Course Temporalization and Prices 

Temporalization of the Courses

1. The duration of each level is 12 weeks.

2. Each week, participants will attend three synchronous sessions and complete one asynchronous activities designed to reinforce learning and promote independent practice.

3. Each synchronous class lasts 60 minutes (1 hour) and focuses on oral comprehension and oral expression. These classes will be held three times per week to ensure consistent progress and active language practice. These sessions will focus on oral comprehension and oral expression.

4. Asynchronous activities 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 scheduled between 5:00 and 8:30 PM (Belize time).

6. Each class will have between 15-20 participants.

Admission and Participation Requirements

1. Participants must be over 12 years old. 

2. All new students are required to complete a Spanish Placement Exam before entering the program. The purpose of the exam is to determine each student's current level of Spanish and place them in the most appropriate course.

3. Payment will be due during the fourth week after the course begins.  If a student decides that the course does not meet their expectations, they may withdraw before the payment deadline at no cost.

Courses and Prices:

Beginner Spanish – Level A1.1: BZ$300.00
Beginner Spanish – Level A1.2: BZ$300.00

Lower-Intermediate Spanish – Level A2.1: BZ$300.00
Intermediate Spanish – Level A2.2: BZ$300.00

Advanced Spanish – Level B1.1: BZ$320.00
Advanced Spanish – Level B1.2: BZ$320.00

Advanced Spanish – Level B2.1: BZ$320.00
Advanced Spanish – Level B2.2: BZ$320.00

Payment Note: Course fees may be paid in full or in two installments.

Currency Note: All prices are listed in Belize dollars (BZ$). The Belize dollar is pegged at BZ$2.00 = US$1.00.

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 teaching team consists of qualified and experienced professionals specializing in the teaching of Spanish as a second and foreign language. Our instructors combine academic preparation, practical teaching experience, and communicative methodologies to support students throughout their language-learning journey.

Academic Director and Course Coordinator – Dr. Orlando Portillo:
Doctorate in Education, specializing in Instructional Materials Development for Second and Foreign Language Teaching and Second Language Acquisition.

Spanish Language Instructors:
Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Education, with professional experience in the teaching of Spanish and language development.

Our academic team is committed to providing structured, engaging, and learner-centered instruction aligned with the linguistic and communicative needs of each proficiency level.

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 director.

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.