Course
Preparation for Higher Education
The course Preparation for Higher Education course is designed for those seeking not only a higher education, but a life experience that prepares them for the challenges of the Spanish academic world. We prepare students comprehensively for their transition to master’s, postgraduate or higher professional studies, addressing academic as well as personal and administrative aspects in the context of the educational system in Spain.
- Duration: 1 year
- Start dates: September, January, March and June
- Course valid for student visa application and NIE renewal
The IBP Formación Profesional study center guarantees a quality education that opens doors to future higher education in Spain and internationally.
- Languages: Intensive Spanish or Catalan module with a business focus to reach B1 level.
- Introduction to the academic world: Practical introduction to higher education in Spain, with academically oriented subjects.
- English and official exams: Business-oriented English course and preparation for the DELE or SIELE exams, with the objective of obtaining an official certification from the Instituto Cervantes.
Below we will give more details about this unique and comprehensive course, designed to equip students with the necessary tools to succeed in their future higher degree or master’s studies. Taking a higher education preparation course is a valuable investment in your academic and professional future.
Certified Center
Program
MODULE 1
Languages: Spanish or Catalan
- Two options of intensive modules:
- Spanish: minimum level B1. With the intensive module, level B2* is reached. Posibility of obtaining DELE or SIELE certification.
- Spanish + Catalan: level B1 of Spanish and level A2* of Catalan are reached. Posibility of obtaining DELE or SIELE certification.
MODULE 2
Introduction to the academic world of higher education
Intensive course of 20 hours per week where students advance in the Spanish or Catalan language at B2 level and study subjects in preparation for higher education: academic and scientific writing, orientation and planning of studies, admission process and preparation of applications.
MODULE 3
English and DELE/SIELE preparation – Optional
Intensive English course to reach an intermediate to advanced level, together with a DELE or SIELE preparation course, where they will be able to obtain an official certificate from the Instituto Cervantes that will accredit their level. Depending on the student’s needs and skills, this course can be exchanged for an in-depth course in Spanish or Catalan.
Requisites
- Completion of high school studies
- Completion of an intermediate degree
- Spanish: you can start from scratch (option for non-native speakers of Spanish)
- Catalan: you can start from scratch (option for non-native students of Catalan)
Terms and conditions of contract and refund:
- Intensive Spanish or Catalan courses are 20 hours per week from Monday to Friday (4 hours per day).
- The registration fee includes the first Spanish or Catalan book. When you change the level, you will need to buy the following books. For this course, there are 3 books in total.
- You can request a refund if your visa is denied and you have submitted all the documents correctly. The refund will be made within a maximum period of 90 days, after reviewing the case and verifying the documents. €350 will be deducted.
- Please note that there are four calls per year. If you think that the resolution of your visa will take more than two months, request the change to the next call at least one month before the start of the course.
- Start your course online for up to two months while you wait for there solution of your visa.
- If you started online and your visa was denied, the classes completed will not be deducted. However, if you join in person later, the end date of your course will be maintained and no additional classes will be added for the online period.
- Registration expiration: 1 year.
Schedule
- Start dates: September, January, March, June
- Option 1 – Mornings: Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Option 2 – Afternoons: Monday to Friday 17:00 to 21:00
- Teaching time: 55 minutes
1 Year
Total price-
Registration and reservation fee: 200€.
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Price: 3.000€
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Program: Spanish/Catalan, English + Official exams and academic orientation
9 months
Total price-
Registration and reservation fee: 200€.
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Price: 2.750€
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Program: Spanish/Catalan + Official exams and academic orientation
Course Insurance
Optional-
Valid for long-term courses
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In the event of any problem in obtaining a visa, the student will have legal assistance.
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Includes a guide to visa processing