Language school overview
Accreditations
ESADE-ELC is member of
IALC (International Association of Language
Centres) and is accredited by Instituto Cervantes,
EQUIS (European
Quality Improvement System) and is authorised to offer
CSN in Sweden.
Organisation memberships
Language School description
ESADE Language School was founded more than 40 years ago. This school gradually evolved, both in terms of the number of languages taught and the number of students and teachers, until becoming what it is today. One thing that has not changed is the commitment to
high quality education, with
rigorous standards and a very high level of professionalism. The teaching staff reflects our commitment to quality education, all teachers are highly qualified with
longstanding experience in teaching Spanish to foreigners. Their professionalism is the best guarantee for your success.
School facilities description
The school is located in Pedralbes, an attractive residential area of
Barcelona, very
well connected by public transport. Its top quality
premises include air-conditioned classrooms equipped with
the latest
technology, interactive corridors with free Internet access, computer
room,
learning center and library,
bank and travel agency, cafeteria
and restaurant with two beautiful terraces with views over the city.
Courses
Language Course type
 Au pair program
Courses for Academic purposes
 Courses for Business/Executives
Courses for Specific purposes
Courses Plus (sport, culture etc.)
Examination preparation courses
General and Intensive courses
Group programs
High school preparation courses
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One to one courses
Senior programs
Summer or camp programs
Teacher training programs
University Foundation/Access courses
Vacation courses for adults
Vacation courses for young learners
Work experience programs
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Language courses description and prices
1)
Intensives: Four weeks of tuition, start every month, class from 9:30
to 14h, aimed at teaching to communicate in Spanish and with
discounts for longer stays.
2) Semi-Intensives: aimed at
people already living in Spain with 2 days of class per week, 2 hours
of class per day. Start every term.
3) Summer Saturation courses
in July: Especially designed for those people who decide to reserve one
week to make significant progress in their level of Spanish, through
total immersion: eleven hours a day.
4) Practical Spanish for
Business: four weeks of tuition, in July, class from 17
to 20, offered at Intermediate or Advanced level.
5)
Executive Programmes: 1, 2 or more weeks, every month from February to
November, especially designed for professionals and business people who
have little time.
6) One-to-One: totally personalized Spanish classes.
Certificates & exams preparation
Dele Exam Preparation Course:
This practical course offers activities such as:
-Improving accent, pronunciation, spelling and punctuation
-Practicing grammar
-Writing a variety of texts
-Developing aural comprehensionLength:
Around 3 to 5 weeks.
Student nationalities, average age & average number per class
Our teachersAt ESADE-ELC we know that students are looking for the best solutions to meet their objectives. And that's why we offer them
the best teaching professionals.
In addition to specialising in teaching Spanish, our expert teachers are also trained in other areas such as history, art, intercultural relations, communication, law and philosophy.
They have participated in European research projects and the development of reference books for Spanish teachers, writing teaching materials and actively sharing their knowledge by participating in conferences, seminars and teacher training courses.
Our studentsESADE-Executive Language Center is a school geared to the needs of
young professionals, executives and professionals or others who have no time to waste and who want results, above all in improving their oral communication skills in Spanish.
There are no results without commitment and we know that all our students are committed to improving their level in Spanish. We give the very best of ourselves with the same objective in mind.
Activities
In addition to the learning environment itself, technical and teaching resources are a very important part of the learning process. The ESADE-ELC building has been custom designed with language classes in mind and is equipped with
the
latest technical facilities to enhance and facilitate learning.
Free attendance and progress certificate indicating the level reached in terms of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF).
Access to the Library in Building 2 and a 50% discount on the annual registration fee.
Free access to the Learning Center during the course and to the Language School’s
lending service for books, DVDs, etc.
Computers available in interactive areas and
Internet access throughout the building.
Accommodation
Accommodation
At teacher's home
Campus
Courses without accomodation
Flat/Appartment
| | Host family
Hotel/Hostel
Student House
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Facilities for disabled students
For almost all of our students, accommodation is extremely important.
Although some people make their own living arrangements in Barcelona,
most ask us to find them a place to stay. Our recommended
Housing
Agency is dedicated to finding people somewhere where they will be
comfortable and happy. We can offer a full range of options:
apartments, shared apartments, homestay, student residence, hotel; but
the majority choose shared apartments, which combine comfort and
friendliness.
Altiro 2000 is a
company which specializes in arranging accommodation on a short-term
basis - one month to one year. They charge a fee for their services.
Altiro 2000
Mallorca, 304, Entresuelo 1a.
Barcelona
Tel. +34 932 530 427
www.altiro2000.com
Monday to Thursday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and 3:30 to 6:30 pm
Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday and holidays closed
Contact: Aitana Modolell
Altiro can be reached from ESADE by taking bus 78 or 63 to Diagonal
avenue and then change and take either 33, 34 or 6 to Bruc street.
Get in touch with our recommended Housing Agency at info@altiro2000.com
Airport / Station transfer
ESADE is located in Pedralbes, Avenida Esplugues, 92-96, an attractive
residential area of
Barcelona.
If you are arriving by car, you can park
in the adjoining streets (free parking). If you are using public
transport, you will not have any problem finding ESADE as it is well
connected by public transport, especially the bus lines. In addition,
public transportation in Barcelona is fast, easy to use and very safe.
However, for your first couple of trips it may be best to take a taxi.
Bus numbers 22, 63, 75 and 78 have stops right in front of ESADE.
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Taxi provide fast
service in Barcelona. The fare from the city centre (Plaça Catalunya)
to ESADE costs around € 18 and it takes about 20-30 minutes.
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The closest
metro/ferrocarril stop is "Passeig Reina Elisenda", on the U6 line. You
can then either walk the rest of the way (15 min.) or take either the
22 or 75 bus. Line 3 (green), Maria Cristina station, about 20 min.
walk to ESADE or take either the 63 or 78 bus.
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The most
convenient route to ESADE from Barcelona centre is to drive along Av.
Diagonal, the city's main thoroughfare. When you reach "Plaça Pius
XII", turn right onto "Av. Pedralbes". Follow "Av. Pedralbes" to the
end where you will come to an intersection known as the "Creu de
Pedralbes". Bearing left, you will immediately find yourself at the
intersection of two merging streets, "Av. d'Esplugues" (on the left)
and "Av. Pearson" (on the right). Keep to the left and proceed along
"Av.d'Esplugues" until you reach ESADE at No. 90-92 (big rose-colored
building with columns).
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Many students who
live in the neighbourhoods close to ESADE choose to walk or ride to
school. From the "Tres Torres/Sarrià" neighbourhood, it is about a
20-30 minute walk.
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