Description

Barcelona, a city of 2 million, is literally bursting with art and culture. The colorful and intricate architecture created by the world famous Gaudy, the Gothic Neighborhood, and the pedestrian street 'Las Ramblas' make this city a traveler and art lover's paradise. Known as Spain's second capital and host of the 1992 summer Olympics, Barcelona is a modern metropolis and cultural mecca. Located on the Mediterranean coast with mountains rising up behind it, Barcelona is the gateway from Spain to the rest of Europe. Both beach and ski resorts are within easy access.

Located in the center of the city, our partner school is a three minute walk from Rambla Catalunya and the Plaza Catalunya.

School Facilities: Newly renovated building with 54 classrooms, various terraces, cafeteria, 25 computers for students to use, library and video room. The building is wheelchair accessible and equipped with airconditioning. The school is very centrally located; close to the University (Universitat), only a 10 minute walk from the Plaza de Catalunya. It is 25 minute bus ride to a swimming beach, and 1.5 hours to the ski slope La Molina. Capacity is 500 students/day.

Participants: Mostly form Europe, US and Japan. Wide age range.

Accreditation Memberships: Member of FIYTO, BELTA, NAFSA, ALTO, UNION LATINA, AEEM, AMACFE & AECAE. Qualified by the CEELE (Certificate of teaching of Spanish as a foreign language). Accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, Spanish Chamber of Commerce, the Swedish CSN and the German BILDUNGSURLAUB. Approved for academic credit by several US Institutions including Brookhaven College.

Highlights

From its dazzling beaches to its ancient castles, Spain is a country as diverse as the cultures which have influenced its art, architecture, music and lifestyle. It is a land where cathedrals and castles are interspersed with skyscrapers, where modern rock mixes with flamenco guitar and night clubs compete with cozy 'tapas' bars. Spain offers some of the world's most famous museums, resorts, and festivals, making it a unique and enchanting destination.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Subject Areas

• Intensive Language
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Inquire for more info.

Program Fees Include:

Spanish Immersion Program (included in tuition):
* 5 hrs/day classes (25 hrs/wk, includes 5 hrs/wk culture lessons)
* Group classes (max 10)
* Shared room with host family
* Breakfast and dinner daily
* 2-3 organized activities per week
* Laundry Service
* Travel Assistance Program
* Emergency message service

Options (extra cost):
* Airport pick-up in Barcelona
* Apartment instead of host family (no meals)
* Dorm instead of host family
* One-on-one classes
* Private room upgrade

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement

Our mantra is "Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere." AmeriSpan Study Abroad has over 15 years experience and over 30,000 past participants. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. AmeriSpan's staff has traveled to more than 65 countries, every continent except Antarctica, speak 10 languages, and we are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent, we're a hybrid of the two: a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer, and our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of these programs. Our pledge to our participants is to make going abroad 'worry-free'. There is no risk in choosing an AmeriSpan program because you'll get the best program, best price and can cancel for any reason and get a full refund on every dollar we have received for your program.

Year Founded

1993