HEADQUARTERS Proyecto Español C/ García Morato, 41 03004 Alicante / Spain Tel. 0034-965 230 655 Fax 0034-965 145 330 info@proyecto-es.com
SCHOOLS Alicante Person in charge: Loli Blasco Granada Person in charge: Cristina Perea
PROYECTO ESPAÑOL is an academic institution devoted to the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language. We have own schools located in Alicante (on the Costa Blanca), and in the city of Granada (Andalusia).
NATIONALITIES
German: 23% Italian: 13% Swedish: 9% Polish: 7% French: 6% Austrian: 5% Russian: 4% Chinese: 4% South Korean: 4% Dutch: 3% British: 3% Japanese: 2% Others: 17%
STUDENTS AGE 17-20:
22%
21-25:
44%
26-30:
13%
31-40:
9%
41-50:
3%
>51:
9%
MADRID
GRANADA
ALICANTE
We have been organizing since 1998 Spanish courses for foreign students on all levels. The number of students that have visited our schools has increased continuously during the years and in 2010 a total of 1.500 students enrolled on our courses. This increase is primarily due to the recommendations of our former students and the trust of our worldwide partners.
“Centro Acreditado del Instituto Cervantes” and accepted by CSN to receive students with Swedish state funded loans and grants to study abroad. All courses with 30 hours per week, in Alicante and Granada, are recognized as “Bildungsurlaub” in Germany (Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Hessen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Rheinlad-Pfalz).
Working in related fields like organising English and German courses, as well as language trips for Spaniards enables us to offer a culture and language exchange in our schools. Besides the Spanish classes we facilitate the contact with Spaniards to learn about the culture and to practice Spanish on a private basis and at no additional cost.
We offer as well the placement in Spanish companies to realize internships besides or in combination with our Spanish courses.
The high pedagogical level is confirmed by the different public accreditations and recognitions. Both schools are
In our all Schools the students have free access to Internet and a library with Spanish literature at their disposal.
Our installations in Alicante in Granada are located directly in the centre of the cities.
Our facilities are in the centre of Alicante in C/ García Morato, 41 with 240 m2, distributed among 7 classrooms. Every room is fully equipped and air-conditioned. The teachers have overhead projectors as well as DVD and video at their disposal. The students have free access to our 2 computers with Internet. Alicante is located in the south-east of the Iberian Peninsula, directly on the Costa Blanca – one of the most beautiful Spanish coast. The Romans named the city "Lucentum", city of light, and captured the character of this radiant palm-lined city facing the sea, which enjoys an extremely pleasant climate. A hectic pace is unknown here and the "Siesta" is still taken seriously. People relax along the beautiful boulevards and promenade to enjoy a coffee, a Horchata or a Granizado (iced lime drink).
Although Alicante is the heart of tourism on the Costa Blanca, it banished the tourism industry from its gates and retained its charm as a Spanish university city. Despite its 330.000 inhabitants, Alicante is a village in which almost everything is within walking distance, and acquaintances often cross paths. Stylish boulevards, the modern yacht port, the picturesque and architectonically interesting old town quarter, modern shopping districts, and the palm-lined sandy beaches provide a lot of variety and remain in visitor’s memories for years to come.
San Fernando Castle
Diputación Provincial Pl. Navarro Rodrigo
Pl. de ls Luceos
Central Market Hall Theatre Santa Barbara Castle Catedral Beach
Our facilities are in the centre of Granada in C/ Puentezuelas, 32-1Âş with 300 m2, distributed among 8 classrooms. The teachers have overhead projectors as well as DVD and video at their disposal. The students have free access to our 2 computers with Internet. Granada (population 310.000), situated in the south of Spain in Andalusia, is one of the most beautiful monumental cities, including in its city-centre the most visited monument in Spain, the "Palace of the Alhambra". It dates back to the last Arabic reign in the West, whose influence remains all over the city. By visiting Granada you have the chance to experience and breathe the "real Spain" in every corner of the city. You can enjoy the mountains of Sierra Nevada, situated just 40 kilometres away from the city, particularly for skiing from December to April. Alternatively you can
Barrio del AlbaicĂn
Alhambra
visit the beach, situated 50 kilometers away, where the sun shines almost all year round, thus boasting its own tropical micro-climate. Granada is a university city with a pleasant nightlife and an immense number of bars in the old part of the city where you will find a large variety of "tapas" offered free of charge. Both younger and older people can find the atmosphere that suits them best, given the wide variety of cultural activities that the city offers all year round.
