Study spanish Abroad in the Andalucia Region, malaga, seville, granada, Spain

WHAT WE LIKE - Key features of this program
By studying in several locations, it allows the student to see more of the country, and experience the regional differences in both culture and language. Students will spend a month in each city, live with a host family, study 4 lessons of Spanish daily and enjoy many cultural activities related to that region.
Live in three different cities / towns - experience the difference in regions, culture and atmosphere - experience regional dialects - live & eat with local host families - airport pick included at all locations - make new friends each month!

Spend 3 months studying Spanish in the Andalucia region of Spain:

MALAGA – SEVILLE – GRANADA

This program is designed to give students the experience of studying the Spanish language abroad in three different, exciting locations in Andalucia:

>> MALAGA: This sun-splashed Mediterranean City was the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and Malaga shares the irrepressible grace that characterizes Picasso's art. Located on the Mediterranean coast, Malaga enjoys more than 320 days of sunshine a year with an average temperature of 22ºC, due to its location in the weather shadow of beautiful and rugged mountains.

>> GRANADA: Granada is a scenic city at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, a relic of a thousand and one nights. The warmest coast in Europe, the "Costa Tropical" can be reached within 55 minutes. The highest mountain of the Iberian peninsula is also at an arm's distance. Granada, the cradle of the most diverse cultures, was always a beloved city.

>> SEVILLE: Seville certainly is one of the most beloved places by visitors to Spain. Although today Moorish influence is architecturally most evident - Andalusia was occupied by Moors for about 800 years -it has been a cultural center long before.

>> Travel Between Cities
AAirfare and transportation is not included in the program price and the student upon confirmation of enrollment will arrange this. Connections between each school are easy via train, air or public transport (Please see travel travel information below).

>> Reference map of Spain
>> Reference map of Spanish Railway system

SCHOOL FACILITIES
All school are centrally located with well equipped classrooms, similar size and facilities offering access to the internet and e-mail, offer a good mix of international students and are close to all amenties.

Our featured schools are all a similar standard, atmosphere and same methodology in teaching the language.

For school profiles, please click on school location:
Malaga | Seville | Granada

THE BASICS
Course for all language levels - set course dates - use of course materials - each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning of each 4 week course - lessons are usually held in the mornings starting at 9am - 4 lessons daily - min age 18 - Max. 10 students per class (at all locations) - 12 week course length (4 weeks at each location) - schools closed on public holidays

Explorer Program: (20 lessons per week) Set 12 week program.

Our program caters for all language levels with set start dates, include the use of course materials and provide a variety of options to enhance your program.

This program offers you the opportunity to experience the difference in regional Spanish dialects and culture. All teachers are qualified to teach Spanish and are University educated with years of teaching experience.

Each student will be expected to take a short placement test upon arrival at each destination to determine the students language level and ensure placement in the correct class. The student's ability and language proficiency should improve throughout the program.

The course will help enhance your speaking, listening, grammar and general comprehension skills. Teachers will also use interactive techniques such as role-play, games and perhaps videos to support lesson content. Current political, social and cultural materials are integrated to add interest and increase knowledge of the host country and culture.

After classes are over for the day our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions, customs and everyday life.

Cultural and Social Activities:
local activities could include: workshops, lectures, social evenings, trips to local galleries, museums, dance or cooking classes, theatres and places of interest. During your free time relax or explore on your own.

On the weekend many students can arrange to take excursions to local cities or local places of interest.

Host Family (private room - 2 meals daily).

Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country. All families are chosen after a careful selection procedure and are visited regularly by the school to ensure that high living standards are maintained. As many of our host families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, the trip to school is usually not more than 10 to 25 minutes away.

However, you should also have realistic expectations and recognize that an element of flexibility is required to adjust to the local customs and way of life. Your host family may not have the same comforts as your own home but you will always be treated as a guest and free to come and go as you wish.

It is the participant's responsibility to have a valid passport and any necessary visas and permits to study abroad. Visit G3Visas for comprehensive information on visa, passport, permit and general country entry requirements.