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Here we have gathered what students and their families ask us most: which qualifications you get, how much it costs and how you pay, what happens with the visa and what life in Cuenca is like. If your question isn’t here, ask us: a person from our team will reply.
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Frequently asked questions
The most common questions
If your situation has any particular details, write to us and we will look at it with you individually.
How do I know PROM IBS is a genuine school?
It is a very reasonable question, especially when you are about to move to another country. You can check it yourself: the Level 3 training is delivered by Formación Futuras Promesas S.L. (F2Prom), an accredited centre with code 16/00026903 and Ministry code M160002663G. Our school is at Calle Bodegueros, 16, in Cuenca.
The price and the refund guarantee are set out in writing in your contract before you pay anything, and the initial guidance is free. If you like, we can talk on a video call before you make any decision.
What qualifications will I receive?
Three different certificates: a Spanish Level 3 Professional Certificate confirming officially recognized occupational skills; a certificate for your Spanish course; and a university microcredential worth 4 ECTS credits, for a short specialization course. Level 3 belongs to the Spanish system: it is not a university degree or an automatic equivalent of the same level in another country.
When you complete them together with your placement, you also receive PROM IBS’s own Expert award, separate from the official vocational certificate. The full programme is scientifically endorsed by RAED. If you plan to use the qualification in another country, remember that recognition depends on that country’s rules.
Is PROM IBS a university?
No. PROM IBS is a school of professional training and specialization, and it does not award university degrees. We say it clearly so you know exactly what you are signing up for: a one-year programme with an official Level 3 certificate, a Spanish course and a university specialization course.
What studies do I need to apply?
The programmes are designed for people aged 18 or over with upper-secondary education or equivalent. As every country has its own education system, we review your case individually: not every foreign secondary qualification is automatically equivalent to the Spanish one, and if yours isn’t, we look at other access routes with you.
To get started we only need four documents: the application form, a copy of your valid passport, your CV and a certificate of your studies.
Why is there a Spanish course if I already speak Spanish?
Because the course builds on your starting level and helps you communicate at work in Spain. If you already speak Spanish, you take Professional Spanish for Employability: communication at work, negotiation, workplace culture and interview preparation. If Spanish isn’t your first language, you take 100 hours of Spanish Language and Culture aimed at beginner levels A1/A2. Before enrolling, confirm the teaching language and required Spanish level. Support in English does not mean classes are taught in English, and the course does not automatically award a DELE diploma.
What exactly are ECTS credits?
They are the unit used to measure university academic work in Europe: 1 ECTS equals 25 to 30 hours of student work. The university specialization course in each programme is worth 4 ECTS: about 100–120 hours in total, including classes and independent study. Another institution decides whether to accept these credits for further studies.
What is RAED and what does it do?
The Royal European Academy of Doctors is an academy associated with the Instituto de España. It scientifically endorses the full PROM IBS programme. Its endorsement does not replace the issuing or official recognition of each qualification: every certificate is issued by the organization responsible for it.
Why PROM and not another school?
Because one pathway brings together three qualifications and a real company placement, with a fixed price of €7,800 and a €2,500 refund if your visa is refused. And because you don’t arrive alone: we support you from preparing your visa until you finish your programme, in a city where a room costs around €300 a month. The best thing you can do is compare calmly and ask us everything you need.
What happens if my visa is refused?
We refund the €2,500 reservation when you send us the consulate’s official refusal. Only the €300 administration fee is kept, which covers the administrative work already done.
And because the second payment is only due once the visa is granted, no visa means no further payments. This guarantee is set out in writing in your contract.
Do I have to pay to ask for guidance?
No. Guidance is free and does not mean enrolment or a reserved place. You can ask everything you need, with your family if you like, and decide calmly afterwards.
Do I have to pay everything at once?
No. You pay at three points: €2,800 when you enrol and reserve your place, €2,500 once your visa is officially granted and €2,500 before on-campus classes start. Total: €7,800. Before any payment we send you written instructions, and every transfer is identified and receipted.
Which costs are not included in the €7,800?
Flights, consular and residence-card (TIE) fees, health insurance, accommodation, food, transport and personal spending. We tell you from the start so you can plan a realistic budget; our Living in Cuenca page has an indicative calculator.
How much money do I need to show for the visa?
IPREM is a Spanish financial reference indicator. The general visa requirement is 100% of its monthly amount for each month, separate from course fees. At a reference of €600 a month, 12 months would mean €7,200; check the current amount and evidence required for your situation. This shows you can support yourself: it is not paid to PROM or a complete budget for your stay.
What options do I have when I finish?
You can look into changing to a residence and work permit if you meet the current requirements and have the required documents. The certificate does not grant residence or a job on its own, but during the programme we help you understand your options in good time.
Can I work while I study?
It depends on your permission to stay. The general limit is 30 hours a week, and work must fit around your classes. Some training activities may need an additional authorization, so we review your situation before you start. We cannot guarantee a job or income.
Who pays Social Security during the placement?
PROM manages it and covers 100% of the contributions. The agreement costs the company nothing and adds nothing to your fee. The duration and conditions of the placement depend on each programme.
How much does a room cost?
Rooms in Cuenca are advertised from around €300 a month. The final price depends on the contract and availability. We work with estate agencies, residences and hotels to help you find accommodation before you travel; rent and living costs are not included in the €7,800.
Where will the team meet me?
At Cuenca’s high-speed railway station, called Cuenca Fernando Zóbel. Before you buy your ticket, we confirm with you the departure station, the timetable and the best connection. Someone from the team will be waiting for you.
How will my family know everything is going well?
You can agree with your tutor how to keep your family informed about your studies and how you are settling into Spain. Their involvement is arranged with you, respecting your privacy.
Which languages can you help me in?
Spanish, English, Russian, French and Ukrainian. When you arrive you also receive a welcome kit with the programme handbooks and a student guide to the city.
Your next step
If you still have questions, we will go through them with you. Talking to our admissions team is free and there is no commitment.