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Granada - Home of La Alhambra and Sierra Nevada

Granada

Beautiful Granada, home of the famous La Alhambra and with its strong arabic influences is a treat situated in the heart of Andalucía. Situated about 45min north of the lovely beaches of the "Costa Tropical", right at the base of Sierra Nevada, Granada is definitely one of the most beautiful cities Spain has to offer.
La Alhambra is without a doubt what people associate with Granada, but the city is famous for more than just this arab fort. One of its most distinct features is the Albaycin, this old arab part of town, with its steep cobbled and narrow streets with the typical labyrinthic arabic structure and white-chalked houses. Walk up the streets of the Albaycin until you get to the popular square of San Juan de los Reyes where you can gaze at the Alhambra with the snow-clad mountains of Sierra Nevada behind it. Or should you prefer to stay down at the bottom of the hills, go and buy a cerveza in any tapas bar around Plaza Nueva and be pleasently surprised by the great( free) tapas that accompany your beverage.

Granada apparently has the largest amount of bars per inhabitant in Spain (which means there must be a lot, as the Spanish usually spend more time in the local bar than at home!), and most of them are usually full of chattering and friendly Spaniards, who will be happy to talk to you for hours if you wish to do so. The local fiestas are as frequent as they are fun, there is always at least one "barrio-fiesta" (street party in a close-by neighbourhood) going on, with concerts, fun fairs and more opportunities to try out all that great Spanish food.

The Granada school

Our Spanish language school is located in the very centre of Granada. It is set in an old renovated house with courtyard and all modern facilities. The historical building of the language school has been recently renovated. There are three floors and a terrace with a panoramic view over the centre of Granada. On the 2nd and 3rd floors there are fully-equipped apartments with kitchen, washing machine, sitting room, TVs, bathrooms and numerous bedrooms (free wireless internet access is also available). On the first floor there are some classrooms and a computer lab with free internet connection. On the ground floor is the language school office, the library, other classrooms and a patio where the students meet for their activities. Take advantage of the free Internet access and wireless connection; enjoy our library filled with books, films and music from Spain.

School’s Facilities

A wide range of teaching materials for all levels.
Spanish books, films and music.
Television with video and DVD player.
A computer lab with free internet access.
Free Wireless access in the whole of the building.

Cultural visits and excursions

The activity program will be an important part of your stay in Granada. Through these organized activities you will get a deep insight into the Spanish way of life, and the history and culture of Granada and the surrounding areas. It is also a great way to get to know other students from your Spanish course. A teacher always leads the excursions and they will be able to answer any questions you may have about Granada and its history.

Activities

Alhambra and Generalife
Cathedral and Capilla Real
Albayzín and Sacromonte
Trips to Cordoba and Seville
Parties and Spanish meals, tapas bars
Flamenco venues, dance classes
Conferences and talks on literature, history, art, etc.,
Cinema
Sports

Programmes offered in Granada

Intensive Spanish courses

20 classes/week
From 1 week to 12 months
1 class consists of 45 minutes
4 classes per day, Monday to Friday
Groups: from 2 to a maximum of 8 students per class

Living arrangements available

Shared Student Flats (single or double rooms, without meals): You can book accommodation in shared apartments with other students in a double or single room (with a supplement). The comfortable and spacious apartments are shared with other students. All apartments have fully equipped communal kitchens, bathrooms with hot water, washing machine and sitting rooms. Many have a patio or balcony. Bedding is provided, but bath towels are not.

Shared Apartments with Spaniards (single or double rooms, without meals): You can stay in shared accommodation with Spaniards. This gives you the perfect opportunity to practice your Spanish! Please note that in shared apartments with Spaniards a minimum stay of 6 weeks is required and if you are travelling alone you must book a single room.

Host family (half board, single and double rooms): You can live with Spanish families. This gives you the perfect opportunity to practice your Spanish and to study with fun not just in class! Spanish families are carefully selected by us. The price includes half board (breakfast and one meal).

Check in: Sunday between 10.00 and 23.00 h.
Check out: Saturday midday after the course ends

Course prices 2010

Arrival: Sunday
Departure. Saturday

Staring Date for Beginners
Jenuary 04,11,25; February 08, 22; March: 08,22; April: 05,19; May 03,17,31; June: 14,28; July: 05,12,19,26; August: 02,09,17,23,30; September: 06,13,20,27; October 04,18; November: 02,15,29; December: 06.

Intensive Spanish courses

(20 classes/week)


Prices in €	Curso	Shared Flats		Host Family
		Doble	Indiv.	Doble	Indiv.
2 sem	260	145	185	295	335
3 sem	370	195	255	420	480
4 sem	465	245	325	545	625
5 sem	560	300	400	675	775
6 sem	655	355	475	805	925
sem extra	95	55	75	130	150
12 sem	1225	685	925	1585	1825
sem extra	90	55	75	130	150