Orihuela to open a language school on the coast

• The intention is to teach foreign languages, which will include the teaching of Spanish

The official language school (EOI) could open a satellite college in Orihuela Costa, according to the Ministry of Education.

On Friday, advisers José Aix and Antonio Sánchez held a working meeting with the management team of the Orihuela language school to discuss various topics of interest. Among them, the main objective promoted by both parties and on which work has already started, is the opening of a section of the EOI in Orihuela Costa which would offer foreign language courses and also integrate the teaching of Spanish as a language. foreigner.

The education advisor, Antonio Sánchez, explained the need to “strengthen the links between the council and the language school and, above all, to promote the educational offer it has made. “In this way, we hope to establish a framework for collaboration to carry out common activities so that we can promote language learning in Orihuela.

The deputy mayor, José Aix, declared that “this step will also be a commitment for the territorial cohesion of the municipality of Orihuela and for the integration of international residents in the daily life of our city.

“The Ministry of Education has already made the appropriate contacts with the idea of ​​being able to offer this service next year, provided that the Ministry of Education agrees to the initiative.

The Orihuela EOI, with over 1,000 students, is located on Avenida Príncipe de Asturias, currently accommodates students for a range of languages ​​in English, Valencian, French and German.

Anyone interested in registering can do so on www.telematricula.es.

“More information is available on the EOI website www.eoi.gva.es,” said Sergio Rodríguez, EOI Director.

Finally, the participants agreed to meet again once the new mandate is underway, when they will plan joint extracurricular cultural and educational actions to give greater visibility to the work of the EOI and to integrate it more into cultural life. and social work of Orihuela.