• the school
• adult programmes
• accommodation
• leisure
• about valencia
• flights and airports
• student visa information

the school

Babylon Idiomas Valencia is located in the heart of the city next to the Plaza de la Reina and the famous tower of Santa Catalina. Shops, restaurants and cafés are just around the corner. It is difficult to find a better place for a Spanish course in Valencia. A beautiful mosaic floor throughout our school and the arched windows in the classrooms offer you a school environment you are not likely to forget. You'll have free internet access and our Spanish DVD and book library is there to help you discover more of Spain.

Adult programmes

Intensive Course
Our intensive Spanish course is the building block of your Spanish language study. We distinguish 8 different levels so regardless if you are a beginner or already speak Spanish, there will always be a group that suits your Spanish language skills.

Facts:
Weeks: 1 - 52
Class Max: 8
Lessons per week: 20
Lesson time: 52,5 minutes
Levels: All Levels
Start Dates: Every Monday, Beginners every other Monday starting on Jan 7, 2008

Super Intensive Course
The Super-Intensive course adds 2 class hours per day to your Intensive Course. The extra 2 hours are mainly spent on applying the newly learnt grammar in daily conversation. It quickly boosts your confidence and enjoyment you find in speaking Spanish.

Facts:
Weeks: 1 - 52
Class Max: 8
Lessons per week: 20 Intensive Course + 10 extra
Lesson time: 52,5 minutes
Levels: Beginners to Proficiency
Start Dates: Every Monday

DELE Exam
Babylon Idiomas offers DELE preparation courses for the Intermedio and Superior DELE exam levels.
This three week course helps you revise and specifically test and improve your grammar knowledge. One of our teachers will also accompany you to the examination centre to make sure that you can focus on the test and do not need to worry about how to get there.

Facts:
Weeks: 3
Class Max: 8
Lessons per week: 30
Lesson time: 52,5 minutes
Levels: Intermedio: Intermediate, Superior: Advanced
Start Dates: 28/04, 28/07, 27/10

Español Expres
For students who have little time and need to learn Spanish fast for project or business reasons, we have developed Español Expres, a full Spanish immersion course based on private tuition. Español Expres is a complete Spanish immersion program that aims to provide beginners with a working understanding of the Spanish language in the shortest time possible. You can choose from 20 hours of private classes per week or 30 hours of private classes per week.

Facts:
Weeks: 1-4
Class Max: 1
Lessons per week: 20 or 30
Lesson time: 52,5 minutes
Levels: All Levels
Start Dates: Every Monday

Individual
Individual classes are a great way to progress really fast learning Spanish or review key specific issues. The classes can be tailor-made to your specific needs (exam preparation, living in Spain vocabulary, interview practice etc.) and are well worth the investment. A lot of our students add a number of individual Spanish classes to their weekly group schedule to work on specific issues or to simply practice more intensely what has been taught in class.

Facts:
Weeks: 1 – 52
Class Max: 1
Lessons per week: flexible
Lesson time: 52,5 minutes
Levels: All levels
Exam dates: Every Monday

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Accomodation:

Host Family
Staying with a host family is a great way to learn the language and make new friends. all families are carefully selected by our school and they look forward to making you feel at home in our city and help you learn Spanish. You will have your own room in the family's house. You will have your own set of keys so you have complete freedom. Towels and linen are provided. All tax, electricity and water charges are included. You can receive telephone calls. Family homes are no more than 30 minutes away from the school by public transport.
Please note that 'family' may mean a single household as well and that no more than 2 other students could share the household with you and the family member(s). Please inform us about any dietary requirements.

Student flats

Staying in a student flat is the most budget friendly way to stay in Valencia. It is also a great opportunity to meet new friends!

A student flat + offers a higher level of comfort and accommodation pleasure. The flats are more spacious, and of higher standards than a regular student flat.

Apartments
The apartment option gives you the privacy and the space to make the most of your stay.

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Leisure

With the energy and vibe that has taken hold of Valencia, the city has become the fastest growing tourist destination in Spain. The America's Cup activities that will already manifest themselves from this year onwards will only add to the many attractions Valencia has to offer. Valencia is Spain's third largest city but feels comfortably small. Some of the country's most famous beaches are nearby and the nightlife is one of the best in Spain.

Babylon Idiomas Valencia takes great pleasure in organising a wide range of cultural and social activities:

¡CULTURA NOW!
Every week we organize a culture class. Our teachers prepare a different presentation on subjects such as architecture, Spanish movies, Spanish literature or Spanish history.

HAPPY MIÉRCOLES
Every Wednesday evening we organize a social activity where all the students participate. Some examples of activities we organise: beach party, salsa lesson, cava & tapas, paella night, “degustación internacional”, wine tasting.

CINE HISPANO
Every Thursday evening you can get your popcorn ready, sit back and enjoy one of the many excellent movies that the Hispanic film world has to offer [with Spanish subtitles to make it just a little bit easier to follow].

WEEKEND OLÉ
Every month we organise an activity or excursion such as a excursion to Alicante or a sailing trip on the Mediterranean.

About Valencia

We think that one of the best places in Spain to learn Spanish is Valencia. It is large enough to keep you busy with a variety of activities and small enough to call the city your own. Taking a Spanish course in Valencia will be an unforgettable experience. Valencia, home of the paella, endless rows of orange trees, the legendary El Cid, the Holy Grail and the best street parties in Spain "Las Fallas" has now also become home to the biggest sailing race in the world: the America's Cup The city is well over 2000 years old and a sense of history drips from every corner. A large student community ensures that the city has not turned into a museum and provides a very lively and pleasant environment.

Flights and Airports

The airport of Valencia is located approximately 8km from the city centre. You can take the bus or train from the airport to the centre. A taxi will cost around EUR 10.00.

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Student visa information

If you hold a passport from one of the European Union countries then you do not need a visa.

If you are from the United States, Canada, Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland or Iceland you can stay up to 90 days without a visa.

If you want to stay longer or you are a citizen from another country, check with your local Spanish consulate or embassy. You can find a list at the Spanish Ministry of Foreign affairs.

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