Spanish GCSE Revision course (20 lessons per week)
Madrid GCSE School

NEW GCSE revision course for year 10 and 11 pupils in school holidays!!!

Having worked with school groups and provided language summer camps for under 18s over the past 10 years, we are now proud to present our G.C.S.E. Preparation course in Madrid exclusive to UK students in Year 10 or 11 who want to improve their skills in Spanish language in preparation for the G.C.S.E. examination.
This particular programme has been specially developed with the help of leading independent schools in the UK, and is specially tailored to the syllabus and examination content in accordance with AQA, OCR, and EdExcel examination boards. All the students will be encouraged to participate in class in order to develop their communicative skills as well as do practice exercises directly related to the exam. Two levels of teaching are offered depending on whether the student is taking the Higher tier or Foundation tier.

The Programme:

The G.C.S.E. programme is open to all students in Years 10 and 11. Individual students to the programme will be assigned to a group of no more than 12 people; group bookings to this programme can form their own closed groups, or participate in open groups. If teachers wish to bring a small group from their school, we can provide discounts and free places for accompanying teachers. Each group will receive 20 hours of tuition through a specially designed, detailed teaching programme. The course is structured to help the student achieve the following objectives:

1) To acquire dominance in the core grammar, vocabulary, and level of communication demanded by the G.C.S.E. exam.
2) To further develop basic skills such as oral communication, reading, and writing.
3) To advance communicative flexibility by exposure and practice in different situations and fields as reflected in the curriculum.
4) To acquire a level of inter-cultural awareness; understanding the relation between the Hispanic community and the rest of the world and using alternative perspectives to challenge existing social stereotypes.

Daily schedule:

09.00 - 10.45: 2 Spanish classes
10.45 - 11.15: Break
11.15 - 13.00: 2 Spanish classes

Language immersion is the most effective way of improving a foreign language. For this reason, communication will always be in Spanish, above all in the classes, throughout the school, and also in the
accommodation, significantly improving the student’s communicability and all-round understanding of the language.

Daily programme content:

Sun: (Arrival at host)
Mon: The World
Tues: Travelling & holidays
Wed: Work & lifestyle
Thu: Young people in society
Fri: Mock exam & presentation
Sat: Full-day excursion
Sun: (Departure)

In the programme shown above, the subject content of each day will be subdivided into 5 differing themes, all of which have specific vocabulary and strategies of communication, helping the student consolidate the grammar and adapt in order to express himself coherently in each situation. Class activities are implemented to help the student acquire and assimilate the knowledge learnt in each lesson.

Materials: All textbooks and other academic materials are provided. Authentic written and audiovisual sources are taken from across the media, including newspaper articles, magazines, advertisements, radio, television, and cinema, selected according to the course.
Each student receives a school student ID card on arrival with the his/her identity, school information, and contact number in case of emergency. It can be also be used to gain discounts on entries to museums, etc.

Accommodation:

Accommodation is with host families. You will be in a shared twin room with another English student doing the G.C.S.E. course. Nowhere else will the student so directly experience real Spanish life, and nothing could be better in helping improve language skills. The host families have worked with our partner school for many years; the families know from experience what the role of a host is. However, the word 'family' should not be taken too literally since the family could also be a single parent who takes in students because he or she enjoys the company.
Families are selected after a long interview and are made aware of the peculiarities, customs, and rights of foreign students, and of their own rights and obligations in facilitating the family-student-school relationship. In choosing host families, the school looks for Spanish families who appreciate receiving foreign students. All host families are carefully selected and have particular experience in accommodating students from the UK.
The school is always in close contact with the family and visits their accommodation at least twice a year. Students fill in a feedback form of their stay at the end of the course. It is always possible for the student to change families should there be any difficulties in adapting to the lifestyle of one particular household.

Pre-arrival:
Before arrival, students will receive a student manual giving more information on the rules and regulations of living in provided accommodation, basic customs of Spanish families and behavioural tips in the house, and information about the traditional customs of Spain and the local area, especially regarding the rather different Spanish timetable and food customs.

Meals:
Host families provide 3 meals a day and a laundry service. Meals will be together with the family but the student should be aware that Spanish eating times can be rather different: Breakfast usually consists of coffee and biscuits; Lunch is the most important meal of the
day, usually served between 2-4pm; Dinner is a lighter meal normally served in the late evening.

Airport transfers:
An arrival transfer service, between the airport and the accommodation, is included in the price and is available on the start date of the course. Once the student’s flight details are known, a representative will be waiting at the airport to transport them directly to their accommodation. If you wish to arrange a return transfer as well, we will be happy to arrange this at an extra cost.

What’s included in the price:
• 1 weeks’ G.C.S.E. Preparation Course
• Full-board accommodation
• Transfer fee (one-way on arrival) between airport and accommodation
• 24-hour emergency number
• Medical insurance
• Textbooks and all academic materials
• Student manual & identification card

What’s not included in the price:
• Local transport (weekly passes are available from the school)
• Activities - these are optional and some carry an additional cost
• Return airport transfer
• Flights

Course Summary

Accommodation Options

Note: Accommodation is included in the price of this course; please see the course description for more details.

The School - Madrid GCSE

School facilities

The GCSE Spanish school in Madrid opened in spring of 2008 and is located in the heart of the city’s lively and smart Argüelles District. The school is situated next to the Liria Palace, the Madrid residence of the Duchess of Alba and a beloved green island in the heart of Spain’s capital city. On foot, the school is just 5 minutes from the Plaza de España and the Gran Vía, a bustling commercial street often called “Spain’s Broadway” for the abundance of theaters and performance venues lining its sidewalks. You’ll also be a pleasant 5 minute walk from the Plaza de Oriente, home to the Royal Palace and the Royal Theater, as well as an easy stroll from the city’s famous Plaza de Cibeles and the world-renowned Prado museum.

The school is close to several major public bus lines, and has a metro station right across the street that provides easy and instant access to the rest of the city. The school has excellent school facilities, it is housed in the lower 3 floors of a historic building and spread over 1,800 square meters. The building was recently renovated to provide you with the most modern amenities, yet it still retains the charm of its typical Madrileño architecture. Thirty-eight bright and airy classrooms fill 1,300 square meters of the school building. The Madrid school also offers 500 square meters of common areas, including a comfortable seating area where you can relax between classes or chat with friends while enjoying a drink or snack from the school’s many vending machines. A state-of-the-art computer room offers you easy and free internet access at any of our 20 computer stations, or you can simply log onto the school’s free Wi-Fi network if you have your own laptop.

The school combines all the facilities of a modern school with the charm and grace of historic architecture. In short, you will enjoy a school that is not only functional, but also a comfortable and beautiful place to learn Spanish in Madrid.

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