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Target

The objective of the ELE Line is to develop linguistic-discursive strategies that lead to the comprehension and production of oral and written texts within the framework of Spanish as a foreign language and as a second language based on the discursive genres of the academic, scientific, professional and literary fields of the foreign or indigenous community, whether native or visitor to the University and its different campuses and branches. 

Spanish as a foreign language 

The ELE line is responsible for the management of everything related to Spanish as a second and foreign language. In order to meet this need, it proposes six strategies: 

• Spanish as a foreign language courses (ELE) 
• Spanish as a second language courses (EL2) 
• Training of trainers or future teachers of ELE and EL2 
• Spanish as a Second or Foreign Language Proficiency Examination Center 

For more information about the strategies implemented by the ELE line, please write to the following e-mail address: ele@udea.edu.co

Consult the brochure of services here

Below you will find specific information about the strategies proposed by the ELE line:

Spanish as a Foreign Language and Second Language (EL2)

Be part of our offer of Spanish as a foreign language and as a second language courses!

The offer of Spanish as a second and foreign language courses is focused on contributing to the development of communicative competence (ability to communicate) for non-Spanish speaking foreigners or indigenous nationals. This offer is based on the communicative needs of the students and adjusts to them in order to allow them to have a better competence at the moment of integrating into a Hispanic culture.

A total of 19 courses are offered, each consisting of 40 hours of class time. In the customized or personalized classes, courses may vary in number of hours according to the specific needs of the students. Our courses have specific objectives and themes related to linguistic-communicative and cultural elements. Learning takes place in the classroom in virtual or face-to-face mode, as well as in spaces outside the classroom in order to offer the student the possibility of being immersed in a Spanish-speaking environment and develop their communicative competence through the use of the language in a real context and in contact with native speakers. The courses are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:

Services and prices for 2023:

•    Depending on the number of courses purchased, you will receive a special discount. 
•    All prices are indicated and estimated in Colombian pesos.

Programming

Student Acceptance Procedure ELE Courses
UdeA Spanish Program
ELE Line

A. The student must send to the following email ele@udea.edu.co a letter of application to the course, attaching a scanned copy of the main page of his/her passport. The letter must include a residential address, personal e-mail address and contact number. 

B. The student must fill out the registration form with passport number. 

•    Attached to the form, the student must specify the following information: 

•    Likewise, the student must attach the UdeA data authorization form.
•    It should be noted that the courses offered are of two types: personalized and group. 
•    For the One to one (personalized) course, start and end dates are flexible. 
•    For group courses, the start and end dates will be subject to the schedule established by the ELE line. The minimum quota for the creation of a group course is 3 people. 

C. After receiving the information, it is sent to adminespanol@udea.edu.co. Area in charge of pre-registration to the system, so that the student can pay for the placement test (the test will be taken remotely) (determine price). 

D.  After the classification of the exam, the student will be informed via e-mail by the person in charge of the ELE line about the level obtained. The starting date of classes and the modality will then be determined. This information is shared with the Administrative Assistant at adminespanol@udea.edu.co so that she can proceed with the course registration. 

•   Explanatory note 1:
o    If the student pays for 1 course, the acceptance letter sent to the student will be only for the duration of the course (30 days).
o    This invitation allows the student to opt for a 90-day permit with a 90-day passport extension (PID Permit).
o    In the case of the VISA, it has a duration of 180 continuous days.

•    Explanatory note 2:
o    In order to apply for a student visa, you must enroll in at least three courses equivalent to 120 hours.
o    For the refund of money, the provisions of agreement 45417 of February 126, 2019 will be followed.

E. After payment has been made, the student must send proof of payment. 

F.  Once the proof of payment is sent, the UDEA Spanish Program will send the acceptance letter. 

G. 15 days prior to travel, VISA (if required), tickets, and international medical insurance covering: illness, accident, accident and Covid-19 (This information will be verified by the International Relations Department of the University of Antioquia). 

H. After the UdeA International Relations Office verifies the visa and passport processes. 

I. The leader of the ELE line will send a welcome email, in which you will be given information about the University of Antioquia, the Faculty of Communications and Philology, the ELE line, the day, the classroom, the time and the teacher who will be in charge of your course. 

J. One day before or one hour before the beginning of the class, the student must go to the Faculty of Communications and Philology of the University of Antioquia - ELE Office (Block 12 - 427) to confirm the schedule, the classroom, the teacher, and general directions will be given. 

Note:

A. If the applicant chooses to take the course in virtual mode. The student must complete all the steps up to section. 
B. By e-mail, the leader of the Spanish as a Foreign Language line will contact the student and let him/her know the day, time and the teacher who will be in charge of his/her course.

General program regulations

Visa application process

To apply for a student visa, you must enroll in a minimum of three courses equivalent to 120 hours (40 hours per month).

*Note: Remember that you must pay in advance the full value of the courses.

Academic hours

Classes have a duration of 55 minutes, so a 2-hour class is equivalent to 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Assistance

To cancel a class, you must write to the program's email and to the teacher in charge the reasons why you need to cancel the class, remember that you must do it 24 hours in advance. 

Note: Please remember that no class will be rescheduled, unless it is due to force majeure. In this case, the class must be rescheduled during the same week or the following week, and may not exceed the end date of the course.

Testimonials from foreign students

Training of trainers
Be part of our ELE/2 training of trainers program!

1. Diploma in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
2. Diploma in teaching Spanish as a foreign language by distance learning.
3. Diploma in teaching Spanish as a foreign language virtually.
4. Courses on:

•    Grammar teaching at pre-A1, A1 and A2 levels - ELE/2 context.
•    Grammar teaching at B1 level - ELE/2 context.
•    Grammar teaching at B2 and C1 level - ELE/2 context.
•    Teaching ELE/2 to children.
•    Teaching pronunciation
•    Material design.

If you are interested in this offer, we invite you to contact us directly through our e-mail ele@udea.edu.co.