Description

AmeriSpan offers summer Teenager Study Abroad programs in 28 cities throughout the world for teenagers from 14 to 18 years old. Most programs include a language component (Spanish, Italian, French, Hebrew, Arabic, German, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese), lodging, activities and excursions. There are three different types of programs Summer Camps (most supervision), Junior Immersion programs and Independent Teen Programs (least supervision). You can easily compare all of our programs by requesting our 48-page, color catalog.

Granada Junior Immersion

School Facilities: Located in a safe, quiet area in the city center, just a stone's throw from the cathedral and within walking distance of the Alhambra, our school in Granada occupies an entire five-story, air-conditioned building. The school is light and airy, with lots of windows and balconies overlooking the street. The atmosphere at the school is intimate and relaxed. In addition, there is a recreational area to relax with TV, newspapers and coffee. Capacity is 180 students. Students stay in a homestay with all meals included.

Activities/Excursions: Organized activities can include: dance classes, swimming, trips to museums and sports as some examples. Speaking Spanish during the activities is encouraged. Excursions are offered every weekend and will contain both educational and fun elements (examples: Alpujarras, Costa Tropical, Camino de aqua).

Lodging & Meals: Homestay with 3 meals/day

Supervision: Teen participants will receive group language classes with other teens only. All teens are placed in group classes according to their language ability. During class time participants are monitored by their language instructor and an administrative staff is always available for the students while at school. Organized activities are available everyday for all program participants. Staff members are always present during all activities and excursions. The ratio of students to instructor/monitor is 1 to 10 during activities and 1 to 24 during excursions (full or half day). Each day teens will have free time for activities like shopping, meeting with friends, sports, etc. All teen participants are responsible for getting themselves to and from school/activities to their homestay each day. Outside of the school and homestay teen participants are independent and responsible for making curfew (11:00pm for AmeriSpan participants). The school director will be contacted if curfew is broken by teen participants.

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.

Granada, an Andalusian city of 260,000 inhabitants, is situated in southern Spain among the snow-covered mountains of the Sierra Nevadas, the desert landscape of Tabernes and the beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol. It is also the third largest university city and exudes a lively atmosphere, from Flamenco in the streets to year-round cultural programs in music, dance, theater and film. The Alhambra is located in Granada. It was once the residence of the Muslim kings of Granada and their court, and is currently a museum exhibiting exquisite Islamic architecture. The city's southern-style Spanish architecture is as heavily influenced by the Moors as its way of life is influenced by Andalusian Flamenco and dance traditions. Granada's moderate size makes it an exciting yet manageable city for students to explore.

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 2,240 for 2 weeks

Program Fees Include:

Program (included in tuition):
* 4 hrs/day Spanish classes (20 hrs/wk-only 45 minute sessions)
* Group classes (max 10)
* Shared room with host family
* 3 meals/day
* Organized activities, excursions and sports
* Airport pickup and drop-off in Granada
* Laundry service (twice a week)
* Travel Assistance Program
* Emergency message service

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

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