How to choose a language school for studying in Spain?

Q: How to choose a language school when studying in Spain?

A: First, the quality of teaching.

Spanish schools are basically divided into two types: one is a language college under a public university or a college of a public university with a department responsible for language teaching; Second, private language schools.

It should be noted that the students admitted to the Language Institute of public universities are not equal to the registered students of public universities, and may not be able to use the facilities of the university headquarters for free; Similarly, in terms of teachers, it is not taught by Spanish professors, because the language problems studied by Spanish native students and the life and work to be studied by foreign students are two different teaching fields.

When comparing the teaching quality, we should pay attention to whether the teachers in the school have rich teaching experience and whether the teachers are mobile. This is difficult to understand in China, but one thing is certain-the size and operational stability of the school-which can be reflected by the financial resources of the school, which is an important indicator of gathering excellent teaching resources. Secondly, you can consult seniors or professional consultants who have experience in studying in the West, and then compare them with public reputation.

However, it should be noted that language teaching in both public universities and private language schools is independent, that is to say, it is a commercial activity, and its language schools cannot be equally measured by the education quality and reputation of the universities themselves.

Second, the curriculum arrangement

Curriculum arrangement is actually an important standard to measure the cost performance of language schools. The most important thing is the number of class hours. Sometimes we can see that a language course costs only 1 2,000 euros for eight months, but if we look closely, the class hours are only 300. Anyone who can do division should be able to see the truth behind the propaganda.

Language schools with many branches can choose branch schools in different regions to study in addition to the number of class hours. Studying abroad is good for improving oral English, and the most important thing is to keep your mood in a state of learning new things in a new environment. But if you are a beginner in Spanish, maybe you should lay a solid foundation in a fixed place.

Third, the teaching environment

Teaching environment refers to both language environment and learning environment.

Language environment mainly refers to the atmosphere in which standard Spanish is used inside and outside the school. Most people think that choosing Castilla in central Spain will have a better language environment. That's right. Castilla's written and spoken languages are close to standard Spanish. But language is actually reflected in reading, listening and speaking, and most parts of Spain will have a good language reading environment; Speaking of language environment, in fact, in your main living area (school, residence), big cities all over Spain are similar.

It should be noted that the language environment of big cities in non-Castilian-speaking areas is often better than that of small cities in Castilian-speaking areas, because the increase of immigrants from big cities has promoted the popularization and application of standard Spanish. Because of its academic atmosphere, university town should be the first choice for reading.

But as mentioned above, as long as the quality of school teaching is good, the language environment in the street is not important, just like foreigners learning Chinese in Shanghai. It is worth noting that you need to take the initiative to speak, so that others will speak Spanish to you, not dialects.

The learning environment mainly refers to the school, including the school's software and hardware facilities, students' sources, students' attitudes towards learning, etc ... Don't go to a school where China people gather, or don't go to a school with a bad learning atmosphere ... These are the judgment concepts that most applicants have, so we should collect information from various sources and screen them according to past experience.

Further reading: answers to questions related to studying in Spain

1. What kind of education can I study in Spain?

At least 18 years old, with high school education or above. The older you are, the higher the corresponding academic requirements are. Students who register for Spanish undergraduate courses need to take the college entrance examination in China. Other education: technical secondary school, junior college, undergraduate course, self-taught examination, adult education, private education.

2. Is the Spanish undergraduate course really free of tuition?

Yes, international students in China enjoy Spanish national treatment. Undergraduate course is four years, tuition is free, and only registration fee is paid. The annual registration fee varies according to professional differences, with 60 credits per year, which is charged according to the credit system. The annual registration fee is about 800- 1500 euros.

3. Is the Spanish undergraduate diploma recognized in China?

The undergraduate diplomas obtained by the National University of Spain are all awarded by the National University of Spain. All college students can obtain overseas academic degree certification from the Ministry of Education of China, and they can take the civil service examination after returning home. After graduation, the embassy of China in Spain can issue the certificate of returned overseas students, and finally the study abroad service center of the Ministry of Education will certify foreign academic degrees, so that students can enjoy various preferential policies given by the state to returned overseas students.

4. Are all the cooperative Spanish universities formal?

The recommended Spanish universities are all Spanish institutions of higher learning officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of China, which have the qualifications of awarding bachelor's, master's and doctor's degrees. For details, please visit the Education Foreign Supervision Information Network of the Ministry of Education.

