High School Community Service & Volunteering Programs in Madrid

Spain attracts travelers with its old-world charm and vibrant people. Explore the country in a way most tourists never will! Beyond experiencing ancient sites and modern cities, you become exposed to a beautiful and untainted Spain. Dive into an unforgettable and authentic experience through community collaboration in our partner local communities on this student travel program to Spain! Focus on environmental conservation as you connect with locals. Our Spanish adventure takes you through all the must-see places and beyond the tourist track. These are adventures you do not want to miss! Program Options: Spain: Sustainable Communities & Mediterranean Culture - 17-day high school program through Madrid, Malaga, Granada, and Barcelona

Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of cultures on our 21-day summer program across Spain and Morocco. Engage deeply with Southern Spain's vibrant culture and Northern Africa's captivating traditions while enhancing your Spanish through lessons with local instructors. Enjoy a feast of traditional flavors, from savory tapas and aromatic mint tea to the unique spices of Moroccan tagine. Experience the rhythm of flamenco and the art of Spanish cooking, and wander the striking blue-washed buildings and medinas of Chefchaouen. Stay with a traditional Amazigh community in the High Atlas Mountains for a true cultural exchange between our students and local residents. This program for teens from 9th – 12th grades fosters cultural understanding and language skills through language lessons and community engagement.

Enjoy a summer learning vacation with a language course, in the very center of Spain, surrounded by the arid 'mesta'... Madrid is the highest capital in Europe. Madrid's history reaches back into the 10th century as a fortified Moorish town. By 1607 Madrid became Spain's permanent capital and has flourished ever since, blooming into a vibrant, modern city. 40% of students attending this summer vacation are international students learning Spanish and 60% are Spanish students learning English. Our school is situated in an upscale district in a prestigious private boarding school located 15 minutes by metro from the Plaza de Espana.

The Aquinas American School Boarding Program is available for co-ed high school students. It provides the opportunity to complete their High School Diploma at Aquinas American School (AAS) while living in a fully equipped residence complex. Throughout the program, their day-to-day academic, personal, and athletic needs are catered to accordingly. At AAS, we offer academic achievement, mastery of skills, and moral citizenship: - American education Pre K-12 (3 to 18 years old) - American teachers with credentials - High School Diploma and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program© - College counseling services - College Board SAT Center - Study Abroad Program - Athletics, Arts, and Clubs - Boarding Program - Getafe International High-Performance Soccer Program Aquinas American School is a catholic, co-ed, college-preparatory school located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid. The school offers the US curriculum as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, preparing students to further their education either in Spain or abroad.