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Spain Teen Summer Program

Name: Spain Teen Summer Program
Phone:
1800-879-6640
Fax: 215-751-1986
Email:
info@amerispan.com
Website:
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Director:
Beth Klemick
Address:
San Sebastian, Spain
Duration: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 wks. 2007 Start dates: *Denotes start date for beginners: : 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1*, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5*, 8/12 Program ends 8/25
Referrals:
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Highlights:
Ages:14-17
Program Intensity: Some Homework/Exams
Lodging & Meals: Homestay with 3 meals/day

Setting

From its dazzling beaches to its ancient castles, Spain is a country as diverse as the cultures which have influenced its art, architecture, music and lifestyle. It is a land where cathedrals and castles are interspersed with skyscrapers, where modern rock mixes with flamenco guitar, and night clubs compete with cozy "tapas" bars. Spain offers some of the world's most famous museums, resorts, and festivals, making it a unique and enchanting destination.

From its dazzling beaches to its ancient castles, Spain is a country as diverse as the cultures which have influenced its art, architecture, music and lifestyle. It is a land where cathedrals and castles are interspersed with skyscrapers, where modern rock mixes with flamenco guitar, and night clubs compete with cozy "tapas" bars. Spain offers some of the world's most famous museums, resorts, and festivals, making it a unique and enchanting destination.

School Information

Located in the center of town in a beautiful, modern building. Terrace, library, multimedia room, and a common room. Internet access, A/C. Easy access to shops, restaurants and places of interest. A second campus, located 5-10 minutes away, is used during the summer. Although teens participating in this program will share the same facilities as adult participants, all language classes are grouped by age and language ability. Capacity is 96 students/day.

Supervision: Teen participants will receive group language classes with other teens only. All teens are placed in group classes according to their language ability. During class time participants are monitored by their language instructor and an administrative staff are always available for the students while at school. Organized activities are available for all program participants on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. A staff member is always present during all activities and full day excursions. Organized activities can include: dance or cooking class, Spanish movies or lectures, trips to museums, and sports as some examples. All activities are conducted in Spanish. A day excursion is offered every Saturday. Each day teens will have free time for activities like shopping, meeting with friends, sports, etc. All teen participants are responsible for getting themselves to and from school/activities to their homestay each day. Outside of the school and homestay teen participants are independent and responsible for making curfew. The school directors will be contacted if curfew is broken by teen participants.