Spanish Language Program – Course Temporalization 

Temporalization of the Courses

1. The duration of each level is 12 weeks.

2. Each week, participants will attend three synchronous and two asynchronous classes.

3. Each synchronous class lasts 60 minutes (1 hour) and focuses on oral comprehension and oral expression. These classes will take place on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

4. Asynchronous classes are completed at the discretion of the participant; however, all assignments must be submitted by the established deadlines. These sessions will focus on written comprehension and written expression.

5. Courses will be offered starting at 4:00 PM (Belize time).

6. Each class will have no more than 15 participants.

Admission and Participation Requirements

1. Participants must be over 13 years old. (Courses for children under this age will be offered in the future.)

2. All participants must take a Spanish Placement Exam. The participant will be informed of the date and time of the exam. The cost is US$20. If the candidate's level is higher than those currently offered, he/she must wait until the appropriate level becomes available.

3. Payments must be made in advance, either for the full 12-week course or in three installments (every 4 weeks).

4. Prices (by level):

Local participants (living in Belize):

Level A1.1: BZ$300.00 (full payment) or BZ$100.00 monthly (per 3 months)

Level A1.2: BZ$300.00 (full payment) or BZ$100.00 monthly (per 3 months)

Level A2.1: BZ$300.00 (full payment) or BZ$100.00 monthly (per 3 months)

Level A2.2: BZ$300.00 (full payment) or BZ$100.00 monthly (per 3 months)

Level B1.1: BZ$360.00 (full payment) or BZ$120.00 monthly (per 3 months)

Level B1.2: BZ$360.00 (full payment) or BZ$120.00 monthly (per 3 months)

International participants:

Level A1.1: US$150.00 (full payment)

Level A1.2: US$150.00 (full payment)

Level A2.1: US$150.00 (full payment)

Level A2.2: US$150.00 (full payment)

Level B1.1: US$180.00 (full payment)

Level B1.2: US$180.00 (full payment)

5. Payment methods:

• Local participants can make deposits at Belize Bank, online payments at the same bank, or pay by credit card (Discover/MasterCard).

• Belize Bank Account Name: Orlando A. Portillo

• Belize Bank Account Number: 119263010220001

• For credit card payments, students must complete the registration fields. After submission, they will receive a payment link, followed by payment confirmation and the start date of classes. 

6. Platform: All synchronous classes will be held via ZOOM. Participants must download the application in advance. The teacher will send the Zoom link before each session.

7. Participants may enroll from any country.

About Our Teachers

Our teachers are experienced professionals in teaching Spanish as a second language, with more than five years of experience at the secondary level. Their qualifications are as follows:- Director: Doctorate in Education, specializing in the Didactics of Foreign Languages and Second Language Acquisition.
- Teachers: Bachelor's degree in Spanish Education.

Certification

Upon completing each level, participants will receive a certificate of completion, issued under the name of the entity offering the course, and signed by both the course tutor and the program coordinator.

Course Dynamics

1. All courses focus on the development of the four language skills: written comprehension, written expression, oral comprehension, and oral expression.
2. Grammar, culture, phonetics, and sociolinguistic competence are integrated into lessons.
3. Courses promote autonomous learning.
4. Emphasis is placed on the learning process rather than solely on the final outcome.
5. Participants are required to demonstrate academic honesty, meaning all assignments must be completed independently.
6. Mistakes made during the process are considered opportunities for improvement and progress.
7. Active participation in class is mandatory.
8. The methodology follows the Communicative Approach and the Task-Based Approach.
9. Participants should understand that the greatest achievement is not the certificate itself, but the ability to communicate in the target language at the end of the process.
10. Attendance is mandatory, since greater exposure to the target language leads to better results.
11. Assignments must be submitted on time.
12. Participants are required to purchase the official textbook to complete comprehension and production assignments effectively.