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Semester courses

Cursos cuatrimestrales presenciales. Tus clases de idiomas de siempre

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)

Calendar

Monday and Wednesday groups: 

from October 1 to December 10, 2025

Tuesday and Thursday groups: 

from October 2 to December 9, 2025

Face-to-face course timetable

Getafe campus

  • Monday and Wednesday: 15:30 - 17:30

This is the course

In our semester courses, a communicative approach is followed, and all linguistic skills are worked on: oral and written comprehension, expression and interaction.

The class sessions are designed to ensure constant interaction with the teacher and with your classmates, encouraging dynamic and practical learning.

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.

Online courses timetables

  • Tuesday and Thursday: 12:30 - 14:30
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Registration

Registration period 1ºC 2025/2026: from August 26 to September 17, 2025

Registration procedure:

  • If you have previous knowledge of the language, take the PLACEMENT TEST to determine which course you can take. You will find the link of the test after submitting the enrollment form.
  • If you do not have previous knowledge of the language, just fill in the ENROLLMENT FORM.
  • All registrants will receive an email from the Language Centre after the registration period has ended.
  • Objectives
    • Engage in comprehensive work in all communicative competences, oral as well as written.
    • 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