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Instituto Cervantes is the Official Center to immerse yourself in the Spanish Language and Culture

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Learning Spanish, whether for practical, intellectual, orpersonal reasons, will benefit you for ever!

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Why learn at

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Spanish is the second language for international communication, with more than 500million speakers across the world.

Speaking Spanish enables you to travel across 20 Spanish speaking countries anddiscover the culture and the great variety of its cuisine.

Studying and practising Spanish increases problem-solving skills, improves memoryand mental sharpness.

Spain is considered the most biodiverse country in the European Union. It has thesecond highest number of locations declared UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world.Spain is the third most popular destination for visitors across the globe.

Spanish is spoken in four of the G20 countries, thus making our common language anessential tool for the business world.

Spanish follows English as the second most prevalent language on the internet.

The “Languages for the future 2013” report states that Spanish is the most widelyneeded foreign language in all spheres. It is the easiest to learn, to speak, and it opensdoors to learning other Romance languages.

Understanding the Curriculum3

The curriculum of Instituto Cervantes of Dublin has been developed following the(CEFR). The CEFR is the basis for

the elaboration of language syllabi, curriculum guidelines, testing and teachingmaterials for all of Europe. It describes what language learners need to do toeffectively communicate within each language’s cultural context. The CEFRdefines levels of proficiency and provides assessment of progress at each stageand throughout a lifetime.

Common European Framework of Reference

A1

A2

B1

B2

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C2

Breakthrough

Waystage

Threshold

Vantage

Proficiency

Mastery

Understand sentences, common expressions, items

Communicate with simple and direct exchanges of information.Communicate one’s background, environment, matters of immediate need.

of immediate relevance suchas personal, family information, shopping, local geography and employment.

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Understand and use familiar everyday expressions + very basic phrases.Introduce him/herself + others; ask/answer questions about personal details.Interact in a simple way if another person talks slowly and clearly.

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Once a week courses10 weeks (30 hours)Morning (10:00-13:00) Evening (18:00-21:00)€285 €325

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Level Ref Course Day Time Dates

A1.1 626 Breakthrough 1 Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00 4th

July - 5th

September

A1.1 627 Breakthrough 1 Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 5th

July - 6th

September

A1.1 628 Breakthrough 1 Monday 18:00 - 21:00 3rd

July - 11th

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July - 5th

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A1.2 630 Breakthrough 2 Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 5th

July - 6th

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A1.2 631 Breakthrough 2 Monday 18:00 - 21:00 3rd

July - 11th

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A2.1 633 Waystage 1 Monday 10:00 - 13:00 3rd

July - 11th

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A2.1 634 Waystage 1 Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 5th

July - 6th

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A2.1 635 Waystage 1 Thursday 10:00 - 13:00 6th

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July - 11th

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A2.1 637 Waystage 1 Tuesday 18:00 - 21:00 4th

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A2.2 639 Waystage 2 Thursday 10:00 - 13:00 6th

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B1.1 646 Threshold 1 Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 5th

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B1.1 647 Threshold 1 Tuesday 18:00 - 21:00 4th

July - 5th

September

B1.2 648 Threshold 2 Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 5th

July - 6th

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B1.2 649 Threshold 2 Monday 18:00 - 21:00 3rd

July - 11th

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B1.3 650 Threshold 3 Thursday 10:00 - 13:00 6th

July - 7th

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July - 11th

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July - 11th

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B2.1 653 Vantage 1 Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 5th

July - 6th

September

B2.1 654 Vantage 1 Monday 18:00 - 21:00 3rd

July - 11th

September

B2.2 655 Vantage 2 Tuesday 18:00 - 21:00 4th

July - 5th

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B2.3 656 Vantage 3 Wednesday 18:00 - 21:00 5th

July - 6th

September

B2.4 657 Vantage 4 Thursday 18:00 - 21:00 6th

July - 7th

September

C1.1 658 Proficiency 1 Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 5th

July - 6th

September

C1.1 659 Proficiency 1 Thursday 18:00 - 21:00 6th

July - 7th

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Twice a week courses5 weeks (30 hours)Morning (10:00-13:00) Evening (18:00-21:00)€285 €325

Level Ref Course Day Time Dates

A1.1 660 Breakthrough 1 Monday & Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 3rd

July - 2nd

August

A1.1 661 Breakthrough 1 Monday & Wednesday 18:00 - 21:00 3rd

July - 2nd

August

A1.1 662 Breakthrough 1 Monday & Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 14th

August - 13th

September

A1.1 663 Breakthrough 1 Monday & Wednesday 18:00 - 21:00 14th

August - 13th

September

A1.2 664 Breakthrough 2 Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 - 13:00 4th

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August - 14th

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A2.1 668 Waystage 1 Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 - 13:00 4th

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A2.4 680 Waystage 4 Monday & Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 3rd

July - 2nd

August

A2.4 681 Waystage 4 Monday & Wednesday 18:00 - 21:00 3rd

July - 2nd

August

A2.4 682 Waystage 4 Monday & Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 14th

August - 13th

August

A2.4 683 Waystage 4 Monday & Wednesday 18:00 - 21:00 14th

August - 13th

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B1.1 684 Threshold 1 Monday & Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 3rd

July - 2nd

August


July - 2nd

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B1.1 686 Threshold 1 Monday & Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 14th

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B2.1 690 Vantage 2 Monday & Wednesday 18:00 - 21:00 3rd

July - 2nd

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B2.1 691 Vantage 2 Monday & Wednesday 18:00 - 21:00 14th

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Regular courses for teenagersJunior & Leaving CertificateAfter Transition Year

(30 hours) € 335Special courses for adultsLevel Ref Course Day Time Dates

A2 692 ConversationA2 Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00 4th

July - 5th

September

A2 693 ConversationA2 Tuesday 18:00 - 21:00 4th

July - 5th

September

B1 694 ConversationB1 Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 5th

July - 6th

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July - 6th

September

B2 696 ConversationB2 Monday 18:00 - 21:00 3rd

July - 11th

September

B2 697 ConversationB2 Thursday 10:00 - 13:00 6th

July - 7th

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July - 6th

September

C1 699 ConversationC1 Thursday 10:00 - 13:00 6th

July - 7th

September

C1 700 ConversationC1 Monday 18:00 - 21:00 3rd

July - 11th

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527 Junior Certificate Monday - Friday 10:00 -13:00 12th

June - 23rd

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June - 7th

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532 After Transition Year Monday - Friday 10:00 -13:00 12th

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537 Leaving Certificate Monday - Friday 10:00 -13:00 12th

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Courses for children

Children will travel through various Hispanic countries as they learn Spanish through theirculture and traditions. The dynamic methodology used is based on participation andcommunication. Children will experience the language with crafts, recycling, theatre, music,dance and collaborative games through positive reinforcement. Children will have access todiverse materials and resources such as text books, web pages with interactive activities,videos to develop aural comprehension and oral expression, computers, interactive boards,PowerPoint presentations and custom-made text book activities.


584 Spanish for children Tuesday -Friday 10:00 -14:00 6th

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585 Spanish for children Monday -Friday 10:00 -14:00 12th

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588 Spanish for children Monday -Friday 10:00 -14:00 3rd

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592 Spanish for children Monday -Friday 10:00 -14:00 31st

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598 Spanish for children Monday -Friday 10:00 -14:00 3rd

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602 Spanish for children Monday -Friday 10:00 -14:00 31st

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2017 Exam Dates Levels Registration

12th & 13th May Young learners: A1/A2/B1 General: A1/A2/ B1/B2/ C1/C2 10/01/2017 – 29/03/2017

14th July General: A2/B1/B2/C1 10/01/2017 – 24/05/2017

24th & 25th Nov. Young learners: A1/A2/B1 General: A1/A2/ B1/B2/C1/ C2 10/01/2017 – 11/10/2017

in Spanish as a Foreign LanguageThe abbreviation means Diploma de Español como LenguaExtranjera (Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language). Thesediplomas offer the only internationally accredited official certificationfor the Spanish Language and are awarded by the Spanish Ministry forEducation, Culture and Sport.

DELE*

Exam Dates and Registration

Fees 2017

Special discountsfor students enrolled in any attendance courses taking place on-

site at Instituto Cervantes Dublin.

for students registering for the examination for the secondtime, whether for the same level or for a higher level If a candidate fulfilsboth of the previous criteria, only one of the discounts will apply.

for groups: applicable to candidates enrolling as a group throughthe academic institution in which they are currently studying.

30%

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Examination Centres in IrelandDUBLINInstituto Cervantes DublinLincoln House / Lincoln Place / Dublin 2 (Baile Átha Cliath)Tel.: +353 1 631 1500; Fax: +353 1 631 1599

Contact e-mail:http://dublin.cervantes.es

[email protected]

CORK (May session only)University of CorkDepartment of Hispanic StudiesFirst floor – Black B East, O'Rahilly Building, Cork (Corcaigh)Tel.: +353 21 4902240/3267 ; Fax: +353 21 4903264

Contact person: Eugenia Boladohttp://www.ucc.ie/en/splas/dele/

([email protected])

Dublin

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C OM M EN T DELE SIELE

Validity Indefinitely Two years

International

recognition

Internationally recognized in nationally

regulated education systems (for example

in Brazil, France and Italy), in schools,

businesses, universities, etc. In Spain:

Spanish citizenship, M IR, FIR, etc.

Internationally recognized in the SIELE higher

education institutions

CandidatesSpeakers of Spanish as an FL, L2 (school-

level, youth, and adult)

Speakers of Spanish as an FL, L2 and Native

(youth and adult)

TestingOn paper, in exam centres and organised

at international level

Electronically in exam centers by appointment.

Eventually some tests will be user adaptable

(reading and listening)

Integration of

Spanish

varieties

Yes, especially after the B1 level Yes, this is required in all exam levels

ResultsPass or fail outcomes based on the level

at which the candidate is tested

Results of knowledge-levels of the Spanish

language based on a scale of 1000 points,

equivalent to the CEFR

Result

notificationsM aximum of two months M aximum of three weeks

Differences and similarities between DELE and SIELE

Entity

The Spanish M inistry of Education,

Culture and Sports. The Cervantes

Institute has managed the academic,

financial and administrative aspects since

2002

Type of

certificate

issued

Results Certificate (full exam)

or Report (partial exam), depending on

the type of exam

Instituto Cervantes, Universidad

Nacional Autónoma de M éxico,

Universidad de Salamanca,

Universidad de Buenos Aires

Electronic certification of official

qualifications. Official diploma for

successful candidates

The SIELE* certifies level-mastery of the Spanish language toyoung people and adults who speak Spanish as a second language, as well as native speakers.It is promoted and supported by the Cervantes Institute (IC), the National AutonomousUniversity of Mexico (UNAM), the University of Salamanca (USAL) and the University of BuenosAires (UBA), and ensures a strong presence of multiple Spanish variations.

It offers the possibility of completing a full exam consisting of four segments (Reading, Writing,Listening, Speaking), or even a partial exam that certifies particular sets of languagecompetencies. Results will be given in a maximum of three weeks, and candidates may printcertificates or reports using the software provided, and it is valid for two years.

(https://siele.org/en/home)

Available now!

*For more information, please visit: examenes.cervantes.es

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Spanish anytime, anywhere

SpanishCourses

Online

You can now learn online using AVE Global (Spanish Virtual Classroom). AVE Global isan interactive Internet Course specifically designed by Instituto Cervantes for distancelearning. In order to be able to use our platform, you will need a PC with broadbandInternet connection.

Types of courses

AVE Global for Instituto Cervantes Dublin studentsIf you are one of our students you can enrol in the course for an additional fee. We willgive you access to one of the courses for a period of 90 days. Please take the placement testprior to enrolment to ensure that you are in the correct level:

€30

http://ave.cervantes.es/prueba-nivel.htm

For further information or enrolment, please visit:web:email:

http://ave.cervantes.es/[email protected] or [email protected]

New! Online Courses with Tutor Support

PREMIUM COURSE

COURSES FOR OUR RETURNING STUDENTS*

BASIC COURSE

- Access to on-line activities for 90 days- 10 hours with an on-line tutorPrice:

If you have just finished one of our on-sitecourses you can enroll in this program for areduced price.Price:

- Access to on-line activities for 90 days- 3 hours with an on-line tutorPrice:

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450

200

If you have variable working or studying hours and it is difficult for you to attend ourcourses, you can now enroll in an online 90-day program. You will have access to weeklyhomework and you will receive your tutor's individual feedback and explanations.

After working on the contents on your own, you will have online classes with an experttutor who will comment on your work and you will be able to practise your oral skills.Following completion of the course you will receive a certificate.

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Come and visit the library! We invite you to explore our collection, to browse through ourshelves and to enjoy all the online resources (E-books, Audio-books and multi-disciplinarycontent databases). Speed up your learning!

For please visit our website:Summer opening timeshttp://dublin.cervantes.es/en/library_spanish/general_information_library_spanish.htm

Dámaso Alonso Library

Spanish and Latin American Literature plus somedocuments in English, Irish and in Spain’s other officiallanguages (Basque, Catalan and Galician).

ServicesOnline resourcesThe library has an on-line catalogue that can beaccessed at: http://dublin.cervantes.es

A Gateway to the Culture of the Spanish-Speaking World

Cultural and literary magazines.Spanish and Latin American cinema and music.

Monographs and reference works about Spain and LatinAmerica: history, arts, politics, economy and society.

Literature for children and young adults, downloadablee-books and audio books.

Conversation ExchangeDo you want to practise your Spanish with apartner? Do you need to improve your English?Whether you are very advanced or just starting out,you have come to the right place! We will meettwice a month to practise and enjoy the language.For more information, please visit our website:http://dublin.cervantes.es/en/library_spanish/spanish_book_club.htm

Spanish Book ClubWe are very excited about this project at the Dámaso Alonso Library: a club that allows youto discuss your favourite books in Spanish in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We meetonce a month to talk about a book previously chosen by the club.Let us know if you are interested in Literature written in Spanish and wish to talk about yourpreferred authors in the Spanish language.For more information, please visit our website:

If you are interested, send us an email toAdmission free | Booking required

http://dublin.cervantes.es/en/library_spanish/spanish_book_club.htm

[email protected]

We look forward to seeing you here.

Collections

Textbooks are available at :International Books, 18 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2 Tel: 679 - 9375

Courses MaterialsGeneral Spanish courses require the following textbooks:

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Course payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer. If a studentrequires an invoice to be sent to his/her company, he/she will have to request thisin advance. Full payment must be made before commencement of each course.All students have to fill in an enrolment form at:

for each new level.

Now you can enroll from home with, our new registration online service.

Students who have studied Spanish in the past, but have never studied atInstituto Cervantes, are required to take a level test before enrolling for generalSpanish language courses. The exam includes a written and an oral part.Tests can take up to 30 minutes. Price:

The level test fee will be deducted from the enrolment fee if the student enrols ina course during the same academic year (September 2016 – August 2017).

Assessment Tests

http://dublin.cervantes.es/en/courses_spanish/general_information_courses_spanish.htm

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€25

Office ScheduleMonday to Thursday: 9 am – 7.30 pmFriday: 9 am – 2 pmSaturday: 9 am – 1.30 pm

A1 A1 Aula Internacional 1 - New Edition Book

A2 A2 Aula Internacional 2 - New Edition Book

B1 B1 Aula Internacional 3 - New Edition Book

B2.1 - B2.2 - B2.3 B2 Aula Internacional 4 - New Edition Book

B2.4 - B2.5 - B2.6 B2 Aula Internacional 5 - New Edition Book

C1 C1 En Acción 4 Book

Courses fees do not include the textbook used in the courses.Special courses fees include the cost of materials.

These times are subject to change during July, August and September.Please visit our website for further information:http://dublin.cervantes.es/en/about_us_centre_spanish.htm

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Registration is binding. Enrolling in a course at Instituto Cervantes means the acceptanceof the registration Term and Conditions included in the enrolment form or available whenyou register on-line through Please make sure youread the registration terms and conditions carefully.

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Our students will be able to avail of a 10% discount in their second course within the sameacademic year. It is the responsibility of each student to request this discount at the timeof registration. Once their registration has been processed, students are not entitled torequest any type of discount. This discount is applicable to all returning students.

The amount paid at registration will only be refunded when requested in writing and onlybefore commencement of the course. In this case, the Institute will retain 10% of the totalamount for administration fees. Once courses have begun, no refund request will beprocessed under any circumstances (please, read carefully our terms and conditions).Refunds will not be granted for sessions which the student does not attend. InstitutoCervantes reserves the right to cancel the opening of courses when the minimum numberof students is not reached or for circumstances out of its control. In both cases, the fullamount paid at registration will be refunded. All courses will commence with a minimumnumber of five students, unless otherwise stated. Classes are taught in Spanish frombeginner's level.

Conditions, refunds and discounts

2017 Summer Academic Calendar

Office Open - No class

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