Wine and cheese tasting
EXTRA CHARGE
Flamenco show
Classic Spanish dinner
Oceanographic Aquarium
Mestalla Stadium tour
Organised Tours
Altea and Calpe Snorkelling
Cullera Waterpark
Sagunto
Peñiscola
Javea
Barcelona
Madrid
Ibiza
Buñol Tomatina festival
23A day in
the life of
Arianna
from Italy
Our student tells
you how is one day
studying with us
08:45 19:00
Bus to school Afternoon activity
My student apartment is only a I was really surprised to see such a
few stops away from the school so full activity schedule all included in
sometimes I walk or use the Valenbisi the price. Before arriving I didn’t think
bike system but today I decided to I would do so many activities but now
take the bus as it’s really convenient, I’m here I’ve been on almost all of
cheap and stops so close to the them including weekend trips to other
school! cities.
09:10 21:00
Spanish classes Life at my new home
Going to class is a pleasure as I get to I live with a Japanese girl and a boy
see my new friends and the teacher from Denmark and we are all so
knows how to make learning fun. My happy and comfortable together. The
classmates are from all over the globe apartment has plenty of space and
and our teacher, Juan, has actually we have everything we need in the
travelled to most of our countries! area. We like to go to dinner three
times a week but we also take turns
cooking food from our countries for
14:00 each other. It’s a fun way of learning
Lunch names in Spanish for foods and ways
of cooking!
Lunchtime is the perfect opportunity
for us to practice much of what we
learn in the classroom. There seems 22:00
to be an endless amount of options in
El Carmen and I found all the waiters
Valencia nightlife
to be so nice and friendly. I love I think I could live here for years
the food too so am always looking and still discover funky little bars,
forward to lunch! casual looking restaurants that
serve amazing food and there seems
to be a local neighbourhood fiesta
16:30 every day somewhere! My Japanese
Homework housemate loves flamenco and live
music so she is always finding new
This time last week I had classes in places for us to go. There just aren’t
the afternoon, which meant I would enough nights in the week!
do my homework while enjoying
coffee and breakfast on a terrace.
Now I have morning classes I enjoy
doing it with my merienda instead!
The homework is carefully planned
by the teachers and everything flows
nicely so you actually want to do it
and be ready for class the next day.
24First day
of class
Your first day of class with us starts
a little earlier than usual at 08:30am
so we can give an oral test and start
classing you.
How to get to the school A pre-arrival test will be completed online
a maximum of one week before coming
By metro: By bus: One of the many and those who have not completed the
Estació de Túria, Colón, bus stops around the old pre-arrival test will complete on Monday.
Alameda, Xátiva, Ángel Guimerá town area.
After testing we will have an orientation
meeting where students can meet each
other, our staff and receive useful info
about Españolé and Valencia itself. Once
testing and orientation has finished you
will receive your book, learning schedule
and classes will start there and then!
In the afternoon we arrange a guided
tour of the city for all new students.
We highly recommend joining as it will
not only familiarise yourself with your
new temporary home but you will have
opportunities to practice what you learnt
in the classroom that day and get to know
your classmates better.
Can you imagine
a better place to
learn Spanish?
25What to do?
Enjoy a plethora
of parks and gardens
Valencia is not only a city of culture but also
a city with beautiful parks, gardens and relaxing
recreational areas. The old riverbed has been
converted into a 9 km park that snakes through the
city and is perfect for all kinds of activities such
as cycling, jogging and skating. There are also
many relaxation spots along the park and dotted
throughout the city so no matter where you are
you’ll find something close by.
Enjoy Valencia gastronomy
and nightlife
Valencia Valencia is a vibrant, The city has a seemingly never-ending supply of
cosmopolitan city with about bars serving high quality tapas and pintxos. There
are, of course, many restaurants serving classic
800,000 inhabitants enjoying Valencian cuisine such as the famous paella but
you’ll soon discover real locals prefer Fideuà,
its majestic buildings and which is a must-try also! Valencia is famous for
its nightlife and there are many lively areas and
wonderful scenery. places to go to suit all tastes and styles.
