General Intensive

Academia Hispanica IH Cordoba

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Course description

The General Intensive course is our most popular course. Designed for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay. Two lessons in grammar skills and 2 lessons focused on communication skills. These lessons provide the opportunity to learn the local culture and customs.
The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations. In 2 lessons each day, students will work on grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, while in the other 2 lessons, they will focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening. Textbooks and a variety of other materials are used in instruction, including role-playing, newspapers, magazines and other materials. Topics include: fluency practice, media studies, film and theater, local culture, current events, politics, and research using the internet. Intermediate and advanced students also have the option of studying in the test-preparation and business classes. After classes there are conversation and video lessons and one-to-one tuition weekly, all included in the price. Every Friday students are invited to go out with other groups and teachers before lunchtime.

If there is only one student for a given level, the number of lessons per week will be reduced to 10 instead of 20.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-8 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:15 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Córdoba.

Class size

Average 3 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 80 years old
Average 30 years old
(23 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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"A very nice place, sympathic teachers,small classes ."

louise sylvie clairmont, student from Canada

My experience at AHC was very agreable; I like to exchange with foreign students, and I had the chance to do so. The place is very nice, and the teachers are vey god. No stress, just fun learning.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
6 Nov 2023 - 17 Nov 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Perfect summer course in a very decent school."

Franciszek Prus-Wiśniowski, student from Poland

Classes were useful and interesting, although the very small number of students did not permit broad options of choosing the suitable level. All three teachers I met in Academia Hispanica in Cordoba were good or excellent (and I have experience with four other escuelas de idiomas en Spain in the previous four years). Location and facililties suited well our needs. No complaints at all. No additional activities were offered, probably due to very small number of students devoting their summer to learning Spanish. This time, for the first time in my life, I decided to risk and use a housing offer provided by the school. I could not have more luck. Rosa A. was a great host an the housing conditions, location were perfect. Her tradicional meals deserve at least one Michelin star!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
28 Aug 2023 - 8 Sep 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Me fue bien. Me impresionó mucho con todo."

Jaime Martinez-Keel, student from USA

Me gustó el ritmo de la clase y como los profesores están tan amable. A mi parece que nos dedicaran mucho por nuestra educación. He disfrutado las clases en un grupo pero fue un poco frustrante que no empezamos al mismo tiempo o nivel. Al final he aprendido muchísimas cosas y tengo ganas a resumir mi education en español en el futuro.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
27 Mar 2023 - 19 May 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"The best decision in the course of my Spanish studies."

Agota Yeagerne Kovacs, student from Hungary

The school is located in the heart of the city, a truly beautiful area. I enjoyed the classes very much, because my teacher was really kind, patient and adjusted the classes to my individual needs. I feel that my Spanish has improved and that I have more courage to communicate in Spanish due to the course. All in all, it was an unforgettable experience, a game changer in my Spanish studies.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
14 Nov 2022 - 2 Dec 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"My experience was entirely positive and I was greatly impressed by the quality of the instruction."

Anthony Belardo, student from Canada

I spent the month of February, 2022 in Cordoba studying Spanish at the Academia Hispanica IH. I was thoroughly impressed by the organization of the program and by the quality of the instruction. There were few other students at this time of year and, as a result, I had one on one classes with both of my instructors (grammar and conversation). We covered nearly a year's worth of material in four weeks and my knowledge of Spanish expanded accordingly. My only regret is that I was working at the same time as studying and could not devote more of my time to reviewing and practicing what we had covered in class. I would definitely consider returning to Cordoba for further instruction or join an online class offered by this fine institution.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
31 Jan 2022 - 25 Feb 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great experience and my teacher was amazing!"

Sarah Parkes, student from UK

I did a 2 week intensive course in October. The school was easy to find in the heat of the city and everyone was friendly and welcoming. My teacher Ana was friendly and supportive and I learnt so much with her. It was easy to be flexible and arrange my lessons/times with her directly. The course material was diverse including reading, writing, games and speaking. The communication beforehand via email from Omar was excellent and I felt well prepared before starting my course. As I was studying outside of normal curriculum time, I was the only student in my class so the 1:1 teaching was great. Being the only student, I did not experience any social activities/trips with the school. I cannot comment on accommodation as I did not require any accommodation provided by the school as I was staying with family. I would really recommend the school and I will hopefully be back to continue learning Spanish with Ana in the future! Thank you.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
18 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very nice school with helpful staff"

Blake Lee-Harwood, student from UK

The school is well located near the centre of Cordoba in a large building with good sized class rooms. I was met and introduced to the school by helpful staff (who knew I was coming!) and I had two teachers - both of whom were excellent. There were no other students so all my classes were 1-2-1 which was good value for the fee although quite exhausting as a student. The teaching was high quality and the staff were very nice and clearly made an effort. i would certainly recommend this school - it is well run, professional and the staff are cheerful, enthusiastic and know what they are doing.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
30 Sep 2019 - 4 Oct 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Patricia, Administrative at Academia Hispanica IH Cordoba responded to this review.
16 October 2019

Thank you for your review Blake! We were very happy to have you with us. We are glad to know you had a good time at our Academy. Hope to see you again! Warmest regards from Cordoba

"Welcoming, one-to-one, efficient."

