worldwide, which are a legal requirement for the acquisition of Spanish nationality. It establishes libraries and centres. It also publishes the Anuario del español to analyse and report on the situation and development of the Spanish language in different places. It supports the Centro Virtual Cervantes on the internet since 1997. Academic programme General language courses are offered at four different levels: elementary, intermediate, advanced and high advanced. Improving specific language skills, such as reading, speaking, and writing Teaching Spanish for specific purposes, such as business, medical, legal, or translation Learning about the literature and cultures of the Spanish-speaking countries Preparation for Diplomas of Spanish as Foreign Language The Cervantes Institute offers comprehensive Spanish language classes to: Develop the student's ability to use the language in a variety of contexts, paying special attention to the differences of Spanish accents. To provide different resources, including Spanish on-line, to improve the teaching. To allow the students to use any of the facilities of the Cervantes Institute around the world. To issue Spanish language diplomas and certificates Administration The administration of the Cervantes Institute is subdivided into three parts. A commitment and interest in planning the activities and direction of the Institute are managed by a high-profile membership. Patronato (Board of Trustees): The Cervantes Institute is overseen by its governing body, the Patronato. The Patronato normally includes the King of Spain, Felipe VI as the honorary president and the Prime Minister of Spain, as well as representatives from the world of culture and letters in Spain and in the Americas. The executive presidency is held by the Secretaries of State of Education and Science, Culture, the president and vice-president of the Council of Administration, the Director of the institute, 25 elected members from cultural and language institutions. It gives general directions for the activities of the Institute and informs on its annual activities. The Consejo de Administración (Board of Directors) is a management body and approves the general plans and projects of the institute. It consists of representatives from the ministries of Foreign Affairs, Education, Culture and Sport, Treasury, and Home Affairs, as well as from the Patronato. This is presided by the Secretary of State of International Cooperation and consists of two vice-presidents (Undersecretary of the Science and Education Department and the Undersecretary of the Department of Culture), two advisers of the Patronato, and four advisers from the Secretaries of State, Education