Course Structure, Schedule and Prices

1. Course Duration
   Each level runs for 12 weeks.

2. Weekly Schedule
   Students attend two live online classes per week and complete one asynchronous learning activity designed to reinforce course content and encourage independent practice.

3. Live Online Classes
   Each synchronous class lasts 90 minutes and focuses on the integrated development of listening, speaking, interaction, reading, and writing, with a strong emphasis on practical communication and active use of Spanish.

4. Asynchronous Activities
   Asynchronous activities may be completed at a time that is convenient for the student, provided that all assignments are submitted by the established deadlines. These activities are designed to reinforce what is practiced during the live sessions and promote greater learner independence.

5. Class Schedule
   Live classes are normally scheduled after 6:00 p.m. Belize time.

6. Class Size
   Each group is limited to a maximum of 15 students in order to provide greater opportunities for interaction, participation, and personalized feedback.

Admission and Participation Requirements

1. Participants must be over 12 years old.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Participants may enroll from any country. 

Courses and Prices:

Beginner Spanish – Level A1.1:                      USD$150.00
Beginner Spanish – Level A1.2:                     USD$1500.00

Lower-Intermediate Spanish – Level A2.1:   USDBZ$150.00
Intermediate Spanish – Level A2.2:              USDBZ$150.00

Advanced Spanish – Level B1.1:                    USD$160.00
Advanced Spanish – Level B1.2:                   USD$160.00

Advanced Spanish – Level B2.1:                    USD$160.00
Advanced Spanish – Level B2.2:                   USD$160.00

Payment Note: 

1. Course fees may be paid in full or in two installments.

2. The first payment is due during the fourth week of classes. If, before that date, the course does not meet the student's expectations, the student may withdraw at no cost.

Currency Note: Belize residents may pay the equivalent amount in Belize dollars.

Payment methods:

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

1. Belize Bank Account Name: Belize Language Oasis
2. Belize Bank Account Number: 272546010120000
3. For credit card payments, students will receive a secure payment link

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.

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.