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

SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM CHECKLIST:
SPANISH FOR TEENAGERS AGED 16 - 18

>> Dates 2009
(Summer dates June - Aug ) also offers all year round dates, study for 2, 3 or more weeks / for all Spanish language levels / with a mix of international students
>> Supervised Program (Level - MODERATE)
Supervised downtown campus OR host family / including meals / with curfews / full program of activities & tours
>> Includes
Airport transfers (arrival Sunday - departure Saturday) / emergency & pre departure support / insurance / bilingual staff ratio 1:15 students

The exciting & stylish city of Barcelona offers a wide variety of colourful and intricate architecture created by, the world famous, Antoni Gaudí. The "Barrio Gótico" and the pedestrian street "Las Ramblas" make this city a traveller's and art lover's paradise. Its history is beautifully reflected in these famous neighbourhoods.

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.

Our Spanish program, "our most popular summer program" is held in two different campus locations depending on the dates which you would like to attend.

From June 28 - August 16 Summer 2009:
We take over a beautiful University campus 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 as "Zona Universitària".

Our campus offers excellent modern facilities including: large air-conditioned classrooms, modern buffet dining room, computer room with internet access, library service, student social lounges & study rooms, and many bars and restaurants in the area.

From August 16 - onwards Summer 2009:
Our program is held in our all year round Spanish school in the heart of the city in "El Barrio Gothico" next to the Cathedral!

Our is School is located on a main street and only a 5 minute walk from the well known "Las Ramblas” district a wonderful, vibrant part of the city where street vendors and performers vie for your attention.

Choose between these two course options:

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

Program includes:
Class size: 15 Students max. (average 12)
Course accepts all language levels - starting Monday
Taught by qualified native speaking teachers
Lessons are taught in Castillian Spanish NOT Catalan
Language certificate at end of program or academic credit (see link in right margin for credit)

"A TYPICAL DAY" 8.30 - 9.30am: Breakfast 9.30 - 12.30am: Spanish classes 12.30 - 2.00pm: Lunch (Intensive course continues) 2.00 - 4.00pm: Organized sports / activities / workshops / etc 4.00 - 7.00pm: Free time 7.00 - 11.00pm: Evening meal followed by evening activities 11.00pm: Lights out! "CURFEW RULES" Sunday to Saturday: 11:00 pm All students can go out, being accompanied by our group leaders, until 11pm! The curfew does not apply should there be program events organised by the teamers/group leaders, which can occasionally finish a bit later. Students can go out unaccompanied in groups of three students until 8pm. Group leaders have to be informed. Group leaders have the right to adjust the curfew according to external circumstances.

Supervised activity program includes:
Activity and sports program most afternoons
Evening activities most evenings
One half day excursion per week
One full day excursion per week
Optional excursions at weekends

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

In Spain, Barcelona is the mecca 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.

Example weekly social and cultural activities (PDF)

What to see & attractions in Barcelona

What to expect living & studying in Barcelona

Choose between these two accommodation options:

Host family:
Students share double rooms
3 Meals daily are provided (packed lunch)
Students travel to / from school by public transport
Families located 20-40 mins. away from school
Students must obey curfew rules

Residence: (2 locations depending on dates)
Downtown locations
Students share 2-3 bedded rooms
3 Meals daily are provided (packed lunch)
Students must obey rules & curfews

Booking a program online is easy using our ONLINE SECURE PAYMENT METHOD
(scroll up to the top right of this page and follow the steps)

The following is required for enrollment in a program and must be signed by the parents or legal guardians of the teenager, students may only enroll directly if 18 or older.

A non-refundable deposit of $300.00
A completed enrollment form (N/A if booking online)
A Teenager under age waiver form
We must be informed of any health conditions requiring special attention or special diets

If you prefer not to book online, please click on the
"Prices & Start Dates" button below for additional information & how to enroll not using our online rervation system!

QUICK LINKS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION