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Spanish Courses in Tenerife |
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The island of Tenerife is famous for its perfect weather all year
around and many students choose this destination to combine Spanish
studies with vacation. The Island is more than just a tourist destination
and the university of La Laguna offers an interesting contrast to
the tourist locations.
At UniSpain we offer Spanish courses in Tenerife from 1 private
schools and the University La Laguana.
Below you can find further info on Tenerife and a small introduction
to the Spanish courses available including school fees and accommodation
prices. For complete information about the programs offered by each
school, facts and information about the schools and the positives
and negatives about the programs offered, please see the links to
each school below.
Tenerife About the Island
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| Facts: Tenerife is the
biggest of the seven Canary Islands. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean,
it has a tropical climate with average temperatures of 17�C in winter,
and 24�C in summer, and over 300 days of sunshine a year. Due to its
particular geography, you will find spectacular differences between
the northern half; humid and luxuriant, and the southern, dry and
sunny. Tenerife's landscape is abrupt and steep, in the same day you
may have a swim at the beach then go up Mt. Teide, at 3718m., for
a snow ball fight�.
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| History:
Created by a volcano 10 millions years ago, Tenerife was originally
inhabited by the Guanches, which were a cavern tribe originally
from African. Until the arrival of the Spaniards the Guanches
had been living in peace with their prehistoric customs and
culture.
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The Spanish forces began their conquest of the Canaries
in 1402. The islands fell one by one, the last one being Tenerife,
which was finally conquered after heavy Spanish losses in July 1496.
Under the guidance of the newly installed Spanish leaders, the islands
quickly asserted themselves as the major commercial trading links
between Europe, Africa and the 'new world' of America, and so remained
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Attractions: The Canary
Islands is characterised by its volcanic scenery. The island�s most
emblematic natural landscape has to be Mount Teide, the highest mountain
in all of Spain. The assembly of strange forms and colours of solidified
lava, exclusive flora, and the geological singularity make Teide National
Park the most visited one in Spain.
The northern part of the island, traditionally known for agricultural,
is a lush green carpet that runs from under Mount Teide to the sea
in the North. The most important historical places are also located
here, among them are: La Laguna, the former capital, now the university
center is full of buildings from the XVII century. Icod which is famous
for its wine and for the thousand-year-old Drago tree and the fertile
Orotava valley are also located in the North.
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The southern
part of the island presents a landscape, which contrasts surprisingly
with the north. The oceanic clouds are trapped by the high mountains
in the interior and cannot continue towards the south. For this
reason, the southern area is always sunny, and as a result,
the arid landscape reveals multi-colored lava and desert-like
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This part of the island is perfect for relaxing
on the beach, swimming in the sea, practising water sports, like windsurfing,
surfing and diving.
Those who visits Tenerife during the month of February should not
miss the Carnival of Santa Cruz, worlds second best after that of
Rio de Janeiro. During this period, all inhabitants get their costumes
out, the best Salsa groups invade the night and they cover the city
with colour and spectacle! |
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Going Out: Tenerife has a very vibrant nightlife year-round.
The nightlife starts around 10 pm. where people go out for dinner.
All over the Islands there are small taverns or restaurants where
you can find something enjoyable to eat (we can recommend the 'tapas'
and the local food). After dinner you can continue having a drink
in an open-air bar or a salsa pub. And if you still want to party,
you can dance until dawn in the many clubs located in the tourist
areas (Puerto de la Cruz in the north or Playa de las Americas in
the south).
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| Programs Offered in Tenerife |
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Tenerife UniSpain offers programs from the private school Don Quijote
and the University of Tenerife 'La Laguna'. For more information about
each school click on the links below. |
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| University of Tenerife |
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don Quijote Tenerife |
| About the School: Tenerife University
is located in the town La Laguna (a town which has recently
been declared World Heritage by UNESCO.) where it gets its name,
the University La Laguna..... Tenerife
University La Laguna Spanish Course Info |
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About the School: Don Quijote
is the largest private organization offering Spanish courses
in Spain. The first school was established in 1986 and now includes
schools in several locations in Spain.... don Quijote Tenerife Spanish Course Info |
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School Prices
(ALL PRICES ARE IN EUROS)
| La Laguna
University |
1 Term (4 months) |
2 Terms (8 months) |
| Spanish Language
and Culture Course (20 per week) |
1112 |
2224 |
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Price per Week |
74 |
74 |
Starting Dates:
1st Term 15th September 2003. 2nd Term 19th January 2004.
| Don Quijote (2005) |
2 Weeks |
4 Weeks |
6 Weeks |
10 Weeks |
12 Weeks |
Extra Weeks |
| Standard Course (20h +5h per week) |
375 |
667 |
959 |
1543 |
1652 |
137 |
| Price per Week |
187.5 |
166.75 |
159.83 |
154.3 |
137.67 |
137 |
| Intensive Course (30h + 5h per
week) |
563 |
1001 |
1439 |
2315 |
2753 |
219 |
| Price
per Week |
281.5 |
250.25 |
239.83 |
231.5 |
229.42 |
219 |
All Don Quijote Courses are subject
to an enrolment fee of 33(Euros).
Don Quijote Other Courses:
Individual Course: per hour 44€.
Starting Dates (for beginners): Jan 3, 10, 24 - Feb 7, 21
- Mar 7, 21 - April 4, 18 - May 2, 16, 30 - June 13, 27 - July 4,
11, 18, 25 - Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Sep 5, 19 - Oct 3, 17, 31 - Nov
14, 28 - Dec 12.
Accommodation Prices
(ALL PRICES ARE IN EUROS)
HB (Half Board) FB (Full Board)
| Host Families |
HB *Double Room |
HB Single Room |
FB *Double Room |
FB Single Room |
| 1 month |
600 |
690 |
740 |
820 |
| 2-3 months (Price per Month)
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590 |
680 |
730 |
810 |
| 4-5 months (Price per Month)
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540 |
630 |
670 |
750 |
| + 5 months (Price per Month)
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500 |
600 |
650 |
720 |
| Extra weeks |
150 |
180 |
190 |
220 |
| Extra days |
45 |
45 |
55 |
60 |
*Double rooms only available when reserving
with a companion.
| Shared Apartments |
*Double Room |
Single Room |
| 1 month |
350 |
420 |
| 2-3 months (Price per Month)
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340 |
410 |
| 4-5 months (Price per Month)
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325 |
400 |
| + 5 months (Price per Month)
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315 |
380 |
| Extra weeks |
95 |
120 |
| Extra days |
25 |
30 |
*Double rooms only available
when reserving with a companion.
Other Accommodation Possibilities
In Tenerife you can also rent your own flat
from about 600Eur a month or live in a pension or hotel from
20Eur a day. If you prefer one of the above solutions please
indicate your selection when contacting UniSpain or when reserving
your accommodation. The prices indicated are minimum prices
and UniSpain will contact you with a specific offer.
Airport Pick-up Service
We offer airport pick-up from Tenerife North
airport to your accommodation for 60Eur per person and from
the South airport for 100Eur per person (one way only). We
can also send you information about how to get to your accommodation
by bus.
Further Information and Bookings
If you have any questions or will like further
information about the different Spanish courses offered by
UniSpain in Tenerife please fill out the form in Contact
Information.
To book a Spanish course please fill out the Registration
form where after you will receive a response from UniSpain
confirming that we are processing your request and further
information about how to pay the initial deposit.
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Tenerife is one
of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. The
perfect weather all year around and the cheerful atmosphere
attracts people from all over the world. Apart from this,
Tenerife also has beautiful natural surroundings and places
of cultural and historical interest. We can recommend
Tenerife if you would like to combine Spanish studies
with vacation, beach, water-sports, relaxation and cultural
activities.
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