SUMMER COURSE
Summer Spanish Classes for Foreigners
For students who want to reach the next level over the summer, in Intensive or Semi-Intensive format (starting level determined by our level test).
For students who want to make the most of the summer and learn our language, reaching the next level of Spanish.
INTENSIVE SUMMER
240-hour course (July to September)
20 hours per week.
Schedule: 5 classes a week, 4 hours each
Intensive format, Monday to Friday. From 9:00 to 11:00 and from 11:30 to 13:30 (with a break from 11:00 to 11:30).
Modules
6 modules (defined by the level test).
Maximum 15 students.
Price: 1849 €
Deposit: 150 € (deducted from the final price of the course).
To obtain the Certificate of Achievement for the course, attendance at at least 80% of classes is required.
SEMI SUMMER
120-hour course (July to September)
10 hours per week.
Schedule: 5 classes a week, 2 hours each
Semi-intensive format, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 11:00 or from 11:30 to 13:30.
Modules
3 modules (defined by the level test).
Maximum 15 students.
Price: 1049 €
Deposit: 150 € (deducted from the final price of the course).
To obtain the Certificate of Achievement for the course, attendance at at least 80% of classes is required.
- 20 hours per week.
- A textbook (on loan) and additional teaching materials.
- Ongoing assessment.
- Access to the platform with recorded classes, additional teaching materials, and exercises.
- Alba al Español Library: free book lending service.
- SIELE exam. Once the course is finished, the student can certify their level of Spanish by paying the SIELE GLOBAL registration fee. See SIELE Services.
- DELE Certification. See DELE exam dates.
- Legal advice for obtaining the STUDENT VISA through our immigration law specialist, Rocío Valero.
- Museum entrance fees and personal spending on excursions and extracurricular activities (more information in the Excursions and Extracurricular Activities section at the bottom of the page).
1. To sign up for this course, we recommend that you take the “level test”, and it is also essential that you review our enrollment procedure and refund policy.
2. Course booking can only be done online, so you will need to click ENROLL NOW!, where you must fill in the registration form to make the payment by credit/debit card.
3. The deposit amount is 150 €, which will be deducted from the final price of the course.
4. For the remaining course payment, we offer the following options:
– By bank transfer:
- Bank: BANCO SANTANDER
- Beneficiary: CENTRO DE FORMACIÓN ACERA DEL DARRLO S.L.U.
- Account number: ES88 0075 3167 8606 0505 1859
- SWIFT/BIC code: BSCHESMMXXX
In this case, you must send proof of payment to info@academiaalba.es
– At Academia Alba al Español, by cash payment, provided the amount does not exceed 999 €, or by credit/debit card.
5. Once we receive the booking form and payment, we will send you a confirmation email along with the corresponding receipt.
6. Approximately one week before the course starts, you will receive confirmation with the exact class schedule.
7. The remaining amount must be paid at the start of the course.
IMPORTANT for students who need a STUDENT VISA:
You must have paid the full course fee before your appointment at the relevant consulate. In this case, Academia Alba al Español will issue the following documentation so the student can carry out the necessary procedures:
- Letter of invitation.
- Enrollment certificate.
- Study plan.
- Payment letter.
- Acceptance letter.
- If necessary: Accommodation certificate and/or delay certificate.
To do so, students must provide a copy of their valid passport.
In the event of visa denial, the original denial letter will be required for any refund (see refund policy).
Academia Alba al Español’s cancellation conditions are as follows:
- All course booking cancellations must be based on fully justified reasons.
- Cancellation notice must be received at least 15 days before the course start date and in writing (email or letter). Academia Alba al Español must confirm receipt. The date of receipt will be taken into account, not the date sent.
- All courses will run on the scheduled dates provided there is a minimum of four confirmed students. Otherwise, the student will be offered a refund of the amount paid, and if desired, the option to enroll in another course with a different start date and schedule.
- In the event of course cancellation due to the school being unable to hold it, or other causes of force majeure, natural disasters, or physical or personal risk to the student either in attending classes or in traveling (such as disasters, state of war, national emergency, etc.), the student shall be entitled to request a full refund of the amount paid or to change the date.
Plan and Methodology for the Summer Course
Spanish Class Methodology
During classes, all language skills are worked on (listening and reading comprehension, and spoken and written expression). In addition to grammar content, cultural and historical aspects of Spanish culture are also taught to achieve better linguistic immersion in our country. Besides classes, activities outside the classroom are held so that students can put their knowledge to the test in real situations.
Student assessment is carried out on an ongoing basis through various activities and tests. In addition, the teacher provides personal, private follow-up through our platform.
