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.

Rabat Junior Immersion

School Facilities: Located in the prestigious residential area of Souissi, the neighborhood streets around the school are wide, with large private gardens. There is shopping, restaurants, teahouses, many foreign embassies and a gym within a 5-10 minute walk of the school. In addition, the Royal Palace, Royal Dar es Salaam Golf Club, equestrian clubs, the beach and a large western style shopping mall only a short distance away.

The air-conditioned school building combines new architectural style with old and is enclosed within its own tranquil garden, away from the every day hustle and bustle of city life in Morocco. The front entrance offers traditional style architecture with a beautiful reception area decorated by mosaics. The 7 large and well-lit classrooms are a mix of traditionally decorated ceilings and modern furniture, all with large windows over looking the garden. In addition, students have access to a small library, cafeteria, large student kitchen, patio and computers with high speed internet access. Participants are mixed nationalities mainly from the US and Europe. Students will stay with a host family and be provided 2 meals/day, lunch will be provided at the school for additional cost of approximately $3-$8 per day.

Activities/Excursions: Two course excursions are offered per week, in addition to academic clubs and activities each week that are conducted in both Arabic and English and supervised by school staff. Activities could include: Lectures on Moroccan or Arab culture, video showings of Arabic films, barbecue in school garden, bowling, visits to Maamore forest, madina souks, the Oudaya, Hasaan Tower, the Royal Palace, Museum of Art, Medina and perhaps a boat trip on the Bou regreg (river). Weekend excursions are guided by school staff will be offered within Rabat and other popular destinations such as: the historic city of Fez, Meknes a UNESCO world heritage site, Kenitra, the famous city of Volubilis with its Roman ruins and Casablanca to name a few. These are available for an extra cost.

Lodging & Meals: Homestay with 2meals/day

Supervision: This program is designed for mature, independent thinking teenagers. The program offers students the experience of living & studying in a foreign country, meeting other students of the same age, studying with older students during class time, experiencing and adapting to the local culture (very different from back home) and given the independence to explore. An experienced staff is present during language classes, activities and excursions. Overall students will have independence and little supervision; however, there are strict school & accommodation rules and curfews to obey. Important: A dress code is required for both males and females at school: Shirts should have sleeves, no exposed midriffs or undergarments, knees should be covered, no offensive slogans on t-shirts.

Highlights

Morocco is located on the westernmost tip of North Africa, bordering Algeria to the east, and the Mediterranean to the north. Running through the middle of the country is the Atlas mountain range, which leads to the fertile plains and sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast. Morocco's identity has been carved from African, European and Middle Eastern influences.

Rabat is the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. The society of Rabat is comprised of Sunni Muslims of Arab, Berber decent, and a mixed group of Arab-Berber groups. Rabat has been loyal to its age-old traditions and cultures, not only in lifestyles, but also in its architectural style. Rabat has managed to modernize without losing the richness and beauty of the past and is a quiet and safe city without the hustle of the larger cities. Rabat's central location allows students to explore other great Moroccan cities. Casablanca and the Imperial Moroccan capitals of Meknes, Marrakesh, and Fez are within easy reach by bus or train.

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starts with $795 for 1 week

Program Fees Include:

Program (included in tuition):
* 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
* Group Classes (max 10)
* Private room with host family
* Breakfast and Dinner daily
* Airport pickup and drop-off
* Organized activities and course excursions
* Travel assistance Program
* Emergency Message Service

Possible Options (extra cost):
* Airport pickup & drop-off from Casablanca
* Lunch provided at school, approximately $3-$8/day
* Weekend excursions

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