SPAIN TEEN SUMMER
SPANISH PROGRAM: Sevilla
(Ages 14-17)

The Spanish Language school in Sevilla, Spain that hosts our Teen Summer Program has many years of experience teaching of Spanish to foreign high students. Over the years the Spanish Language School in Sevilla, Spain has built up a reputation as one of the premier Spanish language schools in Spain. The school provides a comfortable environment for high school students to study Spanish and has a continuing effort to improve its highly recognized Spanish language program. The Spanish language school is recognized by many prestigious world wide organizations and joined the well known International House organization in 1998. With a dynamic team of highly qualified Spanish teachers, who specialize in the assessment and development of Spanish language courses, the Spanish language school in Sevilla strives to transform ever high school Spanish student's stay in Seville into an unforgettable learning experience.

The Spanish language school is situated in an ideal location in Seville, just a stone's throwaway from the Town Hall, the Cathedral and the Royal Palaces. This strategic location offers high school students easy access to all major points of interest within Seville. The school that hosts the teens is completely remodeled and is housed in a typical Sevillian style building with Roman columns, a nice central patio, and large sunny terraces. The Spanish school building has been designed specifically for teaching purposes and has 25 classrooms, a lending library, a study room, a conference room, a bookshop specializing in languages with an inventory of over 1,000 books, an internet room, and is air conditioned.

The teen Spanish lessons at the Spanish language school are lively and varied. All the Spanish classes are divided into distinct blocks: the first block deals with the Spanish language itself, the structures and communicative functions. The second part deals with concrete cultural themes in order to develop all the abilities or skills integrally: oral expression, aural understanding, writing and reading comprehension. The Spanish classes do not progress in a rapid straight line, rather globally and in depth.

The Spanish language school offers an excellent Junior Summer School option for high school students ages 14-17 years. The program offers 4 Spanish lessons per day (Monday through Friday) of small group Spanish language instruction with 6-12 high school students per class, a varied social/cultural program 4 afternoons a week including sports, cultural visits, parties, films and days at a beach in Spain.

In total there are 20+2 classes of Spanish Language and Culture per week. The teen program timetable is from 9:15 to 13:00 Monday to Friday with a variety of different Spanish teachers. The format of Spanish instruction is identical to that of the Standard Spanish Program for adults.

Teen Summer Spanish Program Prices 2008

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Accommodations for High School Students in Sevilla

Accommodation includes 3 meals per day with a specially selected Spanish family (2 students per room). The Spanish language school in Sevilla also includes airport or train transfer on arrival and departure for all teen program students.

Start Dates for High School Students

The school will be open June 30 - August 1.

Teen Spanish Program: Arriving in Sevilla, Spain

The Spanish school offers airport/train station pickup in Sevilla, Spain for all teens enrolled in the teen Spanish program. If a student is arriving in Madrid it will be their responsibility to get to Sevilla.

Supervision for High school Students in Sevilla

The teen program in Sevilla, Spain provides a moderate amount of supervision for high school students. There will be times when Spanish students are NOT supervised by members of the staff at the school in Sevilla. High school students attending the teen Spanish program in Sevilla are expected to be mature and responsible enough to be able to handle themselves appropriately in a foreign country. Spanish students are expected to abide by the school rules and any violations will result in immediate dismissal from the program. High school students do stay with local host families which provides a moderate amount of supervision.

What’s Included with the Teen Spanish Program in Sevilla?

• Four lessons per day of group Spanish class Monday through Friday.
• Shared bedroom with a local host-family
• 3 meals per day.
• Laundry Service.
• Access to email and the internet (some services not free).
• Books, handouts, materials, etc.
• Student exchanges with Spaniards.
• Social program (weekly activities and excursions).
• Airport or Train station transfer

Sevilla Teen Program Sample Schedule

This teen program schedule is provisional and subject to change

1st Week

Sunday
Arrival in Sevilla, Spain
Airport or station pickup and transfer to host families

Monday
09:30 to 11:00 Spanish Level test (oral and written)
11:30 to 13:00 Communication skills class
14:30 Lunch with the host family
18:15 Orientation walk to get to know the city with a teacher who will point out the sites and places of interest in this city. The most appropriate route home for students to take will also be indicated.
Dinner

Tuesday
09:30 to 13:00 Spanish Classes
14:30 Lunch with the Spanish host family
17:30 Preparations for the welcome party (music, food, drink, competitions). Meeting point: CLIC - Albareda
19:30 to 21:00 Welcome party with young Spaniards.

Wednesday
09:30 to 13:00 Spanish Classes
14:30 Lunch with the Spanish host family
17:30 Workshop: Spanish customs and geography.
19:30 Sports (football, basketball, volleyball, etc.)
Dinner

Thursday
09:30 to 13:00 Spanish Classes
14:30 Lunch with the Spanish host family
18:00 to 19:30 Afternoon at the swimming pool (Castilleja)
Dinner

Friday
09:30 to 13:00 Spanish Classes
14:30 Lunch with the Spanish host family
Afternoon free
Dinner

Saturday
09:30 to 20:30 Day excursion to the beach at Isla Cristina (the family will provide a packed lunch).

Sunday
Free time with other students in Sevilla.