6.1. The evaluation
Alcalingua courses are structured in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) proposed by the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), which is a measure of the time spent by students in acquiring the competences defined in the curriculum. These credits not only reflect classroom attendance and participation, but also the time spent in individual study, completing set work and taking part in cultural and social activities included in the programme, etc.
In the Language course (Language and communication and Oral and written skills) each student will have their own portfolio (Portfolio) that must include all their work for the course.
The final grade will be based on the following elements:
- Continuous work: 35%
- Attendance and participation: 25%
- Partial exam: 20%
- Final exam: 20%
The Alcalingua-UAH evaluation scale is as follows (ECTS rating. Spanish rating):
- A+: Matrícula de Honor. 10.
- A: Sobresaliente. 10; 9,5; 9.
- B: Notable. 8,5; 8.
- C: Notable. 7,5; 7.
- D: Aprobado. 6,5; 6. 5,5; 5.
- F: Suspenso. 4,5; 4; 3,5; 3; 2,5; 2; 1,5; 1; 0,5; 0.
- Abs: No presentado. 0.
In the Culture courses, in general, the subjects are evaluated through oral presentations and / or written works on any of the topics covered during the course. It is up to the teacher to decide whether to take a test or final exam.
6.2. Complaints
In the case of complaint related to the grades obtained, student must communicate to Academic Coordination.
6.3. Certificates and diplomas
At the end of the course, as long as the attendance has been completed, Alcalingua University of Alcalá legal diploma will be provided, containing: student's information, name of the course, level, and number of hours completed and date.
In addition, a grade certificate will be delivered, which is the official document for the recognition of credits by the Universities.
6.4. Attendance and delays
The number of absences may not exceed 10% of the program/course hours. Otherwise the student cannot take neither the final exam nor receive the final transcript.
Any absence must be communicated and justified (with the appropriate official documents) to the teachers. They will indicate the procedure to follow.
Arriving 10 or more minutes late at the lessons may be considered by the teacher as an unjustified absence.
