Version 1.0 - October 2022

1. Educational Mission

Centro Catalina Spanish School aims to provide high-quality Spanish as a second language education, fostering immersive learning and cultural exchange. We are committed to meeting the linguistic needs of international students through programs tailored to achieve their personal, professional, and academic goals.

2. Academic Structure

2.1. Levels and Curriculum

• Levels: A1 to C1, based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• Course Duration: Each level is designed to be completed within 2 to 8 weeks, depending on the level and program intensity.
• Programs: Intensive and super-intensive courses with a minimum of 30 instructional hours per week, including theoretical and practical components.

2.2. Teaching Methodology

• Communicative approach focused on the student.
• Use of authentic materials to promote contextualized and culturally relevant learning.
• Integration of technology and interactive resources.

2.3. Certification

Upon completion of each course, a certificate of participation and achievement is issued, detailing the level attained and hours completed. This certificate meets the requirements for recognition in Bildungsurlaub programs.

3. Participation Policies

3.1. Attendance

• Students must attend at least 80% of the classes to receive the course certificate.