Study Abroad Spanish Programs in Spain University

Pontifical University of Salamanca:
The department of Spanish as a foreign language of the Pontificial University of Salamanca in western Spain offers a range of flexible courses in Spanish language and culture, covering all levels from beginner to advanced and ranging from two weeks to an academic year. University Spanish language courses are especially recommended to students who would like to study Spanish abroad for a longer time or for whom it is important to obtain an official university diploma.

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Our Spanish courses can also be accredited within the European Credit Transfer System. Our teachers have been selected on the basis of academic excellence, professionalism, and experience in teaching in order to guarantee the best results. In addition, the university attempts to introduce students to the wide cultural diversity of not only Salamanca but also of the entire Iberian Peninsula. Our Spanish courses are open to everyone from the age of 16. We also take care of finding you homestay accommodation with a family or in a shared flat with other students.

Quality Location
Salamanca is a beautiful city of 160,000 inhabitants in western Spain, 200 kilometres from Madrid. It is the capital of the province of Salamanca, which belongs to the autonomous region of Castile-Leon, where the standard accent of Spanish is spoken, therefore it is the perfect place to study Spanish. Salamanca unites the advantages of a big city with the atmosphere of a small town: orientation is easy and you will feel at home quickly.

The nightlife is very lively, as there are approximately 40,000 students living in Salamanca. In 2002, the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage City for its architectural and artistic wealth. Salamanca is untouched in its architectural purity. In the central areas of the city all recent buildings are constructed in Salamanca's best tradition. Every year thousands of foreign students come to learn Spanish in Salamanca and to soak up its rich heritage.

The program will make students gradually acquire and develop, according to the level in which they have gained entry, the following linguistic skills: oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral expression, written expression. There is a modern language laboratory and multimedia room available for the students, who can also have guided lessons and free access to the internet during the afternoon. A level test will be done the first day of the course to classify the students in the different levels.

Optional elective subjects of the Course in Spanish Language and Culture- Spanish and Hispano-American Literature
- Spanish Culture and Civilization
- Spanish for Specific Purposes
- Spanish Writing Skills

Optional University Classes (no credits)
Students will have the possibility of taking part as unregistered students (guest listeners) in evening classes of some subjects that are given in the following faculties: Philosophy and Humanities, Theology, Psychology, Media Studies, Computer Science, Education Sciences

The Spanish Department of the FIDESCU Foundation has developed an International Diploma in Spanish (DIE) following the guidelines and directions indicated by the European Council for the learning, teaching and assessment of languages.

All those who have knowledge of the Spanish language and wish to obtain recognition of their level of oral communication can take these exams. The 10 levels of the DIE range from elementary to superior, the latter indicates a total command of the language.

The DIE examinations deal with real life experiences and the correct use of Castilian while taking into account the diverse accents and expressions used in the different Hispano-American countries. The determining factors for the correct evaluation of the candidate are understanding, fluency of expression, correct grammar, pronunciation and reading.

Family Homestay (Private room with full board or half board or Shared room with full board or half board); Apartments (Private room, Shared room); University Pontificia Student Residence (minimum 4 weeks of study required).