Spanish Course

Definition of Levels

Beginner Level

To enter level A1.1 no previous knowledge of Spanish is required. To enter level A1.2 you need to be a returning student or take a level test.

Elementary Level

To enter the Elementary level (A2.1, A2.2, A2.3) you need to be a returning student or take a level test.

Intermediate Level

To enter the Intermediate level (B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4, B1.5) you need to be a returning student or take a level test.

Advanced Level

To enter the Advanced level (B2.1, B2.2, B2.3, B2.4, B2.5) you need to be a returning student or take a level test.

High Advanced Level

To enter High Advanced Level (C1.1, C1.2, C1.3, C1.4, C1.5 y C1.6) you need to be a returning student or take a level test.

Number of Students

In general, a minimum of 6 students is required in order to open a course. There is a maximum of 14 students per class. However, under special circumstances and taking into account the needs of the course, the Instituto Cervantes in Chicago reserves the right to open a course with fewer students.

Should a course be cancelled, students may opt for an alternative course in a different schedule, or request a full refund of the tuition fee.

Why study Spanish?

• Learning a new language helps you gain an in-depth knowledge of English, and really appreciate the value of your mother tongue

• Develop a skill that could help expand your business, get you promoted, or change your career.

• Spanish-speaking countries offer exciting business opportunities.

• Spanish is the most important vehicle after English for international communication.

• Make new friends at home and abroad.

• Communicate with more than 580 million people in the world who speak Spanish.

Why study at the Institute Cervantes of Chicago?

• Instituto Cervantes is the only Spanish Language and Cultural Center endorsed by the Government of Spain.

• Instituto Cervantes is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote the language and culture of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.

• It is the largest organization in the world concerned with the teaching of Spanish, and it maintains a presence in over forty different countries throughout 72 centers.

• We offer affordably priced Spanish language classes; special courses for corporations or professionals, children, and teachers; and cultural enrichment courses for those who wish to enjoy the cinema, literature, music, art, and dance, of the Spanish-speaking world.

• We are conveniently located in downtown Chicago.

• Our experienced teachers are highly qualified, native speakers of Spanish. We offer day, evening, and Saturday classes in our comfortable and spacious classrooms.

• Our small classes of 6 to 14 students provide ample opportunities to practice conversation.

• We provide 20 levels of competence. For students who have knowledge of the language, we offer a placement exam to ensure that each student is placed at the appropriate level.