Enrolling in a Course
Use these phrases when visiting a language school or academy to get information, check your level, and officially register for classes.
Key Phrases
Quisiera saber qué opciones de cursos ofrecen actualmente.
politeI would like to know what course options you currently offer.
Uses the polite conditional 'quisiera' (I would like); perfect for a formal first inquiry.
Me gustaría información sobre los cursos que tienen.
neutralI'd like information about the courses you have.
¿Qué clases tienen para intermedios?
casualWhat classes do you have for intermediates?
A direct and natural way to ask if you already know your approximate level.
¿Es necesario que haga una prueba de nivel para apuntarme?
neutralIs it necessary that I take a level test to sign up?
Uses the present subjunctive ('haga'), common when expressing necessity.
¿Tengo que hacer algún examen antes de entrar?
casualDo I have to take any exam before getting in?
¿Me podría confirmar los horarios que tienen disponibles?
politeCould you confirm the schedules you have available?
¿Tienen algún grupo que sea por las tardes?
neutralDo you have any group that is in the afternoons?
The subjunctive 'sea' is used because you are looking for a group that fits this criteria but aren't sure it exists.
Me gustaría saber cuál es el coste total del curso.
politeI would like to know what the total cost of the course is.
¿Cuánto cuesta el curso al mes?
casualHow much does the course cost per month?
¿Los libros de texto están incluidos en el precio?
neutralAre the textbooks included in the price?
¿Me podría explicar cómo funciona el proceso de inscripción?
politeCould you explain to me how the registration process works?
¿Qué necesito traer para matricularme hoy?
neutralWhat do I need to bring to enroll today?
'Matricularse' is the standard verb in Spain and many other regions for enrolling in an educational institution.
¿Saben cuándo empieza el próximo trimestre?
neutralDo you know when the next quarter starts?
Quería saber cuántos alumnos hay por clase, más o menos.
neutralI wanted to know how many students there are per class, more or less.
Using the imperfect ('quería') instead of present makes the request slightly softer and more polite.