Michael, student from Afghanistan

The school is well-situated and attractive (flowers, clean, bright).
The teachers were agreeable, patient, organised.
I expected to be in a group but benefited from one-to-one classes (in the absence of other students during this holiday period). This permitted me to recover a B1 level in one week, after several years without exposure to Spanish, which was an unexpected bonus.
There is nothing not to like.
The internet site might be improved.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
13 Aug 2018 - 17 Aug 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Total immersion for a month, convenient and exchange with professors and other students"

Gladys, Patricia Taffineau, student from France

The Academia Hispanica is a great place to learn foreign languages. They have well-equipped classrooms in the city center, friendly and professional teachers, and cultural and historical discovery activities.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
5 Oct 2015 - 30 Oct 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Good instructors, beautiful location"

Laurel Steele, student from USA

The school was very helpful. The lessons were always well prepared. They had afternoon activities almost every day. Only the room where I stayed was less than expected -- I had no window, so no air circulation and I ended up buying a fan which succeeded in merely stirring the heat. The school, however, had AC and was always pleasant!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
13 Jul 2015 - 7 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Cordoba is an absolutely enchanting city, the school was very professional and the instructors were delightful."

Dianna Sallone, student from USA

My homestay was perfect. My room was nicely located in a charming home and my hosts were very accommodating. I really liked the staff at Academia Hispanica. I learned a lot and they were very patient, with lots of individual attention. The staff at the school went out of their way to make the students feel at home and to show us all that Cordoba has to offer. Cordoba itself is just exquisite--a truly enchanting city. I couldn't have been happier and, overall, my trip to Cordoba was a fantastic experience.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
10 Jun 2013 - 21 Jun 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Academia Hispanica offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Double-person room - Breakfast

$151
weekly
Age range: 17 - 80 years old
Location: In the city center of Córdoba
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
$151
We highly recommend this accommodation, since the families are all welcoming and hospitable, and all the members help the student really feel at home and integrate into the city's culture and way of life. There is a choice between individual or shared rooms and full- or half-board (breakfast and lunch). Families are selected attending to location, comfort, house equipment and sense of hospitality.

Homestay - Double Room - Half Board

$185
weekly
Age range: 17 - 80 years old
Location: In the city center of Córdoba
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
$185
This is our most recommend accommodation, since the families are all welcoming and hospitable, and all the members help the student really feel at home and integrate into the city's culture and way of life. There is a choice between individual or shared rooms and full- or half-board (breakfast and lunch). Families are selected attending to location, comfort, house equipment and sense of hospitality.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

$185
weekly
Age range: 17 - 80 years old
Location: In the city center of Córdoba
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
$185
We highly recommend this accommodation, since the families are all welcoming and hospitable, and all the members help the student really feel at home and integrate into the city's culture and way of life. There is a choice between individual or shared rooms and full- or half-board (breakfast and lunch). Families are selected attending to location, comfort, house equipment and sense of hospitality.

Homestay - Single-person room - Half Board

$220
weekly
Age range: 17 - 80 years old
Location: In the city center of Córdoba
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (12 meals per week)
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
$220
This is our most recommend accommodation, since the families are all welcoming and hospitable, and all the members help the student really feel at home and integrate into the city's culture and way of life. There is a choice between individual or shared rooms and full- or half-board (breakfast and lunch). Families are selected attending to location, comfort, house equipment and sense of hospitality.

Homestay - Double Room - Full Board

$232
weekly
Age range: 17 - 80 years old
Location: In the city center of Córdoba
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
$232
This is our most recommend accommodation, since the families are all welcoming and hospitable, and all the members help the student really feel at home and integrate into the city's culture and way of life. There is a choice between individual or shared rooms and full- or half-board (breakfast and lunch). Families are selected attending to location, comfort, house equipment and sense of hospitality.

Homestay - Single-person room - Full Board

$266
weekly
Age range: 17 - 80 years old
Location: In the city center of Córdoba
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (12 meals per week)
Distance to school: 1 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
$266
We highly recommend this accommodation, since the families are all welcoming and hospitable, and all the members help the student really feel at home and integrate into the city's culture and way of life. There is a choice between individual or shared rooms and full- or half-board (breakfast and lunch). Families are selected attending to location, comfort, house equipment and sense of hospitality.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Córdoba based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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