Semester Courses

Spanish Culture and Language Courses

Intensive Fall semester 2026

UNIVERSITAS CASTELLAE

This course is designed to cover a regular semester in 11 weeks, thus avoiding the cumbersome, costly, and time-consuming process of applying for a visa for most countries outside the European Schengen area.

The educational program for foreign students at Universitas Castellae consists of a selection of Spanish language and culture courses adapted to all university levels.

Students residing in the USA or coming from North American universities should contact https://amizade.org/programs/spain/ for more information.

Courses are developed and modified according to the level of preparation and specific needs of each student.

In addition to attending classes, qualified students may choose to work on independent studies or undertake an internship under the supervision of a mentor. Depending on their interests, each student can select the courses they wish to complete.

The course curriculum follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, in accordance with the new Curriculum Plan of the Cervantes Institute.

Assessment and Certification: At the end of the course, a certificate of attendance will be awarded. In order to obtain this certificate and for credit recognition, it is necessary to attend a minimum number of hours established for each course. Students who also take and pass the final exams will also receive a certificate of achievement with the grades obtained.

Intensive Fall semester 2026

Levels

A2 to C2

Dates

August 31 - November 14, 2026

Academic Calendar

  • August 31th: Arrival and host family presentation Llegada y acomodación en familia
  • September 1: Orientation Orientación
  • September 2: Start of classes Comienzo de clases
  • October 12 without classes because it is the Day of Hispanity Festivo – Día de la Hispanidad
  • November 12th to 13th: Final exams and course farewell Exámenes y despedida del curso
  • November 14th: Departure from Valladolid Salida de la familia

Duration

11 weeks (between 20 and 25 hours of class per week).

Schedule

From Monday to Friday. Each subject has a teaching load of 45 hours.

Subjects: 4 (5 if one of them is independent study or internship) chosen from the following:

  • Spanish Language (pronunciation, oral and written expression and comprehension)
  • Conversation
  • Spanish Culture
  • Introduction to the Analysis of Hispanic Literary Texts
  • Spanish Literature I (Middle Ages and Golden Age)
  • Spanish Literature II (18th to 20th centuries)
  • Latin American Literature
  • Spanish Art History
  • Social and Political History of Spain and Latin America: Human Rights
  • Business Spanish
  • Introduction to Major International Trade Agreements (USMCA, EU…)
  • Internship and Independent Project (subject to prior approval by the faculty at Universitas Castellae)

Course Price:

5.000,00 €

The price includes:

Tuition fees, health and accident insurance, accommodation and full board with a Spanish family, sociocultural activities, and 2 excursions.The first day of the course includes an orientation session and a guided tour of the city.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2026

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