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León’s geographical location makes it an ideal Spanish course destination; the Spanish spoken in the area is known to be pure and correct, free from the influence of other languages and dialects. The University of León’s Centro de Idiomas (Language Center) has a long tradition of teaching Spanish to foreigners from across the world. The center was established in 1956 and today enjoys its own facilities (independent of the main campus) in León’s city center.
Personalized attention by highly trained teachers that care for students in and out of the classroom helps foster an atmosphere of friendliness and familiarity at the Center (maximum class size is 12). Spanish courses at the University of León are complemented with numerous activities programmed for weekends and holidays aimed at developing the student’s understanding of Spain’s natural, historical, artistic and cultural heritage.
The Language Center offers the unique service of helping students prepare the documentation necessary to obtain academic credits at colleges and universities in the US. The University has also established bi-lateral agreements with the following US institutions: Bryant College (RI), Stony Brook University (CT), Connecticut State University (KT), Northern Kentucky University (KT), University of Wisconsin Green Bay (WI), Saint Norbert College (WI), Molloy College (NY), Michigan Technological University (MI) and College of the Holy Cross (MA).
All Spanish courses at the University include class materials, guided tours of the city and selected monuments and museums, trips to sites of cultural significance throughout the province, certificate of attendance and graduation diploma, accommodation-finding service and access to university services such as library, lecture halls, computer rooms and sport facilities.
Spanish courses at the University are structured according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, with levels all the way from A1 to C2. Students are given a level test on the first day of class and are then assigned to an appropriate level.
Summer Course
The full summer course at the University of León consists of 80 class hours supplemented by 30 hours of visits to sites of cultural significance in and around León. There will be two summer courses in 2009: June 29 – July 24 and August 3-28. Students can enroll in both courses (8 weeks) or opt for a partial summer course (2 or 3 weeks). Classes are held from 9:00am to 1:30pm.
- Hours per week: 20
- Levels: All
- Course duration: From 2 weeks
- Starting Dates:
* There is an additional enrollment fee of 150 euros.
COURSE CONTENT
| Level | A1, A2 | B1, B2, C1, C2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st & 2nd hour | Spanish language | Spanish language |
| 3rd hour | Vocabulary Written communication Oral communication |
Oral communication Written communication Spanish culture & society |
| 4th hour | Extended vocabulary Spelling |
Spanish art & civilization Spanish literature Spanish film Spanish history Spanish folklore & traditional music |
Semester Courses
The semester courses are open to students at all levels and consist of four courses per day (course content varies by level). Classes are held in the morning from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Students enrolled in these courses are allowed to attend any of the other courses offered at the University at no extra cost (including courses at other faculties and schools of the University).
Three semester courses are held per year:
- Levels: All
- Course duration: 11 weeks (1 Term)
- Starting Dates:
29 Sep 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
10 Jan 2011 - 23 Mar 2011
01 Apr 2011 - 21 Jun 2011
Prices are valid from 29-Sep-2010 until 21-Jun-2011
| Prices | One Term 200h | |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Our Price | |
| 1 Term | 1200 | 1140 |
** Holidays: Christmas break and Holy Week to be confirmed. Please contact us.
The University also offers the possibility of enrolling in a partial semester course or combining semesters for longer courses:
- Starting Dates:
29 Sep 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
10 Jan 2011 - 23 Mar 2011
01 Apr 2011 - 21 Jun 2011
Prices are valid from 29-Sep-2010 until 21-Jun-2011
| Prices | Two Term 400h | |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Our Price | |
| 2 Terms | 1800 | 1710 |
- Starting Dates:
29 Sep 2010 - 21 Jun 2011
Prices are valid from 29-Sep-2010 until 21-Jun-2011
| Prices | Full Academic Year 600h | |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Our Price | |
| 1 Year | 2100 | 1995 |
COURSE CONTENT
| Level | A1, A2 | B1, B2, C1, C2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st & 2nd hour | Spanish language | Spanish language |
| 3rd & 4th hour | Vocabulary Written communication Oral communication Spelling |
Oral communication Written communication Spanish culture & society Spanish literature Spanish art Spanish history Spanish for specific purposes |
DELE Preparation Course
The University of León collaborates with the Instituto Cervantes as a DELE examination center. This course is designed to prepare students for the DELE test and is generally held two weeks prior to official testing dates.
The DELE (Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language) is an official diploma awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Culture and is highly recommended for anyone involved in a Spanish-speaking working environment or for students wishing to undertake university studies in Spain.
- Hours per week: 20 (10 days, 2 hours / day)
- Starting dates: Contact us for more information.
- Prices 2009: To be determined; contact us for more information.