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ERASMUS Welcome Course

ERASMUS Welcome Course

 Course Details

Erasmus students who wish to improve their Spanish skills during their stay at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) can enroll in one of the free Spanish courses offered by the Complutense Center for Spanish Language Teaching (CCEE).

These courses are aimed at students with Spanish levels ranging from A1 to B2. Each student's level will be determined at the beginning of the course through a mandatory placement test. However, it is strongly recommended that Erasmus students have at least a B1 level prior to arrival in Madrid to ensure better academic performance during their stay at UCM.

 Spanish Course Contents

Course content will vary depending on the student’s level. Across all levels, students will be able to::

  • Clarify doubts about Spanish grammar and usage.

  • Learn common and useful vocabulary for attending classes at UCM.

  • Improve fluency in spoken language.

  • Produce written texts in Spanish.

  • Engage with Spanish culture.

All course materials will be shared via the UCM Virtual Campus, so students must register on the platform and obtain a UCM email address.

Detailed instructions will be sent after the placement test is completed.

 Teaching Staff

All teachers are university graduates and specialists in Spanish language teaching.

 Placement Test

Date: to be determined.

  • The test is mandatory.
  • It will be conducted approximately one month before the start of the course.
  • The test is administerede online,
  • Format: multiple-choice
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Purpose: to place each student in the appropiate course based on their current language level. 

Course Certificate

A certificate of attendance will be issued, indicating the number of hours completed and the level achieved, based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Please note that this course and the corresponding certificate do not grant ECTS credits.

To receive the certificate, students must attend at least 80% of the classes. Certificates will be sent by email once the course is completed.

Students who wish to continue improving their Spanish or obtain ECTS credits may enroll in the special Spanish course for UCM students.
Those seeking an official certification of Spanish language proficiency may take the DELE, SIELE, ACLES, or the CCEE Certificate, all available through the Complutense Center for Spanish Language Teaching.

 Enrolment Process

Requirements

  • Be an Erasmus student at UCM during the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • Spanish level: lower than C1. Therefore, students with a C1 or C2 level will not be able to attend the free Spanish courses at UCM.

Inscription

  • To enrol, it is necessary to have submitted the online application as an Erasmus student at UCM for the semester or the entire academic year through the International Relations Office.
  • In this application, the box for the Spanish course must be checked.
  • Contact email for this free Spanish course: erasmusfgucm@ucm.es.


 Duration

  • 40 h (3 hours per day) 

 Schedule

2025/2026

For coming in September

  •  July 2025 (exact dates and morning schedule to be confirmed).

For coming in January 

  • January 2026 (exact dates and morning schedule to be confirmed).
    • Morning: 10:00 13:00.
    • Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:00.

 Levels

  • A1, A2, B1, B2
  • Students with a C1 or C2 level may register for other courses offered at the CCEE, with special rates available for  ERASMUS and UCM students. 

 Modality

  • Online
  • 100% live interaction between teachers and students. 

 Price

  • Free of charge for ERASMUS UCM students.

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