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Our express Spanish program consists of 16 levels of 30-hours according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages. (CEFR). This program offers flexible schedules according to the students’ availability.

Universidad del Norte is offering shortened Spanish language  online courses for students who want to  get in touch with a new language, improve their Spanish skills, or live the study abroad experience while anywhere in the world.

Check out our new Spanish live program which offers a series of interactive 30-hour language courses to learn Spanish online. For more info click here

Requirements

  • Copy of passport
  • A visa type V, M or R if the study period is longer than three months.  
  • Study permit PIP 2 or PIP 6 valid for a 3-month stay.
  • Tourist permit PIP 5 if the student comes from any of the countries participating in the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Colombia on the Waiver of Visas for Short Term Stays.
  • Registration form
  • Online test result
  • The PIP-2 stamp may be obtained by the candidate upon showing the acceptance letter issued by Universidad del Norte to the immigration agents at the airport once the participant lands in Colombia.
    To obtain a Type V visa, the university will support the student with the necessary documentation for the application at the Colombian embassy or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if necessary. These documents will be issued once the registration to the courses is confirmed.
  • To apply for your visa click here.
  • For instructions and documentation needed for application click here.
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Schedule

10 hours per week during 1 month.

2024 Available start dates

  • February 5 and 19
  • March 4 and 18
  • April 8 y 22
  • May 6 y 20
  • June 17 y 24
  • July 8 y 22
  • August 5 y 12
  • September 2 y 16
  • October 15 y 21
  • November 5 y 18
  • December 2 y 9

CEFR level

CEFR LEVEL

COURSES

TOTAL HOURS

CUMULATIVE TOTAL HOURS

A1
Level 1

Level 2
30

30
60
A2
Level 3

Level 4

Level 5
30

30

30
90
B1
Level 6

Level 7

Level 8

Level 9
30

30

30

30
120
B1
Level 10

Level 11

Level 12

Level 13

Level 14
30

30

30

30

30
150
C1
Level 15

Level 16
30

30
60

Payment Methods

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Credit card, debit card or cash.
See financial provisions.

* This program is of academic training, which does not lead to a professional title