Description

Learn Spanish in the UNESCO university city of San de Compostela, enjoy your Spanish learning vacation in this charming city known for street cafes, religious pilgrimages and historic district.

A beautiful city with historic value, also a UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage site, the city has much offer. Compostella is - of course - the city of pilgrims. Since the ninth century they have been coming from all over Europe to touch the relics of St James. He was the first christian martyr and the patron saint of Spain. Legend has it that his disciples brought his remains to Santiago to be buried. After Jerusalem and Rome, Santiago de Compostella is the third most holy city in Christendom.

Our school is situated close to the UNESCO historic district of the city (2 minute walk) and close to the to the Cathedral. The oldest monuments are grouped around the tomb of St James and the cathedral, which contains the remarkable Portico de la Gloria.

The school area offers many facilities including shops, cafes and bars.. so you are never far from enjoying some fine Galician cuisines and tasty tapas.

Highlights

* 4 lessons daily: (20 group lessons per week)
* 5 lessons daily: (25 group lessons per week)
* 5 lessons daily: (20 group + 5 private per week)

* Course includes 5 cultural classes a week.
* We accept all language levels / ages 17+.
* Unlimited course length.
* A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 50 minutes.
* Course runs Monday through Friday (mornings).
* Loan of course materials are included.
* Placement test and orientation on first day of course.
* Maximum 8 students per group class.

* Academic credit available: (if required).
* Undergraduate credit through Brookhaven College.

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Various options.

Program Fees Include:

- Classes are held Monday to Friday.
- Placement test and orientation takes place on the first Monday.
- Study Spanish for all language levels.
- Maximum 10 students per group class.
- Private lessons can also be organized if you do not need group classes.
- Course includes use of teaching materials.
- Lodging start from the Sunday before classes begin until the Saturday after they end.
- Airfare is not included and you will be expected to book your own flight.

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Language Vacation's Mission Statement

Provide short or long term language courses and total cultural immersion abroad. Studying abroad, in the country a language is spoken is the most effective way to learn another language. Enjoy year round language programs worldwide for "Adults", junior summer language camps & programs abroad for "Teenagers" and affordable credit-bearing opportunities. Tailor made language courses for Business, Government & Diplomatic personal including the opportunity to Live & Study in the home of your own private language teacher!

Year Founded

2000