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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Honors Spanish Language in Madrid
Are you up for a unique challenge in Madrid? While all our Language & Culture programs offer immersion and college credits, this Honors program is for students driven to grow their Spanish and cross-cultural understanding to the max! As an Honors student, you will: -Take a language proficiency test to ensure you have enough fluency to speak in Spanish at all times. Only intermediate and adva...
Are you up for a unique challenge in Madrid? While all our Language & Culture programs offer immersion and college credits, this Honors program is for students driven to grow their Spanish and cross-cultural understanding to the max! As an Honors student, you will: -Take a language proficiency test to ensure you have enough fluency to speak in Spanish at all times. Only intermediate and advanced Spanish speakers will be accepted. -Honor your Language Pledge to strictly use only Spanish both in and out of class. -In a weekly survey, reflect on your language learning and set goals to stay challenged. -Live in a homestay and go on cultural activities and excursions only with other Honors students.
Program Highlights
Take in Madrid’s impressive graffiti, wall murals, and street performances—all part of the city’s vibrant urban art scene; make your mark in a hands-on graffiti workshop!
Bike on cobblestone walkways along the Manzanares River or row a boat across Retiro Park Lake, public spaces enjoyed by madrileños year-round.
Explore medieval walls, Romanesque churches, and the iconic Roman aqueduct on an excursion to Segovia—ever wondered what inspired the Disney castle; look no further than the Alcázar de Segovia!
Taste the different regions of Spain in fun cooking classes where you’ll make dishes such as tortilla de patatas, gazpacho, and crema catalana.
Visit the house-museum of Joaquín Sorolla, the “painter of Mediterranean light,” whose shimmering paintings will transport you to tranquil, seaside escapes.
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Quick Details
- Madrid, Spain
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
- American
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Grow your language skills
September 19, 2024by: Symone Archie McW.Program: CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Honors Spanish Language in MadridI think that the program is an incredible accessible way to explore the world, build independence and skills, and learn about yourself. Especially if someone is look to grow their language skills, this is the program to do.
Program Details
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Locations
- Madrid, Spain
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Ready to Learn More?
Are you up for a unique challenge in Madrid? While all our Language & Culture programs offer immersion and college credits, this Honors program is for students driven to grow their Spanish and cross-cultural understanding to the max! As an Honors student, you will: -Take a language proficiency test to ensure you have enough fluency to speak in Spanish at all times. Only intermediate and advanced Spanish speakers will be accepted. -Honor your Language Pledge to strictly use only Spanish both in and out of class. -In a weekly survey, reflect on your language learning and set goals to stay challenged. -Live in a homestay and go on cultural activities and excursions only with other Honors students.

CIEE High School Abroad

CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Are you up for a unique challenge in Madrid? While all our Language & Culture programs offer immersion and college credits, this Honors program is for students driven to grow their Spanish and cross-cultural understanding to the max! As an Honors student, you will: -Take a language proficiency test to ensure you have enough fluency to speak in Spanish at all times. Only intermediate and advanced Spanish speakers will be accepted. -Honor your Language Pledge to strictly use only Spanish both in and out of class. -In a weekly survey, reflect on your language learning and set goals to stay challenged. -Live in a homestay and go on cultural activities and excursions only with other Honors students.
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