Highschool, University and Professional Development Programs

  Ireland

• Dublin: 
Dublin

  Morocco

Tangier

  Spain

• Granada: 
Granada

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Dates: During all the year

Description:
* University Programs
Interdisciplinary university programs that offer intensive Spanish courses combined with different seminars about History, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Economics and the Arts to provide a rich vision of Spanish society. We highlight the multicultural aspects that will serve as the foundation of students' knowledge and strengthen their critical capacity. These programs provide participants the frame to work on a particular area of interest through community service and/or field study projects.

Our faculty development courses allow participants to work on an academic theme of their interest and explore Spanish society by contacting with professionals of their own field.

* High School Programs
High School programs with Language and culture classes, workshops related to the program theme (theatre, dance, folklore, ceramics, environment, etc.), homestay, language exchanges, excursions and recreational activities. These programs develop contents through workshops where students work on different skills culminating with a presentation or a performance.

* Development of Human Resource
Life long learning education courses and teacher training workshops: Languages for specific purposes, language teaching, team work, curriculum development, diversity management, etc.

Our life long learning courses and projects are designed in collaboration with clients, to meet the specific needs of participants.

Highlights:
University Programs:

1. "Spain: Language, Community and Social Change"
Main Features: (16 Credits)
4 Language Levels (90 or 180 hours)
Interdisciplinary Seminar on Social Change
Community Service Learning or Independent Study Project
Academic Field Tours
Length: Academic semester

2. "Arts as a Lens in Social Science"
Main Features: (16 Credits)
3 Language Levels (90 hours)
Interdisciplinary Seminar: Arts as a lens of Society and instrument for Social Change
Field study project
Academic Tours related to program theme
Length: Academic Semester

3. "Spain: Gateway in Human Migration"
3 Language Levels (90 hours)
Interdisciplinary Seminar on migration in Spain
Field Research Seminar and Project
Related Field Activities and Tour
Length: Academic Semester

4. "Language, Culture and Society"
Main Features: (16 Credits)
4 Language Levels (180 hours)
Interdisciplinary Seminar (Direct enrollment at the University of Granada)
Community Service Learning
Academic Tours
Length: Academic Semester

5. "Intensive Language and Culture Program"
Main Features: (6 Credits)
3 Language Levels (60 hours)
Culture and Society Seminar
Academic Tours
Length: 4 weeks

6. "Al-Andalus Legacy" Faculty Development Tour
This program offers teachers and other foreign professionals the opportunity to discover Spain and Morocco's historical and cultural heritage reflected in their current politics, economy, religion and culture. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in round tables, conferences and debates and experience the academic environment in both shores of the Mediterranean.
Length: 10 Days

7."Language and Methodology for non-native Spanish Teachers"
This course covers the most recent methodology and didactic approaches, the socio-cultural aspects of the language and field base study of the community.
- Main features
- Several language levels (40 hours)
- Community exploration
- Analysis and production of teaching materials
- Excursions and field activities
- Length: 2 Weeks

High School Programs:

1. "Language and Theater"

Students, in this program, learn the structure of language using theater as a pedagogic resource, allowing them to put in practice their communicative skills and helping their adaptation and integration into the host community.
Site: Granada
Homestay Sites: Several cities in the Mediterranean Coast
Tours Madrid, Toledo, Perennes & Barcelona
Length: 5 Weeks

2. "Spanish Language and Culture"

This program is designed to offer participants an intensive immersion into Spanish Language. Students will practice the material learned in class, with their host families and new Spanish friends, while exploring the rich culture of different regions and enjoying the lively summer with Spanish teenagers.
Site: Cordoba
Homestay Sites: Guadix and Priego
Tours: Madrid, Toledo, Granada & Málaga
Length: 4 Weeks

3."Spanish Art and Culture"

This program immerses participants in the history and folklore of the community through a seminar combining dance, theater and pottery. while increasing their skills to communicate with host nationals and new Spanish friends. They have the opportunity to delve into the rich culture of different regions and enjoy the lively summer life with host siblings.
Site: Guadix
Homestay Site: Granada
Tours: Catalonia & "Costa Brava"
Length: 5 Weeks

4. "Spain: Culture and Natural Environment"

Students live and enjoy the wonders of the Natural Park of Cabo de Gata in Almeria. They learn themes related to the Natural Environment Protection and Sustainable Development in that area.
Site: Cabo de Gata (Almería)
Homestay site: Andalusian towns
Trips: Madrid, Toledo, Granada & Balearic Islands
Length: 5 Weeks

5. "Al-Andalus Legacy"

Program designed to bridge the Spanish and Moroccan Legacies in order to promote the knowledge and understanding of both cultures. The main focus of the program is Multiculturalism. The program includes a homestay in Spain and a thematic route of the Al-Andalus Legacy.
Site: Granada
Homestay sites: Andalusian towns
Tour: Granada, Alpujarra, Cordoba, Chefchaouen, Tanger, among others
Length: 4 Weeks

6. Intensive Spanish Language and Culture

7. "English and culture immersion program"

A language and culture exchange program that gives Spanish students the opportunity learn English and immerse themselves in a bilingual and intercultural atmosphere with students from other countries.
Site: Granada
Length: 4 or 6 weeks
Optional tour: two week home stay in UK/ Ireland

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Depends on the type of programme

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 4

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

CELEI: Centro de Lenguas y Educacion Intercultural's Mission Statement: is an educational institution specialized in the field of Intercultural Education. This institution draws from its over 25 years of experience offering university and high school education programs for North American students, training courses, including work in the fields of Language Teaching, Intercultural Training and Experiential Learning. Our team is composed of professionals in languages teaching and international education management: university professors and experts in multiple areas with a wide teaching and professional experience in Spain, Europe and the United States. Our projects are targeted to educational institutions, associations and businesses. We design, schedule, execute and evaluate a broad selection of programs specifically tailored to a variety of needs.

Year Founded: 2004