Costa de Valencia, Spain
Fortunate to have a group of young, enthusiastic, and well educated teachers at Costa de Valencia. These educators not only teach the courses but also take part in the many extracurricular events school provide for the students.
Teachers at the school often participate in training programs designed to help them teach Spanish to speakers of other languages (E/LE), keeping them abreast of pedagogical developments and enhancing their own talents as educators.
The students of Costa de Valencia are a vibrant representation of those who are eager to learn the culture, history and, of course, the language of this fascinating Spanish province. They come from all corners of the world to immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of Valencia and to be able to communicate in Spanish in everyday life.
The students at the school are particularly inquisitive and eager to learn all aspects of Spanish. They attend classes that help them master grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.
The quality of the Spanish instruction and all other services school offer to students is something school work tirelessly to maintain. The following organizations have acknowledged these efforts:
- Accredited Centre of the Cervantes Institute
- FEDELE (Spanish Federation of Associated Spanish Schools for Foreigners)
- FEDELE Comunidad Valenciana
- Compromiso de Calidad Turística
- Bildungsurlaub
- Madrid’s Official Chamber of Commerce
- Valencia’s Chamber of Commerce
- CCSE
- DELE Examination Centre
- SIELE - Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española
- Turismo Comunidad Valenciana
- Institute for small and medium industry of the Generalitat Valenciana
- Tourism in the Community of Valencia
- Escuela ELE Segura
- Buenas prácticas avanzadas SICTED para la reducción del riesgo de contagio por coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
- Escuela ELE Socialmente Responsable
School facilities include a room for teachers, a reading area, a room for the secretary, and thirteen fully air-conditioned and excellently equipped classrooms for students.
Costa de Valencia also offer technical resources to support teaching such as projectors, laptops, television with DVD, or audio players.
Offices are available for students to pick up mail and phone calls. In addition to small library and movie collection, school also offer a computer area with free Internet access and free Wi-Fi throughout the center.
Courses
General Intensive Spanish - 20 lessons per week
All levels of regular Intensive 20 course are available year-round. There are 20 daily classes, each lasting 50 minutes, from Monday through Friday.
Each week, in addition to classroom time, students have the option of spending about five hours per week on the school's leisure activities and socio-cultural modules.
Instructors meticulously plan, revise, and perfect the course materials (textbooks and extra worksheets) used in the Intensive Courses.
After finishing their language program, participants will receive a certificate of attendance that details their study time, including the number of hours spent in class, independent study, and extracurricular activities.
General Intensive Spanish and complementary course - 30 lessons per week
This course is a hybrid of the Intensive 20 and supplementary courses.
This course reviews and expands upon what students learned in Intensive Course 20, with an emphasis on the material that students found most challenging.
You may choose the following topics for additional study:
- complementary classes focused on grammar;
- complementary classes focused on conversation;
- complementary classes focused on pronunciation;
- complementary classes focused on Business Spanish;
- complementary classes focused on Spanish Culture;
- complementary classes focused on Spanish Football.
General Intensive Spanish - 30 lessons per week
No matter the season, students at any level can participate in the Intensive 20+10 program. There is an intensive 20-hour course that focuses on increasing your overall language skills, and then there are 10 hours of private lessons each week where you will work on your language skills in a totally individualized setting.
Exam preparation SIELE - 30 lessons per week
The International Spanish Language Evaluation Service (SILEE) is a program that uses electronic media to assess and certify the level of Spanish proficiency for students and professionals across all five continents. In Mexico, it's supported by the Instituto Cervantes, Salamanca University, Buenos Aires University, and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico.
Program is tailored to students who want to increase their chances of passing the SIELE exams. It includes an Intensive Course 20 that focuses on improving overall language skills and 10 hours of private lessons each week that go over each section of the test and how to prepare for each task.
Exam preparation DELE - 30 lessons per week
Students who wish to take the official DELE exams can do so with the help of this software.
