Frequently asked questions for Spanish courses (Palma)

Our Spanish Courses

• Standard courses for adults begin in October but you can join any time.
• Intensive and semi-intensive courses begin every month throughout the year (depending on the availability).
• Conversation classes and private classes have no set start date; you choose when to start.
• ELE courses begin every Monday, with the exception of beginner courses, which begin on a particular Monday every month.
• During the course, depending on the modality, in addition to being able to make up for classes you miss in any other available group, you can also permanently change your schedule or type of course (provided there is a place available for your level and chosen schedule).

OPERATING CONDITIONS OF SPANISH COURSES

What difference is there between an intensive course, a standard course and an ELE course?

• Intensive courses last one month. Each class is 2.5 hours a day from Monday to Thursday, thus fostering a commitment to, and a greater understanding of, the language. There are times available between 8am and 10pm.
• Standard courses last the equivalent of a school year (October-June). Each class is 3 hours a week and helps students to achieve a greater understanding of the language. There are times available between 8am and 10pm.
• ELE courses are booked on a weekly basis. A level is completed in 4 weeks. The course consists of 4 lessons per day of 55 minutes, 20 lessons per week. The schedule is always between 9.30am and 1.30pm.

Do you work with native teachers?

• Yes. All our Spanish teachers are native speakers, with training and experience in teaching.

In what languages are the classes taught?

• Classes are always given in Spanish, but don’t worry! Our teachers are prepared for exactly that. They have the tools and materials necessary to be able to conduct classes completely in Spanish and for students to learn naturally, making the most of the classes.

Can I sign myself up for any level?

• We offer all levels of the European Reference Framework
• We sign you up depending on the assessment of the teacher and department of studies after both tests.
• If once you have started the course you feel that your level is too high or too low, you can speak to the studies department to assess the situation.

Do you provide a certificate with the course?

• Yes, at the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance and completion.
• If you need an official certificate, we can train and advise you on how to take the DELE or SIELE exams.

What do I have to do to enroll?

• To be able to sign up for any course you must first do a level test, unless your level is A1 (ABSOLUTE beginner).
• The level test consists of a written part on our website and an oral part lasting 5-10 minutes, so that we can best meet your needs and tell you the level which would be the most beneficial for you.

How should I book?

• To formalise your registration, you should pay the sign-up fee in any one of our centres, even if you choose to study in a different one. You can pay the fee in cash or by card (in person or by phone). If you take advantage of a promotion offering free registration, the sign-up fee will be a €80 deposit, WHICH WE WILL GIVE BACK TO YOU ONCE THE COURSE HAS ENDED.
• You don’t need to present any documentation to sign-up. You need only, if applicable, to prove that you meet the conditions necessary to take advantage of our discounts (Jove card, Club La Vanguardia card, etc.).
• You can sign up for a course at any time, even if it has already begun or began the previous month.

How do I pay for the standard course?

• The most convenient way is by direct debit, so you avoid queues and don’t have to worry about anything. But you can also pay by card, check or bank transfer.
• You can make the payments monthly, quarterly or annually.

How do I pay for the intensivo or ELE courses?

• On the first day of class, the entire course fee must be paid by card, or it can be paid in advance by bank transfer.

How to pay for conversation classes and private lessons?

At the time of booking, you must pay for the total number of sessions you wish to purchase.

Do I have holidays during my course?

• Standard courses are held between October and June. There are no classes on local and national holidays, for 1 week during the Easter holidays and 2 weeks during the Christmas holidays.
• Intensive and semi-intensive courses are held during periods when there are no holidays.
• ELE courses are booked by the week throughout the year. There are no classes on local and national holidays, for 1 week during the Easter holidays and 2 weeks during the Christmas holidays.
• If you need to pause any of your courses, you can coordinate this with the Studies Department.

Official DELE exam preparation courses

• To find out which level you need to be eligible to do DELE preparation courses, go here.

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BCN Languages school

• You can check the opening hours, contact numbers and locations of each centre here.
• The course timetables are the same in each centre. The timetables for intensive courses, semi-intensive courses, and conversation classes may vary from month to month. Do the complete level test to find out which timetable best meets your needs.
• You can sign up in any BCN Languages centre, even if you wish to study in a different one.

These are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive, but please do not hesitate to ask us any other questions you may have:

BCN Languages Palma
Av. Alemanya 3 baixos
07003 Palma de Mallorca
mallorca@bcnlanguages.com
971 720 643