Study Abroad Granada

Overview of Intensive Spanish Language Program and application due dates
Admission Requirements and Visa Application
Accommodation
Excursions
Application Process
Disclaimer
What is included?
Program Fees

Intensive Spanish Language Program
The Intensive Spanish Language Courses are designed for those students who wish to begin or to improve their knowledge of Spanish. These courses are designed to suit the needs of all students. Students receive 5 semester academic credits or 8 quarter units for 80-90 contact hours during four weeks of classes Groups are composed of a minimum of five students and the average group size is twelve. All levels will take language courses focusing on the skills of writing, reading, speaking, and listening (please contact our office for a complete course description) for four hours daily. Students can also combine the four week study abroad Intensive Language course with a six week internship (please see Internships and Language Training).

The program for the Intensive Spanish Language Courses has been adapted to comply with the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and the courses are offered at the following levels: Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced and Superior. These levels are also sub-divided into two parts, A and B.

Intensive Language Course

Beginner A 1A
Beginner B 1B

Intermediate A 2A
Intermediate B 2B

Advanced A 3A
Advanced B 3B

Superior A 4A
Superior B 4B

INTENSIVE SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES (2007-2008)
Program	LEVEL TEST	4 WEEKS (80h)	Application Due Dates
October 08 Sept. 30 -Nov. 1	2nd October	3rd-31st	July 20, 2008
November 08 Oct. 31-Dec. 1	2nd November	3rd-30th	Aug. 25, 2008
January 08 Jan. 6 - Jan. 30	8th January	9th-29th (60 hrs only)	Nov. 1, 2008
February 08 Jan 28 - Feb. 28	30th January	31st Jan.-27th Feb.	Dec. 10, 2008
March 08 Feb. 27 - March 30	1st March	2nd-29th	Jan. 5, 2008
April 08 Apr. 7 - May 1	9th April	10th-30th (60hrs only)	Feb. 1, 2008
May 08 Apr. 30 - June 1	2nd May	4th-31st	Feb. 20, 2008
September 08 August 29 to September 29	30th August		June 20, 2008

Admission Requirements and Visa Application Top

For beginning, intermediate, and advanced level Spanish speakers. Students must have a 2.5 GPA. All students must take a Spanish language assessment exam upon arrival in Granada. The exam will test each student's language proficiency level, and will determine the courses that the student is eligible to enroll. Students who have completed less than one year of college-level Spanish will likely place into beginning level courses. Students who have completed one full year of college-level Spanish will likely place into the intermediate level courses. Students who have completed two years of college-level Spanish will likely place into advanced level courses.

WISE Abroad will assist you with your student visa application. Students staying longer than 3 months will require a visa. Students from any country outside the European Union planning to study in Granada for more than three months should apply for a student visa at their nearest Spanish Embassy or Consulate. Once the application form for a semester or academic year at University of Granada has been received, students will be sent a Reservation or Enrolment Certificate together with a letter of confirmation to the address given. It is important to be aware that if you have entered Spain with a tourist visa, it is not then possible to obtain a student visa to prolong your stay. Even if you initially think you will be in the country for less than three months, it is worth applying for a student visa in your own country which will enable you to prolong your stay in Spain if you should so wish. You may visit these sites to learn about the nearest Spanish Consulate to you: (http://travel.state.gov/visa/americans1.html) or click on the Resources for Students link for additional information.

Accommodation:
WISE Abroad will provide host family accommodations for all students. Private pensiones may also be available on a limited basis.

Excursions
Some of the exciting optional excursions and activities organized by our Country Director may include Sevilla (Real Alcazar, Tour of Guadalquivir River, Torre de Oro, La Giralda and la Catedral, Museo Archeologico etc.), Italica, Cadiz, Morocco, flamenco dances, bull fighting, Spanish cuisine lessons etc.

Application Process: Top
WISE Abroad Applications are available online. Once you have completed the WISE Abroad application, and submit it to our office via email or mail with the other required documents, we will provide you with an official admissions application of the school you have chosen after we establish your eligibility. Both applications are due no later than two months before the academic courses begin to enable ample time for our on-site Country Director and staff to work with the college admissions office to process your application, assist you with visa processing, and allow enough time to make suitable housing arrangements for you (please see prices and dates for application due dates by country). Applicants are notified of their acceptance to the program within two to four weeks after applications and required documents are submitted to WISE Abroad. Applications may be emailed to wise@wiseabroad.org or mailed along with required documents to WISE Abroad P.O. Box A-4, College Station, TX 77844 USA.

What is Included?

Official transcript from host University
Tuition and fees at host university
Pre-departure orientation and cross-cultural orientation upon arrival
Airport pick-up upon arrival with country directorn
Living accommodations, laundry and meals with host family
Student services support
Internet access
nGroup activities
Frequent contact with WISE Abroad country director while in the host country
Health insurance.
Cell phone purchase assistance

Disclaimer
WISE Abroad cannot guarantee course selection and class schedules will be determined once you arrive in Sevilla or Granada.

Program Fees

INTENSIVE SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES 2006-2007

Program Fee

October 08
Sept. 30 - Nov. 1 $2550

November 08
Oct. 31-Dec. 1 $2550

January 08
Jan. 6 - Jan. 30 $2100

February 08
Jan 28 - Feb. 28 $2550

March 08
Feb. 27 - March 30 $2550

April 08
Apr. 7 - May 1 $2100

May 08
Apr. 30 - June 1 $2550

Please feel free to Contact US by email or telephone to assist you with any questions or concerns. Our Partners and Staff from selected countries are also available to answer any questions or concerns.