Spanish Course Curriculum
In line with the objectives set by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and with the aim of achieving Spanish language learning, the curriculum is based on achieving a communicative and immersive dynamic, adapting to the needs of our students.
Both printed teaching materials and other electronic resources are used.
The use of our platform and the interactive screens found in all our classrooms allow us to access new technologies in order to innovate in the field of education, with a highly enriching and positive impact on students.
Excursions and Extracurricular Activities
Since we believe that learning a language is not only about studying grammar, at Academia Alba al Español we encourage language learning and cultural immersion through special activities that usually take place outside the classroom.
– Free activities:
- Competition-style challenges to discover the city and practice Spanish.
- Traditional “churros” breakfast. In this case, students only need to pay for their own order.
- Tapas day to get to know our cuisine. This activity is free; students only need to pay for their own order.
- Movie day (usually once a week). Students can watch films and documentaries in Spanish on our school’s interactive screens to learn about Spanish and Latin American culture.
- Celebration of World Literature Day, language exchanges, etc.
– Activities that are not free, although they may be included in some courses:
- Guided tours of Murcia’s historic center.
- Walk through the mountains and visit to the Fuensanta sanctuary.
- Excursion to Monteagudo and its castle.
Visit to the Salzillo museum and boat ride along the river.
Meet Our Spanish for Foreigners Team
At Academia Alba al Español we have a team of professional native teachers passionate about teaching. They have many years of experience helping our students improve their Spanish.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
The teaching staff at Academia Alba al Español are university graduates, either native speakers or holders of an accredited C2 certificate in Spanish, with extensive experience as teachers of Spanish as a foreign language.
From A1 to C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). To find out more about your Spanish level, we recommend taking the “level test”.
Students must be at least 14 years old to enroll at our school.
Although we recommend taking the “level test” before signing up, at the start of each course the teacher will check whether your level is right for the course you enrolled in.
However, whether you find the classes too easy or too difficult, you can ask your teacher to change groups.
When you finish your course at Academia Alba al Español, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement. In addition, you can choose to take the SIELE GLOBAL exam at our school or take one of our DELE Preparation courses to sit it at one of the official exam centers and certify your Spanish level.
Visit SIELE Services for more information.
Learn about our DELE Preparation courses.
Once the course is finished, you will have access to the platform for the following two weeks after it ends.
No, our Spanish courses for foreigners do not have any additional registration fees.
When you sign up for one of our courses, you will pay a deposit; however, this will be deducted from the final price of the course.
10 days before the course starts, we will contact you by email to inform you of your group’s schedule within the time slot you previously chose when enrolling.
Yes, but it is essential that you begin the paperwork to extend your stay 60 days before your STUDENT VISA expires. For this, you can rely on the legal advice of Rocío Valero, our immigration law specialist, whose services are included in the courses that indicate so.
Academia Alba al Español works with high-quality student residences and professional real estate agencies.
If requested, we will provide all information relating to accommodation and, if necessary, arrange the booking in order to issue the corresponding accommodation certificate, if needed.
Depending on your choice, most of the accommodations offered by the real estate agencies or residences we work with are close to our school’s location.
Academia Alba al Español is located in the center of Murcia, in a very well-connected area for public transport.
Yes, we are in contact with residences that offer shared rooms, as well as the possibility through real estate listings of renting an apartment. Ideally, you should let us know as soon as possible in this case.
Yes, as long as we are able to offer you other options.
No, our accommodation arrangements are exclusively for our students.
No, smoking is not allowed in rooms or common areas. It is allowed on balconies/terraces.
Due to the high demand for Spanish courses, it is best to enroll at least one month in advance, provided you don’t need a STUDENT VISA. In that case, it is best to do so three months in advance.
Yes, Academia Alba al Español will issue the following documentation so the student can carry out the procedure:
- Letter of invitation
- Enrollment certificate
- Study plan
- Payment letter
- Acceptance letter
- If necessary: Accommodation certificate and/or delay certificate.
To do so, students must provide a copy of their valid passport.
In addition, for courses that indicate so, legal advice for obtaining the STUDENT VISA is included in the price.
Students who, despite meeting the documentation and other requirements needed to obtain the student VISA, are denied it, may request a refund by sending a copy of the Denial Letter.
The refund amount will be reduced by the number of days that have passed since the start of the course, a period during which the student may attend their classes online.
- No refunds will be granted to students who do not present the official rejection letter from the embassy or consulate.
- When a refund is granted, bank charges related to transfers, exchange rates, and express mail costs will be deducted from the total refundable amount owed.
For more information, please refer to the “Cancellation and Refund Policy” of each course.
