Prices & payment
Course fees:
| course type | start | fees |
|---|---|---|
| 15-hr Elementary 1 or 2 | Summer Intensive | $240 |
| 15-hr Conversation courses | Summer Intensive | $245 |
| 15-hr language courses, all levels | Term 1, 2010 | $240 |
| 7.5-hr Spanish for Travel | Term 1, 2010 | $170 |
**Note: Texts are purchased separately
Early-enroller discounts
Courses in Term 1, 2010:
| course | start | discount date | fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-hr courses | wk of Feb 8 | 5pm Fri Jan 22 | $230 |
| Spanish for Travel | Wed Feb 10 | 5pm Fri Jan 22 | $160 |
| Spanish for Travel | Sat Feb 13 | 5pm Fri Jan 22 | $160 |
Online enrolment discount
| course | start | discount date | fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| All courses | Summer/Term 1 | no cutoff date | a further $5 off! |
Multiple course discounts for one student
For 15–hr courses, could be for consecutive Terms (including Summer Intensive) or multiple courses in a single Term. Valid for any 12-month period, no early-enroller cut-off date:
| Number | fees |
|---|---|
| 2 Terms | $440 |
| 3 Terms | $645 |
| 4 Terms | $840 |
Gift Vouchers
Yes! Vouchers are available. Perfect for that impossible-to-buy-for friend, relative or colleague. These may be for a full course (15 hours or 7.5 hours) or for part-courses or even texts (amounts of $50, $100 or $200). All you need to do is contact El Patio to arrange payment, as online purchase is not yet available. The voucher will then be ready for collection or you may elect to have it posted out to you. Easy!
Read more about Gift Vouchers ..
Payment options
- Credit card payment online using 128 Bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Technology
- In person: cash, eftpos, credit card, cheque (payable to El Patio Spanish Language School)
- Phone: by credit card (Amex add 2.8%)
- Internet bank transfer (EFT): details below
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Payment of fees by EFT (internet banking):
Bank: Westpac
Account name: El Patio Spanish Language School
BSB#: 033067
Account#: 175893
EFT payments are made from a student’s own bank website, usually as a Pay Anyone option. El Patio’s bank details are above. When making a payment please insert your name as reference so we can identify you. We then ask that you cut and paste the transfer details, and email us advising that you have made the payment, with a completed enrolment form attached.
We will send you two confirmations – the first upon receipt of payment advice and enrolment form, the second confirming your place in a class once the funds have been received.
Other information
Textbook prices:
El Patio stocks all prescribed texts. Please refer to the specific course descriptions for details of the textbooks.
All of the texts cover both Spanish and Latin American dialectical variants. They use a progressive communicative approach, and are colourful and entertaining!
Nuevo Ven 1 (2 CDs) $68.00, Workbook (1 CD) $32.00
ELE Inicial 2 (1 CD) $66.00, Workbook $44.00 (1 CD)
ELE Intermedio (1 CD) $70.00, Workbook $38.00
ELE Avanzado (1 CD) $70.00, Workbook $35.00
Prisma Consolida (Nivel C1) Libro del Alumno $78
A Fondo 2, Superior $65
Prisma Consolida (Nivel C2) Libro del Alumno $tbc
Usborne Internet-linked Spanish for Beginners (1 CD) Good for all Elementary levels or travellers $27.00
Spanish Verbwheel Helps you conjugate irregular verbs $10.00
Langenscheidt Pocket Dictionary S/E/S, useful pocket dictionary with verb information $30.00
Schaum's Outlines of Spanish Grammar A great manual with exercises, for when you feel the need for it! $35.00
Terms & Conditions of enrolment:
Fees must be paid in full before starting a course, and this is the only way to secure a place in a class. Your enrolment is subject to terms and conditions which address issues regarding withdrawals, refunds, transfers and so on. Read Terms & Conditions.
Class size:
Groups are small, with around 5 to 12 students, enabling plenty of talking time and individual attention.Enrol online special!
A further $5 off any course if you enrol online with your credit card. Current or ex-students log in first, otherwise just click the link.
Gift vouchers
Of course! Surprise someone with a gift voucher for a Spanish course, or even part of one. Read more..
Term dates 2010
Term 1: Feb 8 - Apr 17Term 2: May 3 - July 10
Term 3: July 19 - Sept 25
Term 4: Oct 4 - Dec 11
What's your level?
¡Very helpful! Do our online level tests to find which course is best for you or to check how you're going.