Study Spanish this Summer in Southern Spain!

  Spain

• Granada: 
Granada

Term: Summer 
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 2009 Sessions: Granada: July 8-Aug 5; Granada/Nerja Combo: July 9-Aug 3; Nerja: July 31-Aug 17

Description: Choose from one of our three exciting teen Spanish immersion programs based in Southern Spain. Groups are limited to thirty students with at least three full-time leaders. This is an ideal ratio in terms of student bonding, personal attention & safety always our number one priority.

Each of our high school summer abroad trips includes a different combination of the following components:

    * Language classes taught by native Spanish speakers
    * Language School Homestay
    * Dorm Housing
    * Host Family Immersion Week
    * Travel within Spain
    * University Credit option

Granada Summer Study: Dorm Program with two weeks of language classes in Granada, Host Family Immersion Week in Southern Spain and one week of travel.

Nerja Summer Study: Two weeks of language classes & homestay in Nerja, with overnights in Malaga & Seville.

Granada & Nerja Homestay Combination!
Explore Madrid, Spain with other ECI participants

Granada/Nerja Combo: One week of homestay and language classes in Granada, followed by two weeks of homestay & classes in Nerja
OR
One week of homestay and language classes in Granada, followed by one week of homestay and classes in Nerja, plus by one Host Family Immersion Week in southern Spain.

Language School

The centrally located schools in Granada & Nerja are comprised of buildings designed and equipped for teaching, with spacious modern classrooms, reference libraries, computer rooms with Internet access, assembly halls and common rooms for study and meetings, all of which are air conditioned.

Our chaperones supervise a variety of afternoon and evening activities. Although some of these activities are optional and therefore not included in the cost of ECI's program, most are free or nominally priced. They include sports activities such as swimming, soccer, tennis, volleyball, ping-pong, basketball, and pool. Every week two documentaries are shown, as well as a variety of Spanish films (original version or dubbed). There are other options, such as salsa/sevillana/flamenco dance lessons, cooking, special dinners, etc. Local visits to important city monuments and interesting sites are done on an on-going basis.

Highlights: Madrid
You will visit a selection of the main gems of this great capital city, such as the Gran Via, Plaza Espana, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol (a square marking the geographical center of Spain), the Royal Palace, the world renowned Prado and the Reina Sophia art museum.

Toledo
This ancient Spanish capital is one of the oldest towns in all of Spain. The city is home to much history, a great deal of it immortalized on canvas by El Greco. A huge cathedral dominates Toledo's skyline, and is where we get our expression "Holy Toledo"!

Segovia
The medieval town of Segovia is where Isabella was declared Queen of Castile in 1474. A highlight here is the Alcazar palace, her former home, which many describe as looking almost like a fairy tale castle. Christopher Columbus made out his will in the fortress, which is complete with a throne and many ornate rooms for the nobles that once inhabited it. Also fascinating are the 16th century cathedral build by Carlos V and Segovia's still-functioning Roman Aqueduct, dating from the first century.

Cordoba
Although primarily known for its mosque, the Mezquita, it is also enchanting to wander the narrow streets of the old Arab and Jewish quarters, taking in the ambience of the whitewashed houses and balconies overflowing with flowers.

Seville
Seville, the beautiful capital of Andalusia, is one of Spain's most charming and romantic cities. With its flower-filled patios, blue skies and winding medieval streets, Seville's unique culture contains a fascinating blend of folklore and tradition.

The Cosa del Sol
You'll spend at least two days of your trip relaxing in the beautiful coastal town of Nerja enjoying the cool, blue water of the Mediterranean and appreciating the warm sun and sand.

Cost in US$: Granada $6040; Nerja $4375; Granada/Nerja Combo $5420. Chaperoned airfare is available.

- Chaperoned roundtrip airfare from San Francisco is available. See website for details.
- All transportation abroad / All accommodation / All group activities, excursions, admissions, most meals.
- Medical Expense / Emergency Assistance Insurance / Travel Delay Protection / Baggage Delay or Loss Coverage.
- Three full-time chaperones per group of 30 students.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 30

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

Edu-Culture International (ECI)'s Mission Statement: To broaden the academic horizons of students and to create well-rounded, culturally aware student leaders. Goals: ECI provides young people with opportunities to embrace new cultures, to improve foreign language ability, and to develop interpersonal skills. We strive to make each program a high-quality, unique, and enjoyable experience. It is also hoped that the programs will engender in students an interest in the pursuit of education, especially in the humanities and acquisition of foreign languages; motivate learning and independent thinking; promote world friendships and cultural understanding; educate students about the culture, language, people, and ideas of other nations and ethnic backgrounds; help students to realize their potentials and become aware of their roles in our global community.

Year Founded: 1998