Sierra Nevada>
Capilla Real Catedral
Convento San JerĂłnimo
Parque de las Ciencias >
In order to ensure effective instruction and long-term learning success, we apply modern teaching methods that are oriented towards the interests and capabilities of the students. Our teachers are pedagogically and didactically trained native speakers with a broad repertoire of teaching and learning techniques.
Theoretical knowledge is applied regularly in practical areas through listening and speaking exercises, conversation exercises, discussions, and role-playing. The programme is rounded out by the selected use of media, which makes the class an unusually "exciting" experience, in which one learns not only how to speak Spanish, but also how to think and feel it.
The necessary material (grammar, vocabulary, etc.) is taught in a diverse and varied fashion.
Standard Course: 15 hours per week The foundation of our course programme is instruction in small groups of 3-10 students. It takes place from Monday to Friday covers 3 hours daily. Nine course levels are offered: from beginner to advanced courses. In Alicante this course is offered only from January to June and from October to December. Intensive Course: 25 hours per week The foundation of our course programme is instruction in small groups of 3-10 students. It take place form Monday to Friday covers 5 hours daily. Nine course levels are offered: from beginner to advanced courses. Super-Intensive Course: 25+5 hours per week Besides the 5 hours in a group of 3 to 10 students, the students have an additional hour per day of individual instruction. This course is recognized as "Bildungsurlaub" in Germany (Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Hessen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Rheinland-Pfalz). Long Term Course: 25 hours per week The intensive course of 25 hours per week adapts to the necessities of the students that stay for a longer period and is more economical. The content and classes for this course are the same as the Intensive Course. The course has a duration of 12 weeks minimum and meets the requirements for Swedish students to receive loans from the Swedish State. Long Term Course: 25+5 hours per week The super-intensive course of 30 hours per week adapts to the necessities of the students that stay for a longer period and is more economical. The content and classes for this course are the same as the super-intensive course. The course has a duration of 12 weeks minimum and meets the requirements for Swedish students to receive loans from the Swedish state.
Preparation Course for D.E.L.E. Exams 30 hours per week This course prepares the student to obtain the "Diploma de Espa単ol como Lengua Extranjera" (D.E.L.E.) carried out by the Instituto Cervantes. The course offers per week 25 lessons intensive course plus 5 extra hours in a mini-group (1-5 students), focusing on the preparation of the exam. An extra tutor will supervise the supplementary studies, analyses the participant's own particular needs and helps the student to enrol in the appropriate level. The examination fee is not included in our prices. Combined Course The students can realize one part of the course in one city and the other in another city following the same programme. Spanish Teacher Training Course: 30 hours per week This course is designed for Spanish teachers who want to perfect their level of Spanish and improve their didactical and methodical skills. The course offers per week 25 lessons intensive course plus 5 extra hours in a minigroup (1-3 students) focusing on didactical and methodology items. Taylor made courses and individual classes We can offer tailor made courses or individual classes all over the year. The classes can be arranged flexibly regarding quantity and schedule. Individual classes can be booked in the school from one day to the other.
1 tuition=50 minutes
Language
Summer C amp For teenagers from 13 to 17 years in Alicante
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Friday Saturday
Arrival. Walk around the City centre and beach games. Water sports (surf,sailing and kayak). Guided visit to Santa Barbara Castle. Shopping and Dancing lessons (Salsa). Beach games. All day excursion to visit the province. Time to stay with the family. Beach games and cinema at the school. Water sports (surf, sailing and kayak). Guided visit to the MARQ (archaeological museum). Excursion to the Isle of Tabarca including water activities. Spare time and typical Spanish dinner with "tapas". Back home.
Prices include instruction materials, level classification test and certificate of participation. The course book can be bought or lent by the students. Registration fee: 60 EUR Standard Course(*) 15 hours per week 95 EUR per week
Long Term Course 25 hours per week 100 EUR per week (min. 12 weeks)
D.E.L.E. Preparation course 30 hours per week 190 EUR per week
Intensive Course 25 hours per week 120 EUR per week
Long Term Course (25+5) 30 hours per week 190 EUR per week (min. 12 weeks)
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION 22 EUR per hour/student
Super Intensive Course (25+5) 30 hours per week 210 EUR per week
Course for Spanish Teachers (25+5) 30 hours per week 210 EUR per week
(*) In Alicante the Standard Course is only offered from January to June and from October to December.
