Indalhispanica

Spanish School in Almeria city (Spain)

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The School

Introduction Menu

Our school is located in the heart of the historic part of Almería. Our aim is to help our pupils master the Spanish language, culture and traditions. We practise a communicative approach which, coupled with a highly qualified and enthusiastic young teaching staff, enables the achievement of the best results.
Indalhispanica Spanish School is the Spanish department of London Thames School of English which has been running since 1978. It is a respected and well-established  English School in Almería that decided to start the teaching of Spanish in a separate department in 2004.
Our goal is to provide the same professionalism, hard-work, enthusiasm that has made a name of London Thames into Indalhispanica making sure of the welfare and an enjoyable cultural experience of all our students.

Facilities Menu

• 2 big size classrooms and 4 medium size classrooms. All well equipped with audio-visual facilities.
• Reception area
• Air conditioning.
• Office
• Student`s room: includes a library, free internet access, study area, snacks and refreshments.
• Dancing room.
• Workshop room:  cooking, ceramic, murals and painting activities are held here.

Methodology Menu

Our base is COMMUNICATIVE METHODOLOGY. The lessons are interactive. We aim to support our students to achieve the best results, according to level, in the mastering of the basic skills in:

For this, besides the text books, we use real, didactic material such as: newspapers, television, magazines, etc.. Transverse topics : family, Spanish culture, sports, tourism etc...

Teachers and Direction Menu

All the teachers of INDAL-HISPÁNICA are natives of Spain with University studies, reinforced with courses in teaching Spanish as a foreign language, and courses of development of "EL INSTITUTO CERVANTES".  Besides their excellent education career we have taken into account their enthusiasm, dedication, creativity and charm, characteristics that any teacher of languages must have.

Principal: Germán Fernández Arias
Director of Studies: Germán Fernández Rodríguez

Accreditations and Guarantee Menu

We are members of CECAP (Confederación Española de Centros y Academias Privadas), the Spanish Confederation of Private Schools and Academies. In Almería CECAP is represented by ASEMPAL (Almería Business Association).

CECAP guarantees that their members respect the students’ consumer rights in accordance with the Spanish Law and as a result of this we have to follow its ethical code: http://www.cecap.es/i/codigoetico_cecap.pdf

All students will sign a contract once they arrive to the school which will protect their rights as consumers according to European Law.

We are also an associate school to the Andalusian government after successfully meeting all the requirements of the Education department from the Andalusian Government.

Why Indalhispanica? Menu

1. Great location, right in the heart of the historic city centre of Almería, close to shopping, entertainment (cinema, theatre, museums..),monuments, restaurants, nightlife and the beach. (5 minutes walk from the school)
2. Native, University trained teachers. They all have been carefully chosen after taking into account their qualifications, experience and enthusiasm. Experts at helping you master Spanish in small classes.
3. Authentic Spanish atmosphere. You will be speaking in Spanish from the very first moment.
4. Respected and well-established family business. Indalhispanica is the Spanish department of London Thames School of English which has been successfully running since 1978. The director of Studies, Germán Fernández Rodríguez is the son of Germán Fernánder Arias, founder of London Thames. Different members of the family are involved in the business.
5. Excellent facilities, good size and large classrooms, audio-video facilities, free internet, air-conditioning, library…
6. Great choice of courses. You can choose the best course for you and enjoy the combination courses (cooking, dancing, Andalusian handicrafts…)

Location

The City Menu

Almería, located on the Southeast coast of Spain, surrounded by the calm and warm Mediterranean, is a crucible of cultures that offers the student and to those who visit it, beach, sports, culture, varied night life,...

When entering Almería the first impression we get is its Mediterranean flavour. What was once the main port of Al-Andalus is now, as then, an open and welcoming city accustomed to receiving people from all over the world.

The city is a rich compendium of artistic styles and contrasting atmospheres bathed in the perpetual, brilliant sunlight which seems to be brighter here than anywhere else.

