Spanish courses

A thousand and one opportunities to learn and practice Spanish

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Acceso Breakthrough

Plataforma Waystage

Umbral Threshold

Avanzado Vantage

Maestria Mastery

Dominio opera o E eness

Weeks

HoursCastiLa

Levels

CEFRLevels

DELELevels

courses 101,102,103401

and 500

101,102,103401

and 500

101,102,103401500

and Castila 8

101,103200401

and 500

101,102,103200401

and 500

101200401

and 500

DELE A1 DELE A2 DELE B1 DELE B2 DELE C1 DELE C2

CastiLa

From A1 to C1 in 22 weeks. Or test into your level.

22 weeks 22 levels

*In order to achieve weekly goals as mentioned above, CastiLa offers other programs for reinforcement, practice and review. CastiLa also provides testing at the end of each level in order to evaluate your progress.

**In order to achieve Level C.2 (Mastery), CastiLa offers additional courses based on specific topics such as Spanish and Latin American literature, cultural studies, and professional studies. The overall objective is communicating in Spanish at a native level.

Learning Spanish at CastiLa

CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference, proposed by the Counsel of Europe that was established as a standard description of language levels.

DELE: Diplomas of Spanish issued by the Ministry of Education. The Cervantes Institute administers the 6 levels proposed by the CEFR languages.

Most of the courses meet the requirements for obtaining scholarships and grants of Erasmus Plus (2014-2020) Key Action 1, new program offered by the European Union (Ka1 Current LLP,Life Long Learning Program).

Spanish Certifications Given by CastiLaDELECastiLa can certify students according to the official accredidation scale given by the Department of Education in Spain. There are 6 linguistic accreditation levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2. There are 5 annual possible exam sessions throughout the year.

CCSE Test for Candidates for Spanish Citizenship Both certifications are awarded by the Chamber of Commerce and the student can take the exam when convenient for him/ her.

Commercial Spanish Diploma / Diploma in Spanish TourismBoth certifications are awarded by the Chamber of Commerce and the student can take the exam when convenient for him/ her.

Attendance CertificateAwarded by CastiLa, based on the hours and the course participation. 90% attendence is required.

Level CertificateAfter taking the appropriate level tests, a student´s competence level can be certified.

Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua EspañolaSIELE is the certifies electronically the command of the Spanish language proficiency for students and professionals.

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Welcome

We are excited for the opportunity to guide you through our unique process of learning Spanish. As part of this journey, you will learn Spanish culture and experience the unique history of Granada through a variety of diffe-rent excursions. You will be immersed in what it means to be Spanish.

We are honored that our students have consistently shared through countless testimonials that CastiLa is the best school in Granada in which to study Spanish.

We look forward to sharing this journey with you.

Antonio Perales CastroFounder of CastiLa

We are a language institute dedicated to teaching Spanish to foreigners since 1988.

How will I learn Spanish? How many students will there be in class? Will I study at the

right level? Where will I live? What will I do after the lessons?

Learning a language is a very complex task and every detail is very important when you

are in a different country.

Since 1988 the CastiLa staff have been researching and working carefully to make your

Spanish experience more productive and comfortable. We have organized everything from

your arrival, to your accommodations, your lessons, and possible social activities - making

your experience as enjoyable as possible.

How do you choose a Spanish school?

Why CastiLa? Since 1988 Castila students have highlighted these 6 differences:

1. Maximum of 6 students per class

2. Located in a carmen in the Albaicín, with beautiful views of the Alhambra,

Generalife and Sierra Nevada

3. 6 language levels divided into 36 weekly programs

4. 54 different social and cultural activities accompanied by teachers

after school hours

5. 98% of our students have passed the DELE exam

6. The best accomodations at a maximum of 15 minutes walk away from the school

N.B.1 World Heritage Site by UNESCO: Alhambra, Generalife y Albaicín de Granada: "The

residential district of the Albaicín is a rich repository of Moorish vernacular architecture,

into which the traditional Andalusian architecture blends harmoniously."

Why CastiLa? 6 differences

Granada The beautiful city of Granada is situated between the mountains and the sea. A half an hour to the east is the Sierra Nevada National Park and some of the best ski slopes in Spain. A half an hour to the south is the Costa Tropical, Spain’s lush coastal region with warm Mediterranean waters, great beaches, and endless orchards of avocados, mangos, and papayas. Granada is the city of the Alhambra and the Generalife, the most visited monuments in Spain. Granada is also home to the Albaicin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most unique neighborhoods in the world.

The Albaicín Apart from its historical significance, perhaps some of the most interesting aspects of the Albaicin are that it maintains its customs, traditional atmosphere, narrow streets, and the beauty of its Carmens (walled estates). From the Albaicin you will experience spectacular views of the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Walking through the narrow streets you will come upon quaint plazas, bustling markets full of color, and kind people…. The Albaicin is like a small town in the centre of a cosmopolitan city. The prestigious writer, Antonio Gala, once said, “it was just as beautiful to look at the Albaicin from the Alhambra as it was to look at the Alhambra from the Albaicin”. In 1995 UNESCO designated the Albaicin as a World Heritage Site.

CastiLa CastiLa has been situated in the heart of the Albaicin, since 1988, in the “Carmen de los Gatos” (Carmen of the Cats). Our location is part of our commitment to share the Spanish experience in this traditional setting, offering the combination of language, culture, and Spanish customs. The “Carmen of the Cats” is a detached estate with a garden, orange trees, fig trees, loquat trees, and views of the Alhambra, Generalife, and the Sierra Nevada. The word Carmen comes from the Arabic “Al karm” meaning "vineyard" or "vegetable garden" which was an earthly paradise for the Arabs of Al-Andalus. Granada is known as the city of Carmens.

The activities After class activities are a fundamental part of the teaching-learning experience at CastiLa. We are focused on combining classes, practice, and cultural experience. We design opportunities to continue speaking Spanish outside of the classroom through such activities as:

- tapas tours around Granada- cultural visits- grape harvests- movie nights- flamenco- parties- games

- olive picking- soccer matches- salsa dancing - making traditional ceramics- cooking paella- excursiones to the mountains and beaches

- skiing- concerts- bullfights- visits to museums- barbeques- theatre- historic tours

Methodology In order to determine the appropriate learning level and needs of each student, all students of CastiLa have a personal interview with a professor and take a written and oral exam. According to the results of the tests and the number of weeks of classes each student wants to attend, the teachers propose a learning plan with course objectives. We believe that it’s important for our students to have a clear vision of the path he or she wants to take. The classes are interactive and all the necessary teaching elements are provided (books, videos, audio, etc). Read more on the backpage

Accommodation CastiLa offers carefully selected lodging for its students. At CastiLa, we understand that good accommodation is essential to make one´s stay pleasant. During the past several decades, we have worked towards this objective of having the best and most reasonable accommodation for our students in Granada. The students can choose

between 5 housing options:

Individual apartments For students who want to enjoy complete independence, we offer high-end luxury apartments that are located very close to the school.

Shared apartments Shared apartment with other students. This is the most popular option. Favours community living and contact with other students. More independence than living with a family.

Spanish Families Recommended for those that want a total immersion experience in Spanish language and culture, furthermore, as an additional benefit, enjoyment of Andalucian and Spanish cuisine.

Hotel, Hostel, Youth Hostel CastiLa has contacts with various hotels and other accommodation services in Granada. These arrangements are available to students of CastiLa and can be organized by our staff at the student's request.

Residence Accommodation option organised by CastiLa: Single or double rooms, mostly with private bathrooms. A live-in residence administrator is available to attend to the students.

The Teachers All our teachers are native Spanish speakers with two basic requirements: they have the highest university qualifications and they have specific training in teaching Spanish as a second language. The teachers are, without a doubt, the most valuable part of CastiLa. In questionnaires and comments the students consistently emphasize our teachers’ enthusiasm, competence, and commitment to enjoy and share the intricacies of the Spanish language. Many of our teachers have been with CastiLa for more than 10 years.

For more information visit our homepage!www.castila.es

"Si tengo otra vez la posibilidad de hacer otro curso, vuelvo otra vez a Granada a CastiLa (esta vez con mi hija)" Timothy Marks, CANADA

Student RatingsBelow you can see CastiLa´s ratings by our students during the years 2010 to 2016 (Scoresheet: out of 5).

