Explorica Summer Academy- Spanish Immersion in Marbella, Spain

  Spain

• Madrid: 
Madrid
• Seville: 
Seville (Sevilla)

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: A teen summer program like no other -- head to Spain for a three-week language and cultural immersion, including two weeks at the Enforex language school in Marbella on the Costa del Sol. Take Spanish classes five minutes from the beach in a luxury resort town where sunbathing, yachts, and shopping boutiques reign. Everyone from beginners to proficient speakers will get individual attention in small classes taught by native speakers, and you'll have plenty of free time to practice your new skills with your friends. Spend your afternoons exploring medieval towns and relaxing on the shore of the Mediterranean in the sunniest region of Spain. Visit the prettiest cities in the most energetic, exciting country in Europe. Sound a bit better than your typical summer? It is.

Highlights:
Madrid guided sightseeing tour
Take a taste of Spain's cultural, political, and economic center with a tour led by a licensed local guide. See Madrid's mix of traditional and modern as you visit the Royal Palace, an 18th-century masterpiece. The enormous Baroque palace currently has more rooms (2,800) than any other European palace, but it was originally supposed to be four times as large. The palace is dripping with porcelain, jeweled clocks, amazing ceiling frescoes - the most magnificent, in the Throne Room, was done by the Venetian artist Tiepolo when he was in his seventies. Next take a look at the Neoclassical architecture of the Prado Museum and the Puerta de Alcala triumphal arch, built to honor Carlos IIIs entry into Spain.

Learn Spanish in Marbella, Costa del Sol
Study Spanish in style at the Enforex School, in Marbella on the Costa del Sol. A five minute walk to the beach and the Maritime Promenade, the brand-new school has air-conditioned classrooms, a private terrace, large common area, study hall with internet access, reading rooms, a library, video library, and vending machines. Students learn from experienced, degree-holding teachers, all native Spanish speakers, in small-class settings with other students from around the globe. Testing on the first day determines a student's placement in one of six course levels, from basic to proficient. There are four 55-minute lessons each day Monday through Friday with course books (included in the fee) developed by the school. Chaperones may participate in the language lessons for free. Students will reside in two- and three-bed dormitory rooms within walking distance of the school, and tuition includes breakfast and dinner each day. The Enforex staff will also organize optional cultural activities during the course of the lessons. Enforex is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes and CEELE (Certificate for Excellence in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language). Please contact Explorica regarding academic credits for study.

Gibraltar excursion
Venture into tiny Gibraltar, officially a British colony, whose three square miles host over 44 nationalities. Its most famous site, the 1400-foot Rock of Gibraltar, hosts a different species altogether: the Barbary monkeys, the only primates in Europe. Legend says that once they disappear from Gibraltar, so will the British the British Army actually once took charge of keeping the monkeys well fed. From the top of the Rock you can see into Africa, the only place you can do so in all of Europe.(Non-US Citizens should check with their embassy/consulates for entry requirements).

Cost in US$: Starting at $4464

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Explorica Summer Academy's Mission Statement: Explorica Summer Academy stemmed from the idea that students should have opportunities for in-depth cultural exploration outside the classroom. So with a management team that boasts 150 years of combined industry experience, Explorica offers high-quality, road-tested tours for adventurous students and teachers. Our three-week programs let high-school students from across the country, ages 14 to 18 years old, combine international travel, study, and adventure as they learn about the world from teachers and from each other. And each three-week tour presents unique learning opportunities with accredited institutions, from French schools on the Cote d' Azur to conservation organizations in Costa Rica or South Africa.