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| The
City Cádiz |
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1)
Where is Cádiz and how can I get there? |
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Cádiz
is situated at the "Costa de la Luz" in the south of Andalusia close to
Jerez de la Frontera, Sevilla and Málaga. The closest airports to Cádiz
are Jerez de la Frontera, Sevilla and Málaga, respectively. There are cheap
flights from England to Gibraltar, which may be a convenient option. The
timetables of public transport facilities, that conect Cádiz with the airports,
are available here. |
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2)
For what is the city famous for and how many inhabitants does it has? |
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Cádiz
is a small quiet city with about 140.000 inhabitants. Our city is 3.100
years old city which offers all the advantages of a big city (cultural life,
cinemas, theatres, shops, bars, discos, restaurants, etc), without the usual
disadvantages ( traffic jams, high crime rates, overcrowding, etc). In Cádiz
there are not many tourists, so you can enjoy your stay in an authentic
Spanish city. Moreover Cádiz has a very pleasant climate and the sun is
guaranteed all year round. |
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3)
Do the local people speak very fast? Will I be taught to speak Spanish with
an Andalusian accent? |
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In
Cádiz the people speak a soft variation of the "andaluz" accent, similar
to the form which is spoken in Sevilla or Málaga. Further it is very close
to the Spanish, which is spoken by more than 350 million people in South-America
and the United States. If you learn Spanish in Cádiz you will not only talk
to Spanish people without problem, but you will also be able to understand
the majority of people in South-America who speak Spanish. Of course, all
the lessons are taught in "Standard Spanish", so you will never learn Spanish
whit an accent. |
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4)
Where can I park when I come by car? |
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In Cádiz there are many inexpensive parking lots available. |
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5)
Can I rent a car or bike? |
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Yes,
we can help you to rent a bike or car for the duration of your stay. |
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| The
School |
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6)
Where are the students from and how old are they? |
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The
majority of our students are between 20 and 30 years old. They are from
all parts of the world and are studying at the university in their country.
We do not accept students younger than 17 years. |
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7)
How many students are enrolled at GADIR and how many pupils are in each
class? |
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At
any one time, our school has on average between 30 and 40 students, doubling
to 80 in peak season. The maximum number of students per class is seven
and the minimum is three. |
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8)
Are the classes given in the morning or in the afternoon ? |
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All
classes operate between 10:15 and 13:45 and some classes may start earlier
or end later depending on the course option you select. Optional dancing
classes may be offered in the afternoon. |
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9)
Is it possible to stay for just one week? |
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The
minimum stay in our school is two weeks. If you want to study for just one
week, we can organise private classes. |
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10)
How can I know which level I have? |
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All
students take a test on their first day of school. This helps us to determine
their Spanish level and to offer every student a suitable course. If you
enrol through our website you have the possibility to take the test online
before you arrive in Cádiz. |
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11)
Is it possible to change the course if I think it is unsuitable? |
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Of
course it is possible!. It is very important for us that all our students
are happy and feel comfortable in their classes. |
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12)
Do I get a certificate after my course? |
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Yes,
On the last day of school students are presented with a certificate showing
the course duration and course level. |
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13)
Does the school offer scholarships or discounts? |
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Our
school does not offer scholarships, although groups of more than two persons
and past students of GADIR receive a discount of 10% on their course price. |
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14)
What happens if the minimum number of students (3) is not reached to realize
the course? |
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In
this case the student will be informed three weeks prior to commencement,
and they will be offered another course or to take private classes without
a price difference. |
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15)
Is it possible to extend the course in Cádiz ? |
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Yes,
it is always possible when there are free places available. |
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| Enrolment,
Dates, Payment, Prices |
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16)
How to enrol for a course and how to pay ? |
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To
make a reservation it is necessary to fill in the registration form and
to send it to us by mail or fax. At the same time the deposit of 120,00
€ is to be paid. There is also the possibility to
enrol online via our website (www.gadir.net). As soon as we receive
the registration form we will send a confirmation of the booking. |
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17)
What happens if I have to cancel my course? |
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Please
be so kind and read our terms and
conditions (www.gadir.net) . |
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18)
Can I pay with credit card ? |
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No,
unfortunately we do not accept credit cards. The course and accomodation
is to be paid before of the beginning of the course by cheque, postal order
, bank transfer, or within the first three days in school by cheque or cash. |
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| Accommodation |
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19)
Where are the apartments and how are they? Is there a kitchen and do they
have washing-mashines? |
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The
flats are shared between 4-5 students and all are within walking distance
from school or the beach. Every flat has a livingroom, bathroom, washing-mashine
and a furnished kitchen. Only towels and blankets have to be brought by
the students. |
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20)
When is the apartment available? |
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GADIR
reserves the room for the student from 19.00 of the Sunday before the course
starts to Saturday 12:00 after the course ends. If you arrive before Sunday,
or you whish to stay beyond the Saturday, you can book a room in the Youth Hostel or Hotel. Please visit lodging in the city of Cádiz.. |
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21)
Can I stay in the flat after finishing my course? |
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Please
be so kind and read the part "accomodation"
in our terms and conditions. |
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22)
Is it possible to rent an own apartment? |
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Of
course, we can help you to contact a real estate agency. |
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23)
Can I get the address of my appartment or host family before I arrive in
Cádiz? |
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No,
our school announces the information on Sunday in school before the course
starts. |
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24)
Do the apartments have telephones? |
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No,
please read on the communication
page for how to get your mail, faxes or e-mails and how to receive phone
calls. |
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25)
What are the host families like and where do they live ? |
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All
of our host families live very close to school. Families are chosen on the
basis that our students can feel at home at their house. If you have special
"dietry requirements" or have allergies, don't worry, we have the right
family for you! |
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