Courses 4.70Adaptation to current learning level,

rotation of teachers, lesson plans

Teachers 4.75My relationship with the teachers, teacher

knowledge, classroom organization

Accommodations 4.65Housing location, quality of accomodations,

modern conveniences

Activities 4.75Variety, teacher participation,

opportunities to practice Spanish

School building 4.55 Location, facilities, classrooms

Global 4.70 Overall Satisfaction

Reliability:Does the description fit

with the product?98.5% The answer is YES, without a doubt

Valued Features Most Valued ElementsOur

Rating

"Los cursos del maestro son unos de los mejo-

res cursos a los que he asistido en siete años de estudios universitarios y

cursos de lengua: energía + explicaciones gramatica-

les fantásticas + humor" Suzanne Baltazard, PARIS

“Excellente école pour per-fectionner son espagnol!,

Très bonne ambience, profs sympas et com-peténts.Une adresse à

recommander"Claire De la Roncière,

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"La escuela me empuja hacia el aprendizaje. Muchas gracias a todos"

Marilyn Cook, REINO UNIDO

"En Noruega por lo menos no sois muy conicidos. He ido a muchas escuelas de español y sois mis favori-tos. Por eso mi sugerencia es que hagais más promo-ción en Noruega. Me gusta muchisimo la escuela y los profesores" Anne-Lise Johnsen, NORUEGA

"This week in CastiLa was far beyond my expecta-tions. I didnt't belive that i could learn so much in such a short time" Signy Palsdottir, ISLANDIA

"He disfrutado todos los días de mis 8 semanas en la escuela y he aprendido

mucho más de lo creía posible"

Tim Salt, REINO UNIDO

Ally Ladha (Columbia University, USA) said in 1999:“CastiLa, an intensive learning experience in and out of the classroom”

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Accommodation Fees

Shared Flat and Student Residence

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 16 Extra Week Extra Day

5. Single room (PI) 145 263 377 492 615 717 837 911 1025 1033 1234 1435 1634 93 26

6. Double room (PD) 113 205 285 377 472 538 627 700 787 821 978 1123 1267 65 19

5. Single room in a apartment, 2 bedrooms, sharing living room, kitchen and bathroom (between 2 or 3 PAX).6. Double room in a apartment, 2 bedrooms, sharing living room, kitchen and bathroom (between 2 or 3 PAX).

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 16 Extra Week Extra Day

Full board / Single room (FIC) 314 572 824 1053 1316 1564 1824 2063 2321 2504 2997 3503 3987 231 42

Full board / Double room (FDC) 282 514 720 915 1143 1371 1600 1813 2040 2189 2616 3065 3469 197 38

Half board / Single room (FIM) 256 466 672 859 1073 1276 1488 1683 1894 2043 2445 2857 3252 188 36

Half board / Double Room (FDM) 226 411 576 732 915 1097 1280 1451 1632 1751 2093 2452 2775 158 30

Spanish Family

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 16 Extra Week Extra Day

1. Studio 168 305 438 570 713 832 971 1057 1189 1198 1431 1664 1895 108 30

2. Apartment - Studio 226 410 570 755 944 1075 1254 1399 1574 1643 1956 2245 2534 130 38

3. Apartment, 1 bedroom 271 492 684 906 1132 1290 1505 1679 1889 1971 2348 2694 3041 157 45

4. Apartment, 2 bedrooms 385 700 985 1297 1621 1864 2175 2403 2703 2782 3318 3827 4335 233 66

Individual Studio & Apartments

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1. Minimal independent studio, with american kitchen and bathroom. Reccomendable for individual use.2. Apartment - Studio, 1 bathroom, kitchen or bedroom independent. Reccomendable for both, single or couple use.3. Apartment, 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom.4. Apartment, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom.

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Castila. Centro Internacional de Estudios HispánicosC/ Aljibe del Gato 1. 18010 Granada - España - Spain

Tel.: +34 958 20 58 63 / Fax: +34 958 27 72 40info@castila.es - www.castila.es

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“I ordered a coffee, and do you know what they gave me?”

A middle-aged English student explained to his professor why he had decided to continue learning Spanish. He told the story that when he began to learn Spanish, he took a trip to Spain by car. “During the journey I made a stop in a bar along the motorway and ordered a coffee with cream. Do you know what they gave me? “ “Well, no, what did they give you?” the professor asked expecting to hear a humorous misunderstanding or error. “Well, they gave me ….. a coffee with cream.” The anecdote was told by a student to his professor, Jose Antonio (IC London), and it seems to demonstrate clearly that what excited this student was that language is a tool to obtain objectives and … in his case, enjoy coffee with cream. Now, this student wanted more tools so that he could obtain more objectives with language.1

At Castila, we are convinced that language is the most effective and important of the social abilities, and that learning a language is like gaining a dictionary of communicative capacities, a conglomeration of precision and style in the function of personal necessity.

1Anecdote told by a student to teacher Jose Antonio (Cervantes Institute, London)

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