Españolé – International House, Valencia Adult School
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Españolé International House Valencia is a Spanish language school located in Valencia, Spain, that offers Spanish courses of the highest quality. The school is located in a newly renovated building right in the city center, surrounded by shops, historical sites and the energetic Spanish city life. Españolé offers a warm and relaxed atmosphere where students can learn Spanish and make the most of their time in the beautiful city of Valencia.
A worthy rival to Madrid and Barcelona, Valencia is the third largest city in Spain and one of the most important in the Mediterranean. Until a few years ago, it was a place visited only by the most seasoned travelers, but after the America’s Cup, Valencia became famous all over the world, with apparent results on the architecture, organization of the city, and the number of tourists. As was the case for the Olympic Games in Barcelona, this event also gave new life to Valencia, creating a mix of creativity and energy that contributed to the Valencian explosión.
Españolé INTERNATIONAL HOUSE VALENCIA AT A GLANCE
- Year of foundation: 2006
- City: Valencia
- Position in the city: Center
- Minimum age in adult school: 16
- Number of students in school: 350
- Main type of public transport: metro, bus and public bicycle system
- Approximate number of nationalities in school each year: 50 – 60
Españolé IH Valencia: Carrer dels Cavallers, 36, 46004 València, Spain
“I first met the owner Cristina Navarro many years ago through an International House event, and visited the school on a trip to Spain in 2006. Españolé as it is currently known was founded in 2006, but Cristina was formerly the director of a well known language school in Valencia for a number of years. That school was later sold to a large chain of Spanish language schools, and soon afterwards, Cristina left to found Españolé after she saw the quality of that school dropping for the masses of students sent to it through a vast marketing network. Based on her track record of providing quality courses at the previous school, she was able to obtain the International House affiliation quickly for her own school, a recognition that would have otherwise been unusual in such a short space of time. It is just for this sort of thing that I very much favor International House schools when selecting which ones with whom to work in a particular city. Valencia itself is also beautiful as a city. It is not as large as the capital, but as the third city in Spain, there are plenty of things to do. All year long, it hosts a variety of traditional Spanish festivals, and in recent years, has become an important tourist destination in Europe for its now-iconic city of Arts and Sciences, its Formula One racing circuit, and the many flights going there directly from major cities.”
Españolé International House Valencia
Why study Spanish at Españolé IH Valencia?
There are many language schools in Spain, one of the top destinations in the world for Spanish language learning. Españole – International House Valencia distinguishes itself in the following ways:
- Españolé IH Valencia is a member of the International House World Organization (IHWO) which has over 50 years’ experience in improving quality in Spanish language teaching.
- Españolé IH Valencia is a “Centro Acreditado” by the Cervantes Institute, which is the most prestigious certificate for a Spanish language school.
- All of the teachers at Españolé IH Valencia are native Spanish speakers and university graduates. They have many years of experience and specialize in teaching foreign students.
- Españolé IH Valencia offers a wide range of Spanish courses in Valencia including General Spanish, Spanish for Business, DELE preparation, and many specialized programs. The courses are based on a communicative teaching method in order to achieve rapid and effective learning.
- Españolé IH Valencia is able to offer a variety of top quality accommodation for every kind of budget.
- Españolé IH Valencia has an excellent nationality mix, with students from over 50 different countries every year.
- The courses at Españolé IH Valencia offer an exceptionally good value for money in the Spanish language school market
The facilities
Españolé IH Valencia FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- Located in the historical Palacio de los Fernández de Córdova
- 28 classrooms over 2100 square meters
- All classrooms have interactive whiteboards
- Air conditioning
- Student Café with reading area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Two patios with fruit trees
- Roof Garden
MORE ABOUT THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Personal Attention
Small classes ensure students are given personalized attention, feedback on their progress and numerous opportunities for interaction with their teachers.
Student Welfare
Españole makes students’ welfare its utmost priority, and all staff and teachers are available to support students in a professional and confidential manner with any problems that might arise while they are away from home.
International House World Organization
The International House World Organisation (IHWO), of which Españole is a member, was founded in 1953 with the goal of raising standards of language schools and language courses. As the oldest network of language schools worldwide, IHWO stands for high teaching standards in modern languages and has an excellent reputation in training language teachers.
The courses
GENERAL SPANISH AND EXAMINATION COURSES
- Age: minimum 16
- Spanish levels: All
- Course duration: 1 + weeks
- Length of each lesson: 55 minutes
- Number of students in class: average 6, maximum 10
- Start dates: Every Monday (General Spanish), see dates and fees (Absolute Beginners and Exam Preparation courses)
Intensive 20 Spanish Course
The Intensive 20 course includes 20 General Spanish lessons per week.
- Number of lessons per week: 20
- Timetable: 9:30 – 13:30 or 14:30 – 18:30 Monday to Friday
Intensive 25 Spanish Course
The Intensive 25 course includes 20 General Spanish lessons and 5 Spanish life and culture or 5 grammar skills lessons per week.
- Number of lessons per week: 25
- Timetable: 9:30 – 14:30 or 13:30 – 18:30 Monday to Friday
Intensive 30 Spanish Course
The Intensive 30 course includes 20 General Spanish lessons, 5 Spanish life and culture and 5 grammar skills lessons per week.
