Spanish Summer Language Program for Teenagers in Benalmadena, Spain

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Benalmadena

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Dates: inquire for moe info.

Description: Colegio Maravillas was founded in 1976 as a private Spanish school and it has been offering full immersion Spanish Language Courses since then.

The school is recognized by the Universidad de Alcala for the CEELE Certification ( Calidad en la Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera )

The main school is situated on the top floor of a modern building with 13 large, bright classrooms, equipped with audio-visual facilities and air conditioning. There is also a library with a wide range of reading materials available, a multimedia room with free internet access, a 25-seat movie theatre used for conferences and seminars as well as for Spanish- version movies, a large shaded terrace with a small cafeteria ( summer only), common room, teachers' room, etc. The Teen program is offered at the Colegio Maravillas High School, located a short drive the main school. This program accepts students from 14 to 17 years of age only.

Accommodation for the Teen program is provided with local host-families, which have been carefully selected and inspected by the school's administration. Students are placed in double rooms (sharing with another student of similar age and different nationality), with half board from Monday to Friday and full board on week-ends. A packed lunch is provided on excursion days. Families are located within walking distance to the school's main campus or a short bus ride away. Lunch, from Monday to Friday, is served in the school's dining room (hot buffet lunch)

Activities: The activity program is designed to ensure that students obtain the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their time spent outside the classroom. The weekly program includes:
- 3 afternoons of sports activities (at the Municipal Sport Center or at the beach): volleyball, basketball, swimming, badminton, table tennis, etc.
- One local visit to a place of cultural interest: Malaga, Marbella, Mijas and Nerja.
- One full day excursion, on Saturdays to: Ronda, Granada, Seville or Cordoba.
- 3 evening activities: bowling, open air cinema, Tivoli World amusement park, disco parties, etc.

Every Monday morning students receive a detailed weekly program, with a day-by-day activity timetable, meeting points, emergency numbers, etc.

Program excursions provide an excellent opportunity for students to explore the area and it's culture. Preparation and follow-up for all excursions take place in the classrooms in order to allow students to make the most out of the experience. Members of the teaching staff accompany the students during the excursions.
A team of Spanish and foreign group leaders organize and supervise the daily activity program and are always available to answer any questions or address any individual request.

Highlights: Program Includes:

- 15 Spanish lessons per week, morning lessons in groups of max. 15 students.
- Grading test on arrival and Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course.
- Text book and teaching material.
- Family accommodation, double room and full board. Meals: breakfast and dinner with the host-family and hot lunch at the school cafeteria. During Saturday excursions the students receive a packed lunch from the family.
- 3 afternoons of sports and social activities.
- Dance lessons : Sevillanas, Salsa and other Latin dances.
- One half day visit per week to local places of interest: Marbella, Mijas, Nerja, Malaga.
- One full day excursion, every Saturday, to Granada, Sevilla, Cordoba, and Ronda inlcuding entrance fees to museums and monuments.
- Supervision by the team of Spanish teachers and activity monitors.
- 3 Evening activities: fancy dress parties, Spanish movies, bowling, Tivoli World Amusement Park, etc.
- Round trip transfer by private car from / to Malaga airport.

Cost in US$: from $1414 for 2 weeks

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 15 max.

Application Process Involves:

• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

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Year Founded: 1988