LEARN SPANISH IN SYDNEY

WHY STUDY SPANISH

Sun, joy, good food, culture, sports, tradition, friendliness, and warmth—do you need more reasons to learn Spanish? What do you think of these seven?

The number of potential Spanish speakers exceeds 630 million worldwide.
In 2025, the community of native Spanish speakers surpasses 500 million for the first time, reaching 520 million.
Spanish allows you to travel through more than 20 Spanish-speaking countries and discover the richness of their cinema, literature, music, and architecture, as well as the immense variety of their cuisine..
According to the British Council report "Languages for the Future," Spanish is the most essential foreign language across all sectors. It is the easiest to learn, and speaking it will also open the door to other Romance languages.
Of the G-20—the group of 20 industrialized and emerging nations—four are Spanish-speaking, making our shared language an indispensable tool in the business world..
Spanish is the second most widely used language on the Internet, on social media, and on the official websites of international organizations, ranking only behind English.
Spain is the European country with the greatest biodiversity, the second country in the world with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the third most visited country on the planet by foreign tourists.

If you want to fully enjoy your trip, if you want to open a new door in your life to a whole new world, then you know it: you have to learn Spanish! The language of the Camino de Santiago, of Cervantes, Lorca, Borges, Cortázar, García Márquez, Octavio Paz, Vargas Llosa...

But if you're still not sure, don't hesitate to call us at + 61 2 92749200, or write to us at censyd@cervantes.es and we will answer all your questions.

And now that you know you need to learn Spanish, do you know why Instituto Cervantes is the best place to do it?

Instituto Cervantes is the only center of its kind created and officially approved by the Spanish government. It is the world's largest organization dedicated to teaching Spanish. It operates in more than 100 cities across 52 countries.
We offer Spanish lessons at an affordable price, courses for specific purposes such as DELE exam preparation, conversation and advanced study, and online Spanish courses (AVE Global) and formation of teachers.
Classes taught by highly qualified native-speaking teachers.
Wide variety of courses with morning, afternoon, and Saturday schedules. We also offer classes.
private and corporate classes.
Classes are organized into small groups of between 4 and 12 students so that they have ample opportunities to practice their spoken Spanish.
Thanks to our commitment to promoting the Spanish language, at Instituto Cervantes you will have free access to lectures, concerts, film screenings, exhibitions, theater performances, and much more.
Our students receive a free library card for our library, which houses an extensive collection of books, magazines, comics, and films from Spain and Latin America.
Instituto Cervantes in Sydney enjoys a prime location in the city center, and our facilities are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Levels

The courses are offered at six levels, ranging from A1 to C2, and are divided into 20- or 30-hour modules. The level structure corresponds to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The CEFR aims to achieve greater uniformity and transparency in foreign language learning across EU member states. This serves to increase mobility among member states, facilitate the mutual recognition of language certificates, and promote cooperation between educational institutions in different countries. The CEFR defines levels that determine linguistic proficiency in terms of communicative competence, active and receptive skills, and language competence for specific purposes.

No prior knowledge of Spanish is required to access A1.1 level courses. To take courses at the other levels, you must be a returning student or pass the placement test.

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Access

At this level, the student is able to understand and use very common everyday expressions and simple phrases designed to meet immediate needs. They can introduce themselves and others, and ask for and provide basic personal information regarding their place of residence, belongings, and acquaintances. They can interact at a basic level, provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to cooperate. Classes at this level are conducted in Spanish, with the active use of English being very limited.

If you choose the 30-hour courses, this level is divided into two blocks: A1.1 and A1.2.

If you choose the 20-hour courses, this level is divided into three blocks: A1.1, A1.2, and A1.3.

Plataforma

The learner at this level can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (basic information about themselves and their family, shopping, places of interest, occupations, etc.). They can communicate in simple, routine tasks that require a straightforward, direct exchange of information on familiar, everyday matters. They can describe, in simple terms, aspects of their background and immediate environment, as well as matters related to their immediate needs.

If you choose the 30-hour courses, this level is divided into three modules: A2.1, A2.2 and A2.3.
If you choose the 20-hour courses, this level is divided into four modules: A2.1, A2.2, A2.3 and A2.4.

Umbral

Learners at this level can understand the main points of clear, standard language input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, study or leisure. They can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in areas where the language is spoken. They can produce simple, coherent texts on familiar topics or those of personal interest. They can describe experiences, events, hopes, and ambitions, and briefly explain their opinions and plans.

This level is divided into four modules: B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B1.4.

Avanzado

Learners at this level can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation. They can interact with native speakers with a sufficient degree of fluency and spontaneity to enable regular interaction without strain for either party. They can produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on topical issues, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

This level is divided into six modules: B2.1, B2.2, B2.3, B2.4, B2.5 and B2.6.

Dominio

Learners at this level can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. They can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. They can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. They can produce clear, well-structured and detailed texts on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

This level is divided into six modules: C1.1, C1.2, C1.3, C1.4, C1.5 and C1.6.

Maestría

At this level, learners can understand virtually any kind of spoken language without difficulty and express themselves fluently, conveying finer shades of meaning with precision. They develop the ability to use idiomatic expressions, common phrases and colloquial language naturally in discourse. They can write clear, fluent texts in an appropriate style and read with ease virtually all forms of written language.

We offer C2-level courses in six non-sequential modules, meaning that learners may take them in any order they choose: C2.1, C2.2, C2.3, C2.4, C2.5 and C2.6.

How can I sign up?

registration for any general or special course offered by the Instituto Cervantes in Sydney can be completed:

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Because we care about our students, we always strive to offer the best service at the lowest price.

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