Colegio de Español La Janda of Vejer de la Frontera, Spain

La Janda is a small school with several years of successful experience in the teaching of Spanish. It is located in a historical mansion which dates back to 1842. The building is located halfway between the Segur gateway and the Villa Arch, two of the most important entrances into the old city.

Situated next to one of the watch towers that dates back to the 11th century, it has:

• Comfortable classrooms
• ending library
• Videotech room
• Kitchen for cooking lessons
• Two patios
• Terrace and garden
• Residential area for students.

It has all the technical equipment of a modern language school. La Janda takes great pride in the personal attention and warm welcome extended to each student.

Program Strengths

• An intimate small village atmosphere
• Beautiful location on the Costa de la Luz
• Small school with personal attention
• Choice of living at the school
• Optional flamenco program

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE ACCREDITATION

• The school is committed to providing opportunities for language study in a teaching/learningenvironment of high quality and within a clearly organised curriculum framework.
• The school accepts a responsibility to take all reasonable steps to ensure the welfare and safety of their students while they are on school premises. In addition, the school agrees to work towards making provision for students with disabilities.
• The school has and makes known to students a clearly specified procedure for dealing with students' complaints and grievances, and for dealing with indiscipline, should it arise.
• The school guarantees the following educational standards:
  High teaching and educational standards; the school’s classrooms, facilities, and resources are of an acceptable standard and adequate for their purposes; Professional conduct and integrity; Regular independent inspections to maintain standards. All IH schools submit all language teaching courses and services to regular inspections and advisory visits by IH inspectors.
• Total accuracy and veracity of all information and publicity, including:
  • a stipulated number of taught hours per course
  • a stipulated maximum number of students per group
  • a specified age-range for courses
  • a clear description of the cost of tuition and of other services and materials
• Accurate placement-testing to determine the student's level of language competence. 
• Appropriate and effective teaching methods.
• Appropriate, regular assessments, reports and end-of-course assessment procedures leading to an IH Certificate of attainment.
• Experienced and competent teachers working under the supervision of an appropriately qualified Director of Studies.