TO GRANADA FROM GRANADA AIRPORT Organized by the school From the airport to the accommodation Price: 35 EUR
TO GRANADA FROM MALAGA AIRPORT Organized by the school From the airport to the accommodation Price: 140 EUR
TO ALICANTE FROM AIRPORT ALICANTE Organized by the school From the airport to the accommodation Price: 40 EUR
Public transport Public transport Bus from the airport to the centre of Alicante Bus from the airport to centre of Granada (every 20 min. from 6:00 to 23:00/ around (around 3,00 EUR) 2,60 EUR) Taxi from the airport to the centre of Taxi from the airport to the centre of Alicante Granada (around 30-40 EUR) (around 20 EUR)
Students are able to start the courses every Monday except for the beginner’s level. That needs to start on the following dates: January 24th, February 21st, March 21st, April 18th, May 16th, June 6th, June 20th, July 4th, July 11th, July 18th, July 25th, August 1st, August 8th, August 15th, August 22nd, August 29th, September 5th, September 19th, October 3rd, November 7th, December 5th.
Public transport Bus from airport to the Central-Bus-Station in Malaga (every 20 min. / around 1 EUR) Bus from the Central-Bus-Station Malaga to Central-Bus-Station Granada (every hour / around 10 EUR)
Prices
Language Summer Camp Prices include the 20 hours a week Spanish Intensive course + accommodation in a Spanish family with full board in a double room + transfer from Alicante airport or railway station + extra activities and excursions. 2 weeks: 1.099 EUR (every additional week: 499 EUR) EXTRA COSTS Arrival out of the established hours: 20 EUR Extra night: 30 EUR Individual room supplement: 40 EUR per week STARTING DATES July 3rd, July 10th, July 17th, July 24th, July 31st, August 7th, August 14th. Last day: August 27th.
ACCOMMODATION IN A SHARED APARTMENT Alicante Double room: Single room:
65 EUR per week 80 EUR per week
Granada Double room: Single room:
70 EUR per week 85 EUR per week
ACCOMMODATION IN A FAMILY Alicante and Granada Double room/half-board: 133 EUR per week Double room/full-board: 147 EUR per week Single room/half-board: 154 EUR per week Single room/full-board: 168 EUR per week
After inscription students/agent receive the booking confirmation with prices and way of payment. We need the payment of the registration fee during the following 2 weeks to keep the reservation. The rest has to be paid until 2 weeks before the course starts. The whole amount can also be paid in one transfer. Together with the tuition, the students have to pay a 30 EUR deposit. This deposit will be given back once the course book is returned (can as well be bought) and the accommodation is left in a clean and tidy condition. 2 to 3 weeks before start of the course the student/agent is provided with the exact address of the accommodation and the procedure of picking up the keys. Together with the directions we send a map with all places indicated and a Spanish-test that has to be filled out and sent back at the very latest one week before the course starts.
In order to make the nature, life, and culture around the cities more accessible, we offer numerous excursions and activities. We also accept suggestions and organize excursions and trips spontaneously. Excursions outside the cities that involve any costs have to be paid by the students (10 to 20 EUR). Activities like certain excursions inside the city, welcome party, language exchange or video afternoons are free of charge. Furthermore we have special agreements to get discounts for museums, theaters, fitness club, sailing and paragliding schools, diving centres, etc. Nevertheless there is a lot to do and see that can be done easily by oneself and we are happy to give tips and explain how to go everywhere.
After their regular Spanish lessons or at the weekend, students may want to improve their conversational skills. Working with Spaniards interested in learning foreign languages as well as with foreigners interested in learning Spanish enables us to set up what we call "Language Exchange". Both parts take advantage by making contacts and practising the foreign language without any additional cost and on a very personal level. How, when and where they meet is up to the students. If one doesn't show up, or the other wants to have more meetings, there is always the possibility to contact somebody else.
Our facilities, apartments and host-families are located in the centre of the cities. This means nearly everything can be reached on foot in less than 30 minutes, as well as the beach (Alicante), the commercial center and the night life area! We can offer accommodation either with families or in shared apartments that are fully equipped with kitchen, bath, and living room. The students have to buy their own food, cook, clean, etc. In a family they have the possibility to strengthen their Spanish in a family atmosphere and experience the Spanish culture in close contact. When we talk about family-homestay we refer to the living with Spaniards. This is not necessarily the “traditional“ family with the parents in their forties or fifties and two or three children, but in some cases couples or women living alone. The goal is to have contact with Spaniards apart from their classes, live and eat together with them, learn about culture and, of course, practice Spanish. So very often students make as well weekend trips, go out or ....... with “their families“. For those who want to stay in a hotel, we will be glad to help with finding and booking a room.
1 Participants for the general courses must be at least 17 years old and for the Summer Camp at least 13 years old. Any exception to this is subject to special arrangements. 2 Before enrolling for a course, participants must make sure that there are no restrictions preventing them from participating in a language course in Spain. 3 The appropriate course fee is shown in the price-list valid on receipt of the application form by Proyecto Español. After receiving the confirmation, the participant has to remit the registration fee of 60 EUR. All bank charges must be borne by the participant. 4 The contract between the Institute and the participant is finalized and becomes binding when the Institute gives written confirmation of the enrolment. The confirmation can be issued only after receipt of the registration fee. Should the Institute for important reasons not be able to confirm the registration, the registration fee will be refunded in totality. 5 Should the participant cancel his or her enrolment, the school is only required to refund the course fees (minus the registration fee of 60 EUR) if such a declaration of cancellation is submitted to the school, at the latest, 3 weeks prior to the commencement of the course. If the cancellation is declared less than 3 weeks before the commencement of the course booked, the course and accommodation fees for up to 2 weeks course duration remain due. In case of premature departure because of private reasons, the paid tuition for course and/or accommodation is not refunded. 6 In extreme cases of misbehaviour or violation of the law, the school reserves the right to expulse the student from the school. The paid tuition for the course and/or accommodation is in these cases not refunded. 7 No price reduction can be granted for students who start the courses in the middle of a week (because of flight schedules, etc.). School fees for national or local holidays are not refunded. 8 Should the minimum number of three participants required for a specific course exceptionally not be met at the start of the course period booked, the Institute is entitled to run the course - with regard for the pedagogical objective - in a modified form. Instead of the group course, the school will arrange individual classes for one/two students with a reduced number of the total hours. 9 Together with the tuition the students have to pay a deposit of 30 EUR which is reimbursed at the departure under the following conditions: • Returning of the course-book (can also be bought), in blanc and clean condition.
• Leaving the room and the respective area in a clean and tidy condition • If the student is not in the apartment at the settled time for the handing over, the deposit is not refunded. 10 At the end of the course all students receive a certificate of attendance (minimum attendance of 80% is required). 11 Any damage in the accommodation caused by the student has to be reported immediately to the school. If at his arrival the student finds any damage produced by former occupants and doesn't communicate it to the school the first day in class, he will be held responsible for the damage. In case that none of the occupants takes responsibility for a damage, the cost will be divided between all of them. 12 Regarding the accommodation in an apartment the students have to respect certain rules. In case of extreme disregard the school can expulse the student without any refunds. • The celebration of parties in the apartment is not allowed. • Having a special attention in not disturbing neighbours and flat-mates between 0 and 8 am. • The room, as well as the common area, has to be kept in tidy and clean conditions. • The stay overnight is absolutely forbidden to any person that is not registered in the apartment. 13 The fee for the course does not include any kind of insurance. The participant is himself responsible for taking out health, accident and, if desired, third-party liability insurance. 14 The participant is liable directly to the aggrieved party for any and all damage he causes. Should the participant cause any damage for which the Institute is held liable, the Institute is entitled to indemnification by the participant. 15 The Institute does not assume any liability should it be prevented by forcemajeure, or by any other reason for which it is not responsible, from providing its services. 16 Proyecto Español needs to receive the provided Spanish test, the latest one week before the course starting date. The students are responsible for doing the test without any help of material or another person. Otherwise, we can not guarantee they will be placed in the correct level, neither the possibility of changing them to a more suitable group once the course has started. 17 VISA: in case the student receives the VISA to come to Spain to the course registered to, we can not accept any cancelations neither changing the course or the city. In case the visa is rejected, the corresponding fees are paid back after receiving a copy of the documentation that proves the rejection. 18 The Institute is legally domiciled in Alicante.
Proyecto Español; C/ García Morato, 41; 03004 Alicante / Spain; Tel. 0034-965 230 655; Fax 0034-965 145 330; info@proyecto-es.com