Parque Nicolás Salmerón leads us into the old town which in turn gives access to the Alcazaba (Moorish fortress). Churches, convents and monasteries rise from the narrow streets, inviting us to discover the city’s rich religious heritage, with the Cathedral as its maximum expression. The Plaza Vieja opens before us as an oasis of calm, a perfect place to have a rest. Outside the old city, the streets widen and the public buildings reflect the magnificence of the 19th century. The bustling Rambla takes us to the Port and Las Almadravillas beach, overlooked by the former mineral ore loader called Cable Inglés. Our stroll through Almería finishes in the most modern part of the city, with the Museum and Train Station. Almería, looking seaward today as in the past.

The city’s historical quarter is home to numerous bars and restaurants offering exquisite tapas and meals, combining sightseeing with gastronomy and our school is located in the heart of the historical quarter, in Real street, which leads to La Plaza Vieja and 100 metres away from  the Olive Oil Museum, a popular attraction for tourists where we organise parties and singing and flamenco shows are held weekly. We cannot hope to know a city by a sight alone, we must also experience its flavours.

Some places of interest in Almeria are:

• LA ALCAZABA. Moorish citadel. The undisputed symbol of Moorish Almería is the Alcazaba. Rising on a hill overlooking the city, its unmistakable profile has dominated the bay for more than ten centuries
• THE PORT, which keeps us in contact with Africa (Melilla, Nador, Ceuta...) A port of entry since Antiquity, the Port of Almería is visited by cruise liners from all over the world.
• THE FORTIFIED CATHEDRAL, unique in Spain, symbolises the Christian city. It was ordered to be built in the extramural quarter of La Musalla following the destruction of its predecessor (now the church of San Juan) which had occupied the site of the former main mosque in the 1522 earthquake
• LA RAMBLA, it is a park that divides old and new Almería in two parts from the mountains to the port.

But apart from the city Almería boasts the Cabo de Gata Nijar natural park. It is the most untouched and least explored area of the province of Almería, an area which finds its maximum expression in the small fishing villages steeped in ancient customs and traditions that seem to have been suspended in time, like picture post cards from the past.

As a centre for tourism, the Western Coast boasts a large number of Blue Flag beaches with the accompanying services and amenities that put the finishing touches on holidaymaking.

Sunbathing on the beaches of Almerimar or Beach Serena, or windsurfing at dawn are good ways to start the day, which can be nicely rounded out by enjoying the peace of the wide-open spaces in the afternoon, or by renting a boat at the marina from which to watch the sun set.

Climate Menu

ITS LIGHT AND ITS MICROCLIMATE, which makes Almería province the ideal place of residence to enjoy spring temperatures in  winter. The city of Almería has the highest number of hours of sunlight in Europe and the average yearly temperature is 25º C.

Why Almeria? Menu

• The people in this region are kind, very open and always ready to party and meet new people!
• A great variety of delicious typical dishes.
• The best climate in Europe.
• The richness of its landscape. The high mountains, the dessert and the beach are joined together.
• It will be easier to have direct contact with Spanish speaking people than in other location.

Airport Transfers Menu

From Almeria international airport to Almería city. One way. It has to be arranged in advanced to the arrival of the student.

How to reach Almeria

There are different companies that fly to Almería: easyjet, ryanair, airberlin, spanair, britishairways, tarleton… You can also get here via Madrid or Barcelona.

Courses

Language Level Menu

The maximum number of students per group is 9. The minimum is 6. The first day in the school a level test is made in order to locate the student in a group according to his / her knowledge.

Combination courses Menu

You can choose one of the courses stated before in addition to one of the following: (there has to be a minimum of 3 students)

If you are interested in one of this courses, contact us with this form

Accomodation Menu

It is offered with families that, previously, have been working with Indalhispánica. We always try to locate students in families with children of the same age whenever it is possible. The houses are near the school, and the families accompany the students during the first days.

