Iria Flavia Idiomas
Iria Flavia was born in Santiago de Compostela in 1994. This
small and friendly Spanish school is located in
the historic district of the city, only a few yards from the cathedral.
The average number of students in the Spanish language classes is 5 with a maximum of 8
students per class. The school has a maximum capacity for 66 students. This
arrangement creates an intimate and pleasant atmosphere for learning in which it is easy
for students to interact with each other. In addition, they have designed a Language
Exchange Program with local Spanish students, so that visitors from other countries can
get to know native speakers and profit as much as possible from their stay in Santiago de Compostela.
All teachers on staff hold university degrees in Spanish Philology, with specialization in the
teaching of Spanish as a foreign language. Teaching methods are based on the communicative
approach. Special emphasis is placed on conversation, so that students can make themselves
understood in Spanish right from the start.
Courses combine the study of grammar and vocabulary with practical work in Spanish
conversation and pronunciation. Complementary activities include debates, role plays,
literary texts, newspapers, audio tapes, and videos.
Class size is limited to 8 students in all courses. Class hours are 60 minutes long. |
 
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Spanish Programs 2008:
(All programs: Please add USD 100.00 Lingua Service Worldwide
Application fee. See Application Procedures.)
All prices include: number of Spanish lessons as specified below, administration fee, use of
teaching material, guided tour or the city, free use of audiovisual facilities in the
school, free internet access and a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course. Each lesson is 45
minutes long. Minimum age: 18.
Standard Spanish Course - Group 8 --
Maximum of 8 students per class. 20 Spanish lessons per week. 1 week: USD
275, 2 wks: USD 440, 4 wks: USD 904, 8 wks: USD 1,736
, 12 wks: USD 2,568.
Standard PLUS Spanish - Group 8 plus 10
mini-group lessons-- A more intensive version of the Standard
Spanish course.
Maximum of 8 students per class in group portion of program. 20 group
Spanish lessons per week PLUS
10 Mini-Group Spanish lessons weekly (max. of 4 students per class) : 1
week: USD 473, 2 wks: USD 864, 4 wks: USD
1,646.
Intensive Spanish PLUS - Group 8 plus 10
Private Spanish lessons -- Maximum of 8 students per class in group portion of
program. 20 group Spanish lessons per week PLUS 10 One-to One
Spanish lessons
weekly: 1 week: USD 584, each additional week: USD
527.
Starting Dates 2008: Starting dates for all levels.
Complete Beginners may only start on BOLD dates!
| Jan. |
Feb. |
Mar. |
Apr. |
May |
Jun. |
| 7, 21 |
4, 18 |
10, 23 |
7, 21 |
5, 19 |
2, 16 |
| Jul. |
Aug. |
Sep. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
| 7, 21 28 |
4, 18 |
1, 15 |
6, 20 |
3, 17 |
1, 15 |
Holidays 2008: 5 February, 21 and 21
March, 1 May,
17 May, 25 July, 15 August, 8 December. The school will be closed
from: 22 December 2008 until 11 January 2009. Group classes lost due to Holidays are NOT
made up.
NEW for 2008: Spanish
Language and Culture Program for Seniors (50+): A 2 week Spanish and
Culture program specifically designed for active Seniors 50 years of age and
over, that combines Spanish language lessons with daily activities.
Program includes 20 Spanish lessons per week (Monday-Friday) plus 1 daily
activity during the weekdays and 1 full day excursion during the weekend.
Activities include: guided city tour, "tapas" tasting tour, guided visit to
the Cathedral, Spanish cooking workshop, wine tasting, traditional music
night, and more. Weekend excursions visit local traditional fishing
villages nearby, historical sites and beaches. Accommodations are not
included in the price, see below for options!. Prices 2008: 2
week program: USD 845. Starting dates 2008: 5
May and 16 September.
Accommodation Prices 2008:
Accommodations are available in selected host families, shared apartments with other
students, studio apartments and hotels. Half board includes breakfast and lunch daily,
full board includes 3 meals per day. Laundry is included in Host Family pricing.
Note: Double rooms are available but can only be booked by two
students traveling together, please contact us for pricing information.
Host Family-- Single Room, Half Board: USD 205 per week.
Host Family-- Single Room, Full Board: USD 260 per week.
Apartment Share, single room, no meals (use of kitchen): USD 170 per
week.
Hotels, private student residences and studio apartment accommodations are also
available. Prices available upon request.
Activities
Social and cultural activities are provided weekly. The following activities are
offered free of charge:
- On the first day of classes, the Center invites all students to a guided tour of the
city, followed by wine and ‘tapas’ at a typical Spanish bar (this activity will
only be held if there is a minimum of 5 students).
- The Center organizes at least 2 of the following activities each week.
- Talks about social and political issues in Spain: ‘The Civil War’,
‘Franco’s Dictatorship’, ‘The Political Transition in Spain’,
‘Nationalism in Spain’, ‘Stereotypes of Spain and the Spanish’,
‘Women’s roles in modern society’.
- Music, Films, presented with commentaries and other social events. Visits to museums,
concerts, cinemas (students must pay their own entrance fee/tickets)
- Language exchanges with Spanish students.
Optional excursions* and guided tours are also offered at additional cost on a weekly
basis:
- Outings to surrounding towns and regions noted for their artistic, historical, or scenic
interest: The Cies Islands, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Northern Portugal, Rķas Baixas
(Lower Bays), and Finisterre...
- Bay cruises.
- Wine tasting.
- Sampling of local seafood.
- Cooking workshop.
- Sports: Horseback riding, Scuba diving, Sailing, Swimming, Hiking, Mountain climbing,
Tennis, Squash, Aerobics...
* Note: these activities will be offered only if a sufficient number of students
register.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due
to fluctuating foreign currency rates.
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