{"id":1143,"date":"2021-10-06T10:58:47","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T07:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alegria-service.com\/?p=1143"},"modified":"2022-01-20T19:17:04","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T16:17:04","slug":"spanish-courses-for-russians-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alegria-service.com\/en\/blog\/education\/spanish-courses-for-russians-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish in Spain for Russians: how to choose courses or schools?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Learning foreign languages is exciting, but not easy. Anyone who has seriously taken up learning a foreign language at least once in their life knows that no matter how good the course and the teacher are, the lack of practice slows down the whole process. It is not without reason that the best advice to all students is to completely immerse themselves in the language environment, namely, to go study a foreign language in the country of its native speakers. Spain is no exception, and studying Spanish in Spain will be an excellent opportunity for Russians to immerse themselves in the language environment.<\/p>\n<p>Studying Spanish in Spain means not only being completely immersed in a Spanish-speaking environment, thanks to experienced teachers and results-oriented methods, but also immediately putting the acquired knowledge into practice. It is also worth noting that most Spanish language courses in Spain include additional classes on the history and culture of Spain, seminars and excursions, which ensures constant communication of students with each other and with teachers and makes it possible from the first days of classes to supplement and dilute the theory with living language.<\/p>\n<h2>Teaching Spanish in Spain for Russians: choosing a school or course<\/h2>\n<p>Each region of Spain has a large selection of private and public language schools and courses. Where to start learning Spanish in Spain for Russians? You should start by narrowing your search. If you have a European or <a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-service.com\/type\/vnj\/\">Spanish residence permit<\/a>, i.e. There is no question about obtaining a student visa; you can choose any educational institution you like, based only on reviews from graduates and the cost of the course. But if you need a study visa to enter Spain, you will only have to choose from study centers accredited by the Cervantes Institute. Neither free courses nor private schools that do not have the specified accreditation are suitable, because do not give the right to obtain a study visa.<\/p>\n<p>If learning Spanish precedes <a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-service.com\/service\/selection-of-higher-education-spain\/\">admission to a university in Spain<\/a>, then it is recommended to choose a language course directly at this university. As a rule, future students receive not only general language training, but also special training corresponding to their chosen direction. Future economists will be taught Spanish with an economic focus, doctors with a medical focus, lawyers with a legal focus, etc. At the university, you can also study Spanish without planning further admission and, accordingly, without paying for additional preparatory modules.<\/p>\n<p>It is convenient to select a university course (basic, master&#8217;s or doctoral) on the website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universia.net\/es\/estudios\">universia.es<\/a>, focusing on the area of interest, type of study (daytime, evening, distance learning), university status (private or public), etc. And then, directly on the official websites of the universities you like, look for information about preparatory language courses.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>A list of private language schools that have the required accreditation can be found on the Instituto Cervantes website, cervantes.es. You can use the search by immediately marking the desired course (for example, intensive for 20 or 30 hours a week, or preparatory for the DELE exam, etc.), region and province, or you can search on the map. All accredited language training centers receive the right to display the logo of the Cervantes Institute on their website and advertising brochures.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Spanish language in Spain for Russians: applying for a study visa for Spanish courses<\/h2>\n<p>To study Spanish in Spain, Russians must obtain a study visa. In addition to accreditation, the intensity of the course must also be taken into account. To obtain a study visa, it is necessary that the program includes at least 20 hours of classes per week (4 hours per day), and lasts at least six months (ideally a year).<\/p>\n<p>At the time of applying for a study visa, the course must be paid in full and a document of enrollment must be received from the language school. Thus, the initial study visa will be issued for a year with the possibility of subsequent extension. And here you need to be very careful: extension is possible only if you successfully pass the final exams and transfer to a higher level.<\/p>\n<p>As for obtaining a visa, there are two options: through the consulate in Spain and directly on Spanish territory. If it is possible to come to Spain legally (for example, on a multiple visa), we recommend submitting a package of documents on the spot. First of all, this option should be considered by applicants whose age is over 27 years old: the Spanish Consulate often refuses a visa to people enrolled in language courses, but whose age exceeds the specified threshold.