Intensive Language Course and Activities in Spain – Special Program for 10th Graders

MAXIMUM PROGRESS IN MINIMUM TIME DURING THIS WORKSHOP EXCLUSIVELY FOR 10TH GRADERS Ages 15–17 – 10th grade

This program is exclusively for students who finish the school year in mid-June and wish to benefit from intensive preparation for their transition to 11th grade. In small groups of 8 to 10 students, participants will follow an educational program focused on acquiring new knowledge, reinforcing foundational skills, and catching up on any gaps in preparation for ongoing assessments. This program can thus have the same impact as several months of Spanish instruction in high school.

Highlights of the trip

  • Get intensive preparation for starting 11th grade
  • Make rapid progress in Spanish, both in writing and speaking
  • Expand your horizons internationally, experience life with a host family, and discover Spanish culture
  • Enjoy a lively and varied program of recreational activities

Your trip at a glance

  1. 1 or 2 children per family (your choice)
  2. 4 hours of class per day
  3. 8 to 10 students per teacher
  4. Recreational activities (sports, excursions) led in Spanish
  5. Guided tours departing from Paris and Hendaye/Irun

Accommodation

  1. Within a family selected and visited by our local organizers
  2. Your choice: 1 or 2 French students per family ( you may also stay with a friend)
  3. Families living in residential neighborhoods near the campus
  4. Full board (on weekdays, a packed lunch provided by the family at noon)

family in Spain

Class

  1. Exclusively for students completing their sophomore year
  2. 4 4 hours of classes per day, in the morning
  3. Classes of 8 to 10 students, formed based on a placement test
  4. A tailored educational program designed for intensive preparation for entry into11th grade
  5. Reinforcing foundational knowledge and acquiring new concepts, catching up on any gaps, in preparation for ongoing assessments
  6. Intensive, tailored instruction based on the students' needs
  7. Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
  8. Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
  9. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension
  10. Practical exercises, press reviews, discussions, role-playing, etc.
  11. Classes taught by a team consisting of a Spanish teacher and a bilingual teacher, combining different teaching approaches
  12. Submitting a trip report

class

Supervision

  1. Spanish and French teachers and instructors
  2. 1 adult for every 12 children
  3. 1 French staff member on site, available to parents and students
  4. Priorities: progress in Spanish, youth safety and well-being

Activities and Recreation

  1. 5 afternoons of recreational activities per week, led in Spanish, such as (depending on the location):

– Sports: tennis, swimming, table tennis, bowling, mini-golf, badminton, etc.
– Cultural attractions: FC Barcelona Stadium, Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s Capricho Palace, Guggenheim Museum, etc.

  1. A one-day excursion, such as to Barcelona, Santillana del Mar, or Bilbao, etc.

Santander, Spain: A Visit

See also the Intensive Courses and Activities program.

Sample itinerary for a one-week stay

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesday
morning
Placement Test Spanish Courses		4 hours of Spanish lessonsDay trip to Santillana del Mar / shoppingFamily Immersion Day4 hours of Spanish lessons4 hours of Spanish lessons4 hours of Spanish lessons
afternoonExploring and touring the host cityChoose from:
tennis or volleyball		Boat tour of Santander BaySwimming poolDiscover Gaudí's Capricho and the town of Comillas

Guided tours departing from Paris and other cities

We offer guided tours departing from: Paris and Hendaye/Irun. Please see the page “Guided tours departing from locations throughout France.”