Description

Enjoy a summer learning vacation with a language course, enjoy a total Spanish language immersion and enjoy all the other treasures Barcelona has to offer with other international teenager students of a similar age...

Located in the Northeast of Spain, on the Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Barcelona is Spain's second largest city. The city offers a wide variety of colorful and intricate architecture created by the world famous Gaudi, the Gothic Quarter, and the pedestrian street "Las Ramblas" make this city a traveler and art lover's paradise.

Its history is beautifully reflected in the famous "Barrio Gotico", the old town district known as the Gothic Quarter for the treasures house of Gothic monuments found there. It is also the Mecca of Spain for modern art and theatre lovers. Students can admire the work of Picasso, Miro and visit the famous "Sagrada Familia".

Located in the "Zona Universitaria" a district with several universities. We are located on a beautiful modern university campus close to to Avinguda Diagonal a bustling shopping district. Our campus offers excellent modern facilities including large air-conditioned classrooms.

Our residence is also located on campus so no walking to school each day.

Highlights

* 4 Group Lessons Daily: 20 lessons per week
* 6 Group Lessons Daily: 30 lessons per week

- We accept all levels
- A lessons usually lasts 50 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday starting at 9am
- Course materials are included
- You will take a placement test on the first Monday
- Maximum 12 students per group class

Lodging options:

* On Campus Residence:
- Shared rooms with ensuite bathroom
- Includes 3 meals daily

* Homestay
- Travel time 10 - 40 minutes
- Private or shared rooms
- Includes 3 meals daily

Supervision, curfews and student info:
- Curfew: 11:00 pm (if not attending an organised event)
- Teens can go out unaccompanied in groups of three students until 8pm.
- Group leaders have to be informed where they are going.
- Group leaders have the right to adjust the curfew according to external circumstances.
- Open to students from the ages of 16 - 17
- We expect 80% of students to be non native English speakers
- Estimated students on the immersion: 90 students
- Staff ratio 1 counselor for every 15 students

After class activities:
Enjoy a schedule of social and cultural activities during the week with other students and weekend excursions.

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion
• Student Tours

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Various options

Program Fees Include:

- Selected language course and course length
- Placement test and orientation on the day
- Lodging as requested
- Meals if selected
- Use of teaching materials and borrowing books
- Optional cultural and social activities.
- Language proficiency certificate
- Academic credit available if requested

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

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