Intensive Language Courses and Activities in Spain

Maximum progress in minimum time! Ages 12–14 / Ages 14–18 – 7th through 12th grade

This program allows students to make maximum progress in a minimum amount of time. It is designed for motivated students who, depending on the length of their stay, will be able to take a number of class hours equivalent to several months of Spanish instruction in high school.

Highlights of the trip

  • 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. A variety of recreational activities (sports, excursions) led in Spanish
  5. Guided tours departing from 4 cities

Accommodation

  1. Within a family selected and visited by our local coordinator
  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)

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Class

  1. 4 4 hours of classes per day, in the morning
  2. Classes of 8 to 10 students, formed based on a placement test
  3. Intensive, tailoredinstruction based on the students' needs
  4. Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
  5. Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
  6. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension
  7. Practical exercises, press reviews, discussions, role-playing, etc.
  8. Classes taught by a team consisting of a Spanish teacher and a bilingual teacher, combining different teaching approaches
  9. Submitting a trip report

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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, such as: tennis, swimming, table tennis, bowling, soccer, volleyball, mini-golf, badminton, etc.

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– Cultural tours, such as (depending on the location): FC Barcelona Museum, Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s Capricho Palace, Guggenheim Museum, etc.

  1. A one-day excursion, such as to Barcelona, Santander, Bilbao, Málaga, etc.

 

See also the " Intensive Courses and Activities in Spain – Special Program for 10th Graders" trip.

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 round-trip tours departing from Paris and other cities

We offer guided tours departing from: Paris, Lyon, Hendaye, and Perpignan. Please see the page "Guided tours departing from locations throughout France"