SPANISH COURSES IN OVIEDO. Capital City of the Natural Paradise ASTURIAS ESPAÑA

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1 SPANISH COURSES IN OVIEDO Capital City of the Natural Paradise ASTURIAS ESPAÑA Adults 2015

2 LEARNING SPANISH, THE 2 nd MOST SPOKEN NATIVE LANGUAGE IN THE WLD, WILL HELP YOU WIN A PLACE PROMOTION AT UNIVERSITY, EXCEL IN YOUR JOB, ATTAIN YOUR PROFESSIONAL GOALS, AND BROADEN YOUR HIZONS Welcome to Alce Idiomas-The Asturias Language College QUALITY EXPERIENCE EFFIENCY RESULTS Alce Idiomas The Asturias Language College is located in Oviedo, Capital City of The Principality of Asturias, in a quiet and safe residential area, close to the biggest university campus, its sports facilities, and just opposite the most avant-garde architectural complex formed by The Oviedo City Convention Centre, a four-star-premium hotel and a shopping centre. Our facilities are homely and comfortable. All our classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, cutting-edge projectors and computers, to facilitate the use of most innovative teaching methods. We also have a lounge where students can meet, socialize, browse the Internet, prepare project work and do extra practice. Our two buildings are Wi-Fi accessible. Oviedo, the ideal location to live an unforgettable experience, is the political, administrative and cultural capital city of the Principality of Asturias, in Northern Spain. It offers the benevolence and safety of Northern Spain s small towns with all the amenities and attractions of the nation s bigger destinations. With over university students making up the city s total population of around 226,000 inhabitants, Oviedo is a vibrant city with youthful energy and lively night life. For the cultural aspect, Oviedo has an impressive historic heritage, from the UNESCO recognised World Heritage, Pre-Romanesque art, to the 18th Century old town centre with its cobbled streets lined with beautifully restored palaces, picturesque squares, the Gothic Cathedral of San Salvador, the XVII University building and a wide diversity of statues, churches and museums. Our students can travel the mere 25 km. to the Cantabric Coast to enjoy its golden sand beaches in the neighbouring towns of Gijon, Salinas and Colunga, discover the impressive variety of picturesque villages, Cudillero, Lastres, Llanes, Luarca; the cove and cliff tops, Cabo Peñas, Faro Video and Llanes municipality. Alternativily they can delight in the captivating surroundings of the National Park of Picos de Europa, The Natural Parks of Somiedo, Redes, Ponga, Las Ubiñas and Fuentes del Narcea.

3 Since our doors opened in 1983, The Asturias Language College has been providing first class tuition in a professional and welcoming environment At The Asturias Language College you will Receive personalized attention, guidance and support. Sit a placement test and have a welcome and orientation session, on first day at our school, to assess your abilities and help you clarify your goals. Be taught by expert teachers, enthusiastic about their profession, dedicated and helpful. Attend highly structured courses to gain confidence and competence in language, as well as cultural and performance skills. Learn in really small learner-centered group classes, 3 to 8 students (5 in professional courses), to guarantee fast and effective progression. Relish a well designed and entertaining social programme. Take advantage of our superb location, within a ten minute walk from the city centre. Be able to choose first class accommodation, hospitable and welcoming families, modern and comfortable residences, hotels and apartments. Be guaranteed stable fees all the year round, no high or low season. Obtain an achievement and attendance certificate at the end or your stay. The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR Levels Instituto Cervantes DELE s A minimum of 3 students is required to offer a regular group class of 20, 25 or 30 lessons a week. When there is only 1 or 2 student/s enrolled, the student/s will receive 10 lessons per week instead of 20, 12.5 instead of 25 or 15 lessons instead of 30. There will be no change in fees or conditions. Our courses are designed following the Curriculum Plan of the Cervantes Institute and the levels stablished by The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) LEVEL GROUP Instituto Cervants A: Basic User A1 A2 B: Independent User B1 B2 C: Proficient User C1 C2 LEVEL SUBLEVEL DESCRIPTION A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 Breakthrough Beginner Way stage Elementary Threshold Intermediate Vantage Upper intermediate Effective Operational Proficiency Advanced Mastery Proficiency Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.

4 OUR SPANISH COURSES ALL THE YEAR ROUND GENERAL SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE These courses are structured with rigour and high pedagogical standard to help you communicate effectively and confindently in every day situations. You will study, practice and develop all four linguistic skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, using latest specialised methods and innovative course materials, from ELE-specific course books to all kinds of original resources. All our General courses have a cultural content. EG1 GENERAL SPANISH INTENSIVE - 20 lessons a week. Mornings from to Afternoons from to * In JULY and AUGUST afternoon lessons are from MONDAY to THURSDAY from to 19.OO EG2 GENERAL SPANISH SUPER-INTENSIVE - 20 lessons a week. Mornings from to Afternoons from to CERVANTES INSTITUTE - DELE EXAM PREPARATION The Cervantes Institute s are internationally recognised by public and private educational institutions and used by universities and employers worldwide as a measure of proficiency. We offer specific courses to prepare all six levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 Our well versed teachers who are experts in successfully preparing students for these exams will provide you with the tools you need to achieve excellent results, and be confident in handeling all the aspects of the exam. You will do intensive preparation using specific manuals and exam practice papers and you will also receive individual councelling to help you overcome anxiety. EE1 SPANISH DELE INTENSIVE EXAM PREPARATION - 20 lessons a week Mornings from to Afternoons from to * In JULY and AUGUST afternoon lessons are from MONDAY to THURSDAY from to 19.OO EE2 SPANISH DELE SUPER INTENSIVE EXAM PREPARATION - 30 lessons a week Mornings from to Afternoons from to PROFESSIONAL/BUSINESS SPANISH Minimum level required B2 Specific small group courses (3 to 5 students) for professionals from different sectors, business, industry, commerce, tourism, IT, engineering, law, health care, etc These courses are focused on the characteristic vocabulary and communicative skills relevant to each sector. You will gain the tools to undertake a range of life and business tasks in. Topics will include managing meetings and negotiations, using the telephone, writing s, letters, reports, giving presentations, public speaking activities and real case studies. Course contents are extracted from specific manuals and authentic and innovative materials. ECE 15 lessons a week Mornings or afternoons. Flexible enrolment, course duration and schedule. EI INDIVIDUAL TUITION SPANISH O2O TUTIAL LESSON The tutorial lessons are specially recommended for committed students who whish to make progress at their own pace. Advantages: Focused one-to-one attention. Expert teacher and student negotiate the course syllabus. Tailored to the student s indivual study or professional requirements and goals. Inhibited or reserved students practice their speaking intensively. No time is wasted covering points of no relevance to the student. Student decides on schedule and course duration. UNPAID INTERNSHIP EP1 GENERAL SPANISH COURSE + INTERNSHIP Minimum level required B2 This pogramme is aimed to students in vocational education, university students, graduates and trainees who wish to improve their, both inside the classroom and in professional environment. The programme includes a 4 week General Intensive course (EG1) & from 4 to 12 weeks internship. EG2 INTERNSHIP Minimum level required C1 Aimed to graduate or undergraduate students with an advanced level of who wish to gain experience in their professional field. From 4 to 12 weeks TAIL-MADE GROUP PROGRAMMES EGR For all ages all the year round. Please ask the school for quote. EG1-EG2-EE1-EE2 Features For students aged 16+ Elementary to Advanced Levels Start any Monday Lessons from Monday to Friday Each lesson lasts 55 miutes Minimun duration one week Break s: EG1, EG2 & EE1: 15 minutes EE2: a.m. 15 min /p.m. 10 min.

5 ACCOMMODATION to suit your needs and enhance your experience HOMESTAY Excellent choice to keep improving and practicing your, really experience life and culture and discover the gastronomy and customs of our county. All our families are carefully selected by our Welfare Coordinator who will available at all times to ensure that you will be comfortable and feel at home. All our adult students will have a single room. OPTIONS 1.- Bed and Breakfast. 2.- Half-Board (breakfast and dinner) from Monday to Friday and full board on Saturdays and Sundays. Arrivals are on Sunday before course start and departures on Saturday after course end. We always ask individual students to get in touch ( , skype) with their host families as soon as they receive our placement details. RESIDENCE This option gives you more independence and allows you to experience life in a student multicultural atmosphere. We offer a choice of residences with different room types and meal options. We specially recommend the one which is located within a ten-minute walk from our school. It has state-of-the art facilities for students to live, relax, do sport and study, housing an assembly room, TV lounges, a library, an indoor swimming pool, a multimedia centre, a cardiovascular gym, tennis courts, a recreation terrace and a car park. It provides, room cleaning service, laundering and different meal options. Students can choose single or double bedrooms with shower or bath. We always offer the best quality/price ratio. SELF-CATERING APPARTMENT OPTIONS Single bedroom apartment with an equipped kitchenette, microvave oven and refrigerator, a living room, a bedroom and a bathroom. Double bedroom apartment with a kitchenette fully equipped with microwave oven, ceramic hob, refrigerator, a living room, a twin-bedded room and a bathroom. HOTELS We have specially negotiated rates at a great choice of hotels, from one to five stars, within walking distance from our school. Detailed information on several hotels is available on our site Apartment and hotel options are ideal for business or executive clients, and families who wish to benefit from all the services which are offered.

6 SOCIAL PROGRAMME Our social programme is designed to help you practise your, enjoy our country, discover our culture and gastronomy, meet our people, make friends and have fun. We offer a wide variety of sports, social, cultural and recreational activities. HALF DAY ACTIVITIES. At least four days a week. The programme includes activities such as city guided tours, film, theatre evenings, museums, sports, typical festivities, tapas trails and mountain or beach trips (Free of charge or at reduced price). FULL DAY TRIPS* We offer excursions to Asturias most relevant and interesting spots and towns, The National Park of Picos de Europa, Covadonga, typical towns and villages on the coast, and in the neighbouring cities of Santander and León. WEEKENDS* For long-stay students we organise weekend getaways to Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela, etc. TOURS AND EDUCATIONAL TRIPS* For the benefit of more adventurous students we also coordinate tours to several European cities such as London, Paris, Berlin, Brussels, Geneva and Rome, amongst others. * Reasonably priced. HOW TO GET TO OVIEDO By car, plane, train, coach or ferry, Asturias is within easy reach of the rest of Spain and Europe. Asturias Airport, only a 30-km drive fom Oviedo city centre, operates daily flights to Barcelona and Madrid and regular scheduled flights to other cities in Spain and Europe, London, Paris, Berlin, Brussels and Geneva. Transfer service can be arranged for you to be met at the airport and taken to your accommodation

7 COURSE FEES COURSE CODE. EG1-E1-EG2-EE2 Features For students aged 16+ Elementary to Advanced Levels Start any Monday Lessons from Monday to Friday Each lesson lasts 55 miutes Minimum duration one week. Breaks: EG1-EG2- EE1: 15 minutes EE2: a.m. 15 min /p.m. 10 min. PRICE PER STUDENT PER WEEK 1-2 WEEKS 4-8 WEEKS 9-12 WEEKS 12+ WEEKS EG1 E1 EG2 GENERAL SPANISH INTENSIVE CERVANTES INSTITUTE INTENSIVE DELE EXAM PREPARATION * 20 lessons a week Mornings to & Afternoons d to *In July and August lessons are from MONDAY to THURSDAY to 19.OO GENERAL SPANISH SUPER INTENSIVE 25 lessons a week Mornings to13.00 & Afternoons to EE2 ECE CERVANTES INSTITUTE SUPER INTENSIVE DELE EXAM PRE PARATIOM 30 lessons a week Mornings to & Evenings to PROFESSIONAL/BUSINESS SPANISH 15 lessons a week Mornings or afternoons. Flexible enrolment, course duration and schedule 255 *Exam registration fees are NOT included in the cost of the courses. 225 EP INDIVIDUAL TUITION SPANISH O2O 60 minute lessons Student decides on course duration 26 per lesson EGI GENERAL SPANISH COURSE + INTERNSHIP 4 week General Intensive course (EG1) & From 4 to 12 weeks internship EI INTERNSHIP 460 EGR TAIL-MADE GROUP COURSES Ask the school for quote OTHER FEES Course Registration Fee (all courses) 50 Accommodatiom Placement Fee 50 Textbook Fee EG1, EG2;EGI 30 Textbook Fee EE1,EE2 50

8 ACCOMMODATION FEES PRICE PER PERSON Host Family Accommodation, half-board (bed, breakfast and evening meal) Monday to Friday and full-board Saturday and Sunday. 180 per week Single room Extra night 35 Student Residence: accommodation only, bed and breakfast, half board, full board (subject to availability). From 28 per night Single room Hotel / Self-catering Apartment / Shared apartment with tenants Contact us for pricing and details * Please, include all special dietary requirements, allergies, smoker/non-smoker and any other preferences on the registration form. * Week bookings are considered from Saturday to Saturday or from Sunday to Sunday. * Additional nights can be booked upon request depending on the availability.they will be charged at the nightly rate. TRANSFER SERVICE FEES From Oviedo Bus or Train station to student's accommodation and arrivals before 9.00 p.m. Met at Asturias Airport (Ranón) by a school representative or private taxi and transferred to student's accommodation. FREE of charge 75 single per person * For arrivals at other airports, please ask for pricing. * For public coach and train services operating throughout Spain and Europe, to and from Oviedo, please visit Payments can be made in EURO REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT 1.- By Bank transfer to our account Bank Name: Banco Santander Bank Address: Avda. Galicia Oviedo Spain Account Name: S. Valles Fernández - Alce Idiomas IBAN: ES BIC/SWIFT: BSCHESMM N.B. ALL BANK CHARGES ARE REPONSIBILITY OF THE PAYER. 2.- By VISA Credit Card If you choose to pay by Visa credit card, an extra charge of 5% will be added to total amount. Enrolments are confirmed on receipt of a completed Registration Form and 260 deposit in part payment of fees. The balance of fees is payable in full THREE WEEKS before the course starts. On receipt of your Registration Form and relevant payment you will receive a Letter of Acceptance with confirmation of your booking and an Invoice.

9 SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES ADULT REGISTRATION FM PIN YOUR PHOTO HERE Please, complete in BLOCK CAPITALS and forward to Alce Idiomas with payment proof of 260 deductible deposit, and a passport sized photo. PERSONAL DETAILS FAMILY NAME: Mr/Mrs/ Ms... FIRST NAME:... PASSPT NUMBER:... NATIONALITY: FIRST LANGUAGE: DATE OF BIRTH: Day... Month.... Year MALE FEMALE HOME ADDRESS:... TOWN/CITY:... POST CODE:... COUNTRY/STATE:... TEL:.... FAX: OCCUPATION:... COMPANY/INSTITUTION/UNIVERSITY:... EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME:....TEL: CURRENT LEVEL OF SPANISH: A1Beginner A2Elementary B1Pre-Intermediate B2Intermediate C1Advanced C2Proficiency How many years have you studied?... COURSE DETAILS Please tick the course you wish to enrol on EG1 General Intensive 20 lessons per week EG2 General Super Intensive 25 lessons per week EE1 DELE Exam preparation 20 lessons per week EE2 DELE Exam preparation 30 lessons per week ECE Professional / Business lessons per week EP Individual tuition O2O... hours per week EGI General + Internship Placement EI Internship Placement Starting date:... Finishing date:... Number of weeks:. ACCOMMODATION DETAILS Do you require accommodation? Yes No Family Half Board Student Residence Apartment Hotel Arrival Date:... Departure Date:... Number of nights:... Do you smoke? Yes No Allergies? Yes No Specify:... Special diet? Yes No... Other important information / requirements TRANSFER SERVICE Oviedo Bus/Train Station FREE ASTURIAS Airport (RANON) 75 (one way) OTHERS.... Arrival Date:... Time:..... Bus Train Plane, Flight Number.... PAYMENT DETAILS Payments can be made in EURO, by Bank Transfer or by Credit Card. Bank transfer to our account Banco: Santander - Dirección: Avda. Galicia, Oviedo - Spain Titular de la Cta.: S. Valles Fernandez Alce Idiomas IBAN: ES BIC/SWIFT: BSCHESMM Credit Card Number: PROGRAMME COST Course Registration Fee Course Fee... Textbook Fee.. Accomm. Placement Fee.. Accomm. Fee. Airport Transfer.. Visa charges.. TOTAL FEES:. CCV Code:... Card Expiry Date: /... Card Holder s Name:... Card Holder s Signature.... NB. ALL BANK CHARGES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PAYER. *If you choose to pay by credit card,an extra charge of 5% will be added to total due amount. *Please, enclose photocopies of all relevant transfers when sending your completed Registration Form. The STUDENT S NAME is to be quoted on all accompanying documents. *Payments are to be made in full, at least THREE WEEKS BEFE the course starts. I have read, understand and accept the Alce Idiomas enrolment conditions. Place:... Date:... Student's Signature:...

