Spain Alicante Location  Alicante is located on the eastern coast of Spain, and enjoys sunny weather all year round.  With a population of over 300,000 Alicante offer much. It is a modern resort city, yet also stepped in historical attractions. It is a lively and interesting costal city.  There is  find plenty of pulsating nightlife, delicious local cuisine and a wide range of activities to indulge in this city.  Come and bask in the charming atmosphere of Alicante and you may end up discovering your latest favorite holiday destination. At Alicante, visitors will find some of the best beaches in Spain such as Playa de San Juan.  The sandy Almadraba and Albufereta beach are ideal for water sports such as sailing, jet skiing and windsurfing.   The last of the city's beaches is Saladar, broad, sandy and open. The pedestrian walkway here gives panoramic views of the bay of Alicante. Our School Our school is part of the University of Alicante. With a population of an 33.000 students (out a total population in Alicante of 300,000) you can understand why Alicante ‘hums’ . It is a true Unissrity city! The University is located only 5min from the centre of Alicante in a modern complex of approx. 1 million square meters. The Spanish language courses for foreigners are held in the main campus of the University. It is the International Relations Centre that is responsible for the Spanish language course as well other language courses for Spanish students. Spanish Language Courses at Alicante University Alicante University offers both short and long term courses throughout the year. The short-term courses are monthly courses and students can choose between 15 or 20 class hours per week. The long-term courses has a duration of 3 months (ie a semester) The main difference between the 15 and 20 hour courses is the additional subjects available for the 20 hour course. The 15 hour course will only focus on Spanish grammar and vocabulary whereas in the 20hour course students can select one of the additional subjects below for the last 5 class hours each week. Written and oral comprehension (which is mainly for students at the lower Spanish levels), Spanish Business, Spanish culture and civilization, Spanish cinema and Spanish literature. Accommodation Accommodation options included: Home stay with local Family Student residence Shared Apartment Prices for 2008 are being confirmed. Please email us with your requirements for a quote.