Know the Universitat Politècnica de València
COURSE PROGRAMME
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- Dates:
- Course begins: 4th July.
- Course ends: 15th July.
- Cultural activities:
- .8th July: Tour of the historical city centre.
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- 15th July: Trip to the Oceanográfico, the marine eco-systems aquarium, and the City of Arts and Sciences.
WHO CAN SIGN UP FOR THE COURSE
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Adults over 18 years old interested in studying Spanish.
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For those who are 16 and 17 years old, the courses must be organised individually, solely in collaboration with educational institutions. For more information:
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* The course will only go ahead subject to there being a minimum of 10 students in the class.
COURSE INFO
Dates:
- Course begins: 4th July.
- Course ends: 15th July.
Accommodation check in date 3rd July 2022
Accommodation check out date 16th July 2022
General information:
Total number of hours: 40, divided between 32 class hours+ 8 activity hours
- Hours per week: 20
- Timetable: Monday to Thursday: 9:30 -13:30
- Typical study day:
- Classes in the morning (compulsory)
- Afternoon: Free or optional activities
- Number of students: 20 max per class.
- Levels: A level test will be carried out in order to place the student in the correct class.
- Course material:
- The material and course programme will be provided by the University.
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT AS PART OF THE COURSE
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- The UPV:
- A tour of the Campus- (Library, student union, medical centre, Agora zone, sports facilities…)
- Getting around Valencia. (bus, metro, tram and other modes of transport)
- SPANISH exams:
- Diplomas de Español DELE- Instituto Cervantes (https://examenes.cervantes.es/es/dele/que-es)
- SIELE- Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española ( https://siele.org/)
- UPV agenda: cinema, exhibitions…
- Talks and presentations:
- Gastronomy (paella, horchata and fartons, etc.).
- Spanish and Valencian Culture.
ACCOMMODATION
C/ Jose María Haro, 59 46022 València
Telf.: +34 953 562 263
For more information click below and the link will take you to the residence website:
https://www.reunivervalencia.comMEDICAL INSURANCE - MEDICAL CENTRE
- In the case of non-EU students, it will be necessary to take on a private medical insurance before starting your trip to Valencia.
- There is a Medical Centre on the UPV campus which will provide first aid and emergency care where necessary during its opening hours from 8am to 9 pm (from Monday to Friday).
GETTING AROUND VALENCIA
AUTOBÚS
- PRICES
- Single ticket / EMTicket - 1,50 € Link to online sale
- Multi-ticket Bonobus - 8,50 € + 2 € for initial card Link to online sale
SUBWAY(TuiN)
COMBINED SUBWAY+BUS TRAVEL CARD,SUMA10
Buying this travel card (price 2 € for initial card) :
- Gives you 10 Zone A journeys by bus and metro.
- Useable on both bus and metro.
- You can change between two separate bus or metro lines.
- You can add up to 30 journeys.
- Travel with up to 15 people travelling on the same card.
VALENCIA BY BIKE
If you are thinking of travelling around the city by bike, consult the cycle path map.
Valencia is perfect for cycling. It is at sea level so it is relatively flat and the weather is perfect for cycling with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year .
There are various alternatives if you want to cycle:
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- Valenbisi is Valencia’s public bike rental service set up on the 21st of June 2010, by the local authorities and the French company JCDecaux. There are 2750 bikes available distributed between 275 bike stations all over the city.
CONSULATE / EMBASSY INFORMATION
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS FROM NORTH AMERICA
US CONSULATE IN VALENCIA
2ª planta, puerta J
46002 Valencia (Spain)
Links:
SMART TAVELER ENROLLMENT PROGRAM. ¿WHAT IS THIS?:
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The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate ( https://step.state.gov/step/)
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS COMING FROM PEOPLE´S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
EMBAJADA DE LA REPÚBLICA POPULAR CHINA EN ESPAÑA
C/ Arturo Soria, 111-113
28011 Madrid (Spain)
E-Mail:
Telf.: +34 915 194 242
Web: http://es.chineseembassy.org/esp/
CONSULAR SECTION OF THE CHINESE EMBASSY:
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C/ Josefa Valcárcel 40 bis 28027 Madrid (Spain)
- Telf: +34 917 414 728
MORE INFORMATION
Enjoy the places that any visitor to Valencia must see.
Link to Tourist Office:
https://www.visitvalencia.com/planifica-tu-viaje-a-valencia/oficinas-de-turismo-valencia
https://www.visitvalencia.com/
FREE TIME
BARRIO DEL CARMEN
You must come and see the “Barrio”. Amongst its winding streets you will find monuments bringing back memories of its Muslim past , Christian temples and dozens of picturesque squares, the true essence of Valencia.
LA MARINA
The ideal place next to the port for a pleasurable wander. Numerous events are held here: concerts, races, street food festivals.
(http://www.lamarinadevalencia.com)
A WALK ALONG THE TURIA GARDENS
The Jardín del Turia is an urban public park stretching 110 hectares; located in what was the old riverbed of the river Turia which flowed through Valencia from East to West. At 10 km in length, it is the largest urban park in Spain.
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BIOPARC
A large zoo specialising in animals from the African continent with four zoo-immersion style Bio-zones. Dry savanna, humid savanna, Equatorial forests and Madagascar, the visitors immerse themselves into the habitat of the animal. A truly different and rewarding zoo experience.
(http://www.bioparcvalencia.es)
VIVEROS GARDENS
These gardens are an oasis of green right next to the centre of the city. A park which stands apart due its size, gardens, history, cultural and ecological significance and its landscaping, all this along with its extensive botanical diversity.
TOP MUSEUMS - GET LOST IN THE BEST MUSEUMS VALENCIA HAS TO OFFER
FINE ART MUSEUM
One of the leading pictorial museums in Spain, especially for historic Valencian artists. (Free entry)
(https://museobellasartesvalencia.gva.es/va/)
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CERAMICS
Located in the Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas, itself declared a National Monument of Historical Significance in 1941.
(https://www.culturaydeporte.gob.es/mnceramica/home.html)
IVAM - Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno
One of the leading modern art museums in Spain with a wide selection of exhibitions of works by the great North American and European artists and the leading figures of the Spanish art world.
FALLAS MUSEUM
Las Fallas is the great Valencian popular festival par excellence with figures created by professional Fallas artists. This museum houses a collection of “ninots indultados” (the Fallas figures which each year are chosen to escape burning) and the decorative Fallas posters which appear every year announcing the festivities.
(http://www.festesdevalencia.com)
THE EXHIBITION PALACE
This modernist public building was built as the municipal headquarters of the Regional and National Exhibitions of 1909 and 1910. Nowadays it is used to host events and public receptions.
https://cultural.valencia.es/es/monument/palacio-de-la-exposicion/
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VAT REFUND FOR TRAVELLERS
Did you know that if you are resident in a country which does not belong to the European Union and you make any purchases in Spain you can claim back any VAT paid on these items?
Reclamation of VAT on purchases made by travellers (DIVA)
COURSE PRICE
Precio: 950 €
Includes: Accommodation + half board from July 3 to 16, 2022
Local travel cards
Guided visits
Payment will be made once enrollment is complete and you have received confirmation of your place (by credit/debit card or bank transfer).