10 SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES ADULT ENROLMENT CONDITIONS COURSES All courses are subject to a Registration Fee of 50, valid for one year from course starting date. Course fees apply to: Tuition, each tuition hour is 55 minutes. EPO2O 60min. Placement test and information pad on first day at our school. 24 hour emergency phone number. Use of Multimedia Training room and facilities. Teaching material (Textbook not included). Attendance and achievement certificate at the end of the course. 10% discount on established prices to learn any of the other languages taught at our school (English/German/French). Maximum class size is 8 students.* *NB. A minimum of 3 students is required to offer a regular class of 20 or 30 lessons a week. When there is only 1 or 2 student/s enrolled, the student/s will receive 10 lessons per week instead of 20, or 15 lessons instead of 30. There will be no change in fees or conditions. ACCOMMODATION All accommodation bookings are subject to an Accommodation Placement Fee of 50 Prices include board and other facilities as described in the price list. Accommodation is offered subject to availability and should be booked well in advance. Accommodation details will be sent to the student (or agent) as soon as we have placed him/her with a suitable family, at least two weeks before the course starting date. STARTING DATES Beginners classes commence on first Monday each month. All the others can start any Monday. Minimum course duration is one week except for EP,EGI,EI and EGR. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Alce Idiomas is closed on the following dates: January 6th; May 1st; August 15th; October 12th; November 1st; December 6t h and 8th. Easter Holidays: from Good Friday until Easter Monday inclusive. Christmas Holidays: from December 23rd until January 1st inclusive. VISAS (non EU nationals) Visa application forms are available from your nearest Embassy or Consulate. In order to apply for a visa, all fees must be paid in advance and are refundable except for the deposit of 260, in the case of the visa being refused. ALCE will give reasonable assistance to students and agents when applying for a Visa. INSURANCE and HEALTH Students are strongly recommended to take out full travel and health insurance in advance. Students from Non-EU countries MUST have a full travel and health insurance. CANCELLATION POLICY Courses can only be cancelled by sending written notice to The Asturias Language College. If this notice is received 15 days or more before the start date, paid fees will be refunded in full, subject to a minimum deduction of 260. If notice of cancellation is given between 14 and 8 days before course commencement, 50% will be refunded, subject to a minimum deduction of 260. If notice of cancellation is given between 7 days before course commencement or after course commencement, no fee will be refunded. Students opting for a less intensive programme after the commencement of the course will not receive a refund. There is no refund of fees for days missed during the course or for late arrival or early departure. Should a student have to cut short his stay for valid medical reasons only, the remaining fees will be refunded or credited. Students cannot transfer from group tuition to private tuition without paying the full additional cost of private tuition. No refund or deduction is available for courses booked which include public holidays. If Alce Idiomas-The Asturias Language College - is obliged to cancel a course, the school will immediately notify students and offer an alternative course or a refund of all monies paid. GENERAL CONDITIONS Minimum age limit for adult courses is 16+ years. Students are expected to attend classes regularly and on time. Alce Idiomas shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, expense, delay or inconvenience suffered or incurred as a result of any circumstance outside the control of the school. Where a student has commenced a course and is repatriated for offences against Alce Idiomas-The Asturias Language College, host family /other accommodation and Civil Law, all costs will be borne by the student. Alce Idiomas-The Asturias Language College cannot accept responsibility for flight delays,or/and changes in schedules by other parties outside our control. Any disputes in relation to accounts or services provided will where necessary be heard in the courts of Oviedo, Spain where the bulk of the service is being carried out. DECLARATION I have read,understand and accept ALCE Idiomas- The Asturias Language College -Enrolment Conditions. Student s Name:. Date: Signature: