The amount of weeks it will take to complete a level at Inhispania will depend on which course you are taking (intensive, evening classes) and which level start (A1, A2, B1, B2…). We have a total of 44 sublevels and each sublevel corresponds to 1 week of intensive course or 3 weeks of evening course, allowing you to progress in a fast, structured, and effective way.
See the table below for the amount of weeks it will take to complete each level. However, if you need more time at a certain level you can continue to remain in your group until you feel comfortable to move up level.
| (Intensive courses 20 or 30 classes per week) | (Evening courses – 4 hours / week) | |
| A1 | 5 weeks | 15 weeks |
| A2 | 4 weeks | 12 weeks |
| B1 | 8 weeks | 24 weeks |
| B2 | 12 weeks | 36 weeks |
| C1 | 15 weeks | 45 weeks |
| C2 | Only offered within individual classes | Only offered within individual classes |
Click to see the contents for each level and discover what you will learn next:
If you want to add academic value to your learning experience, you can earn official ECTS university credits by completing a full level of our Intensive Spanish Courses, as Inhispania is a Collaborating Centre of UDIMA (Distance University of Madrid). The number of credits and duration per level are as follows: A1 – 7.5 ECTS (5 weeks), A2 – 6 ECTS (4 weeks), B1 – 12 ECTS (8 weeks), B2.1 – 9 ECTS (6 weeks), and B2.2 – 9 ECTS (6 weeks). The certification cost is €120 per accredited level. Email us for more information: info@inhispania.com
INTENSIVE COURSES
► Intensive Spanish Course with 20 classes per week
- Monday-Friday
- Timetable: mornings from 10:00 to 13:05 or afternoons from 14:00 to 17:00 (depending on level availability).
- Each block includes 2 classes of 45 minutes, with a break in between. This structure results in a total of 15 hours per week.
- You can also personalise your course by adding private classes (see details below).
► Intensive Spanish Course with 30 classes per week
- Monday-Friday
- Timetable: from 10.00 to 15:00, with a lunch break from 13:05 to 14:00.
- This course is based on the 20-class program, with 10 additional classes (2 extra classes per day) focused on communication and vocabulary.
It includes two main blocks of 2 classes (45 minutes each), plus a third block of 2 additional classes per day, with break for lunch in between.
Total: 30 classes per week = 22.5 hours per week. - Although taking 30 classes per week doesn’t necessarily shorten the number of weeks needed to move up a level, it does give you more time to practice, more interaction with your teachers, and faster progress in your Spanish communication skills.
- You can also personalise your course by adding private classes (see details below).
►Evening Spanish Courses (4 hours/week):
- Twice a week (either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays)
- Hours: 19:00 to 21:00 =4 hours a week
- You can have individual, one-to-one classes with a personal tutor, or combine these individual classes with a group course with other students.
- You can also take private classes from the comfort of your own home by videoconference.
- Each private class lasts 60 minutes.
- Hours: depending on availability (+preference)
- Recommended for: all those who want to learn or improve their Spanish in the context of total immersion in a personalised way.
At the end of your course, you will receive a certificate of attendance and proficiency – issued by Inhispania, as an Accredited Center by the Instituto Cervantes . If you would like an official qualification you can take the SIELE with us or get preparation for the DELE exams.
- The DELE is an exam that is taken in order to gain a qualification which demonstrates your Spanish level
- Each class lasts 45 minutes. Hours: variable (check availability)
- Duration: 2-4 weeks
- There are 2 options: 10 classes (DELE preparation) or 30 classes (10 DELE preparation + 20 general Spanish)
