Family Program Overview

Spanish Abroad Inc. recognizes that families, couples, and friends want to study abroad and learn Spanish together through our Spanish Immersion programs. The information provided concerning our Family Spanish Programs in Costa Rica, Mexico Guatemala, and Spain is not all inclusive and should be used as a supplement to the information on our Spanish Immersion programs in all locations. This information will help you understand how our Spanish Immersion programs work given various needs of families and friends.

Family Spanish Immersion Program Locations

Costa Rica Family SpanishProgram
Family Spanish Program in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Mexico Family Spanish Program
Family Spanish Program in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Family Spanish Program in Puerto Vallarta Family, Mexico

Guatemala Family Spanish Program
Family Spanish Program in Antigua, Guatemala

Spain Family Spanish Program
Family Spanish Program in Nerja, Spain
Family Spanish Program in San Sebastian, Spain

Spanish Program for Couples and Friends
Learn Spanish with a Friend
Spanish Courses for Couples

In some cases due to Spanish language level or type of family Spanish program it may only be possible for children to take classes at separate times than the parents. Different programs may allow your family to take Spanish classes only in the morning or only in the afternoon. If you are unsure how these arrangements would work in your situation, please feel free to contact the representatives of Spanish Abroad Inc. for clarification on the location and school of your choosing.

Separate listings for Spanish courses for adults and Spanish courses for children, or children's Spanish camp are provided to allow you to customize your experience to fit the needs of your family. A listing of various Family Spanish program accommodations is given to show our commitment to meet the comfort level of any family.

Course Options for Adults

Adult Group Spanish Courses: Group Spanish courses can be taken in conjunction with a family program at any of our Spanish language schools that will accept children. Parents cannot take these Spanish language courses with their children if their children do not meet the specific school’s age requirements.

Adult Private Spanish Instruction: Private Spanish Instruction can be taken in conjunction with a family program at any of our Spanish language schools that will accept minors. Private Spanish instruction is an appropriate option if you want to share the courses with your children and they are not old enough for the adult group Spanish classes. It is possible to combine private Spanish instruction with group Spanish courses if time permits in your schedule. Private Spanish instruction in Latin America will cost $18 and up per person/lesson depending on the Spanish languag school's pricing. Private Spanish instruction in Spain can be expensive, but may still be arranged. Private Spanish instruction in Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala and Spain may not be available during the high season of select locations.

Course Options for Children (18 years and younger)

Junior Spanish Program: Spanish Courses at our select Junior Spanish Programs can be arranged for children between the ages 5-18 in Marbella, Salamanca, and Madrid, Spain. Junior Spanish programs are available for students 14-17 years old in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica; Cuernavaca, Mexico; and San Sebastian, Spain. Parents can take Spanish classes at the same Spanish language school school utilizing the adult Spanish course options. Junior Spanish programs in Spain may take place at a different Spanish language school campus than the adult Spansih courses. In this case the parents will need to make provision for transportation from their accommodations to each Spanish language school for themselves and their children. The Spanish language school campuses may be 30 minutes or more from each other, so it is important for you to contact Spanish Abroad, Inc., so that we may let you know the exact logistics involved with your family Spanish program.

Customized family Spanish program pricing can be given if the family does not want their child to use the family Spanish program accommodations that are included in the Junior Spanish Program. The activities included in the Junior Spanish Programs can be reduced to fit the needs of the family schedule.

Adult Group Spanish Courses: Children who are 16 and older can be accepted in the Adult Group Spanish Courses at many Spanish language schools in Latin America. Spain also has select Spanish language schools that will accept children 16 and older in their Adult Group Spanish Courses if this is the preferred option for the family. Maturity of the student plays a major factor in deciding if a teenager should take Spanish classes with adults. Some schools will allow 14 year old student’s in their classroom if they are accompanied by their parents.

Child Group Spanish Courses: Children who are 7 years and older can attend group Spanish classes in Tamarindo, Costa Rica or Playa del Carmen, Mexico at adult rates. There are also group Spanish courses for Children in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on select dates in the summer. See Junior Programs for Child Group Spanish Classes in Salamanca, San Sebastian, and Madrid, Spain.

Child Private Spanish Instruction: Private Spanish instruction for children can be taken in conjunction with our Spanish programs at most locations in Latin America and Spain. This option can be used if a Junior Spansh Program is not available and the children are too young for the Group Spanish Courses. Private Spanish instruction may not be available during the high season of select Spanish language school locations.

Family Spanish Program Childcare: We can help make various arrangements upon request for childcare in Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain, and Guatemala as well as other locations where are family Spanish programs locations are available if your children are too young to attend Spanish classes. The childe care options available can vary by location. Final arrangements are best made upon arrival so that onsite approval can be taken into account. Please notify Spanish Abroad if you want to use childcare in conjunction with your Family Spanish program in Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, Spain or other Spanish language school location.

Family Spanish Program Accommodations

Host Family: In Latin America and Spain a host family can be shared by the whole family at most Spanish language school locations even if it is not available with the Junior Spanish program.

Junior Spanish Camp Residence: The Junior Spanish Camp Residence can be used in conjunction with a Family Spanish Program in Spain if it is included with the Junior Spanish Program. The parents can choose from any Spanish family program accommodation options (host family, shared flat, private apartment, residence, etc.) our partner Spanish language school offers, while their children stay at the Spanish camp.

Private Apartment: A private apartment can be used in conjunction with a Family Spanish Program in Mexico, Spain, and Costa Rica. Spanish Abroad, Inc. can provide estimates for the private apartment, but final reservations will not be made until after the family Spanish courses have been confirmed. A private apartment allows for independence and can be relatively inexpensive for a large family in comparison to other accommodations offered with the Family Spanish program.

Hotel: Spanish Abroad Inc. can help arrange Hotel accommodations in Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and other Spanish language school locations upon request. Suggestions are only given based on price and proximity to our partner Spanish language school. Families may also make their own accommodation arrangements in Costa Rica, Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, and other locations.

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