Description

Enjoy a summer Spanish learning vacation in the small coastal town of Tarragona, the provincial capital and only an hour South from Barcelona by bus or train.

The town is a safe but lively place and is a good alternative to Barcelona. The World Heritage Center of Tarragona is one of the most important Roman cities in the Mediterranean offering various Roman temples, monuments, Forum, Amphitheater and Aqueduct.

The old city is built on the southern side of a rocky hill, which slopes gently down to the sea and the beaches are within walking distance.

Located in a large building on the Rambla Nova, a main street in the town center offering 8 spacious classrooms.

Highlights

* 3 Group Lessons Daily: 15 lessons per week; Lessons are taught in Castillian Spanish NOT Catalan

- We accept all levels
- Students divided by age groups
- 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:

* Campus Residence:
- 15 minutes walk from school
- Staff will walk to school each day with teens
- Shared rooms
- Includes 3 meals daily
- 24 hour security

* Homestay:
- 5 - 25 minutes from school
- Bus pass included
- Shared rooms
- Includes 3 meals daily

Supervision, curfews and student info:
- Curfew: Sunday to Thursday: 11:30pm
- Curfew: Friday to Saturday: 1:00am
- Students MUST remain in groups at all times.
- Younger students (aged 13 - 15) are NOT normally encouraged or allowed to go out so late
- They stay either in the residence or go out with our Monitors.
- All students are given a list of cell phone numbers
- Estimated students on the immersion: 80 students
- Staff ratio 1 counselor for every 12 - 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, 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