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ESPEX: Spanish program for foreign students

Spanish Program for Foreign Students

Available: Medellín and Bucaramanga

ESPEX (Español para Extranjeros) is a Spanish program for foreign students created at UPB Language Center to meet the demand for Spanish learning programs offered not only to foreigners, but also to customers or institutions abroad.

Center Accredited by the Instituto Cervantes until 2021.

Type of classes

3 - 10

Students

Group class

Students

Semi - private class

Students

Private class

If you choose to take the semi-private or the private lessons, the minimum enrollment is 20 hours. Semi-private or private classes are flexible varying in number of lessons with a minimum of 6 hours per week.

We also offer the following courses in Medellín:

Business Spanish
Colombian Literature
Recent History of Colombia

These are offered on specific dates, but may also be available on demand.

Years of experience.

Courses and levels

The General Spanish program comprises 16 courses corresponding to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Each course lasts 40 hours.

Nivel	A1		A2		B1				B2				C1
					B1.1		B1.2		B2.1		B2.2		C1.1		C1.2
Curso	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16

Intensity: 10 hours per week.
Note: 20-hour-per-week classes may be available based on demand.

Course schedule 2020

Medellín

Semester 1					Semester 2
Cycle 1	Cycle 2	Cycle 3	Cycle 4	Cycle 5	Cycle 6	Cycle 7	Cycle	Cycle 9	Cycle 10
Jan 20 to Feb 14	Feb 17 to Mar 13	Mar 16 to Ap 20	Apr 21 to May 19	May 20 to June 18	Jul 13 to Aug 11	Aug 12 to Sept 9	Sept 14 to Oct 9	Oct 13 to Nov 10	Nov 11 to Dec 10

In Bucaramanga, the courses are offered on demand.

Our fees 2020

1.393.350 COP*

1 course

2.786.700 COP*

2 courses

3 or more courses: These get a 10% discount.

2.067.450 COP*

1 course

4.134.900 COP*

2 courses

3 or more courses: These get a 10% discount.

3.056.550 COP*

1 course

6.113.100 *

2 courses

3 or more courses: These get a 10% discount.

1.041.600 COP*

1 course

Pendiente COP*

2 courses

3 or more courses: These get a 10% discount.

Disponible próximamente

*COP: Colombian pesos.

Registration process

For in-place applications

Determine with the coordinator the type of course, the entry level (according to placement test), and the number of courses to be paid.
Deliver a copy of your passport’s identification page and entry stamp or visa.
Have your personal data entered into the system.
Pay by debit or credit card (directly at our Language Center) or by cash (at one of the bank branches in Campus).

For applications from abroad

Send the coordinator an invoice request letter. Attach a scanned copy of the main page of your passport. Make sure to include address and phone number correctly in the letter.
Do the payment at the nearest Citibank branch office upon reception of invoice on the part of UPB (the coordinator will send you procedure details).
Send the coordinator a scanned copy or fax of the bank receipt (proof of payment). Make sure to include clear full name and the word ESPEX. Keep the original receipt and bring it with you!

Visa application process

If you are reading this from abroad:

If you are planning to enroll for less than 6 months, you must enter the country on a PIP-2 status (except for students from the European Union). In order to get it, you must show the Migración Colombia officers upon arrival an invitation letter from our school. You will be granted 90 days upon entry, which you can extend to a maximum of another 90 days. To prepare the letter, please send the coordinator a copy of your passport. For longer stays, you should apply for a student visa prior to your coming to Colombia. Contact the coordinator for further assistance.

If you are already in Colombia:

In order to comply with Colombian regulations, you must be in possession of a stamp or visa allowing you to pursue your studies prior to your registration in the program. Typical accepted stamps are PIP-2, PIP-6. Typical accepted visas are TP-3, TP-4, or TP-10 (still valid) or the new visas allowing to study. If you entered the country on a PIP-5 status, it must be changed into the PTP-2 status (except for students from the European Union). To do so, you must go to the Migración Colombia main office in Medellín (Calle 19 No.80A-40). The coordinator will prepare an invitation letter to the program and will explain the process in detail. If you have any other type of stamp or visa, the coordinator will analyze your particular situation.