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12
1.- The Lonja: one of the 6.- The Fine Arts Museum and equatorial Africa, while
best examples of Gothic San Pio V: one of the most getting up close to silverback
civil architecture in Europe. outstanding painting archives gorillas, leopards, lions,
Where history It enjoys Patrimony of the
Humanity (UNESCO).
in Spain. rhinos, hippos and some very
cute meerkats.
meets modernism
7.- The National Ceramics
2.- The Central Market: one Museum Gonzalez Marti: 11.- El Mestalla: Valencia
of the many places not to housed in a palace from the CF, or Los Che as they’re
be missed. This colourful, 15th century and refurbished known locally, are a giant of
bustling lively market, in a in 1740 in rococo. the European game. La Liga
A truly stunning Mediterranean city, beautiful modernist building, 8.-The City of Arts and winners twice at the start
Valencia enjoys a mild temperate will entice you to buy far more Sciences: this amazing of the 2000’s and enjoying
climate and offers a wealth of than you intended to. complex includes five a recent resurgence they’re
gastronomic delights, festivals and 3.- The Cathedral: each of its buildings which are known for their entertaining
three gates has a different breathtaking at first sight. style of play.
cultural events to enjoy. You will see
how important historical traditions and style: Baroque, Gothic and They are simply incredible. 12.- Tapeo: Translated as
Romanesque. From its bell 9.- Jardín del Turia: The walking around different bars
recent innovative architecture stand
tower, El Miguelete, you can former river has now been enjoying their drinks and tapas
side by side and complement each enjoy amazing views over the – and we recommend doing
other, the city and the people perfectly. transformed into a park, where
city. locals walk, run, sunbathe and just that!
In the last two decades Valencia has 4.- Plaza de la Virgen: which cycle.
undergone an amazing transformation sits on the site that was once 10.- Valencia Bioparc: The
that needs be seen to be believed. the Roman forum. animals live in a natural
5.- Torres de Serranos: habitat in this 21st-century
considered to be the largest version of a zoo. Explore the
Gothic city gateway in all of ecosystems of the savannah,
Europe. the forests of Madagascar
26A beach for most of the year
It’s not uncommon for us to have temperatures in
the 20’s during January and while that may not be
sunbathing weather it doesn’t mean you can enjoy a
stroll on the beach! Wide-open beaches filled with
golden sand are lined with palm trees, bars and
restaurants that are frequented by locals and tourists
alike 12 months of the year.
Live traditions and festivals
The most popular festival in Valencia, Las Fallas,
takes place in March and for five days fireworks can
be seen and heard all over the city. The sound of band
music and the impressive mascletàs turn the city into
a place to behold: a complete transformation that
precedes spring every year.
Enjoy the city events
Valencia is known all over the world for its
international events: the final round of the Moto GP,
the open tennis tournament and much more. For each
of these events the city opens its arms and hearts to
the thousands of tourists who arrive to be entertained
each year.
And all this, together with more than 300 days of
sunshine per year and people who are open-minded
and friendly, make Valencia the ideal place in which
to spend a memorable study holiday.
Your
If you have booked your accommodation
with us, we will send you the complete
arrival details and information on how to get to
your accommodation at least two weeks
before your arrival.
Transfer Service
We can arrange your transfer on arrival
at Valencia airport, train or bus station
and also your departure. To guarantee
How to get the transfer we need to know your arrival
details (date, time, place, and flight number)
to Valencia at least one week before arrival.
By plane By bus By train
Valencia has an international airport located The central bus station is located in the Trains coming from all over the country stop
about 8 km from the city. Flights from the West zone of the city. It has lines connecting at the “Estación del Norte”, located in the
main cities of Spain and Europe land here. the main Spanish and European cities. heart of Valencia. From here it takes just 10
Moreover, Valencia has connecting flights From the central station, the best way to minutes to walk to the school.
with Madrid and Barcelona for destinations all access other points in the city is by bus or
over the world. The airport is easily reached by underground.
bus and metro from the city centre.
27Information
& enrolments Our representative
C/ Caballeros, 36
46001 Valencia (Spain)
+34 96 353 04 04
www.espanole.es
www.ihvalencia.com
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