Example of a week for a group

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Morning	Arribal to Almeria	9:30 - 13 Spanish Lang&Culture Lessons	9:30 - 13 Spanish Lang&Culture Lessons	9:30 - 13 Spanish Lang&Culture Lessons	9:30 - 13 Spanish Lang&Culture Lessons	9:30 - 13 Spanish Lang&Culture Lessons	Day trip to the Cabo de Gata Natural Park
Afternoon	Walk on the port and promenade	Muslim Almeria Guided tour	Almeria beach and sport activities	Guided visit to the city centre and places of interest	Guided visit to La Alcazaba	Swimming or sport activities	Day trip to the Cabo de Gata Natural Park
Evening	Free time	The tour continues		Free time	Free time	Free time	Free time

Accomodation

Families Menu

Sharing a room
Half Board 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 140 € 280 € 420 € 560 €
Full Board 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 160 € 320 € 480 € 640 €

Single Room
Half Board 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 160 € 320 € 480 € 640 €
Full Board 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 182 € 364 € 546 € 728 €

Luxury Youth Hostel Menu

Including full board (breakfast + 2 meals) and a weekly change of towels. Sharing a double room. The prices per student are:

1 week - 183€ || 2 weeks - 366€

Hotels Menu

We can offer different prices depending on how many stars you want and also depending on your budget.

Social and cultural

There is a great variety on offer. Every week there is a programme of social and cultural activities that changes from week to week. Most of the activities are free of charge and there are others that can be joined for a reasonable price.In Almería you will be able to make the most of them thanks to its great weather and our friendly teachers.

Free of charge activities Menu

• Cultural itineraries in the city with local guides.
• Welcome party to all the new students
• Swimming and games on the beach.
• Local fiestas.
• Spanish film day.
• Night visits to local places of interest (La Alcazaba).
• Visits to Museums.
• Talks on Spanish culture, history and art.

Optional activities (price not included) Menu

• Day trip to the Cabo de Gata Natural Park.
• Visit to the typical coast and inland villages ( Carboneras, Mojácar, Vera …)
• Visit to the cinema studios in Almería’s dessert- “Mini Hollywood”
• Visit to the “Sorbas Caves” ( Karst de yeso/plaster)
• Tapas tour in Almería
• Visit to “the olive oil museum”with flamenco show- (only on Thursdays)
• Visit to Almeria’s alpujarra ( Berja…)
• 5 a side football, basketball, volleyball.
• Swimming
• Go karting in Roquetas
• Water Park in Roquetas de Mar
• Roquetas Aquarium
• Wine tasting
• Bbq on the beach
• Theatre
• Meal in a typical Almeria Restaurant.
• Day trips to nearby cities like Granada, Malaga, Murcia…
• Ferry to Melilla (Spanish city in North Africa), Algeria and Morroco.

Enrolment - Agents

To book a place you have to make a bank transfer of 150 euros for individual students. 50 euros is the non-refundable registration free. The rest, 100 euros will be discounted from the full course. The booking conditions for groups vary depending on the number and the length of the stay of the group.

International bank transfer should be sent to: INDALHISPÁNICA, account number: IBAN ES25 3058 0000 4527 2001 1362 Cajamar : Paseo de Almería, 75. 04001 Almería.

After the transfer, send us its reference, together with a copy of your passport or Identity Card and a photo. You can send them by e-mail or by post. These documents should reach INDALHISPÁNICA at least 4 weeks before the starting date of the course.

Payment of the course Menu

The remainder of the fees for LESSONS & ACCOMMODATION ( & TRANSFER if required) must be paid 3 weeks before the start of the course by means of another bank-transfer, whose details should reach INDALHISPÁNICA at least 10 days before the start of the course. Transfer from and to the airport is OPTIONAL. Contact us if you want to receive this service.

Agents Menu

Agents are welcome! Contact us for your agent pack.

Contact Us

• School: C/Real Num. 20 Bajo. 04001 Almería – SPAIN
• Phone / Fax: +34 950 27 33 00
• Mobile Phone: 34 687 47 67 89
• Mail: indal@indalhispanica.com

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