Description

The Gran Canaria School of Languages was founded in 1964 and is specialized in the teaching of Spanish to foreign students.

The courses offered are general Spanish, Spanish for specific purposes and DELE preparation. Classes can be held in groups or private tuition.

The school owns 3 buildings near each other, only a few meters from the beach of Las Palmas (Canteras Beach). In one of the buildings the school is located, the other buildings are the residences, one of which containing the cafeteria.

The school building has a maximum capacity of 80 students in 8 classrooms. It is a 2-storey construction with two Canarian patios used as a lounge connecting with offices, some classrooms and the computer room for internet access. On the second floor there are more classrooms, the library and the terrace, which can be used by the students as gathering and resting area. Each classroom is equipped with video and audio devices and a slide projector.

Highlights

The School has its own student residences: the Best Residence and the Plus Residence. Single and double rooms are available, all soundproof windows, private bathroom and are equipped with satellite TV, safety deposit box and internet access. There are common premises for all students equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, water-boiler, coffee-maker, dishes and cutlery for small meals only. No cooker nor pots or pans are available.

Besides tuition those students that have booked the accommodation receive breakfast and lunch on class days, and on weekends and bank holidays, dinner will be offered to them instead of lunch. The cook prepares Canarian and Spanish food, but students' requests will also be considered, even diet or vegetarian menus.

The school and the accommodation are all located just beside the Las Canteras beach and at walking distance from each other.

Degrees Available

• Diploma/Certification

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Subject Areas

• Foreign Language
• Intensive Language
• Spanish
• Spanish Literature

Cost in US$:

Year 2012: 1,000 Euros

Program Fees Include:

4 weeks Intensive Spanish course in a group + accommodation in shared room in the school's student residence, with half-board (breakfast and lunch on class days and only dinner on weekends and bank holidays). Tuition material and certificates/diplomas are not included.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 day

Gran Canaria School of Languages's Mission Statement

We offer intensive Spanish courses to foreign students since 1964. Our Spanish courses are offered all year round in six levels and are aimed to adults who are either having their first contact with the language or to those who wish to improve their knowledge.

Year Founded

1964