<\/p>\n<p>Our company provides assistance in obtaining a student visa to study at language courses or at universities in Spain. Find out the details here:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"dErcVfxI7b\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-service.com\/service\/student-visa-in-spain\/\">\u0421\u0442\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f \u0432\u0438\u0437\u0430 \u0432 \u0418\u0441\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0438<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u00ab\u0421\u0442\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f \u0432\u0438\u0437\u0430 \u0432 \u0418\u0441\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0438\u00bb &#8212; Alegria Service\" src=\"https:\/\/alegria-service.com\/service\/student-visa-in-spain\/embed\/#?secret=8yUj2HZddB#?secret=dErcVfxI7b\" data-secret=\"dErcVfxI7b\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Spanish in Spain for Russians: levels of teaching in courses and final exams<\/h2>\n<p>As a rule, all accredited language schools offer levels from A1 to C1-C2 in programs of 20 to 30 hours per week, including listening, reading, speaking, writing and vocabulary. The main course can be supplemented with classes \u201cSpanish for business\u201d, \u201cSpanish for tourism\u201d, \u201cHistory and culture of Spain\u201d and many others.<\/p>\n<p>Separately, it is worth noting the preparation for passing the DELE exam. Successful completion of the exam requires the issuance of a certificate by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, which indicates the level of competence and proficiency in Spanish. There are 6 levels in total from A1 to C2. The development of the examination methodology, verification and evaluation of the results is carried out by the Cervantes Institute.<\/p>\n<p>Spanish universities do not require foreign applicants to present a DELE diploma. However, it may be needed when applying for a job in a large international company, when entering a doctoral program (a level of Spanish language proficiency of at least C1 is required), when receiving <a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-service.com\/blog\/immigration\/spanish-citizenship-all-ways\/\">Spanish citizenship<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Spanish in Spain for Russians: free Spanish courses<\/h2>\n<p>In almost any city in Spain you can find free Spanish courses at the city hall or social integration centers. In this case, there is no question of any accreditation by the Cervantes Institute, therefore, such courses do not give the right to obtain a study visa. However, free courses may be useful for those who are already in Spain and are planning to obtain a residence permit based on social integration.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"yellow_bg\">Many online language schools offer free access to their lessons for a certain period (for example, a week). During this time, you can study the course program, the materials offered, take trial lessons and understand the pros and cons of the proposed methodology.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Spanish language in Spain for Russians: advantages and prospects<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the main advantages of studying Spanish in Spain, which we mentioned at the beginning of this article, there is another important point, namely, the opportunity to gain a foothold in the country and modify a study visa into a full-fledged residence permit. Russians dreaming of moving to Spain, but not immediately planning to buy property or start a business, may consider the option of moving through language courses and a study visa.<\/p>\n<p>The pros and cons of this solution include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A simpler procedure: a study visa is issued faster and easier than a residence permit, requiring the preparation of a smaller package of documents. In addition, it is possible to request a visa directly in Spain itself.<\/li>\n<li>The applicant can simultaneously obtain a visa for close relatives (for example, a child or spouse). To do this, it is necessary to confirm that the family has sufficient economic means as well as suitable housing.<\/li>\n<li>A study visa is issued for one year with the possibility of subsequent multiple extensions.<\/li>\n<li>A study visa can be modified into a study visa with the right to work for oneself or as an employee.<\/li>\n<li>At the end of the study visa, you can request an annual residence permit to look for work in Spain, or a residence permit with the right to work for yourself (if you have your own business project) or for hire (if there is a potential employer).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thus, the time spent in Spain on a study visa can be used wisely: not only to learn the language, but also to take any additional courses, acquire useful connections, look for potential employers, and develop your own business project.<\/p>\n<h2>Spanish in Spain for Russians: where to live<\/h2>\n<p>In order to obtain a study visa for studying Spanish in Spain for Russians, it is necessary to confirm the availability of housing in Spain. This could be your own home, a rented one, or a place on a student campus. Some language schools that offer Spanish courses in Spain provide the additional service of finding accommodation for students or placing them in their own dormitories.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"yellow_bg\">The best option is to rent an apartment for 2-3 students: this simultaneously helps to expand your social circle and significantly save on rent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can also contact us and we will select <a href=\"https:\/\/alegria-service.com\/service\/accommodation-in-spain-for-students\/\">accommodation options for students in any city in Spain<\/a>. In addition, our specialists will be happy to answer all your questions regarding studying Spanish in Spain, help you choose a school or course and apply for a student visa.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learning foreign languages is exciting, but not easy. 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