Academic Credit Overview

| Semester | Costa Rica - Tamarindo - San Jose |
| Ecuador- Quito | Argentina - Buenos Aires | Chile - Santiago|
|Mexico - Cuernavaca | All Locations | Swedish Students |

Academic Credit is available at any one of the programs offered through Spanish Abroad, Inc. Students who participate in programs offered by Spanish Abroad have a variety of places and options related to academic credit. Please Note: Different Spanish language schools have different types of academic credit available.

Semester Programs

We have recently expanded our services to include semester and summer programs where students can attend a university with local students. Each university is carefully selected in order to make sure our clients receive a quality educational and travel abroad experience. Transferring credits becomes easier because the universities we are working with are recognized world wide and they are able to issue you transcripts for your studies. In addition to language courses you can enroll and have the opportunity to earn credits in a variety of courses including literature, history, economics, politics, etc. Click here to learn more!

| Semester | Costa Rica - Tamarindo - San Jose |
| Ecuador- Quito | Argentina - Buenos Aires | Chile - Santiago|
|Mexico - Cuernavaca | All Locations | Swedish Students |

Private Spanish School Options

Please read the following options carefully to find out which one is most appropriate for you if you would like to study at a private language school and earn credit!

• Check with your Spanish Language Department or Study Abroad Office to find out what they require in order for you to receive credit. Note: Many of our Spanish language schools have agreements with various colleges and universities. Check with your language department or study abroad office to see if there is an agreement in place. This is the best option.

Earn undergraduate credit in Tamarindo, Costa Rica for Spanish Courses in Central America.
Students attending the SA-Tamarindo school in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Central America can earn up to 15 credits for the Spanish Courses they complete at the Spanish School. Please view information at the following link to learn how to earn the Credit for Spanish Courses in Tamarindo.

Earn University Spanish credit through Major US Universities
Students attending the Spanish language schools in San Jose, Costa Rica, Quito, Ecuador, Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Santiago, Chile; can earn academic credit through many major Universities. This credit can be transferred to all Universities. You can view full details on how to arrange this credit for your study abroad program through the private Spanish school of your choice at: University Credit

For undergraduate and graduate credit at Cuauhnahuac, located in Cuernavaca, Mexico, contact:

Undergraduate:
Dr. Andrea Labinger,
Director Spanish Language Department
University of La Verne
1950 Third Street
La Verne, CA 91750
Tel: 909-593-3511 Fax: 909-596-1451

Graduate:
Dr. Barbara Schmidt-Rinehart, Chair
Spanish Department
Coordinator of Study Abroad Dept.
Ashland University
329 Arts and Humanities Building
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-289-5131 Fax: 419-289-5333

| Semester | Costa Rica - Tamarindo - San Jose |
| Ecuador- Quito | Argentina - Buenos Aires | Chile - Santiago|
|Mexico - Cuernavaca | All Locations | Swedish Students |

At any Spanish Abroad, Inc. language school you may receive credit for Spanish 101, 102, and 103 through Seattle Central Community College. Following the completion of your program you have approx. 3 months to pass an examination at an approved site within your area. There is no minimum program length required, however, be realistic and give yourself at least 3 weeks so that you can pass the examination.

Credit By Exam / Distance Learning
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway BE 1142
Seattle, WA 98122
Tel: 206-587-4060 Fax: 206-287-5529
Email: corres@sccd.ctc.edu
Internet: www.seattlecentral.edu/distance/cbe

Students studying at our CEPE Spanish language programs in either Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta (both in México) may receive credit directly from the University of Guadalajara. Most universities around the world accept credit directly from the University of Guadalajara. Check with us Spanish Abroad, Inc. for more details as it relates to academic credit provided by this university.

For more information about Spanish language immersion programs please continue browsing our website.

Swedish Students

Swedish students can earn academic credit through their home University and receive financial aid through Centrala Studiestöds Nämnden for their Spanish program in Spain. We offer Spanish immersion programs that are authorized by CSN for financial aid to Swedish Students in Barcelona, Sevilla, Salamanca, Madrid, San Sebastian, Granada, Malaga, Valencia, and Nerja.

Swedish students that would like to receive grant and loan funds for their study abroad program in Spain can view full details and pricing at the following link: CSN Berättigad

| Semester | Costa Rica - Tamarindo - San Jose |
| Ecuador- Quito | Argentina - Buenos Aires | Chile - Santiago|
|Mexico - Cuernavaca | All Locations | Swedish Students |