FOREIGN LANGUAGE

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    Ages 15 and up

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Distribution of English Programs:

Total levels: 4

Level A1: A1.1, A1.2, A1.3, A1.4 (160 hours)
Level A2: A2.1, A2.2, A2.3, A2.4 (160 hours)
Level B1: B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4, B1.5 (200 hours)
Level B2: B2.1, B2.2, B2.3, B2.4, B2.5 (200 hours)

Intensive Courses

  • Intensive English
    COP 517.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day
    Duration: 40 hours
  • Intensive English
    COP 810.000
    Flexible Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day
    Duration: 40 hours
  • Semi-Intensive English
    COP 517.000
    Schedule: Saturdays, 4.3 hours per day
    Duration: 40 hours
  • Intensive: Portuguese, German, Italian, French
    COP 517.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day
    Duration: 40 hours
  • Semi-Intensive: Portuguese, German, Italian, French
    COP 517.000
    Schedule: Saturdays, 4.3 hours per day
    Duration: 40 hours
  • Super-Intensive English A1
    COP 2.190.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day
    Duration: 168 hours
  • Super-Intensive English A2
    COP 2.190.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day
    Duration: 168 hours
  • Super-Intensive English B1.1 – B1.3
    COP 1.643.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day
    Duration: 124 hours
  • Super-Intensive English B1.4 – B2.1
    COP 1.643.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day
    Duration: 124 hours
  • Super-Intensive English B2.2 – B2.4
    COP 1.643.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day
    Duration: 124 hours
  • Personalized Foreign Language
    COP $ 6.185.000
    Schedule: To Be Arranged
    Duration: 40 hours

Institutional Placement Exam

If you already have knowledge of the subject, you may enter a higher level through the Institutional Placement Exam. To do so, the student (or the parent/guardian if the student is a minor) must:

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    Pre-registration

    Complete the pre-registration for the program.
Preregister here
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    Request the exam

    Request the Institutional Placement Exam at any of our campuses or by email: ilrecep1@uis.edu.co.
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    Receive instructions

    If you submitted your request by email, you will be informed through the same channel about the procedure for taking the exam.
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    Placement result

    After taking the exam, you will receive an email with information about the level you are eligible to enroll in (check your SPAM folder).
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    Enrollment and payment

    Once the placement process is completed, proceed with enrollment and payment receipt generation.

Note:

  • Enrollment becomes effective only three business days after the tuition payment has been made.
  • Paying your tuition receipt in advance increases your chances of choosing a preferred schedule. Please note that seats are limited.
  • Keep in mind that the start dates for classes are established throughout the year in the Institute of Languages calendar.

Distribution of Programs in Other Languages:

Total levels: 2

Competence A1: A1.1, A1.2, A1.3, A1.4 (160 hours)
Competence A2: A2.1, A2.2, A2.3, A2.4 (160 hours)

Intensive Courses

  • Intensive English
    COP 517.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day
    Duration: 40 hours
  • Intensive English
    COP 810.000
    Flexible Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day
    Duration: 40 hours
  • Semi-Intensive English
    COP 517.000
    Schedule: Saturdays, 4.3 hours per day
    Duration: 40 hours
  • Intensive: Portuguese, German, Italian, French
    COP 517.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day
    Duration: 40 hours
  • Semi-Intensive: Portuguese, German, Italian, French
    COP 517.000
    Schedule: Saturdays, 4.3 hours per day
    Duration: 40 hours
  • Super-Intensive English A1
    COP 2.190.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day
    Duration: 168 hours
  • Super-Intensive English A2
    COP 2.190.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day
    Duration: 168 hours
  • Super-Intensive English B1.1 – B1.3
    COP 1.643.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day
    Duration: 124 hours
  • Super-Intensive English B1.4 – B2.1
    COP 1.643.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day
    Duration: 124 hours
  • Super-Intensive English B2.2 – B2.4
    COP 1.643.000
    Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day
    Duration: 124 hours
  • Personalized Foreign Language
    COP $ 6.185.000
    Schedule: To Be Arranged
    Duration: 40 hours

Institutional Placement Exam

If you already have knowledge of the subject, you may enter a higher level through the Institutional Placement Exam. To do so, the student (or the parent/guardian if the student is a minor) must:

  • Icono de paso 1

    Pre-registration

    Complete the pre-registration for the program.
Preregister here
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    Request the exam

    Request the Institutional Placement Exam at any of our campuses or by email: ilrecep1@uis.edu.co.
  • Icono de paso 3

    Receive instructions

    If you submitted your request by email, you will be informed through the same channel about the procedure for taking the exam.
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    Placement result

    After taking the exam, you will receive an email with information about the level you are eligible to enroll in (check your SPAM folder).
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    Enrollment and payment

    Once the placement process is completed, proceed with enrollment and payment receipt generation.

Note:

  • Enrollment becomes effective only three business days after the tuition payment has been made.
  • Paying your tuition receipt in advance increases your chances of choosing a preferred schedule. Please note that seats are limited.
  • Keep in mind that the start dates for classes are established throughout the year in the Institute of Languages calendar.
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    Levels

    6 Levels
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    Course intensity

    4 hours per day

The UIS Language Institute offers Spanish as a Foreign Language courses. These courses are structured according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and are designed to meet the linguistic and intercultural needs of international students whose native language is not Spanish by developing different communication skills.

This program includes guided visits to places of interest within and outside the Bucaramanga Metropolitan Area.

Spanish as a Foreign Language Course Structure:

Total number of levels: 6
A1 Level: 100 hours
A2 Level: 100 hours
B1 Level: 150 hours
B2.1 – B2.2 Level: 100 hours
B2.3 – B2.4 Level: 100 hours
C1 Level: 200 hours

Course intensity: 4 hours per day

Requirements

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    Eligibility

    Be an international student whose native language is not Spanish.
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    Previous Knowledge of Spanish

    Applicants who have previously taken Spanish courses or have prior knowledge of the language must indicate this.
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    Required Documentation

    Students must provide the following documents:
    • Copy of passport or identification document.
    • Valid immigration status (visa or permit authorizing their stay and study in the country).
    • Medical insurance or health coverage valid for the duration of the course.

Contact

Phone

(607) 634 4000
Extension: 1622

Email

ilenguas.coordcabe@uis.edu.co