PROGRAM OVERVIEW - SPANISH FOR TEENAGERS >> Open to teenagers ages 15 - 18 years of age (for all language levels) >> Live with a Host Family or in School Residence including meals >> Combination of Spanish language course, cultural & outdoor activities >> Program length 2,3,4 weeks - June, July, August & September >> Study with international students of the same age This program is designed for mature, independent thinking teenagers who enjoy and handle limited individual supervision, traveling to/from school, after class and at the weekends. The program offers students the experience of living & studying in a foreign country, meeting other students of the same age (who may not speak the same language), experiencing and adapting to the local culture (very different from back home) and given the independence to explore, all under the supervision of experienced staff. Students will have plenty of independence however will have school / accommodation rules and curfews to obey, they will always be under 24 hour supervision by our staff. PROGRAM INCLUDES: Spanish lessons & materials - shared Host Family or Residence accommodation (with curfew and strict rules for under 16 years of age) - airport transfers - bilingual guides and counselors - full program of activities & tours - insurance. NOTE: enrollment numbers are limited so please sign up early to ensure space in this program.

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Spend your summer in BARCELONA
on the East coast of Spain, enjoy a full schedule of sports, leisure, cultural activities and excursions with other international students of the same age....

The exciting & stylish city of Barcelona offers a wide variety of colourful and intricate architecture created by the world famous Antoni Gaudí. The Gothic Neighbourhood, and the pedestrian street "Las Ramblas" make this city a traveller's and art lover's paradise. Its history is beautifully reflected in the famous "Barrio Gótico", the old town district known as the Gothic Quarter for the treasures house of Gothic monuments found there.

It is the site of both historic monuments and modern institutions. It is also the mecca of Spain for modern art and theatre lovers. Students can admire the work of Picasso, Miró and visit the famous "Sagrada Familia" while participating in one of the many organized cultural activities.

Barcelona hosts many festivals during the summer months. These include the Grec Festival at the Theatre Grec, classical music festivals at the Palau de la Música at the end of September, and the very important "Mercé" celebration, which commemorates the patron saint of the city.

If you like to walk, Barcelona offers a wide selection of parks and gardens. a trip to the beach or the mountains rising up behind the city, is only 25 minutes away.

Our school is located in one of the best and safest zones of Barcelona next to Avinguda Diagonal the core of Barcelona's shopping district and Francesc Maci / Maria Cristina squares, both vibrant parts of the city. This area is also home to several universities and is commonly referred to "Zona Universitària".

Housed in a beautiful modern campus close (200 meters) to a supermarket, stores, public swimming pool, chemist and only (300 meters) from the local subway.

Our campus offers excellent modern facilities including large air conditioned classrooms, modern buffet dining room, computer room with internet access, on site library, laundry services, games room, fully equipped gym, sports track and many social lounges & areas.

It offers a comfortable atmosphere in modern surroundings with a maximum capacity of 200+ students.

Additional information about our Campus

Spanish classes are also held in our beautiful modern campus in the residence building.

We also have another school building in Barcelona where older students study in the summer located in the in "El Barrio Gothico" beside the Cathedral and is only a 5 minute walk from the well known "Las Ramblas" district. Students may also use these facilities if required.

International student body:
We expect 70% of students attending to be non native English speakers, mainly coming from around Europe / 30% will be English speakers from North America & UK. These numbers are estimated based on 2007 enrollments!

This program is an excellent option for Spanish High school groups of 10 or more students travelling and study together. For more information on our Teenagers Abroad Groups Services and Options, please click on this link: GroupsAbroad.com

Standard program: (20 lessons per week)
Intensive program: (30 lessons per week)

Receive transferable credits for this course (if required)

Lessons are in a max. group of 15 students (average 8), lessons are 45 minutes in length with small breaks between every 2 lessons. If you are attending the intensive program, students will break for lunch before continuing the additional lessons in the afternoon.

The first day of the program is dedicated to welcome students, to test students' language levels and to make sure everyone is familiar with the school policies, the premises and the area.

On the first day of school a placement test is administered to determine the student's level of Spanish. This way, students can start lessons straight away after they have been placed at the appropriate level. If a student is an absolute beginner, they do not have to take a test, and they can start lessons immediately.

Lessons are taught in Castillian Spanish, not the Catalan that is spoken by the locals. Please note that although Catalan is spoken by many native speakers in the area, most people undersand and speak standard (or Castillian) Spanish. Classes are normally held in the mornings Monday to Friday.

Number of students attending:
We expect the following students numbers, each week during the following dates:
June 30 - 50 / July 80 - 100 / August 70 - 90
These numbers are estimated based on 2007!

After classes are over for the day, our program allows the student plenty of time for sports, cultural and social activities. It also allows the student to make new international friends among their new classmates, experience cultural activities together and practice their new language.

Example weekly social and cultural activities (PDF)

What to see & attractions in Barcelona

What to expect living & studying in Barcelona

Host family: (shared double rooms) with 3 meals daily.
This option is open to students 16 -18 years of age.

Please note that the host families are located a minimum of 25 minutes by public transit from the school. The Host Family accommodation is therefore recommended for more mature students with previous international travel experience.

The family provides 3 meals daily, with a packed lunch that is usually eaten with the other students and teachers at the school. The families are normally located around 25 minutes travelling distance (normally by local public transit) from the school and town center.
More general information on our host families?

Residence: (shared rooms) 3 meals daily.
This option is open to students 15-18 years old.

Students share air conditioned twin rooms in our modern residence with excellent facilities including internet access and campus gym. Many of the Spanish classes take place on campus in the residence.
More information / photos of our residence

Curfew & general rules for students in Barcelona: