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ABOUT CADIZ
 How far away is Cadiz from other major town or
cities?
Is Cadiz a tourist town?
Where in Cadiz is the school?
How is the weather in
Cadiz?
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
What are the office hours at the school?
What are classrooms like?
How many students are in each
class?
What happens if there is not the
minimum number of students to attend the course?
What is the minimum age
accepted?
How many different levels of
study are there?
How do I know which level I
should enrol for?
Can I change the course if I
think it doesn’t suit me?
Does K2 Internacional issue a
certificate of the course?
Lessons are taught in the
mornings or in the afternoons?
Is it possible to stay for just
one week?
If I decide to stay longer
after my course, is it possible?
What level of expertise do the
teachers have in the school?
Do teachers speak Spanish
with an Andalusian accent?
ABOUT ACCOMMODATION
What are the
different types of accommodation?
Do the apartments have a
kitchen and washing machine?
Are apartments close to the
school?
How many students are in one
apartment?
What is included in the price?
Do I have to pay anything extra, like gas?
Does full board with a family
in an individual bedroom usually include laundry service?
When do I know the address of
my accommodation? Where do I have to go when I arrive in the city?
If I arrive the day before to
Cadiz, can I start to live at my flat or with my host family? Can I decide to stay longer?
I’m vegetarian. Is
this a problem if I stay with a Spanish family?
ABOUT ENROLMENT,DATES,PAYMENT, PRICES
What is included
in the course price? Are there any extra charges?
ABOUT EXTRA ACTIVITIES
I would like to enrol for extra activities. Do I
have to apply once I fill in my enrolment form, or can I decide which one I would like to
join once I’m in Cadiz?
Which activities can I enrol for?
How far away is Cadiz from other major town or cities?
Jerez: 37km
Sevilla: 125km
Málaga: 265km
Granada: 335km
Madrid: 663km
Barcelona: 1284km
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Is Cadiz a tourist town?
Cadiz is not affected by mass tourism. This means that all those who wish to visit Cadiz
will not only be able to enjoy peacefully its streets, squares, monuments and beaches but
will also have the opportunity to fully fit into the life of the city. If, on top of that,
you also want to learn Spanish and make some Spanish friends, Cadiz is an ideal city.
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Where in Cadiz is the
school?
The school is based in the center of the
historical part of the city, in a next to a “plaza” which is quiet but has the
benefits of both the local street cafes and the history of the old town.
Address: Plaza Mentidero 19
11003 - Cádiz (Spain)
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How is the weather in Cadiz?
300 days of sun with average temperatures of 19ºC
What are the office hours at the school?
The office will remain open from 09:90 - 18:30 Monday till Friday.
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What are classrooms like?
Classrooms are large and very bright, with balconies. Students sit around a table.
The school also has a classroom with individual tablet arm chairs, which is used to watch
films and used for listening lessons.
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How many students are in
each class?
The average number of pupils to form a group in K2 Internacional is 5. The maximum number
of pupils in a class is 8 while the minimum is 3. During the summer the maximum number can
be increased up to 10.
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What happens if there is not
the minimum number of students to attend the course?
In cases where this minimum number of pupils is not attained, those concerned will be
personally notified and other alternatives offered (e.g. to take one to one lessons
without a price difference)
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What is the minimum age
accepted?
Minimum age to enrol on a course at K2 INTERNACIONAL is 18 years old,
while management reserves the right to accept students aged 17 in exceptional cases.
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How many different levels
of study are there?
- Beginners (A1)
- Elementary (A2)
- Intermediate (B1)
- Upper Intermediate (B2)
- Advanced (C1)
- Superior (C2)
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How do I know which level I
should enrol for?
Before starting a course all the students must take a level test at the school in order to
know exactly which level they have and which study group would suit them best. You also
have the possibility to take the test online before you arrive in Cadiz.
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Can I change the course if
I think it doesn’t suit me?
If you think that your course doesn’t suit your level, you can speak to the
Director of Study or to your teacher, and they will help you to find the right one.
Besides, as groups are small, teachers also have the possibility to easily evaluate the
level of the students at any time.
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Does K2 Internacional issue
a certificate of the course?
Yes, after finishing your course you will receive a certificate of attendance
(including the duration and kind of course) and level achieved.
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Lessons are taught in the
mornings or in the afternoons?
Most of the lessons are between 09:30 and 14:00, depending on the selected course. One
to one lessons can be in the morning or in the afternoon, depending on availability. Extra
activities or specific course are in the afternoon.
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Is it possible to stay for
just one week?
Yes it’s possible. One week courses have an extra charge, please see the price
list. If you are a beginner and you can stay just one week or you don’t want to be
studying at the school everyday, it's recommended that you take one to one lessons.
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If I decide to stay longer
after my course, is it possible?
If you would like to continue studying at the school, it just depends on the
availability. It is the best to let the person in charge know as soon as possible.
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What level of expertise do
the teachers have in the school?
All teachers are native speakers and university graduates, and are specialized in
using modern teaching methods. The motivation of the staff continues even after the
lessons are over. They are skilled, dynamic, friendly and affable and are employed for
their highly communicative approach.
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Do teachers speak Spanish
with an Andalusian accent?
All the lessons will be taught with a “Standard Spanish” accent, besides not
all teachers at K2 Internacional are from Andalusia. Nevertheless, practicing with
Spaniards with an Andalusian accent will help you to understand easily not just Spanish
people but also people from South-America where the accent is very similar.
What are the different types of accommodation?
K2 Internacional can arrange the kind of accommodation that you want, such as a hotel,
hostel, student residence, your own apartment… But the most popular alternatives are:
- Shared flat with other students
- Accommodation in a host family (half or full board)
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Do the apartments have a kitchen and
washing machine?
Apartments have fully equipped kitchens (with washing machine), bathroom, and living
room (with T.V). You just need to bring your own bed linen and towels. All the flats are
selected and reviewed personally by the staff at the school who make sure that everything
thing is sufficient for student needs.
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Are apartments close to the school?
Flats are inside the city and within a walking distance from the school and the
beach.
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How many students are in one apartment?
Apartments are usually shared by 3-4 people.
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What is included in the price? Do I have
to pay anything extra, like gas?
No, you don’t have to pay anything extra. Water, electricity and gas expenses are
included in the accommodation price.
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Does full board with a family in an
individual bedroom usually include laundry service?
The accommodation with a Spanish family doesn't include laundry service although you
have full use of the washing machine. Sometimes the families will do the washing for
you…..but not always. It is down to the discretion of the family.
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When do I know the address of my
accommodation? Where do I have to go when I arrive in the city?
You will know the address of your accommodation the week before starting the course.
Besides before you arrive, the person in charge of the accommodation will arrange an
appointment with you. You will be met on a Sunday at the accommodation to make sure that
everything is O.K. and to give you information about the facilities close to the flat. A
mobile phone number will be provided, so that you can always get in touch with someone if
you need anything during your trip.
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If I arrive the day before to Cadiz, can
I start to live at my flat or with my host family? Can I decide to stay longer?
Either to arrive before or to stay longer is possible depending on availability. In these
cases accommodation prices will be charged accordingly. If you need to arrive before or
stay longer, please say as soon as possible to the person in charge in order to check
availability and to give you a free quote. The school can also help you to make hotel
reservations.
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I’m vegetarian. Is this a problem
if I stay with a Spanish family?
Most of the families don’t have any problems to prepare a special meal. However,
please include this in your enrolment form in order for K2 Internacional to find the right
family for you.
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What is included in the course price? Are there any extra charges?
The price of the course includes:
o Student's welcome and school handbook
o Registration fee.
o Welcome party.
o Accommodation management according to availability.
o Initial test of linguistic competence.
o Text books and additional material.
o Certificate of attendance and level of competence achieved.
o Guided visit through the historic quarters of the city.
o Map of the city.
o Free Internet access.
o Free fax, telephone and e-mail reception services.
The final price does not include trips and additional cultural or leisure activities,
staying extra nights, transportation to and from the airport, railway station, seaport,
etc, neither registration fees in the D.E.L.E. exams.
There are not any hidden extras to pay later.
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I would like to enrol for extra activities. Do I have to apply once I fill in
my enrolment form, or can I decide which one I would like to join once I’m in Cadiz?
The school will provide students with a weekly programme of the activities
organized by the school or any other cultural or leisure organization.
Students can enrol directly at the school for extra activities.
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Which activities can I enrol for?
The school offers many different extra curricular activities. The kind of activities
depends on the time of the year and the number of students. Some of the activities that
are usually offerer are:
Flamenco course
Spanish guitar course
Excursions Inside the province and around Andalusia/Seville, Cordoba and Granada.
Barbecues at the beach where students and teachers always have a relaxed and enjoyable
time, speaking and singing Spanish and international songs or playing a football match,
and of course having Spanish food and sangria.
“Tapas” tour:
Going to eat tapas is also a good way to know the Spanish culture and the city of Cadiz.
Free activities:
Spanish films
Guided visit to the historic quarter of the city, museums and exhibitions.
Events held in the city, especially during Carnival, Holy week and summer:
concerts, exhibitions, fairs…
International meals: The school organizes meals with all the students of the
school. Everyone prepares a typical dish of their county. This activity is always popular
as students also learn about other cultures whilst meeting other students.
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