Language Requirements

An adequate knowledge of the Spanish Language is required, given that classes at UCM are mainly taught in Spanish.

B1 Level is advised (According to the European Common Framework of Languages)

UCM offers a FREE Spanish Language Course for levels under C-1 to students who apply for it.

PROCEDURE:

1. The student must apply for the Spanish Language Course by checking the corresponding box in the Application Form.
2. Students who have applied for the course, must take a compulsory level test that will be held at UCM the first week of September (for 1^st semester/Full year students) and first week February for 2^nd semester students. The exact date and place will be provided well in advance to each student by e-mail. Please, bear this course in mind for accommodation arrangements.
3. The intensive language course will be developed along the month of September (for first semester or full year students) and February (for second semester students). This course is previous to the beginning of the Year/Semester. As mentioned above, this free course will be offered for levels under B-2 (B-2 included).

Students whose level is C-1 or C-2 do not have the option to attend the FREE Spanish courses. However, other courses at a special price for Erasmus students are available. More info.:http://www.ucm.es/info/cextran/Index.htm