5. Can I graduate from Spain?

Yes, after graduating from Spain, you can apply for graduate students directly without an exam.

6. How long does it take to go through the formalities of studying in the West?

From learning elementary Spanish to entering Spain, it depends on the progress of language learning. Generally, it takes about 4 months to reach A2 level, and the time with materials is about 6- 12 months. The processing time varies according to the economic strength of the consulate to which the student's household registration belongs and the student guarantor.

7. Do you have to know Spanish to study in Spain?

Must have a certain Spanish foundation, and the language level should reach the A2.2 visa level required by the consulate.

8. Why did you choose Spain instead of developed countries in Britain and America?

Because the market of China students in Britain and America is saturated, the popularity of English makes this language a necessary ability in the workplace, and the tuition and living expenses in Britain and America are much higher than those in Spain.

9. Can students work in Spain?

Yes, the school can apply for a work permit of no more than 4 hours/day with the materials.

10, do schools in Spain arrange jobs?

As the case may be, undergraduate and graduate students generally need to practice for more than half a year after study, which is generally arranged by the school.

Extended reading: recommendation of excellent majors studying in Spain

First, management.

Spain has enough tourism resources, so the tourism management major in colleges and universities is very popular. Besides development and maintenance, it also involves publicity and utilization. For international students, skills can be practiced on the spot and applied flexibly.

Closely related to tourism management, there is also the hotel management major. If you want to focus on learning management skills and work in a hotel, it will be more appropriate to choose this major. The school will also arrange for students to go to the hotel for internship and accumulate experience.

Second, Chinese class.

Domestic students have mastered the language skills of Chinese and English through study. At this time, if they go to Spain to learn Spanish, they can successfully master the three most widely used languages in the world. Basically, most countries have no language barriers.

In Spain, you can receive the most authentic Spanish teaching and get to know your own customs and culture, which will help you better receive language teaching. The two interact with each other and help you better enter formal professional study.

Third, the economic and trade category

Business and employment are convenient, or in the economic and trade field. Because it will also involve national exchanges, we can have more extensive exchanges and socializing. Coupled with professional teaching, it can effectively help everyone accumulate skills and choose more jobs.

Because the curriculum arrangement in this area is practical and the internationalization trend is obvious, the theoretical knowledge gained by everyone will be very practical and can enter the post smoothly no matter which country you go to.

Fourth, engineering.

As a big professional branch, the popularity of engineering is brought by its branch. There are many specific professional projects to choose from, most of which are combined with other majors, so that you can gain dual skills.

It is suggested that when choosing, you should first choose the field you are good at, so you don't need to spend a lot of time laying the foundation. The upgraded training will give you an advantage in the future competition, and it will be smoother to return to China for job hunting.

Extended reading: introduction to the types of scholarships for studying in Spain

I. Academic scholarships

Those who have more contacts and less difficulty in applying are naturally school-wide awards, with institutions and majors. Generally, the gold content is not very high, but it can directly subsidize everyone's study abroad life.

Generally speaking, these scholarships will only assess students' performance rankings and professional strength. There is no need to do extra work when preparing. As long as you are sure that you can complete and pass the examination, you will have a chance to win the prize.

Two. Government scholarship

Mainly refers to the projects provided by relevant Spanish government agencies or subordinate institutions. These scholarships will have a high gold content and will assess students from all over the country. Everyone will face greater competitive pressure, but the same bonus will be more.

Generally speaking, the application takes two rounds. In the first round, we should apply to the school for recommendation qualification, prepare materials and auxiliary materials related to academic ability, and improve the materials after approval. The school will submit a formal scholarship application to the relevant departments and there will be an interview process.

Third, organize scholarships.

1. Official

Scholarships provided by various global organizations are mainly scholarships provided by United Nations organizations, and Erasmus Scholarships are well known. Many countries have related projects, and the award-winning experience can be added to your resume.

Similarly, applicants will be strictly assessed, and everyone must meet the requirements of studies, abilities, skills, qualities and other aspects at the same time. There will be a written test and an interview, and everyone needs to be fully prepared in advance.

2. Society

There is also a part that cannot be ignored, that is, there are scholarships prepared by various social organizations, which can distinguish between conditional and unconditional scholarships and general public welfare scholarships. The bonus will not be much, but more importantly, it will play an encouraging role. You can try to apply.

Higher bonuses are conditional projects, which are generally set up by major enterprises. It is compulsory for students to work in enterprises after completing their studies. If you can accept them, it is still a good choice.