The program includes a 20-hour intensive Spanish course that focuses on improving overall language competence, which is a prerequisite for the Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) exam, and 10 hours of private lessons per week that go over the various sections and tasks of the exam, with an emphasis on learning how to do well on them.
Housing
Host family (single room with half board)
Spanish families are carefully selected by Costa de Valencia, escuela de español. Each family has extensive experience in hosting international students. In most families, there is only room for one student, making Spanish the primary common language. In addition, staying with a Spanish family provides an excellent opportunity for exchange students to learn about and adjust to Spanish culture and daily routines.
Services included in the fee, on top of your boarding, are cleaning of your room and washing of your clothes.
There is widespread internet connection among Spanish households.
Host family (single room with full board)
Spanish families are carefully selected by Costa de Valencia, escuela de español. Each family here is well-versed in taking in international students. With typically only one student per household, Spanish is the exclusive medium of instruction and communication. In addition, staying with a Spanish family is a great opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the culture and learn the language because they will be exposed to and able to follow the daily routines of the family.
Services included in the fee, on top of your boarding, are cleaning of your room and washing of your clothes.
In Spain, many households now have internet access.
School have the option of reserving student housing at nearby universities for students. This kind of living is perfect for people who value their personal space but still wish to be in close proximity to other international students studying in Spain.
All apartments are located within a mile and a half of both the school and the University of Valencia.
There is a private toilet, a phone, and free WiFi in each room. There is a cleaning staff provided at this property. There are also common areas where people can study, eat, use computers, and clean up.
University residence (single room with breakfast)
School may arrange for students to stay in university dorms close to the language school if they so choose. You can have more freedom and privacy in this form of housing while still mingling with other Spanish college students on a regular basis.
All housing options are conveniently located close to the university and the school (within a thousand meters).
Each room has its own private bathroom, telephone, and free WiFi. There is a maid service provided at this inn. Library, TV room, dining area, information technology suite, wash room, etc.
University residence (single room with half board)
School can help students arrange housing at nearby universities if they so choose. Those who seek more freedom or solitude but also want to be in close proximity to other Spanish college students would find this sort of housing to be suitable.
Both the school and the University of Valencia are within walking distance (about a kilometer) of all of the available housing options.
All of the rooms have their own private bathrooms, phones, and free WiFi. Housekeeping is provided at this location. Residence also have a library, a TV room, a dining hall, an information technology suite, and a laundry room, among other amenities.
University residence (single room with full board)
School have the option of reserving university dorms close to the language school for students. Individuals or couples seeking more space to call their own while still being in close proximity to other international and Spanish students may like this type of housing situation.
All apartments are located within a mile and a half of the school and the University of Valencia.
All rooms have their own private toilet, telephone, and free high-speed Internet connection is provided. A housekeeping staff is provided at this property. There is also a kitchen, dining area, laundry room, and a library.
This is the most cheap way for students to stay in Valencia.
The apartments at the school are community flats, so while each student has their own bedroom, the communal facilities (living room, kitchen, and bathroom) are shared. When students live together and go to school together, they form a unique bond of friendship and camaraderie.
Each student is responsible for cleaning their own room, although the common spaces of the apartment will be cleaned on a regular basis.
The rent covers all utilities. This includes electric, water, and gas.
All the flats have free access to internet.
Each apartment is within a reasonable walking distance of the campus.
The apartments provided by the school (often consisting of two or three bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living/dining room) are fully furnished; all you need to provide are your own kitchen and bath linens. There is a washer and dryer, an iron, and clean sheets in each apartment. The kitchen is fully equipped with ovens, microwaves, and refrigerators so you may cook your own meals. As a student hub, there are also plenty of dining options nearby.
School apartment (double room for dingle use)
If you're a student looking for a cheap place to stay in Valencia, this is it. Each student has their own bedroom (double for single occupancy), while the other rooms (living room, kitchen, and bathroom) are shared with other students in the building.
All of students live in the same residence hall and go to the same classes, so they form a unique bond of friendship and camaraderie.