- Number of lessons per week: 25
- Timetable: 8:30 – 14:30 or 13:30 – 19:30 Monday to Friday
Intensive Plus Spanish Course
The Intensive Plus course includes 20 General Spanish lessons and 5 Private lessons per week.
- Number of lessons per week: 25
- Timetable: 9:30 – 14:30 or 13:30 – 18:30 Monday to Friday
Super Intensive Spanish Course
The Super Intensive course includes 20 General Spanish lessons, 5 Private lessons and 5 Spanish life and culture or 5 grammar skills lessons per week.
- Number of lessons per week: 30
- Timetable: 9:30 – 14:30 or 13:30 – 18:30 Monday to Friday, Private lessons to be agreed upon
One-to-One or One-to-Two Spanish Courses
Private lessons are available for any level, and the course program is specially adapted to each student’s needs.
Long Term Intensive Spanish Course
- Course Duration: 12 to 40 weeks
- Number of lessons per week: 20
- Timetable: 9:30 – 13:30 or 14:30 – 18:30 Monday to Friday
Spanish Course for DELE Exam Preparation
Españole offers exam preparation courses for the DELE, an internationally recognized Spanish Language examination administered by the Instituto Cervantes. The course includes 20 General Spanish lesson and 10 DELE preparation lessons per week.
- Course Duration: 1 to 4 weeks
- Number of lessons per week: 30
- Timetable: 9:30 – 13:30 (General Spanish) and 14:35 – 16:25 (DELE preparation) Monday to Friday
- Number of students in class: average 6, maximum 10 (General Spanish), average 5 maximum 8 (DELE preparation)
Spanish Course for Madrid Chamber of Commerce Exam Preparation
This course is designed to prepare students for the Madrid Chamber of Commerce Exam, which evaluates the student’s knowledge of Business Spanish and is organized in collaboration with the University of Alcalá. The certificate is internationally recognized, especially in the business sector. The Official Chamber of Commerce offers three types of exams, each of which has a different level: Basic Certificate in Business Spanish, Advanced Certificate in Business Spanish and Diploma in Business Spanish. The course includes 20 General Spanish lessons and 5 Examination preparation lessons per week.
- Spanish levels: B1 – C2
- Course Duration: 1 – 6 weeks
- Number of lessons per week: 25
- Timetable: 9:30 – 14:30 or 13:30 – 18:30 Monday to Friday
- Number of students in class: average 4, maximum 10
SPANISH LANGUAGE UNIVERSITY PREPARATION PROGRAMS
Spanish Course University Entrance Preparation
This course is designed for foreign students who wish to complete a university degree in Spain. To achieve this, they must first pass an entry exam known as “PAU” (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad) or “Selectividad.” The preparation courses for PAU are tailored to each individual student. The course includes 15 examination preparation lessons, 3 English lessons and 2 Spanish lessons per week.
- Spanish level: B1 and above
- Course Duration: 20 or 30 weeks
- Number of lessons per week: 20
- Timetable: morning or afternoon Monday to Friday
- Start date: see dates and fees
Spanish Course for Academic Semester / Year in University
The Universitat Jaume I in Castelló (UJI) is a public higher education and research center located in the city of Castellón, 60 km from Valencia (45 minutes by train). The UJI with its 14, 000 students has a very cosmopolitan atmosphere with many international students. The semester and academic year university program was designed for students who wish to spend a semester or a complete year abroad studying the Spanish language and university subjects from its many Bachelors’ and Master’s Degree programs. Students will receive ECTS credit that can be transferable to their home university. To apply for these programs students, must have passed the DELE B2. The program in the university is normally preceded by some weeks of Intensive Spanish courses and DELE exam preparation.
SPECIAL SPANISH COURSES
Spanish Course for Business
This course is designed for students and professionals who are interested in the world of business in Spanish-speaking countries. The course includes 20 General Spanish lessons and 5 Business Spanish lessons per week.
- Spanish level: B1 to C2
- Course Duration: 1 to 6 weeks
- Number of lessons per week: 25
- Timetable: 9:30 – 14:30 or 13:30 – 18:30 Monday to Friday
- Number of students in class: mini group of 4 in Business class
- Start date: see dates and fees
Course for Non-native Spanish Language Teachers
This course combines elements of the Spanish language and culture together with methodology and practice. Those taking part in the teacher-training courses will have access to practical and effective training in order to teach Spanish to foreign students. In addition, they will have the chance to meet colleagues from other countries, and therefore cultural interchange and networking make up an important part of the program.
- Spanish level: B2 and above
- Course Duration: 2 weeks
- Number of lessons per week: 20
- Timetable: 9:30-14:30 or 13:30-18:30 Monday to Friday
- Number of students in class: average 6 maximum 10
- Start date: see dates and fees
Spanish Courses in Different Cities
Españole offers students the opportunity to combine periods of study in two or more of the International House schools in Spain located in Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Cadiz, San Sebastian and Palma de Mallorca.
WORK AND STUDY PROGRAMS IN SPANISH
Spanish Language Internships
This program combines an intensive Spanish course with an internship in a company in or near Valencia. Before starting the work experience, students will have to attend a Spanish course of at least 2 weeks. Students must have at least a B1 level in Spanish. The school offers internships in many different fields of:
- Administration and finance
- Arts and restoration
- Computing and IT
- Commerce and finance
- Customer care
- Education and teaching
- Engineering, Architecture, and Industrial areas
- Information Media and Communications
- Hotels and restaurants
- Marketing and media PR
- Retail stores
- Social Sciences
- Tourism
Volunteering in Spanish
This program combines a Spanish course with a volunteer project in Valencia, which can be educational and cultural, social, environmental ore health care related. The volunteer work must be combined with an intensive Spanish course of at least two weeks, during or before the project.
- Minimum age: 18
- Spanish level: Basic
- Course Duration: 2 – 24 weeks
Spanish Course for Demi Pairs
This course offers students the possibility to live with Spanish families in return for assisting with childcare, helping with light housework and teaching the children their native language or English. The Spanish lessons are normally in the morning and the working time is in the afternoon and evening. Students must take an Intensive Spanish course of at least 2 weeks at the beginning of the program, although the school strongly recommends that students extend their Spanish studies throughout the entire length of their stay. Demi pairs will work 20 hours per week, plus one night of babysitting and will have two full free days per week. Demi pairs will receive their own bedroom, full board and some pocket money in return for their help.
HOST FAMILY
One of the best ways to experience the Spanish way of life and culture is to choose homestay accommodation. All homestays are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure consistently high standards. Homestays are in fact the accommodation of choice for the majority of students. The school and Marshall Language Services recommend this form of accommodation the most for language learning. Family life is informal and the people are welcoming, friendly and talkative, so students will have plenty of opportunities to practice their Spanish with native speakers. By booking homestay accommodation, students will also not have to worry about shopping for food and preparing meals every day. Mealtimes are often the occasions in which families converse most with the students.
Additional homestay provisions and information
- Single or double bedrooms
- Meal plan: Full board, Half board (breakfast and dinner) or breakfast only.
- Most homestays offers wireless internet.
- Bed linens and towels are provided
- Laundry and cleaning once a week
- All homestay families are located no more than 20 minutes by public transportation from the school.
- Accommodation is from Sunday to Saturday. It is possible to book extra nights at an additional cost.
STUDENT RESIDENCES
University Residence
Españolé IH Valencia offers students the possibility to stay in the student residence on a university campus, located 25 to 30 minutes by public transportation from the school. There are single or double rooms with a private bathroom, telephone, air-conditioning and personal study space. Students can have their meals in the residence canteen on a breakfast-only, half board or full board basis.
University Residence also offers:
- Single or Double bedrooms
- Ensuite bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining room
- Bed linen and towels
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV lounge
- Coffee bar
- Cleaning service once a week
- Laundry facilities
- 24 hour reception
Summer Residence
During the summer, Españolé IH Valencia offers students the possibility to stay in a student residence in the city center, located 15 minutes’ walk from the school. There are single rooms with a private bathroom, telephone and personal study space. Students can have their meals in the residence canteen on a breakfast-only, half board or full board basis. This residence is not self-catering.
Summer Residence also offers:
- Single bedrooms
- Ensuite bathroom
- Common area with small fridge and microwave
- Dining room
- Bed linen and towels are provided
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV lounge
- Coffee bar
- Cleaning service once a week
- Laundry facilities
- 24 hour reception
APARTMENTS
Studios
Españolé IH Valencia offers studios that are located in the city center within walking distance of the school. They have a lounge with a sofa bed or separate bed, a kitchenette and a bathroom. They are either for single or double use.
Studios also offer:
- Kitchenette
- En suite bathroom
- Access to a fully equipped kitchen
- Bed linen and towels are provided
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV
- Cleaning service of common area once a week
- Laundry facilities
Shared apartments
Españolé IH Valencia provides several shared apartments, each of which has three or four bedrooms and one or two shared bathrooms. The apartments are located no more than 20 minutes away from the school by public transport.
Shared apartments also offer:
- Single or double bedrooms
- Shared bathroom
- Bed linens
- Fully equipped kitchen
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cleaning service every 2 weeks
- Laundry facilities
Insurance
Insurance covering medical and travel assistance, personal liability and trip cancellation is not included in the price of the program. Marshall Language Services has a policy available through Guard.Me that covers these elements, as well as an additional policy through CareMed that covers cancellation under a wider range of circumstances, including the need to repeat school exams. A summary of these policies may be downloaded below.
Dates and Fees
Contact us for information about dates & prices
Other Programs by this School
Summer Spanish Courses for Teenagers
The Españolé Ih Valencia Summer Teenager program offers a combination of Spanish lessons in small groups and specially designed cultural and leisure activities for teenagers aged 14 to 17.
Family Packages
Españolé Ih’s family language programs are flexible and fun, and tailor-made for each individual family. Children join the exciting junior or teenager summer courses, while parents share their international learning experience with other adults from around the world. It’s a perfect combination of language lessons, tours, activities and excursions.
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