If you have studied psychology or professionally engaged in it, it is possible that you have ever considered preparing the opposition to the Resident Internal Psychologist, known as PIR.
After the summer vacation, most of the preparation courses have already begun. Thus, finding a PIR academy That fits your needs can be a race against time.
But do not worry. Next we will leave some of the most advanced academies in Spain to pass the exams.
Although the order of our list is random, we will take into account some characteristics: variety of courses, face-to-face / distance, price, availability of notes, etc.
1- APIR Academy Psychology
It is an academy based in Madrid, whose method of study stands out for the preparation of own manuals, performing different simulations of face-to-face examinations, guarantee of repetition and personalized tutorials by a multidisciplinary team.
In addition to all this, it offers the possibility of making the preparation through two modalities: Presencial and Online.
The total amount of each of the courses offered for the 2016/2017 course is as follows:
- Intensive on-site 7 + 11 months: € 1,500.
- Intensive Online 7 + 11 months: € 1,200.
- Course 11 months Attendance: € 2,000.
- Course 11 months Online: 1,500 €.
- Course 11 months Morning: 1,700 €.
Web page: Academiapir.com
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2 - CEDE Academy
The CEDE academy is one of the centers of reference in preparation PIR throughout the Spanish territory.
In the last PIR (2015), a total of 82 CEDE students were awarded Resident Internal Psychologist positions for a total of 129 candidates.
Despite having its headquarters in Madrid, it offers courses in several capitals: Malaga, Seville, Granada, Barcelona, Valencia or Murcia.
It offers to its students manuals of own elaboration, besides different courses in modality presencial or distance.
Although there are several face-to-face courses, a good part of those who choose this academy are willing to take the intensive course on Saturdays. It lasts 6 months, from May to November. Classes are taught from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The total amount of this course is: 400 € (Registration) + 6 payments of 177 € = 1502 €.
Web page: Www.pir.es
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3- Academia Estrella Munilla
This academy of preparation PIR stands out fundamentally for its agenda and post sale support and as well as for its personalized curricula with personal preparers in courses of 5 months of duration or superior. It offers distance courses with online classes and face-to-face courses in Madrid, Zaragoza, Alicante, Valencia and Seville.
The amounts of the Course and the courses offered are as follows:
- Complete agenda : 450 € in black and white / 660 € in color. Or combination of both. Also loose books.
- In-class courses : From May to December (except August) in all cities. The amount includes the study plan, outlines, summaries, virtual campus and simulacra: 970 € (financing in 5 months without surcharge). Acquiring the Agenda is optional.
- Intensive Intensive Course : They are celebrated in the month of January in Madrid and Valencia. The amount includes schematics, summaries and simulations: € 500 (financing in 2 months without surcharge). Acquiring the Agenda is optional.
- Course Distance : The amount includes On Line Classes, the curriculum, outlines, summaries, virtual campus and simulacra: 590 € (3 months financing without surcharge).
- Acquiring the Agenda is optional .
- Custom Study Plan : The amount includes simulacra: € 190
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4- PIRES Academy
The PIRES academy is one of the few centers of PIR preparation that offers all its content in online and distance format.
You can purchase the manuals independently for free study or enroll in any of the courses offered:
- Distance learning courses : The course fee is € 700 and includes the complete syllabus, diagrams, audioclases, exercises and a continuous monitoring of the professionals in charge.
- Audioclases: The amount of this modality is 400 € includes the audioclases plus the explanatory slides.
- Intensive course: The amount of this modality is 390 €. Includes audioclases and pdf material. It lasts for 16 weeks.
Web page: Www.apuntes-pir.es
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5- FOCUS Academy
The FOCO academy, located in Santiago de Compostela, is one of the most renowned among PIR opponents. Each year stands out for the high number of approved and places allocated to its students.
The study methodology of this center is based on 1 face-to-face class per week, which includes a review of the review of the syllabus, resolution of doubts, discussion and test.
The format of the classes usually evolves according to the program or curriculum (first round, review, etc.).
The study groups are based on the experience and the year of preparation of the student, adjusting to the individual needs. These do not usually exceed 16 members.
The agenda is based on the Focus guide, which details the weekly study routine and the textbooks that recommence to use. However, the academy FOCO also has notes and summaries available to students.
It offers different modalities of courses: presencial, online and online Plus. However, the total amount of each of them is not specified in their virtual platform.
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6- Academy Perserver
The Perserver Clinical Psychology Center in Barcelona is one of the few academies managed exclusively by residents of psychology and clinical associates.
His teaching method is based on the opposing experience of his professionals. They recommend the use of reference manuals, with classes adapted to each group of students through continuous monitoring and individualized tutoring.
In the PIR 2015-2016, five of the top ten exams were for Perserver Academy students, including the first, considered the best in history.
It offers several types of training:
- Preparation Course PIR March-December: € 1485 + € 65 (tuition).
- PIR Preparation Course August-December: € 825 + € 65 (tuition).
- Distance Course March-December: € 700 + € 65 (tuition).
Web page: Persever.co.uk
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Determined to put your future in one of these academies? Let us know your experience and motivations to prepare the PIR!