Intensive Spanish course in January

Idiomas
Spanish courses
Intensive Spanish course in January

Levels

We offer courses from A1 to C2 level, all in accordance with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). Opening groups is subject to a minimum number of students enrolled. If you already have knowledge of the language, you will have to take a level test to join the most suitable group for you.

Schedule

Duration: 40 hours (exam included)

Course modality: Face-to-face

Location: Getafe campus

ECTS credits: 4*

* The home University will be the institution which decides to grant credits.

Calendar

Course dates:

From 8 to 21 January 2026

Timetable:

From Monday to Friday, 15:00 h - 19:30 h (30' break)

This is the course

The intensive face-to-face courses offered by the Centro de Idiomas have a communicative focus and work on all of the language competences, oral as well as written.

All the teaching hours given by a teacher ensure interaction with the teacher and with classmates.

All of the autonomous activities are always carried out under the guidance of the teacher, who provides correction and continuous feedback to help the student progress in their language acquisition.

Fees and discounts

Fees

Students and UC3M community: 285€
Outside the UC3M: 335€

Discounts

A 5% discount will be applied to the price of the course for former students of the Language Center.

Registration

Registration period: From November 3 to December 8, 2025

Fill in the REGISTRATION FORM.
If you have previous knowlegde of the language, take the LEVEL TEST to determine which course you can take. The link to the level test will be available when you submit the form.
If you have not studied Spanish before and have no knowledge of the language, you will be assigned level A1.1 (absolute beginner level).
All registrants will receive an email from the Language Centre after completing the registration.

Objectives
- Engage in comprehensive work on both oral and written communication.
- Acquire the tools necessary to improve oral fluency appropriate to the level.
- Improve and broaden the student’s lexical range.
- Work towards attaining grammatical accuracy.
Assessment
- Grade for participation and progress in class: 30%
- Grade for homework, assignments and autonomous work: 30%
- Final exam grade: 40%
The exam will assess all the communicative elements of the language with a maximum of 10 points possible:
- Listening comprehension (2 points)
- Reading comprehension (2 points)
- Grammar and vocabulary (2 points)
- Written expression and interaction (2 points)
- Oral expression, interaction, and comprehension (2 points). This grade will be obtained by the completion of oral activities throughout the course.
In order to pass the course, the student must receive a grade of 5 in each of the three parts: participation and progress, homework, and exam.
Attendance

ATTENDANCE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDITS

A student may only be absent for up to 20% of the course (8 hours) for any reason.

A student who fails to meet the attendance requirement for any reason will be allowed to take the final examination but will not receive credit.
Cancellations

Please read our cancellation conditions carefully

Cancellation and refund policy