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When can I start my course?
If you are not an absolute beginner, you can start any Monday.

What are your starting dates for beginners?
The first Monday of each month. In July and August beginners can also start on the third Monday.
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Does your school require an entry test?
Yes, students who are not absolute beginners take a written and oral test on their first day, to determine their exact Spanish level.

How are abcCollege students grouped?
Our students are grouped according to their level of Spanish, as determined by our initial written and oral level tests.

Is the level test taken during the course timetable?
Yes, but only in the case of morning timetable students who are not absolute beginners. On the first day of classes (Monday), all our students take the level test at 8.30 a.m., irrespective of their requested timetables. Morning timetable students who finish the test before 9.30 may enter their classes directly. Those who finish later than 9.30 can start the class at 11.00, after the break. Absolute beginners do not need to take the level test.

Can I confirm my Spanish level before I get to the school?
You can take our on-line level test to establish your approximate Spanish level. If you would also like to take our oral test (to avoid possibly missing part of your first class), after you have paid your deposit or course, contact our Director of Studies, Esther Sarasola, at dele@abccollege.es , to arrange an exact time that you can call her to take the oral test. Oral test timetable: Monday to Friday 9.00 to 14.30 (Spanish time). Skype: esarasola1. Telephone: +34 93 415 5757.

How many levels of Spanish do you offer?
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How many weeks should I take to complete a level?
Each level takes about 4 weeks, excepting our most advanced, which each take 8 weeks. Before moving up to a higher level, our students are required to take an exam in order to evaluate their progress.

Are study materials included in the course price?
Yes, they are. There are several books that you can borrow (the deposit charge is 20 euros, refunded when you return the book). However, if you prefer to, you can buy the course book (the price depends on the book, between 15 and 30 euros).

How many hours a week are your classes?
Our classes are 20 or 25 lessons per week. Each lesson is 45 minutes long. One-to-one lessons are 55 minutes long.

What are your course timetables?
20 lessons/week: morning 09.00-12.30 or afternoon 13.30-17.00
25 lessons/week: morning 09.00-13.15 or afternoon 12.30-17.00

Is it possible to choose morning or afternoon lessons?
We can not guarantee the timetable until your first day of class, because this depends on the number of students and classes running, but you can specify your preference on your application form and we will try our best to comply.

Do you have evening classes?
We offer afternoon classes from Monday to Friday from 12.30-17.00 (25 lessons/week) or 13.30-17.00 (20 lessons/week). If you want later evening or night classes, we can offer you private classes.

How many class hours are there in a regular course?
As each lesson is 45 minutes, our 20-lesson courses are 3 hours a day or 15 hours a week. Our 25-lesson courses are 3,75 hours a day or 18,75 hours a week. Your course duration can cover one week, two weeks etc, a trimester (12 weeks), a semester (24 weeks) or an academic year (32 weeks). Discounted prices are applicable to block payments of 12 weeks upwards.

What size are your classes?
Maximum 12 students per class, but the average is 8 students.

Will I get a certificate, at the end of the course?
All our students receive a Certificate of attendance and level achieved on completion of the course. Students who complete a Long Term or an Academic Semester & Year Course will receive a Diploma.

What is the difference between the Certificate of Attendance and the Diploma?
The Certificate indicates your number of class weeks and level achieved and the Diploma indicates your initial level, final level passed, exam result, attendance percentage and general evaluation.

Which DELE exam sessions do you prepare for?
We prepare for the DELE exams that are held in May and November.

How long has abcCollege been running Spanish courses?
Since 1991, and most of our teachers have been with us since then, which guarantees their professional development and experience.

Which teaching materials are used at abcCollege?
We use the textbooks Aula 1 to 5 (publishers: Difusión) for levels A1 to B2, as well as materials prepared by our own staff. All classrooms have TV, video, DVD and CD.

What qualifications are required to teach at abcCollege?
Our teachers are all native Spanish speakers who have university degrees in Spanish philology, as well as specific credentials and wide experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language (ELE).

What is the average abCollege teacher profile?
All are graduate native Spanish speakers who have specific credentials and an average of 10 years experience teaching Spanish language skills.