TARRAGONA SUMMER
JUNIOR SPANISH PROGRAM
Ages 13-17

The Spanish language school that hosts the Junior Spanish program in Tarragona, Spain was opened in 1980. The school building is on a broad tree-lined avenue (the Rambla) in the very centre of Tarragona. The Spanish school in Tarragona is spread over two floors of a typical town house and there are 10 spacious classrooms as well as a study area and students’ lounge for the high school Spanish students. The language school also offers English classes to students from Spain throughout the year and Spanish courses for high school students in the summer. im

The Spanish school for high school students offers modern classrooms combined with a computer room where connection to the Internet provides Spanish students with access to their email while in Spain. There is also a large selection of books, cassettes and other supplementary materials at each level for self-study to help students develop their Spanish language skills. Video and satellite TV facilities are also available in the comfortable lounge area and many of the original version films have explanatory notes.

The Spanish language school offers an excellent Junior Summer School option for high school Spanish students ages 13-17 years. The Junior program offers 3 Spanish lessons per day (Monday through Friday) of small group Spanish language instruction classes with 6-12 students per class, a varied social/cultural program 4 afternoons a week including sports, cultural visits, parties, films and days at the beach.

The timetable is usually from 9:30 to 13:00 (in high season from 14.00-17.30 also) Monday to Friday with a variety of different teachers. The format of instruction is identical to that of the Spanish program for adults.

2008 Junior Spanish Program Prices

Spanish Abroad, Inc. requires a non-refundable $90 registration fee which is not included in the price listings. Click here to review the refund policy.

Accommodations for Teens in Spain

Teen Spanish students have the option to chose between staying with local Spanish host families or the Spanish School Student Residence. Both options provide students with 3 meals per day. These accommodations are shared room.

Host Families will change the high school student's bed linen and towels once per week. They will also provide basic laundry facilities. Some of the host families live within walking distance of the Spanish language school. However, in many cases it will be necessary for the students to take a bus from their family to the Spanish school. A 30-day student bus pass, which allows four journeys per day, is included in the course fee.

Sant Jordi Residence: The Sant Jordi student residence for teens is located in the city centre, less than 10 minutes walk the Spanish School. The residence, which provides accommodation throughout the academic year to students from the University of Tarragona, was opened in 1998 and is very well maintained. Accommodation is available in double or triple rooms with sheets and towels provided. The bedrooms are equipped with wardrobes, writing desks and chairs, desk lamps, bookcases and mirrors. Facilities that are available free to students include a TV lounge, a computer room, separate study rooms, and a gymnasium. Washing machines are also available for a small charge. The High School Students are provided with a key to their room and to the front door of the residence so that they can come and go as they please.. There is a 24-hour reception service for the teens enrolled in the Junior Program in Tarragona, Spain

2008 Junior Spanish Program Start Dates

The school will be open June 30- August 8.

Arriving in Tarragona, Spain

The Spanish school provides transportation upon arrival and departure from the Barcelona airport. We must have the arrival details for your teen at least 2 weeks prior to their arrival to arrange airport pickup and drop off.

Supervision for Junior Program Students

The Junior Spanish program in Spain provides a moderate amount of supervision for Spanish students. High School Students will have a curfew of 23:30 all nights except on Saturday when it is extended to 00:30. The host families and staff at the residences will enforce the curfew. There will be times when teen students are NOT supervised by members of the staff at the Spanish school. High school students attending the Junior program in Tarragona, Spain 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 Spanish school rules and any violations will result in immediate dismissal from the Junior program.

What’s Included?

• Access to email
• Airport transfer service on arrival and departure to Barcelona.
• Three hours of Spanish classes per day in multi-national groups of up to 12 students.
• All teaching material, tests and certificates, and Accommodation as requested.
• Full board ( with packed lunches on weekdays and excursions )
• Full social program of sports and other activities including local visits and excursions
• Local bus pass

Sample Schedule for the Junior Spanish Program