The courses at “Alma Máter Ávila” consit of weekly lessons from Monday to Friday. Individual lessons are also possible with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 lessons. Lessons have a duration of 50 minutes.

Groups will be formed according to the following levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Proficiency perfection:

  • A1 PRINCIPIANTE
  • A2 BÁSICO
  • B1 INTERMEDIO
  • B2 INTERMEDIO ALTO
  • C1 AVANZADO
  • C2 SUPERIOR

The courses have a minimum duration of 1 week and a maximum of 9 months and students can opt for periods between 1 and 36 weeks.

Students who stay several weeks will move up according to the acquired level of proficiency.

At the beginning of each course a placement test will determine which level and group would be appropriate for each student.

The daily lessons are divided in 3 blocks of competence: Grammar, Communication and Conversation.

The school also offers extra conversation classes as well as special courses related to Spanish Literature, Art, History and Customs and Culture.

Apart from the lessons the school organizes activities to learn about Spanish culture and visits to nearby towns and natural areas.