STUDENT HAND BOOK

• PASSPORTS AND VISAS
• MEDICAL INSURANCE
• HOW TO GET TO SANTANDER
• UNIVERSITY SERVICES
• OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

Certificate of Attendance

All students with an 80% attendance record will receive a certificate of attendance issued by the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

For university groups or centres overseas, the UIMP may, upon request, issue certificates with special notes and marks (reports, US system credits, etc.).

Examinations and Diplomas

The UIMP offers students the chance to obtain a diploma accrediting their knowledge of Spanish by sitting an examination. Students interested in obtaining this diploma need to register specifically at the Secretary's Office for the course and pay the corresponding fee

DELE Examination

The DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera - Spanish as a Foreign Language) Diploma is an official title that accredits the level of competence and fluency in Spanish. It is awarded by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport.

The Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo is an Instituto Cervantes accredited centre for sitting the DELE examination at all levels. Examinations are held in April, May, July, October and November.

ECTS CREDITS (European Credit Transfer System)

There is a specific programme for those students who need certification of the work done in accordance with the European Higher Education Area.
Students who wish to receive ECTS credits need to state this when finalising their registration and fulfil the following requirements:

• Attend at least 80% of classes they are enrolled on and take part in them, by carrying out tasks that will be assessed by the lecturers.
• Pass the UIMP Spanish exam at the end of their stay.

*Tutored ECTS work modules may be taken (1 ECTS=25h) as long as the programme length allows it.

 We remind you that as students not taking a course for an official title at our university, final validation of said credits needs to be done by the students’ home academic institution. If you require teaching information about the programme content, you may request it at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Inscription and Registration

Courses on our programme are aimed at adults. If a student aged 16 or 17 wishes to register for the course, they need to send a completed Authorization Form signed by their parents or guardians, alongside the application form.

Those student wishing to register need to fill out and send the application form to the Students' Office alongside a passport-sized photograph and a photocopy of their passport or identity document.

Once the Secretary's Office has received the pre-enrolment application, the student will be sent the matching price as well as instructions to pay for the registration and, where applicable, accommodation if this has been booked for the UIMP Halls of Residence.

The course price and registration expenses need to be paid upon confirmation of your place.

Payment methods:

Payment will be in Euros with a Bank transfer to the UIMP All bank charges shall be paid by the student.

Also you can pay with credit card, over the UIMP website. Students choose this way, must say to the Secretary's Office in order to inform personal code to do on-line payment.

Accommodation

Students ask for accommodation must to fill annex II (Accommodation)

• College Residences: Those students having applied for accommodation at Las Llamas Campus or in La Playa Residence (Peninsula de la Magdalena), have to pay the accommodation reservation (60€) that shall be discounted from the total cost of the requested accommodation. The remaining amount will be paid upon confirmation of your place in the accommodation.

If you fail to pay for the accommodation 3 weeks before the course starts, the booking will be cancelled.

Level test

Students must take a level test on the first day of the course.

Some courses require prior language knowledge and passing the level test is obligatory to be able to register on the chosen course.

Attendance certificates

At the end of the course students will receive an attendance certificate in line with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) stating the level and number of class hours.

In order to be awarded the certificate, students need to attend at least 80% of Spanish Language and Culture classes, based on the class hours stated in the corresponding info box and as per the length of stay on the course.

Cancellation and Refunds

• Cancellation: If the University cancels the course or level, students will receive a refund for the amount paid or, if they so request, may use this amount for another scheduled course in the same academic year.
• Refund: If you wish refund, student requests should be made in writing and sent to the Students' Office before starting the course if your intention is cancel your registration. It is necessary justifying the cause of cancellation and attaching supporting documentation. 

Cases of force majeure will be looked at individually.

Enrolment charges (20€) and in this case the accommodation booking fee (60€) are non-refundable in all instances.

Medical insurance

In the price of registration is not included health insurance

• Students from member nations of the European Union are recommended to bring their E-111/128 with them so that they can use the Spanish Public Health Service if necessary.
• We recommend students from non-EU countries take out medical insurance before travelling.

Students with disabilities

Students with a physical disability or special educational requirements should notify the University before booking a course so that we can advise them about how suitable the chosen course is for them and the support we can reasonably provide them with. The UIMP cannot guarantee that we are able to cover the specific requirements of these students.

Conduct and behavior

The UIMP reserves the right to expel any student with unsatisfactory attendance or work, improper conduct and/or where their behavior contravenes the Centre’s regulations.

Visas          

European Union citizens do not need a visa to attend the courses.

Non-EU citizens need to obtain information at the Embassy or consulate about requirements to study in Spain.

Those students requiring a UIMP admission letter to process a visa application at the Spanish Embassy or consulate need to pay for the programme they have registered for in full beforehand.

Once payment is received, the admission letter will be sent to the address provided by the student. The document will show the student's personal details, passport number, the length of the course at the UIMP and (where applicable) the accommodation address during their stay.

If student need us to send the admission letter by courier, they need to pay for the charges beforehand for said delivery.

If the visa is denied, the UIMP will refund the money paid as long as the student notifies it in writing before the start of the course and presents the official document sent by the Embassy or consulate where the visa refusal was notified to them and the reasons for said refusal. Enrolment charges (20€) are non-refundable in all instances.

Image rights

From time to time, photographs and videos are taken to be used in our promotional campaign and/or for commercial purposes. If students do not agree, they (or their parents or guardians in the case of minors) need to notify the UIMP when registering for the course.

Contact:

Secretaría de Alumnos

Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo

(Campus de Las Llamas)

Avda. de los Castros, 42. (39005 – Santander). ESPAÑA.  

Teléf. +34 942 29 87 00 / 12 /21 – Fax: +34 942 29 87 27

e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

Courses on our programme are aimed at adults. If a student aged 16 or 17 wishes to register for the course, they need to send a filled out  Authorization Form signed by their parents or guardians, alongside the application form.

Required documentation

• Application form
• 1 Passport-sized photograph
• A photocopy of your identity card / Passport

Once the Secretary's Office has received the pre-enrolment application, the student will be sent the matching price as well as instructions to pay for the registration and, where applicable, accommodation if this has been booked for the UIMP Halls of Residence.

Payment methods:

• Bank transfer to UIMP's account:

(All bank charges shall be paid by the student).

• Credit card, over the UIMP website. If the student chooses this payment method, they need to specifically notify the Secretary's Office so that they can provide the username enabling access to online payment.

Formulario de Inscripció

Workshops

Different workshops are scheduled alongside the intensive courses: Spanish Cuisine, Spanish Dance, Music and Sports.

Cultural workshops (10 class hours) are optional and round off Spanish learning. They are taught in the afternoons. Workshops are open to all students enrolled on UIMP courses. 

Individual conversation classes

One-to-one conversation classes are aimed at students enrolled on Spanish language and culture courses. They are optional and supplementary to the courses. They are centred on oral expression and interaction. One-to-one conversation classes are three hours long, given in thirty minute sessions and may be extended at the student's request.

Other activities

• Hablamos

This is a conversation exchange programme with students at the Official School of Languages in Santander and participating students on the UIMP Spanish courses. It is held on the first Thursday every month in summer for overseas and Spanish students to get to know one another. 

• Cultural Activities 

Students have free open access to UIMP cultural activities: Classical Mondays, Literary Tuesdays, Theatre at the Casys, Poetry Evenings, Cinema, Debates and Exhibitions.